Can You Relate?

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{Now I really want to watch Up!}

I’m slowly, but surely getting my energy back. It’s nice to want to do something besides sit on the couch with a fan blowing on my face for once! However, now that I have energy, I have nothing to do/talk about. Anything that happens to me seems mundane or not an entire-blog-post worthy. So, this will be a disjointed post of things that have happened to me. That’s why it’s called “Can You Relate?”. Enjoy! :)

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Yesterday, in the middle of the “Pretty Little Liars” premiere, a hailstorm popped out of nowhere and hit our apartment complex. Now imagine me, reclined on the couch, in nothing but a tank top and short shorts, (because it was SO hot yesterday!).  Phil, being the curious man he is, opens the blinds to the French doors that lead to our balcony. This leaves me exposed to the world in all my hoochie-mama glory. Yeah, I admit it was cool to watch, but not while worrying the neighbors could see me.

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This morning I did not give myself enough time to do my hair properly. Even with nearly 9 hours of sleep every night, getting up to pee twice makes me groggy in the morning. In desperation, I decided to scrunch my wavy bed hair. After two applications, (which only covers 1/3 of my thick hair btw), I realize I am completely out of mousse. What’s a girl to do? Scrunch with her hairspray of course! It does not look like I thought it would, but it at least looks like I tried? Maybe?

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Because of baby, I have been extra gassy lately. Phil and I joke that, instead of Pinky and the Brain, (old school cartoon throw back!), we’re more Stinky and the Brain. I’ll give you one guess who is who. Anyways, I’m trying to be as considerate as I can about passing gas so much. Sometimes I don’t even realize I’ve done anything until Phil starts to leave with a horrid look on his face. Anyways, yesterday Phil was making gazpacho for dinner tomorrow since it has to chill. I had the fan on me to keep my cool. I just want to point out that you have to round a corner to get from our couch to the kitchen. Anyways, I let out a small one because it was making me uncomfortable. Within 5 seconds, Phil starts making this strange sound. Turns out I had accidently aimed for the fan, which propelled this fart quickly and made Phil gag. Sorry honey!

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Phil and I went to Barnes and Noble the other day just to browse and do something with our hot Saturday afternoon. I like to venture into the Children’s section so I can make lists of all the books I want my children to have because I loved them as a child. At one point, Phil went to a different part of the section for a few minutes. He suddenly walked towards me quickly with an interesting look on his face. It was a mixture of intrigue, disgust, and excitement. He pulls me to the side and shows me a new book called “Walter the Farting Dog – Banned from the Beach”. I just have to premise this with the fact that my family is really into potty humor. In fact, we made fart jokes nearly every Father’s Day for most of my childhood. This book was RIGHT up my alley! The best part? It’s part of a series. A SERIES! We bought the book and read it as soon as we got home. Oh my! That dog really does fart a lot! HAHA It was hilarious and we really hope that it because one of our child’s favorite books. We plan on eventually getting the rest of the series, but for now, this one is enough to satisfy our humor :)

Hope you enjoyed my tidbits. Happy Wednesday everyone!

Bébé Week 14 Update

I'm pretty excited because this is the first week that I noticed a difference from my picture last week! I asked Phil about 5 times if it really has pooched out that much or if it's just the fact that I have a skirt on instead of gauchos that I had on last week. He assured me it is just baby! :D


Today's date: June 10, 2011

How far along: 14 weeks

Total weight gain: I actually weighed myself this morning because I've been eating better dinners lately. However, it still said 213.4 which is 11 pounds less than my weight the day I found out I was pregnant. Maybe once I start eating better breakfasts and lunches the number will go up. I just feel a little guilty because I don't want baby to be lacking in nutrients. I do take my prenatal vitamins every single day so my mama said baby should be covered :)

Size and growth of the baby: The size of a lemon! Baby's heart is pumping blood, baby is sucking his/her thumb, wiggling his/her toes and tiny hairs (lanugo) are growing all over his/her body.

