It'd hard to believe that I'm almost to the half way point. Time flies.
Obsessions/Rampages: Not much going on in this department. I spent a good portion of my day on Friday looking at girl blessing outfits just in case the peanut turns out to be one. I also ventured into the baby department at HomeGoods the other day, and I must say everything is sooo much cuter when it's mini! Oh and a slight annoyance I had today was at church. I don't know if it's me just being extra sensitive but I find nothing more annoying/demeaning when someone of your own age or slighlty older calls me sweetie or hun. That bugged me for about a minute but now I'm over it. Obsession- SMELL! I CAN SMELL EVERYTHING! Matt has to keep a pack of gum with him at all times or I barf if I smell normal human breath. Poor guy. I had a sensitive nose to begin with but this is unbelieveable. I can barely open the fridge before I'm overcome with nausea. Well that was way more than I thought I was going to write, next topic.
Elations/Worries: It's getting harder and harder to suck in so I'm elated to announce that next week I will post a belly shot. :) Worries - Oh just the fact that I can feel my stomach muscles ripping, no biggie. After I eat or laugh a bunch I get tugging pains around my belly button. I asked my doctor about it and she said it's my ligaments stretching. Um, excuse me? I've come to terms that I will NEVER have the same stomach again, but that's ok it'll be worth it once I get to see this little bundle. AH I CAN'T WAIT! Oh and can we talk about the sudden growth of hair on my stomach, sick! I've read about this happening but I didn't think I was going to look like Harry from Harry and the Henderson's. Matt says he can't even tell, but I think I can. Oh well.
Aversions/Cravings: Pretty much the same as last week except this time I've added curly fries to the mix. yummy yummy to my tummy. Come to think of it that is probably the only greasy thing I can handle at the moment. Still can't get enough fruit, and I'm always hungry. Matt always says, "You're hungry again?! Where are you putting it?!" I'm thinking of warming up to the idea of fish this week, we'll see how that goes. Can't get enought water, I feel like a fish.
Matt and I went to our Ward's Vday dance on Friday. It was a lot of fun. We learned how to cha cha. The instructor's were impressed with our dance moves, I think we should be on Dancing with Stars. However, Matt went to dip me and I leaned back and my stomach DID NOT like that. I think I pulled a muscle of something. Plus I had to take a break like every 15 mins, so maybe we aren't ready for our television debut yet. We put up all our new book shelves and Ikea stuff, and next month we are going to buy some cute club chairs. I'll post pics when all is done. Matt has been playing football and ultimate frisbee twice a week and comes home sore and dripping with sweat. I'm glad he's found something to keep him active, although I can't stand the smell of him until he takes a shower. We're slowly making friends in our ward and we are very grateful that we got to move here. That's about all, have a happy Sabbath!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Baby Sunday: 14 weeks
2nd trimester here we come!!
Obsessions/Rampages: Getting this house up and running is an obsession of the week. Matt and I made a huge trip to Ikea and Costco yesterday for some much needed supplies and furnishings. I was pooped when we finished at Ikea but we had to endure and venture on into Costco for essentials like toilet paper and toothpaste, you know things that make us smell good so people will talk to us. I was ready to fall over with exhaustion after those trips. Matt has been such a big help picking up in the areas where I've been lacking, he is such a wonderful man.
Elations/Worries: Elated that I'm feeling better this last week. I'm able to control my nausea much better and even squeeze in working out several times a week. Not bad eh? I wore one of my favorite pencil skirts to church today and I'm worried I probably won't be wearing it much longer, I give it 3 maybe 4 more weeks. It fits everywhere but is getting a little snug in the middle. Oh well, now I can go shopping. :) And to those asking for belly pics, there is no belly just a bloated Megan, but I'm hoping that when we find out the sex there will be nice solid bump. But then again I've been blessed with what I've been told are great child bearing hips so there is plenty of room for the babe to grow into. But we'll see. Oh and I have to record that I thought I felt the baby move, but upon reading in my pregnancy bible that that's next to impossible I deemed that it must have been a case of flatulence.
