Friday, April 25, 2014

Cowgirl In Training

I can't believe another week has already flown by! 

And crap, I'm due for another post in like 4 days. HOW is this happening. 

This past weekend, instead of celebrating Easter like the rest of the world, my hubby and I took an amazing weekend getaway to a beautiful ranch up in Redding, Calif. We have family friends that purchased a ranch a few years ago, have adopted some horses, cows, and doggies to accompany them, and now live on a 42-acre slice of heaven. It was honestly like living in one of my very familiar day dreams. 

I'll put up some pictures at the bottom  of the post from our time!! Lucille was a great sport while mama got to pet the horses (not ride them), go kayaking, go on an ATV, learn how to throw a lasso, shoot some shotguns, play with doggies, and eat lots and lots of steak. Oh. And rellllaaaaax. That was by far the best part. 

UPDATE! 22 Weeks! (Did anyone else just have a semi-douchebag moment and think "DEUCESSSS" and throw up double peace signs in their head? No? Alright.)

Baby is the Size of:  a spaghetti squash!! Weighing in at 11 inches long, and nearly one full pound! I read another blog site (Pregnant Chicken) that informed me that my baby is the size of a fat Barbie doll. It was really awkward to think about, so I liked the spaghetti squash version a little better. 

Baby’s New Developments (According to Baby Center): Lucille is looking more and more like a miniature newborn. Her lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and she looks undeniably like herself. No more alien baby, she's already a cutie! Her eyes have developed further, but there isn't color in her irises yet. (One of the things I can't wait for - will she have blue eyes like her mama, or deep brown like her daddy?) 

Food Cravings: Fruit!! Fruit fruit fruit. This kid loves strawberries, apricots, peaches, grapes,  blueberries, you name it. Still a little iffy on raspberries, but blackberries are back in the game. 

Food Aversions: Chicken still sucks. Oh, and last night I refused to eat anything hot. All I wanted was frozen peas. Don't judge me.

Most Common Symptoms: Guess who found her way into the hormonal, cry-y stage of pregnancy? THIS GIRL. Two nights this week have been weepy for no reason. Like, the "I'm just really tired and I don't want you to go to work tomorrow and my pjs fit funny and I don't want to lay down and we're running low on soap" kind of weepy. Oh and dear god. I watched the movie August Rush with my folks this week - this super adorable, heartwarming tale of a little boy is this total musical prodigy and he tries to find his biological parents through music and I just can't even handle it - tears. Rampant tears. Like the good, warm and fuzzy, blowing into a tissue while cry-talking "its-gasp-just-s-s-s-s-so-gasp-cuuuuuuute-sob,sob,sob." So that was fun. My parents got a good laugh out of me.

What’s New: Lucille is kicking like crazy! She's definitely getting stronger. Oh and my sweet husband finally felt her kick this weekend at the ranch!!!! 

Hopes: Uh, these emotions need to get under control. If things keep going how we're going, I'm going to be dehydrated. (And probably really annoying).

Belly Button: Still in! Just getting stretched out and shallow.

Ring: Still on! Fingers haven't swollen up yet. Feet are getting tingly though…. 

Best Moment of the Week: Best moment of the week is really hard this time. I want to say when Jason felt Lucy kick for the first time. But I also want to say relaxing, hand in hand, by the pool. I also want to say walking the ranch property, watching the dogs run around us, breathing in the fresh air and melting into the most gorgeous sunset. Can I just say the whole trip?? The ranch was the best moment of the week. 




T-R-O-U-B-L-E



My hubby's favorite picture <3






I can't wait to go back!!!


Wednesday, April 16, 2014

The Time Traveling Baby!

Ok, so this time I delayed my post on purpose. (I swear!) 

I turned 20 weeks on Saturday (WHATS UP FIVE MONTHS!) but I knew I had a doctor's appointment on Monday, so I figured I would just hold out and wrap it all into one. 

Well then Kaiser called and rescheduled my appointment to today (Wednesday). So I swear, its not like I was slacking. I'm late blogging...on purpose? 

And honestly its a good thing that I waited! I was going to write a whole long post about being 20 weeks, and how excited I am to finally hit that big land mark. Well at our doctor appointment today, we got a big fat surprise! During our anatomical ultrasound scan where the doctor took a LOT of measurements and recordings, we found out that our sweet little lady is not just 20 weeks and 5 days like I thought she was, but actually 21 weeks and 1 day! My due date has been bumped up from the early prediction of August 30th to a final statement of approval for August 26th. Also, my week-turning-day has changed from Saturdays to Tuesdays.