Sex: I have a feeling, but it's still too soon to know

Maternity clothes: I have a Be Band that I'm only using on my only pair of jeans. I just got several tank tops from Old Navy this week as well as a pair of bermuda jean shorts! Just in time for the Oklahoma heat! I have two pairs of cargo pants and a nice black skirt. I may get a maxi dress in July, but I think I'm set for awhile.

Sleep: I wake up twice a night now to go pee. I usually sleep very soundly in between potty breaks. However, I've been having some round ligament pains in my right hip during the night so it's hard to get comfortable. Once it passes, I can usually fall asleep pretty well.

Best moment(s) of the week: Finishing up my craft that I made specifically for the gender reveal! I made a sign for both the boy and girl name we have picked out. Once we reveal the gender, I'll reveal the names/sign :) Plus I thought it would be cute to hang the sign in our hospital room too!

Movement: Nothing yet.

Food cravings/aversions: Same aversions as before. I miss eating chips and salsa, but I know bebe won't like it. My main two cravings this week have been Birthday Cake ice cream from Marble Slab, (just plain!), and I wanted blueberry muffins for breakfast this morning! Very yummy :)

Morning sickness: I still take Zofran everyday at lunch just to be safe. However, I seem to be having less nausea after dinner than I used to! I did get really nauseous yesterday morning, but I think I was just really hungry and I didn't have any snacks at work at the time.

Symptoms: Nausea, round ligament pain, peeing a lot, still kinda gassy, and pretty emotional. I cry at TV shows easier than I used to, which is REALLY saying something! LOL

Labor signs: none

Belly button in or out: in

What I miss: Nothing really :)

What I'm looking forward to: My next appointment on June 30th, and feeling movements in the next few months!

Wee Bit Wednesday

{one} how many times have you been a bridesmaid/maid of honor?I have been a bridesmaid once, a junior bridesmaid once and a matron of honor once :)



{two} what’s the last thing your do before you fall asleep at night?Pray with Phil. It's a new ritual we just started and I love it!



{three} you just won your dream vacation, all expenses paid. where are you going?Wow... I would definitely say Spain. I've always wanted to go there and I think it'd be a blast!



{four} what is your favorite outdoor activity?I think swimming and walking/hiking would be my favorites.



{five} as a child, what did you want to “be when you grew up”? did you end up there?HAHA My mom likes to tease me about this question. When I was around 3 or 4, (I'm sure because the Little Mermaid just came out), I told my mama that I was going to be a mermaid when I grew up and when I turn 13, she can sew my fin for me! LOL After that I juggled the idea of either a lawyer, a vet or a wedding planner for a really long time. Once I realized how much school was involved, I went with singing opera. I definitely did not end up with any of those careers. In fact, I'm thinking about becoming a teacher's aide, since I love to work with children, but it will all depend on where Phil ends up.



{six} what are 3 things your dream home would have that you don’t currently have?A garage, a nice big porch with a swing and a big backyard with a soft green lawn



{seven} what’s for dinner tonight?I don't plan that far ahead. Once I get home from work and have a quick snack, then Phil and I discuss what sounds the best to me at the moment.



{eight} if someone stopped by your house unannounced on a typical Saturday night, what would they find you doing?Watching Bones on Netflix with Phil HAHA



{nine} what’s your average monthly water bill?$0 right now, but we just got a letter telling us they might start charging soon :( 



{ten} what do you do to relax?Usually change into comfy clothes, sit on the couch and enjoy some quiet time. I also try to ignore my phone unless it seems important!
In other news, I successfully ate a turkey burger last night! It from a recipe I posted here last summer. I ate the entire thing, along with some sweet potato fries and felt very satisfied :) I did feel a teensy bit nauceous later, but not enough to make me think it was the food. Maybe the 2nd trimester is starting to help a mama out! I am feeling a little more alert, even if I'm a little tired. All good signs!
Other than that I'm just working and sleeping and eating all the time. My life is a bit boring right now, but it is definitely satisfying :)

Dark Letter Tuesday

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I don't know about you, but sometimes when I'm annoyed or angry, I try to imagine what I would say to that person, or object, in a letter. I don't always write in out, but just thinking about it makes me feel better. For whatever reason, I feel compelled to write a few down. Skip if you'd like :)

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Dear Eminem,

Just because you're a famous rapper, does not give you permission to say specific racial slurs in your songs or in general. Please be more aware of the example you're setting.

