My mom called me to say that my post about Claire’s health issues was “waaaay TMI”. Oh well, everyone, you’d better get used to it, because I apparently don’t find it as gross when I’m talking about one of my “kids”. And since I’m about to have a baby…and babies poop and vomit…well, you’d better not read this blog at lunchtime. Just saying.
Here’s something not gross, but actually kind of a relief. I did get the Ashford University TA job, although technically all new hires are on probation for the first couple months (meaning, they are closely monitored). But it’s FINALLY the next step towards working from home and getting to use my degree in some respectable fashion. When employed for a 5 week course, I will be monitoring online question forums concerning writing assignments for all 5 weeks. 2-3 of the weeks I will be grading papers as well. That’s it!
The pay, as I mentioned, isn’t fabulous, anywhere from $800-1000/ 5 week course, depending on how many written assignments are involved. But on the weeks I’m not grading papers, it’s only about a 4 hour/week job.
And the main plus is that it’s online and from home. I know I’ve mentioned it a lot on this blog, but I’m determined to heavily supplement Jesse’s income (at this point, surpass!) so that we can eventually move on with our future someday. This is a way I can add to our savings while never needing a babysitter!
Thank God for me, if you can, because it’s been a hard couple weeks financially, what with Jesse’s car needing repairs to the tune of $1100!! We also have hardly any baby things– just a few receiving blankets and a pack of onesies! No crib, no dresser, no rocker, nothing. It’s hard not to freak out when you realize just how many things babies need!
My first “new-hire” teleconference is this Friday afternoon, so, like I said, keep me in your prayers!
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Becks says
Don’t worry too much about the baby stuff: You really NEED waaaaaay less than they say you need, and you can seriously buy whatever you need on craigslist and get some great deals. Babies outgrow things SO fast they most “used” baby stuff is practically brand new!
We got our crib + mattress ($50), cosleeper ($100), $500 glider rocking chair ($100), changing table/dresser ($15), and johnny jump-up ($10), carseat ($75), jogger stroller ($40), on craigslist, and a lot of people gave us stuff for free: play pen, bouncer, baby swing, diaper champ, high chair, bassinet, etc., as well as more clothes than James could wear before he outgrew them.
Because James was born early, we had literally NOTHING when he arrived, and starting from that perspective, you realize you really NEED quite a lot less than you think you do. For the first three months, all you really need are some onesies and swaddling blankets, diapers, a place for the baby to sleep, and probably a swing or a bouncer. That’s it! 🙂
nyx says
hmm….there’s always stuff on bubbs too. Now getting it to you would be difficult; but, let me know if you want me to pick up anything off bubbs for you. =)
nyx says
also showers. make everyone else buy the stuff for you. 😉
nyx says
also, CONGRATS! =) how funny would it be if you ended up TA-ing our next class? We’ll take it in the fall when things slow down a bit for us. =)