So, I guess here goes the update for... 21 weeks?!?!?!! 

UPDATE! 21 Weeks! Past half way, past 5 months, flyin through time! 

Baby is the Size of:  a carrot! Ok let me explain why my child now sounds super long and skinny, and more like a broom than a baby. This whole time (up until 20 weeks) the measurements have been from head to rump. So being a mango, kiddo was short and squat. Now that her legs are proportional, measurements are from head to toes! Basically, my kid grew 5 inches in a week. She measures about 10 1/2 inches long, and weighs approximately 3/4 of a pound. 

Baby’s New Developments (According to Baby Center): Kicks. Kicks and nudges and kicks and nudges! Little flutters have turned into distinct kicks and nudges since she's gained strength, bone, and size. I should start being able to figure out a pattern or routine through the day of when I feel her. So far the only consistent kick action is around 10 to 11am, around 3:00 to 4:00, and sometimes again at night after dinner. I also always feel her when I settled down in bed for the night, I think she realizes that gravity has turned sideways. In other news, Lucille has eyebrows and eyelids, and her girly parts are forming :) 

Food Cravings: Strawberries still rock my world! Peanut M&Ms which once were like heaven are just so-so now. Don't get me wrong, I'll still rip apart that yellow bag like a ravenous beast, but I might not sprint across the apartment to get to it.  

Food Aversions: I know I've said this a hundred times now, but seriously, HOW is chicken so boring. HOW. 

Most Common Symptoms: Ok!! I get to talk about my Mumanu pillow now, right? And how its basically relieved ALL of my hip pain!?!? I was so bitter and angry about having to throw a chunk of money away on a pillow, but OH my lanta is it worth it. Its pretty much an inflatable tube that doesn't lose its shape. I can inflate it to be as high or low as I want it, ensuring customized comfort. Its maybe two to three feet in length, and fits perfectly starting at my knee and down to my ankle. The purpose of the pillow is to align my hip, knee and ankle parallel to the floor so nothing is tweaked out of alignment. With my fancy pillow I can now sleep through the night comfortably, and I'm able to wake up in the morning without feeling like my entire hip joint is out of its socket. 

What’s New: Uh, the fact that this kid just jumped a week in progression is pretty cool.

Hopes: I've been using Burts Bee's unscented body lotion on my belly since I found out I was pregnant, and I recently purchased Palmer's Belly Butter to test out. I'm on the fence about it; it feels really greasy going on - the kind of greasy feel that you wonder if it will stain your clothes. Then after it rubs in, it leaves an invisible film on your tummy that causes friction when you run your hand across it. I'm used to the velvety soft lotion feel, and this friction, stuck feeling just doesn't provide that luxurious feel. I'm hoping that I either get used to it, or find something better to help prevent stretch marks! 

Belly Button: Still in! Just getting stretched out and shallow.

Ring: Still on! Fingers haven't swollen up yet.

Best Moment of the Week: Definitely seeing our little lady today. She's so stinkin cute!!! And it was also beyond exciting that we can expect her 4 days sooner than originally thought! Who knows if Mother Nature will give two hoots about the date change, but its still fun to cross days off your countdown without even trying :) 

My friends on facebook have already seen my preggo pic, but here's a fun ultrasound pic from today as well. I think she has my nose :) 

1/2 cooked baby!


The only clear shot we got of Peanut's face!

Well this mama is tired, and the little wiggle worm keeps kicking. Maybe if I settle down for bed she will too! 

...or not. Probably not. 




Friday, April 4, 2014

Such is Mango!

GAH I'm the worst blogger ever. 

Soooo, week 18 flew by. Packing, moving slowly, new job, the works. Somehow blogging didn't quite make it into my schedule, I'm sorry! I've gotten nailed by a few friends now with "SO…ABOUT THAT BLOG YOU HAVEN'T UPDATED." …Can I hide in the corner and blame preggo brain yet?!

Well, here we go! 

UPDATE! 19 Weeks! NINETEEN, PEOPLE!

Baby is the Size of:  a MANGO! If you didn't think of this Mango instantly, we can't be friends anymore. Anyway, our little girl is weighing in at about half a pound, and six inches long. 

