After several weeks of chaos, we are finally moved into our new home. The home we almost lost a few times because of MANY problems with Chase Bank's mortgage department. Seriously one of the most frustrating and stressful times of my life in recent history.

But that's in the past. Even though our mortgage banker asked us to lie on his customer service survey and tell his boss that he received a 10 out of 10. He also asked us to mark on the survey that he attended the closing (which he did not) so that he could get a bonus. Wow. Just wow. Considering I did most of the work for him...where's my bonus??

I think all this stress had something to do when my doctor diagnosed me with gestational hypertension. Four times last week alone, I was in Labor and Delivery at the hospital where Grayson and I were both being monitored. I had to quit my job earlier than I had anticipated, and I was not able to work out my full two weeks notice.

Last week was rough, but this week is better.

This week I have only had to go to the doctor's once and that was for a quick BP check. I have an appointment tomorrow but that is just routine. We find out when I will be induced.

This week nearly everything is unpacked that needed our immediate attention. The nursery is still a work in progress, but the bassinet is put together, as is the crib. All of his little clothes are washed. All we really need to do is install the car seat into my Honda.

This week I get to make spinach dip. And my mom and I made my Grandma's stuffing recipe and it is fantastic.

This week I have my Christmas tree up, but it's not decorated.

This week I get to spend a lot of time with my husband, and for that I am very thankful. :)

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