New Year's Eve

Happy New Year! This year has been so great! In fact so much has happened when I look back on it its hard to believe it was all in 365 days. I got a new job, GC got a new job, we moved to Salem, went to Hawaii, went to Vegas, celebrated our 1 year anniversary, and I got pregnant! We don't take things slow around here, keep things moving and shakin'!
George and I are going out to dinner and I believe our friend Chris is coming too. Keeping things mellow this year, mostly because I don't drink. If I could maybe there would be more on the agenda: like wine, a couple 7 and 7's, maybe a margarita.... Now I'm dreaming....

Care and I got pedi's today and went to lunch, it was fun to bum around and relax with her. I will say this past week has been quite epic because I got to see Kelly and LDogg all in the same week! They were both out here visiting, so I was overwhelmed with my best friends: Kel, Dogg, and Care. It was a great way to end the year!!

Pregnancy: Things are going good. I feel pretty great and have a lot more energy! It's almost like I a myself again except for my growing belly! I have 'popped' I guess you can say. At 17 weeks I finally look prego for the most part (not like I'm packing on pounds)!!! Granite, that has happened some too but its nice to see a bump to know its all for a reason. My little Carter :) I am so excited for January 10th when we find out the gender of the bean. George has been talking to the baby almost everyday because it can hear now, and also sense light! I haven't felt it move yet, but I am looking forward to it. I should feel something soon! Maybe a flutter?? I'm not anticipating it happening soon though so that way I will not be disappointed. They say you feel it between 16-23 weeks. So, tomorrow I am 18 weeks so it could still be a while. Come on baby make some moves!!

On another baby note, my new nephew is coming into the world on Monday afternoon. I can't wait t meet the little guy! Erin is being induced so it will be wonderful to be able to come see the baby that day (we are off work for New Years). I don't think they have a name for him yet but I am anxious to see what it will be!

What a Weekend!

There were so many things I wanted to do this weekend! I had some shopping left to do, I wanted to make cookies, clean my house in preparation for the following weekend and Christmas. Well... all because I had a Wendy's salad... my weekend was ruined :(

At least I believe it was the salad, I don't know what else made me so sick. Friday afternoon at work we were very busy, delivering hams and turkeys to the staff etc and doing fun HR things. Well, I started feeling queasy and nauseous. I left work about 20 minutes early, and soon after I was home I felt like I was dying! 

To top off having a stomach bug my lower back has been really hurting (the ligaments are moving) so I've just been a joy to be around lately! Now I have a soar throat and headache too! I always thought getting a flu like this would be great for weight loss (when I wasn't pregnant) but forget that... I want to eat but can't eat much. Thankfully George has been the best and has rubbed my neck, and feet everyday! He is so great, and knows what its like to be sick. I really wanted some french fries today so he went and got me some! McDonald's fries.... good man...

On a brighter note I am trying to speed up this sickness because I get to pick up Kelly from the airport tomorrow at 2:10 pm and I am thrilled! I only get to see her a couple times a year, so its really special when we get to spend time together! Hopefully I can make it an hour to PDX without the need of a bathroom! I just can't wait to see her!!!!!!!!!!!!

Next Tuesday L-Dogg will be in Portland also so as you can see, this is a big week! Friend galore! On Christmas Eve we are hanging with the Boock's too. So, I get to see all three of my fabulous friends in about a week of each other! The last time this happened was my wedding (they were all my bridesmaids!) so I am thrilled for this week to begin! YAY! YAY! YAY!

This past week I had a Dr. appointment and had my blood test for any chromosome defects and abdominal wall defects etc. The needle in the arm wasn't so pleasant, as it never is for me!! But this time the lady had to try three times in my arm before it worked. Ouch! I was a 'big girl' though and got through it by myself. Unbelievable that at 26 years old I gave blood alone (my mom is always with me, or George). I felt like I graduated!

Also, the baby's heartbeat was ''perfect'' according to my Dr. and so far so good with everything as far as we can tell. I'm even gaining PLENTY of weight they said.... so, yea. Keeping the baby safe inside for sure :) On January 10th we have our ultrasound to measure the kiddo and find out the gender. I cannot wait for that appointment!! Girl or boy? 

I have finally got my Christmas cards prepared and plan to mail them tomorrow. This past week seemed to be busy for me, and this weekend was a waste, at least for being productive. It was good in a couple ways though! I got to spend a lot of time with my hubby on the couch and watched two movies. Babs was happy we were around also. And, we wouldn't want her to be unhappy!