Baby’s New Developments (According to Baby Center): Lucy's legs and arms are fully proportional to her body, and all her organs have been created and ready to go. They just need some finalizing and fattening up! Her sensory pallet is exploding right now - everything from her eyesight to hearing to tasting to touching. She is completely in control of her movements now, so she can willingly kick and punch me as much as her little heart desires. Ahem. This is where we decide how much she really loves me back.

Food Cravings: I'm back on a fruit trend! Strawberries are our favorite (I saw our since she gets REAL excited when she gets strawberries), and she also loves blueberries, kiwis, and cold oranges. Also, phish food ice cream and frozen thin mints.  

Food Aversions: I am the biggest wuss when it comes to spices now! Like, the embarrassing level of gringo-spice-intolerant. And it took so long to build up my abilities…. 

Most Common Symptoms: Hip pain. Freaking hip pain. I've done some research on it, and apparently I can blame my lovely hormone increase of 'relaxin.' (I'm not even kidding - there's a hormone that makes it sound like I should be super chill right now. Too bad its TOTALLY not the kind of relaxing I want, Frankie.) Aside from my rant, relaxin is the hormone that physically relaxes my muscles and ligaments. The ligaments in my hips that would normal be tight enough to keep my hips aligned have now taken a chill pill, and my hips are slipping out of alignment. Sleeping on my side has become literally excruciating, so I'm forced to sleep on my back. I think I have a little more time till its OFFICIALLY a no-no for baby (sleeping on your back reduces blood flow to the bebe) but its still nerve racking. 

What’s New: My belly! Well, obviously its not new, but its bigger. Like, taking-on-new-territory bigger.

Hopes: I bought a Mumanu pillow that just got delivered today!! I'll be testing this bad boy out tonight to see if it helps alleviate my hip pain, and actually be able to sleep through the night. Instead of a typical body pillow that can be bulky, hot, lose its shape and flatten out, this pillow is self-inflating and more of a squishy air tube than a conventional pillow. I can release air to make it thin out, or let it inflate itself till its nice and fat. The goal is to keep my hip, knee, and ankle in line, which is damn near impossible with a conventional pillow. Cross your fingers for me - this thing might keep me from going crazy in the next 4 1/2 months. 

Intuitions: …Should I change this category? I feel like I should change this. I know its a girl. 

Best Moment of the Week: Beside seeing my Mumanu pillow delivered on my door this afternoon?! My glimmer of hope!? My new best friend that might be more important to have in my bed than my husband? (Too far?) Well, this week has been busy! We're slowly moving over to our two bedroom apartment, so I've been packing and dragging things over. Its really exciting to see Lucille's room slowly have more and more things added to it. A huge gigantic thank you to Tanya for lending us TONS of baby stuff; I don't know what we'd do without you! I promise I'll keep it all in good condition for whenever babe #2 comes around!

And time for a big collective group "thaaank you kaaatyyy" for taking a selfie right now PURELY for your blog-reading pleasure. Not only am I a week late, but to also not give a picture would be total cruelty, amiright, you little stalkers? 


This is what 19 wks & tired looks like.

Alrighty, I'll do my best to promise you an entry next week. Maybe it will be sooner, maybe I'll fail at life again. And I'll either be ecstatic or enraged at the success or fail of my $80 freakin pillow. Remind me to tell ya'll about that.

And one more for good luck. You can not have the Mango! 

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

Ok, I know, I know. I'm super late posting. Sorry.

But this week has been huge!! I've been a liiiiiittle distracted figuring out the rest of my life. I know that sounds really dramatic, but holy cow, one little piece of information goes a long way!!

Early last week (Monday) Jason, Peanut and I had a very good doctor's check up! We got to hear Peanut's heartbeat, and even see her on an ultrasound. Now don't get me wrong - 16 weeks is a great time to find out if its a girl or boy --- amiright --- but the ultrasound machine that the doc used on Monday is typically used for very early pregnancies. Pretty much a "is there somebody in there, or is this going to get really bad really fast" kind of screening. So, while we weren't able to see our Peanut's secret baby parts, we were able to see how big she's gotten! And this kid is seriously huge! As in, "my whole body doesn't even fit on the ultrasound screen" kind of big. Here's what we saw:

Whats Up Baby Spine!?
For anyone confused at what you're looking at, Peanut is facing straight down, head on the left, butt on the right. Spine curving along the top. The legs don't even fit on the screen! 