Sincerely, you're still a white guy.

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Dear Virgil (my car),

I don't know why you're suddenly not happy going on long road trips with me. We've had so many wonderful memories of going to Minnesota and back and all that is in between. I don't want the guys at the dealership to laugh it off as me being a woman, so please act up for them so they can fix you. I look forward to more road trips with you if you will just let me, and the mechanics, in under your hood and help. And please never ever start slowing yourself down on a turnpike for a 3rd time. Both times were scary enough.

Sincerely, if I wanted a car that thought for itself I would live in 2420 A.D.

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Dear Belly Fat,

I understand that your existence is my fault. I know we've had an up-and-down relationship since I was 13 years old. I was planning on getting rid of most of you before Phil and I got pregnant, but life is not always planned out so well. I would really like to start seeing my belly grow because my baby is getting bigger and stronger. However, because of you, I can't see very much. Phil thinks there's a change, but I'd really like to notice before the I'm 8 months along. If you could help me enjoy this time in our lives, I would appreciate it.

Sincerely, you're the first thing to go once that baby gets here.

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Dear Customers (or anyone who buys something from someone else),

Here are a few ground rules: 1) Do not argue with someone who has looked into something twice for you and provided tracking numbers and other important details. If you can't find something, but everything points to you did, then look again. Don't tell me I didn't look into it and reject the information I got for you. Arguing just makes me wish I could look you in the eye and glare. 2) Do not tell me something is super important and urgent, but refuse to get off the phone to let me help by continuing to remind my how important and urgent it is. I get that so let me off the phone and do my job. 3) I work twice as hard as you do on Fridays so remember that. If you waited until the last moment to do something, assume 3 other people have done the same because, oh yeah, they have! I can't tell you the times I've wanted to go home at lunch on Friday because I know the afternoon will either a) make me mad or b) make me cry. Please keep these rules in mind and we'll get along fine.

Sincerely, oh and I'm pregnant so my b.s. tolerance is low.

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Dear Food Industry,

Does everything have to have bacon on it right now? That's not really healthy for anyone. Also, hearing the word "bacon" 3-4 times per commercial break when I watch t.v. is the reason I hardly eat anything for dinner. 

Sincerely, sick of bacon-ania or whatever it's called.

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If you read all of those, bravo. Other than that I'm just hoping my nausea subsides and my energy comes back. Plus it's so hot everywhere I end up sitting in my car an extra 5 minutes so I can have the air blowing on me.

Stay cool everyone!

Bébé Week 13 Update

Don't forget to vote on what gender you think bebe is!


Today's date: June 4, 2011

How far along: 13 weeks

Total weight gain: I've lost between 9 and 11 pounds so far. Not by choice mind you! However, I figure with myself being so overweight, the more I can give myself leeway before I start gaining, the better. Hopefully it'll even out. 

Size and growth of the baby: The size of a peach! I am officially in my second trimester! Ready to start feeling better :) Bebe is forming teeth and vocal chords, (I wonder if they will love singing like I do).

Sex: I have a feeling, but it's still too soon to know

Maternity clothes: I have a Be Band, 2 pairs of pants and a skirt. I ordered some tanks and a pair of bermuda shorts from OldNavy.com this week, but I won't get them until Friday or so.

