13 Weeks!

I'm at 13 weeks prego now and I still feel super sickly. I am optimistic that soon I will not have nausea... everyday. But we will see. Today has been a super lazy day! This morning George and I got donuts, ate a few of them... and I haven't moved off the couch. In a way I feel like I needed a lazy day. With working and all the other things that keep my busy I get exhausted easily. I must say I feel like my tummy is starting to look pregnant, but I have been told I don't look pregnant. I just look like I've gained weight. All the weight is in the tummy and my boobs. Dear heavens my middle is thickening up majorly (and donuts are not helping... oops). Anyway here is an update to the bump. Its pooching out!

13 week belly bulge

I know I just looked thrilled to have my picture taken... But at this point I don't feel that great, I feel fat, I've never been this big so it hasn't been an easy change for me. Talk about panic when you pants don't fit... and then your 'fat jeans' are way too tight also. I know its all for a good reason though, its for my baby! :) And I'm not going to be getting smaller before this is over. I have kind of accepted the fact I'm not going to feel sexy for a long time. George is so sweet and tells me how pretty he thinks I am almost everyday! Its so nice to hear and he says all the right things, he really is wonderful. But without a tan, and without the confidence.... and a waistline this fall... its been a little different for me than before. Boo! 

Enough complaining, that is just annoying! Onto better topics like.... if I'm having a boy or a girl! I think I'm having a girl,  George thinks maybe a boy. But if it is a girl, we are set in terms of baby clothes and bedding etc! My sister in law has saved so many great things for me. There are tons of clothes and even crib bedding that is really cute. So, I plan on using that stuff if that is our circumstance. There are still lots of things I will need to get, but that will help a lot! If its a boy I will be excited to shop my heart out and pick a cute theme for him. Either way, my kids are having owl themed rooms. At least owl inspired decor. I want to keep the nursery simple because I don't see the point in going all out when we don't even know how many years we will be in our place. But I have some good ideas. So, when we find out the sex of the baby in January I will get into action on baby! Yahoo!

So Tired!

I have been so extremely exhausted the last couple weeks! At about 3:00 everyday I get quite groggy, and wish for nothing more than a small bed, good pillow, and blanket. Also, the lights OFF. I just want to relax and close my eyes! Unfortunately, unless its a weekend I don't get a nap. And weekends I rarely nap but have been a bit more lately.
Anyway, after work, we fix dinner, and I slowly slip into sleep mode on the couch at about 7pm. Last night in fact I called it a night at about 8pm. So, needless to say my night life hasnt' been to wild lately. Sweat pants and a water bottle. And bed. Glorious bed.


I had my second check up last Thursday and Dr. Frank says I'm looking good! Apparently I am not drinking enough water, so this week I have really stepped up the water. He recommends four liters a day! That is a lot of water, and I make lots of trips to the bathroom. But, I do feel better when I am fully hydrated! It makes a difference. I got a full exam and things are all in place. He said hopefully my nausea will subside a bit in the next couple weeks (I sure hope so!!). My doctor also said my weight gain is on track and that I shouldn't worry at all about that. I am wondering how my body will keep changing as the process goes on, but so far I have a little baby fat myself that has come since my appetite has increased! Lets just hope it comes off as easy as it goes on!!

What's Cookin'? Good lookin'?

I've been on a cooking spree today! It has been fun, and I really enjoy making new recipes... some of them are winners and some suck. But today I chose two winners. I made blueberry scones from scratch this morning. The recipe was quite easy, it only called for 4 ingredients including the blueberries (which I chose because I had them on hand, but anything can be used.... (next time I want to try marion-berries or even cranberries and orange).

4 cups Self Rising Flour

3/4 cup Lemon Lime Soda (I used Sprite)

3/4 cup Heavy Cream

Berries (or whatever you fancy)

So breakfast was a success! George thought they were pretty good too. Very soft and blueberry-like. For dinner I was planning on making a chicken pot pie crockpot style recipe. It seemed pretty easy and was delicious! I make a mean chicken pot pie in a pie dish with pie crust, and cream of chicken soup, among other ingredients. But this seems a little healthier and I was curious to see how it turned out.

1/2 cup dry white wine (I used Chardonnay)
Chicken chopped into 1 in. squares
2 Tbs. flour
Salt and Pepper

Add diced sweet onion, carrots, and celery.
Add 2 tsp dill (I used dried dill)

Had a chill day, got my nails done, got my hair did, and when I got home this was ready!

Slow cook for 7 hours on low...
Serve over puff pastry.