So, even though we were super happy to hear that Peanut was doing well, we were still itching to know if baby is Peanut, or Peanutte. Boy, or girl. Firetrucks, or glitter. You get my drift. Welllllp, it was a good thing that we made a backup appointment at Baby Imagine, just in case!! 

Yes - we had a backup appointment scheduled at a 3D/4D ultrasound clinic, just in case we didn't find out on Monday. Seriously, the best idea we've ever had. We had an AMAZING experience with them - they were so so nice, and we got exactly what we were hoping!! For $99, we found out the sex of our baby, received slew of printed pictures, along with a DVD of our entire ultrasound set to music. If you're looking for a great experience with great results, I can't recommend them any higher!! 

As soon as the ultrasound technician put the wand to my belly, the very first view was a total up-skirt shot. We knew within 10 seconds of the ultrasound that Peanut is a GIRL!!!!!! Our little Peanut suddenly became so so real, with a huge story ready for us to enjoy. I lost it (obviously) and hubby sat in amazed shock for a moment, before jumping up to hug me and joining me in staring at the TV screen with ear-to-ear goober smiles. We both had been hoping and praying for a little girl, and all our dreams have come true!!! 

Here's a few shots of our little lady! 

Waving Hello!
 
Little Hands

Already the Drama Queen, Posing for Pictures!

Playing Peekaboo… by Herself.

There are simply no words to describe what its like to truly see your baby for the first time - even via ultrasound. We were able to watch her move and squirm in real time, and I've never been filled with more joy. Having my husband by my side, my little girl waving hello and sucking her thumb, its amazing I was able to even see anything through the tears. This little girl is already bringing me so much happiness, I can't wait to meet her! 

The ultrasound tech told us she's already gaining her baby fat! Usually babies at 17 weeks are still very skeletal, and a little alien looking. Our baby already has some chubby cheeks, and baby fat sticking to her bones. From what our technician is predicting, Peanut will be tall, have my nose, and be a little chunker when she's born! And after hearing about our family genetics for eye color, she has a pretty good chance getting my blue eyes :) 

We're on our way into week 18, where I'll pick up my weekly report. But in the meantime, Jason and I will be celebrating our little Lucille Marie! See ya'll soon! 

Mommy, Daddy & Little Lucy!


Sunday, March 16, 2014

Sweet Sixteen

WHATS UP WEEK 16!?!?!? 

Is this enough of a reason to throw myself a Sweet Sixteen Party!? Because I'm pretty sure I'm excited enough to blow like a million dollars on a badass entrance, a custom-made dress or two, some fire breathers, choreographed dancers, and make my parents buy me a new car. PRETTY SURE. 

Wanna know why!? Well let me enlighten you, my darling friends. This week has been awesome for two gigantic reasons: 

1) I FELT KICKS. On Wednesday evening while lounging with the hubby, I felt a super fast, super light little fluttering in my belly. It went by so fast that it took me a second to realize what it was. I actually wasn't even convinced they were kicks until I felt them again Thursday night. Then again Friday morning. Then again Saturday afternoon. I'm still waiting for my little hello for today, but it makes me insanely happy. I can't get over it!!! So weird, but so amazing at the same time. Makes me fall in love with this little peanut over and over again. (Until he/she is kicking me straight in the bladder or ribcage - then it the emotion might be a little different than love.)

2) WE FOUND A NEW PLACE TO LIVE. Hubby and I went apartment hunting all day on Saturday, and honestly everywhere we went was terrible. We hated all of them. None of them were as good as the place we're in now, and some were even more expensive and literally half as nice. It blows my mind the craphole units that these Bay Area complexes are renting. So, we checked in with our current complex  for pricing, walked a GORGEOUS 2 bedroom unit, sucked it up and put down a deposit. Finances will be tight, but we'll make it work. Its wonderful, bigger than what we have now, has a washer/dryer in unit, wonderful amenities, we feel safe here, and its nearby both our parents. Everything is workin out!! (Thank goodness!! Cue the baby-stuff-hoarding!) 

UPDATE! 16 Weeks! FOUR MONTHS, PEOPLE!

Baby is the Size of:  An Avocado!! This just makes me giggle, imagining the hundreds of avocados that grow in Tanya's tree in the backyard. All I imagine is a tree full of babies. (I know - a little weird). Baby is about 4 1/2 inches long, and weighs in at 3 1/2 ounces. 