Aversions/Cravings: This section always seems to have the longest response. Maybe that's because my life revolves around food! I offically had a craving this week. Quizno's veggie sub. yum! AND the most random craving ever, mashed potatoes from KFC. This is soooo out of the ordinary for me since I haven't been to KFC since like 1992. But man were those taters good! mmmm tatoes...I still love cereal, yogurt and fruit. And I cannot ever seem to fill my stomach. I'll eat and then an hour later I'm hungry again, it's ridiculous. And I haven't gained a pound! Double ridiculous. I'm gonna have to pick up the calories if this baby is gonna have any fat on him or her. I woke up this morning famished, like I hadn't eaten in 2 days! I thought I was going to die. I'm also noticing an increase in thirst, I'm always thirsty. I think I went to the water fountain at church today like 4 times. Aversions- meat of any kind sick!
This weekend for Vday Matt and I just chilled at home since I'm useless after like 6 o'clock. Matt had the most beautiful flowers delivered to the house with the most heartfelt card EVER. I cried...twice. And he got me some chocolates that were gone in .5 seconds. Delish. Matt got a cool gadgety remote that's he's been wanting for while. That's about it. This week has been very good to us and I have another appointment this Tuesday, so I'm very excited about that. That's all for us, goodnight!
Obsessions/Rampages: Getting this house up and running is an obsession of the week. Matt and I made a huge trip to Ikea and Costco yesterday for some much needed supplies and furnishings. I was pooped when we finished at Ikea but we had to endure and venture on into Costco for essentials like toilet paper and toothpaste, you know things that make us smell good so people will talk to us. I was ready to fall over with exhaustion after those trips. Matt has been such a big help picking up in the areas where I've been lacking, he is such a wonderful man.
Elations/Worries: Elated that I'm feeling better this last week. I'm able to control my nausea much better and even squeeze in working out several times a week. Not bad eh? I wore one of my favorite pencil skirts to church today and I'm worried I probably won't be wearing it much longer, I give it 3 maybe 4 more weeks. It fits everywhere but is getting a little snug in the middle. Oh well, now I can go shopping. :) And to those asking for belly pics, there is no belly just a bloated Megan, but I'm hoping that when we find out the sex there will be nice solid bump. But then again I've been blessed with what I've been told are great child bearing hips so there is plenty of room for the babe to grow into. But we'll see. Oh and I have to record that I thought I felt the baby move, but upon reading in my pregnancy bible that that's next to impossible I deemed that it must have been a case of flatulence.
Aversions/Cravings: This section always seems to have the longest response. Maybe that's because my life revolves around food! I offically had a craving this week. Quizno's veggie sub. yum! AND the most random craving ever, mashed potatoes from KFC. This is soooo out of the ordinary for me since I haven't been to KFC since like 1992. But man were those taters good! mmmm tatoes...I still love cereal, yogurt and fruit. And I cannot ever seem to fill my stomach. I'll eat and then an hour later I'm hungry again, it's ridiculous. And I haven't gained a pound! Double ridiculous. I'm gonna have to pick up the calories if this baby is gonna have any fat on him or her. I woke up this morning famished, like I hadn't eaten in 2 days! I thought I was going to die. I'm also noticing an increase in thirst, I'm always thirsty. I think I went to the water fountain at church today like 4 times. Aversions- meat of any kind sick!
This weekend for Vday Matt and I just chilled at home since I'm useless after like 6 o'clock. Matt had the most beautiful flowers delivered to the house with the most heartfelt card EVER. I cried...twice. And he got me some chocolates that were gone in .5 seconds. Delish. Matt got a cool gadgety remote that's he's been wanting for while. That's about it. This week has been very good to us and I have another appointment this Tuesday, so I'm very excited about that. That's all for us, goodnight!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Guest Post: Cloth vs Disposable
We've recently been researching about whether to go with cloth diapers or disposable diapers. I think we found the perfect solution. What kind of diapers do you use? Would you think of switching?
Disclaimer: This was a silly post by Matt. Watch the video. We aren't actually going to use cloth diapers, makes me puke just thinking about it. But thanks for all the advice!
The Husband
Disclaimer: This was a silly post by Matt. Watch the video. We aren't actually going to use cloth diapers, makes me puke just thinking about it. But thanks for all the advice!