I forgot to add the frozen peas to the crockpot, and realized it after I was halfway done eating it. Typical me! But, it was still fine without them. I would add them next time though for more veggie variety! The dish was perfect for this rainy weekend of football and lounging. Even Babs got a bite :)

Sleepy Sleepy Wifey

This week has been the toughest week so far in terms of staying awake and alert! I can barely get out of bed in the morning, and wish I was in bed all day long. Every night this week I have 'retired' early... upstairs, and into bed accompanied by 'boo boo'. Babs is so comforting to me when I'm tired at night, and since she is Mama's Baby Girl, she is always at my heel grunting, and looking to see if I drop a crumb of food. What a tank...

Anyway, it was to my amusement that George captured me mid sleep a couple of nights this week. Here is the evidence I am a wild party animal. Night shades and all!

Caught the first night... out cold, babs 'canoodling' on the bed.

Second time, Babs spooning me... and I've pulled the night shades off! Also, notice I am wearing a shirt Kelly bought me in 2007 with a pattern of skulls and cupcakes. Its a comfy shirt!!

I do have some consideration for George, I leave the bedroom light on for him, and sometimes the T.V. So I wear my night shades and they do wonders! I read an article that even if there is slight light shining through during your slumber it can take away from REM sleep and cause more tossing and turning. After purchasing the black shades I actually do sleep better! At least I think I do :)

Here is something that really explains how I'm feeling today:

"Yesterday, I drove by 7-Eleven and saw a picture of a hot dog and literally had to force myself to keep driving instead of pulling up, running inside, smothering it in mustard and consuming it in two gulps. I don't know what's wrong with me! Oh, wait, yes I do, I'm PREGNANT and that wreaks havoc with my system. I don't usually like frankfurters at all, but right now a big, juicy dog is pretty much at the forefront of my every waking thought."

I could eat everything in sight if I allowed myself to! And I'm not denying myself food at this point. I did have a big chicken caesar salad for lunch.... followed by a hot pocket... and a Smart Ones chicken quesadilla. I won't get into my snacks or what I had for dinner but you get the point :) I'm blaming it on the baby. "The baby wants more pasta... the baby would really like that cupcake sitting over there..."

Enough about my eating habits... or lack of control. On a brighter note next Thursday George and I have a Dr. appointment and GC will get to hear the heartbeat! That will be fun. I already heard the heartbeat when I had an ultrasound a few weeks ago. It was the strangest noise! And incredible to hear the bean inside me! I am excited for GC to hear it, I think he will really like it.

Our First Anniversary

This weekend is our 1st anniversary and the only thing that could make it more perfect is if I could have a glass of red wine.... sadly I can't. But we did get a beautiful mini cake to celebrate, some gifts from our parents, and George got me a really nice necklace and earrings! George took me to a really nice dinner at Portland City Grill and they even put rose petals and anniversary confetti on the table! I felt so special. It's been a great weekend relaxing at the house together and enjoying the day. Plus, Babs is happy to have us lounging around the house because she gets extra special attention!

after dinner (isn't he cute!!)

Our cake 

It is hard to believe a whole year has gone by, but when I look back a lot has happened in a year. George and I moved to a townhouse, then we moved to Salem in July. Last December we got Babs, we went to Hawaii in January, Vegas in June. In July I got a new job and in September George got a new job also! So there have been a load of life changing events that have happened. And to top it off we are expecting a baby now. So, we are proof life changes fast, but everything has been such a blessing. We both have never been happier and we are so proud of each other.

Can't wait to see what happens in our second year of marriage. If its anything like we are trending, it will be eventful and not boring at all!!

Bun in the Oven!

About 5 weeks ago George and I found out we are expecting a little baby Carter due June 4th, 2012! We are thrilled to be parents next year and have both dreamed of having a family. I am now 10 weeks pregnant, and feeling every typical pregnancy symptom. Basically I feel like I have the flu and could sleep a good 18 hours a day on average. Headaches, nausea, tired.... and occasional vomiting. Fun!!

One of the 4 tests I took on Oct. 1st

We were not preventing pregnancy, but I was still a little surprised to have conceived so quickly! It took us one month, thats it! I lost a few pounds at first, and had horrible period like cramps before I realized I was preggers. I wasn't expecting it, with weight loss I thought there is no way I could have a little alien growing inside of me. Well, I was wrong and I have gained it all back!! Plus 2 cup sizes and my middle has become very.... um.... thick. Like Thanksgiving Day full everyday. My waistline has disappeared! Its like a baby keg barrel and I look more like my Pug than a woman at this point.
A couple weeks ago I was totally into any comfort food I could get my hands on. Mashed potatoes, fried foods, and lots of bread. I was also craving mushrooms: cooked, steamed, raw, whatever! But as of today I cringe at a shroom! No thanks, I would rather eat quesadillas for every meal. I'm also really into scrambled eggs with cream cheese and bagels also. The only yogurt that seems appealing is Trix.... and it sure isn't for kids! Its for HUNGRY mom's to be!!! I'm always hungry.... I mean always!