Baby’s New Developments (According to Baby Center): Baby is getting a little more human looking! Baby's head is more erect than ever, the eyes are moving in towards the front of the head, and the patterning of the scalp has started. Oh yeah, and don't forget that Peanut is starting to grow toenails. 

Food Cravings: Fruit and high protein meats! Kiwis are delicious - I'm not sure if I could really call them a craving, but I'll definitely never turn one down. 

Food Aversions: I'm getting really tired of pizza. I don't have it that often, but its just boring. 

Most Common Symptoms: This week has been pretty good! My energy is coming back, and my morning sickness only showed up twice this past week. I'm taking it and running. My face is still breaking out, and my back looks horrendous (in my opinion), but at least my hair isn't falling out in major clumps anymore. Again - whoever told you that pregnancy is glamorous - they LIED. 

What’s New: Just those sweet little fluttery kicks!! I can't even describe how exciting they are. These tiny little 'hellos' from my sweet little bebe.

Hopes: Tomorrow (Monday) I have a doctor's appointment for a baby check up! Hoping all goes well, and really hoping I don't have to do another blood draw. Seriously, guys, the whole blood draw thing is getting old. I think I'm up to giving up 8 vials now? I kinda need my blood IN my body right now.

Intuitions: Gah. I don't even know.

Best Moment of the Week: First kicks, thats for damn sure. 

I just realized I didn't take a full shot this week, but here's a fun one from my point of view! 



Only 167 days to go (till my due date)! 

But hey, who's counting. 

Sunday, March 9, 2014

The Apple of My Eye

Week 15! Only one more week until the mile marker of 4 months, and I really don't have a whole lot to update with. So... sorry if you were expecting brand new information that would just blow your mind. This week has flown by so fast that I can barely think of anything "new" to tell ya'll!

Uh…. Here's an awesome video to make you happy? 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2LiFsdrXF4 

Jimmy Fallon = Happiness. 

UPDATE! 15 Weeks!

Baby is the Size of:  An apple!! Little sweet apple of my eye…. errr… uterus. Baby now measures about 4 inches, and is a total fatty at 2 1/2 ounces. 

Baby’s New Developments (According to Baby Center): Baby is full blown 'breathing' amniotic fluid through his/her mouth and nose, which helps the lungs continue to develop. Baby's eyelids are still fuzed shut, but apparently can sense light. If I shine a flashlight on my belly, baby will run/swim/jerkily move away from it. Basically this kid is a sleestak & hates the light. (…I googled "creatures that hate light" and it literally came up with the definition of a sleestak. Do it yourself and feel as geeky as I do. Don't forget to click "images," so you can really get a visual)

Food Cravings: Still nothing crazy. Sorry. 

Food Aversions: Chicken is still super lame - all hail the high protein red meat!! 

Most Common Symptoms: I had another weird skinny week. Although on Friday my bump was back with a vengeance. And then Saturday it was gone. And today its kind of there? I think this kid is trying to play hide and seek with me, but I can't tell who's winning. 

What’s New: Apparently I've lost weight?? I volunteered to be part of the PETALS study through Kaiser (studying how my environment/lifestyle/eating habits/etc effects my pregnancy. Kaiser will later use my data along with thousands of other preggo's results to help future mommies have a happier, healthier pregnancy.) Anyway they weighed me in at 151 pounds on Saturday morning. My first appt at 6 weeks I weighed in at 153, my 8 week appt was 153 (weird) and about 2 or 3 weeks ago I weighed myself at my folks at 155. And now I'm back down to 151. Tanya & Ashley reassured me (they're the best) and told me lots of women lose weight, and it varies so much with timing of the day, etc. I guess its a good thing I haven't gained 10 pounds or anything, but it was still alarming! 

Hopes: Hoping this upcoming week will fly by like this past one! On March 17th we have an appointment for Peanut, (standard monthly visit) but I'm still excited to hear his/her little heartbeat on the doppler. 

Intuitions: Still thinking pink! Almost purely out of spite at this point. 

Best Moment of the Week: The clothes swap!! Every few months or so I'm lucky enough to be included in a huge clothes swap with a bunch of girlfriends. Ashley opens up her home to about 20 to 30 girls that bring in all their clothing they no longer wear, but is still in good shape. Its basically free shopping - leave your unwanted, take home new-to-you treasures! This clothes swap was like gold for me and two other preggos in attendance, we had several moms bring in their maternity clothes! Needless to say my closet got a HUGE face lift!! So grateful for a fun night with girls, closet refresh, and feeling good! All the leftover clothing is donated to Goodwill or another charity when all is said and done. Best. Tradition. Ever. 