The Husband
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Baby Sunday: 13 weeks
Rampages/Obsessions: Not many obsessions this week. Mom A sent us some adorable little clothes that I pretended was a baby and stuff. That was fun. Matt would toss the nighty up in the air and coo at the invisible child. We were laughing pretty hard at ourselves, but hey what can I say we are very excited. Also, I love our neighbors. They really are the best. We had a little cookout in the neighboring cul-de-sac a few days ago and since I told our neighbor Stephanie that I was pregnant naturally everyone else knew by the time I saw them next. They were all congratulating us and the gals were already talking about throwing me a baby shower. We are so blessed, we couldn't ask for a better neighborhood.
Elations/Worries: Things have been very chill this week, I got to see the peanut last Tuesday for another ultrasound that was voluntary to test for abnormalities. I thought what they hey, I'll get to see the baby again. It was THE funnest day ever. I go in and the babe is all wiggly and moving around. I got see the nose and some little fingers. Such a miracle. And again I'm elated to be a mom. I'm also elated that I can FINALLY tell a LITTLE bit that their is a baby in my tummy. To an outsider it may appear that I'm just bloated or have just eaten a Thanksgiving dinner, but it's really fun to try and stick my stomach out just see what I could look like in a couple months. And sorry to say this if your a dude, but I'm elated at my new found bosom. Really my shirts have never looked better:) I'm not worried about much this week, just the havoc these hormones are wreaking on my face. My skin is SO dry and I've always had oily skin, so that is a little weird and get this I HAVE A COLD SORE. SICK! I haven't had one of these in like 7 years. Ugh it is the ugliest thing ever. Luckily I think I've nipped it in the bud before it gets too bad, but what a shocker to wake up to one next to my mouth.
Aversions/Cravings: Let it be recorded that last Friday I had my first taste of meat in a month and a half. Given, it was a hot dog so it really wasn't meat but it was a monumental day. This last week has been much better as far as nausea goes, but at around 8:00pm I start to get really nauseous and all I want to do is fall into bed. So that is what I do to get rid of it, I go to bed. Then when I wake up I feel like my old self again and continue on as usual. I even had enough energy to work out last Friday for the first time since I got sick. It felt so good! I missed it. I still like cereal and fruit mostly. I've also added yogurt to my repertoire but only key lime pie and blackberry flavors. No crazy cravings yet, although I have to say that I'm becoming slightly obsessed with tomato based foods- like salsa and tomato sauce.
Elations/Worries: Things have been very chill this week, I got to see the peanut last Tuesday for another ultrasound that was voluntary to test for abnormalities. I thought what they hey, I'll get to see the baby again. It was THE funnest day ever. I go in and the babe is all wiggly and moving around. I got see the nose and some little fingers. Such a miracle. And again I'm elated to be a mom. I'm also elated that I can FINALLY tell a LITTLE bit that their is a baby in my tummy. To an outsider it may appear that I'm just bloated or have just eaten a Thanksgiving dinner, but it's really fun to try and stick my stomach out just see what I could look like in a couple months. And sorry to say this if your a dude, but I'm elated at my new found bosom. Really my shirts have never looked better:) I'm not worried about much this week, just the havoc these hormones are wreaking on my face. My skin is SO dry and I've always had oily skin, so that is a little weird and get this I HAVE A COLD SORE. SICK! I haven't had one of these in like 7 years. Ugh it is the ugliest thing ever. Luckily I think I've nipped it in the bud before it gets too bad, but what a shocker to wake up to one next to my mouth.
Aversions/Cravings: Let it be recorded that last Friday I had my first taste of meat in a month and a half. Given, it was a hot dog so it really wasn't meat but it was a monumental day. This last week has been much better as far as nausea goes, but at around 8:00pm I start to get really nauseous and all I want to do is fall into bed. So that is what I do to get rid of it, I go to bed. Then when I wake up I feel like my old self again and continue on as usual. I even had enough energy to work out last Friday for the first time since I got sick. It felt so good! I missed it. I still like cereal and fruit mostly. I've also added yogurt to my repertoire but only key lime pie and blackberry flavors. No crazy cravings yet, although I have to say that I'm becoming slightly obsessed with tomato based foods- like salsa and tomato sauce.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Baby Sunday: 12 weeks
Ha! I remembered Baby Sunday. Really, Matt remembered but I'm doing it! So here it is...
