Laura Waller

My name is Laura Waller and I attended Appalachian State University. After college I moved to Washington DC where I taught Kindergarten. The best part of my time in DC was meeting my wonderful husband Jacob. After enjoying all the excitement of DC, we moved back to Eastern North Carolina, where I continued teaching. After trying for a while to get pregnant and meeting with infertility doctors, we welcomed our first child, Elliana, into the world. Elliana means “my God has answered” and she certainly is our answered prayer. We decided that I would stay home to be with Elli full time. When Elli turned one year old, I decided to cheat a little on the “stay at home” gig and take a part time job working with refugee families in the school systems. That job will end in the Spring of 2012 and, as timing would have it, our second baby is due in May. At this point in time, my days are consumed with keeping up with Elli (which is harder than it sounds), working, trying to find exciting activities around Eastern NC for our family to experience, an occasional work out, and honestly - an occasional nap. I know things are certainly going to change in our house and in some ways that makes me a bit nervous so I am always excited to get advice from experienced moms!

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The Tortoise and the Hare

February 25th, 2011 Jessica Brown

This is actually what I tell MYSELF!

I don’t know the scientific explanation for what the difference is between a turtle and a tortoise, but I do know that the old fable about moving fast and moving slow involves a tortoise. Of course we musn’t forget the hare – or shall I say “my husband.” That leaves me, the tortoise.

I may as well be stationary because I never feel like I’m actually going anywhere when I’m walking. Actually, I don’t know if the way I move would be classified under the verb “walk” anymore. I know I’m moving, possibly waddling, but I feel as if I’m past the point of waddling and I’m not sure what term to use for that point.

Blake doesn’t realize how fast he moves, even when he’s purposely slowing himself down so I can keep up with him. His legs are so long that he would have to literally tip-toe through the tulips to be able to meet my pace at all. I love that he tries, but it’s not him, it’s me; I’m in pain whenever I move and if I could roll from point A to point B believe me, I would. At least I’d get there faster!

Levi, on the other hand, seems to enjoy my slow pace. I guess since mommy is tired all the time it gives him ample time to jump around. I swear he’s trying to jump right out of my stomach. The other day, while I was sitting of course (it’s what I do best these days), he made my stomach lunge in one direction about 3 inches I’d say… Blake says he’s trying to stand up! It’s cute to watch ourselves try and figure out what Levi’s doing in there, and since I’m supposed to be resting all the time I have plenty of time to ponder the idea.

Does anyone else seem real sluggish during their pregnancy? Not tired, but like it literally feels as though you’ve used up all your energy and more to just stand up?

4 Comments on “The Tortoise and the Hare”

Breanna Sykes February 25th, 2011 10:40 am
I’m right there with ya. I waddle and every step is painful. My husband is also super tall and walks fast but he’s actually done a really good job of keeping pace with me. It’s almost over. Only a little while longer to suffer through.
Keep on, keeping on! haha
Auntie February 25th, 2011 1:14 pm
Now, now! It won’t be long and you will be relishing those quite days! I love you and can’t wait to meet Levi.
Jessica Brown February 26th, 2011 10:09 am

haha I’m glad and sorry that someone feels my pain, too! Isn’t your csection in a few days!!??
Breanna Sykes February 26th, 2011 10:31 am
Yup! Wednesday