Here's muh semi-little belly this week: 


Officially the work-bathroom-outfit-selfie.

And thanks to Ashley for the clothing swap maxi dress!! Obviously already getting put to work! 

See ya at the 4 month mark!

Saturday, March 1, 2014

This Kid Better Be Adorable So He/She Can Distract People From My Bald Head

A whole new month, a whole new week! 

February flew by super fast for us, and March is going to be insanely busy. Hubbs & I will need to find a new place to move to in April (curtesy of our apartment rates getting jacked up when our lease ends, and needing a second bedroom for the peanut & peanut's furniture/playthings/everything baby that won't fit in a closet), so the hunt begins now. I've been looking for weeks to figure out pricing, good locations, etc, but now that the 30 day notices of tenants will be trickling in, and options will now be available for a move-in date in April. Please please keep your fingers crossed for us because to be honest, I'm panicking a little. Moving is stressful enough, now I have to figure out how to do it with hormones raging, and belly growing. At least I won't have to help move the couch. 

Anyway, onto the good stuff!! 

UPDATE! 14 Weeks!

Baby is the Size of:  a LEMON! Didn't we already do lemon? Maybe this time its a bigger lemon. Baby is about 3 1/2 inches long, and weighs 1 1/2 ounces. 

Baby’s New Developments (According to Baby Center): Baby is starting to get more proportional looking, with the head sitting on a more distinct neck, and arms and legs really growin out! Babe is making a bunch of facial emotions, from grimacing to smiling to looking confused. They aren't connected with emotions yet, but baby is in sarcasm training... Eyebrow raise. Oh! And sucking his/her thumb is happening now too! And peeing. Thanks, kid, glad you're sharing.

Food Cravings: Still nothing crazy. However dark chocolate after my hawaiian pizza was delicious tonight. 

Food Aversions: Chicken is still the most boring food on the planet. There's no way to make it taste fantastic, its all just mediocre.  Otherwise, mustard is still gag-worthy, and I'm not sure why cumin is a thing.

Most Common Symptoms: Still pretty tired. Not as bad as last week, but I'm still ready to knock out at the sight of a reclining chair. This week has been the week of the small belly though - its kinda funky. I woke up this morning and literally didn't look pregnant at all - the kid disappeared on me. After eating breakfast and lunch my belly slowly showed up again, but it was a little freaky to see a flat stomach for the first time in months. 

What’s New: My hair is falling out. Like, in an alarming "how am I not bald right now" rate. I'm taking my vitamins, I have "vitamin enriched" shampoo, and my hair is still falling out. I heard its a bit of a phase, it all falls out then grows back with a vengeance. So, lets just look forward to that. Oh, this might be way too much info, but my libido is back. Thankgod. Somewhere my husband is smiling.

Hopes: Hoping my kid doesn't keep disappearing. I like having the reassuring big belly in the morning, not an awkward "if I turn to the side, its like I have a bloated six pack." I'm also hoping that I can continue to get good sleep! Last night I was out like a brick and only woke up once. That would be awesome to continue! 

Intuitions: Still thinking pink! Although I'm completely up in the air if its a girl or boy, I still have my fingers crossed. I also just really, really want to be able to use an all-sequin table runner or table cloth as a dresser drape in a nursery. So girly, so cute, I can't handle it.

Best Moment of the Week: Last night I didn't take my anti-nasuea meds, and I woke up this morning not feeling like death!!!! I got a little queasy smelling the breakfast burritos my husband was cooking for us, but as soon as it was in front of me I was right back on track scarfing it down. I have about a week left of pills, (I really have 2 more months of refills but I'm trying not to refill it) so I'm hoping that I can stay off them! It will be interesting to see if it effects me in any other way to not be on them. Maybe I'll get more heartburn? Less heartburn? Have more energy? Less energy? I've been living on them for about 5 weeks, so let's see what happens!

Until next week, here's me & my little peanut!! 


Belly Bump is Officially Bigger than Boob Bump.
I'm off to live another week! Keep your fingers crossed for not having to buy a wig, for keeping this baby bump happy, and finding a new place to call home. I know its a lot to ask for one week, but hey - shoot for the stars, right?