Obsessions/Rampages:
I'm obsessed with getting this house mostly furnished at the moment. I'm hoping our sweet tax return will accommodate that. Hoping on getting some more furniture for the living room and our bedroom. I've pretty much decided on a crib for now, and all I need is a comfy chair for feeding. I got a cute changing table from Mom A. I'm banking on getting plenty of hand me downs for bouncers and stuff from my sister, and I'm sure I'll get plenty of clothes from people as gifts and such. Plus let's be honest, this babe is due in August and it's going to be surface of the sun hot. So he or she will be living in onesies for a while. If it's a boy (which I'm hoping for) I already have Matt's blessing outfit hanging nicely in the baby's closet. I also got a great baby car seat that my gracious SIL Cher was going to give away. And of course there are all the little cute things you get for the baby room that'll I'll think about once we find out the sex. And for the record Matt doesn't want to know, but I can't have that kind of spontaneity for my first child so he'll have to wait til we have some more kiddos.
Elation's/Worries:
I've been really elated lately. I find myself rubbing my nonexistent belly and thinking of the baby and wishing it was here already. I'm ready for a change. I'm tired of thinking of myself and having the same old routine. I'm ready for a baby to shake things up:) Our friends the Zimmermans brought their new 2 week old little girl to church today. I can't believe/forgot how tiny newborns are. So cute!
Aversions/Cravings:
I live off of cold cereal generally. The last couple of days my tummy has been cooperating so I have been adventurous and added pasta to the mix. But nothing fancy, just tomato sauce. Today I had a little more energy so I decided to be a good housewife and actually feed my husband, and not make him eat another frozen meal. I'm (and when I see "I"m" I mean Matt was a big help also) making Cafe Rio salads, mmmmm my mouth waters just thinking of it. NOT the meat part but mostly the dressing with rice and beans. Meat is still a huge aversion, I've basically been a vegetarian the last month and a half. (Matt is the one making the meat part for the salads we're having) My tummy appreciates it but my blood sugar doesn't. I get headaches a lot and become hungry really fast since I don't get as much protein in my diet. But I'd rather my head hurt than puke. I'm hoping that this current wave of feeling good is a sign that the end is near for this part of the pregnancy.
And in case I don't see ya, Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Goodnight!(Brownie points for whoever can name that movie:)
Obsessions/Rampages:
I'm obsessed with getting this house mostly furnished at the moment. I'm hoping our sweet tax return will accommodate that. Hoping on getting some more furniture for the living room and our bedroom. I've pretty much decided on a crib for now, and all I need is a comfy chair for feeding. I got a cute changing table from Mom A. I'm banking on getting plenty of hand me downs for bouncers and stuff from my sister, and I'm sure I'll get plenty of clothes from people as gifts and such. Plus let's be honest, this babe is due in August and it's going to be surface of the sun hot. So he or she will be living in onesies for a while. If it's a boy (which I'm hoping for) I already have Matt's blessing outfit hanging nicely in the baby's closet. I also got a great baby car seat that my gracious SIL Cher was going to give away. And of course there are all the little cute things you get for the baby room that'll I'll think about once we find out the sex. And for the record Matt doesn't want to know, but I can't have that kind of spontaneity for my first child so he'll have to wait til we have some more kiddos.
Elation's/Worries:
I've been really elated lately. I find myself rubbing my nonexistent belly and thinking of the baby and wishing it was here already. I'm ready for a change. I'm tired of thinking of myself and having the same old routine. I'm ready for a baby to shake things up:) Our friends the Zimmermans brought their new 2 week old little girl to church today. I can't believe/forgot how tiny newborns are. So cute!
Aversions/Cravings:
I live off of cold cereal generally. The last couple of days my tummy has been cooperating so I have been adventurous and added pasta to the mix. But nothing fancy, just tomato sauce. Today I had a little more energy so I decided to be a good housewife and actually feed my husband, and not make him eat another frozen meal. I'm (and when I see "I"m" I mean Matt was a big help also) making Cafe Rio salads, mmmmm my mouth waters just thinking of it. NOT the meat part but mostly the dressing with rice and beans. Meat is still a huge aversion, I've basically been a vegetarian the last month and a half. (Matt is the one making the meat part for the salads we're having) My tummy appreciates it but my blood sugar doesn't. I get headaches a lot and become hungry really fast since I don't get as much protein in my diet. But I'd rather my head hurt than puke. I'm hoping that this current wave of feeling good is a sign that the end is near for this part of the pregnancy.
And in case I don't see ya, Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Goodnight!(Brownie points for whoever can name that movie:)
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