15 Weeks Already!

I get emails from a couple different places during the week, and the one I got this morning was dead on what I am feeling like today! My nose has been so plugged, its like I am sick, but I am not. Also, I keep hurting my gums and even with a soft toothbrush, my gums are sensitive. So strange!!

(I can't get this off of CAPS for some reason... so sorry...)

"Your Body in Week 15 of Pregnancy

Pregnancy hormones are pretty rough on your body, especially the teeth and gums, causing inflammation and making them more susceptible to plaque and bacteria. Your formerly healthy gums may have become super-sensitive and prone to bleeding. In addition, you might be coping with a chronic stuffy nose or even nosebleeds during pregnancy, also brought on by progesterone surging through your system. Fear not — it'll all pass."

I like these email updates because sometimes they are very interesting, and sometimes they are far out there. This same email also said I will be gaining about a pound a week. Wow... I have already put on 10 solid pounds! So a pound a week gives me anxiety! None of my 'normal' clothes fit me. I can still wear some tops, but not the bottoms. Also, its hard to button up my coats because my boobs are so big! They have a mind of their own!

I'm feeling better mostly. George and I plan on flying down to San Diego the last week of January for a five night getaway and 'Babymoon'!! We are excited, and after all that has happened this past summer, and fall we are due for a vacation. I'm excited to just relax and eat some good food. Also, go to the Zoo, and SeaWorld and have some decent weather!

George and I can't wait to find out the gender of Baby C! We were talking about it last night and we are both so giddy about it. I am dying to know... I dont' think I could ever NOT know, and wait till the end. I have so many unanswered questions... like how to decorate! And what colors we will have, future plans like sports or dance class... I just love daydreaming about it.

Over the weekend my dad told me how excited he is that I am having a baby. It meant so much to me! I know my parents are excited that this new chapter is opening for our family, but to hear just HOW happy they are was special. When I was planning on having a baby, I didn't feel super supported from many people about the decision George and I made. We are young still and our careers are 'young' but as soon as I became pregnant, everything changed. Parents and friends were elated about it, and it meant a lot to me to feel that support. After all I am going to be a MOM! :)

Oh yeaaaa!

I am feeling better than I have felt in weeks! Its like I have bursts of energy, and its strange from how I have been. I must admit its nice not going to bed at 8pm every night... I can stay up later and its so nice. I haven't felt as sick as the last few weeks either, but not perfect quite yet. Tonight I made delicious lemon and herb marinated chicken, wild rice, and grilled onions and zucchini. It was pretty darn good! Then, I gave in and went to Lime Berry and got GC and I FoYo. Heaven on Earth! I just love sprinkles!

This past weekend GC and I got our Christmas tree, and I decorated it last night. We definitely need to collect a few more ornaments, but our tree looks pretty good so far. I might pick up some colorful balls at the store soon to liven the tree up! Babs won't stop trying to eat the presents under the tree, silly girl.

carrying the Noble!

drinking hot coco and cider at the tree farm

GC and I are looking at planning a 'Babymoon' in the near future! We are thinking it will be a good idea to get away for a final vacation before kids come along. Vacations will never be the same again! And this will be a unique one since I'll be pregnant. A bar tab cut in half, dang I'm a good date :)

Anyway, things are going good. I'm in better spirits than the last couple weeks, mostly because I feel a lot better and that has made a huge difference for me! My tummy is sticking out about the same, but my coworkers say I'm looking more pregnant now so that gets me excited. I swear I'm not just packing on these pounds for nothing! Although, it has been nice being a bit more carefree about what I eat. I saw a picture of Hilary Duff in US Weekly and she is due in February, and her body looks similar to mine. She had gotten thick and her tummy looks like mine, only bigger. Her baby is high, so maybe mine is too? Jessica Simpson is the size of a house. And Beyonce is still in too good of shape to be pregnant. I wonder how much weight Kourtney Kardashian will gain? Well, back to my real world... not celebrity world :) haha

2nd Trimester Finally!

These past three months have been difficult! But, this past week I have felt a little better with less nausea and more energy! I am so happy to at least feel like myself again, even if its just for part of the day. I have really been into lemons this week. The Natural Lemonade from Wendy's has been my thing!! I even had some today! And lots and lots of lemon wedges in my water. Yum!
Today George and I got our Christmas tree and its nice to have it up in our house! Now i just need to decorate it. Its been a busy weekend so I might take a rest here... we have GC's work holiday party tonight. An event where usually I would indulge in a few glasses of red wine but this year I'm driving :)

Posing like I sawed down the tree, but it was GC that did the work!