Sleep: I wake up every night at 5 a.m. to pee. I'm trying to learn to sleep on my left side since I'm usually a stomach/back sleeper. However, I seem to get pains in my hip after awhile so I still need to work on it :-/

Best moment(s) of the week: We had a doctor's appointment on Thursday and we got to hear the heartbeat! It was a great feeling and I couldn't stop smiling :) Then the next day, Phil, my bro and I drove to KC for a game where we met up with my parents and several other family members! It was a short trip, but definitely worth seeing my folks. Plus, they bought bebe a t-shirt and socks :)

Movement: Nothing yet.

Food cravings/aversions: My aversions are starting to grow: pork, most meats, sausage (even the word makes me sick!), mac & cheese, peanuts, peanut butter, strawberries, all mexican food, spinach, anything creamy. My craving this week was mostly popsicles and Eggo waffles.

Morning sickness: I take a Zofran everyday as close to noon as I can. Sometimes even with the medicine, I still get queasy. However, I am keeping food down and I figure I'd feel worse if I didn't take the medicine.

Symptoms: Constant sickness, tired, my hips ache from time to time, gassy (sorry Phil!), sore/heavy boobs, and bossy/irritated.

Labor signs: none

Belly button in or out: in

What I miss: Nothing really :)

What I'm looking forward to: My next appointment on June 30th, and feeling movements in the next few months!

Wee Bit Wednesday - 6/1

I'm sure you're starting to notice that my blog titles are no longer song lyrics. To be honest, I was getting too tired to think of anything. I'm sure I'll still do it from time to time, but not every single time :)

On that note, it's time for Wee Bit Wednesday!


{one} do you believe in ghosts? Yes I do! I came up with this theory in the last year or so.
I don't believe hell is a physical place under the ground. I believe hell is being without God for all of eternity, to me meaning wandering the earth for eternity without God's love and grace. Because nice people can go to hell (for whatever reason), that would explain why some ghosts are nice and curious while others are hostile and scary. It made sound ridiculous, but that's my theory :)


{two} are you more of a talker or more of a listener? 
I feel like, with my family and close friends I'm the talker. However, I'm usually a great listener for just about anyone!


{three} would you rather get up early or sleep late? Sleep late for sure. I'm a natural night owl so I'd rather be up late and sleep in.


{four} if you could instantly become an expert at one type of dance, what type would you choose? Tap! I really enjoyed tap when I took dancing lessons many many years ago. 


{five} what's your favorite drink? Alcoholic: Margaritas or Beer. Nonalcoholic: Cream Soda, Diet Dr Pepper and Sweet Tea :)


{six} if your house caught fire and you could only grab three things, what would they be? My laptop, my tub of pictures and my purse. Everything else is replaceable or in our fire safe box.


{seven} if you could only visit one restaurant for the next five years, which would it be? Cheesecake Factory - the have everything on their menus and, hello!, cheesecake! :D


{eight} who inspires you the most? I can't say just one person inspires me completely. I have a great group of people that I know through blogs, my past, my present, etc., that are all very incredible people. I try to take their best qualities and use that in my everyday life, especially if it's something that I personally struggle with. I personally think it's better to have several people who keep you striving for the best you can do than to idolize one specific person.

{nine} if you had your own talk show, who would your first three guests be? Tina Fey, Richard Gere, and Ingrid Michaelson as the musical guest!


{ten} sneakers or sandals? Sandals!

On The Dinner Menu - Hormones

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This story will forever be affectionately known to Phil and I as "The Spaghetti Sauce Affair".

Ever since Phil and I found out we are expecting, he has been so good to me. He brings my medicine/vitamins with a big glass of water, he cooks almost every meal since I can't stand the smells, and he makes sure I'm comfortable. Being the type of person I am, I don't like having a big fuss made about me. I feel very guilty/ashamed if I feel like I'm getting too much attention. I try to say "please" and especially "thank you" to Phil as often as I can. I just want him to know how much I appreciate him and his caring ways.

However, with it being me, (a slight drama queen), I have had a few moments that I'm not real proud of thanks to the extra hormones in my body. Most of the time it involves crying, and other times it involves irritation.

To preface this story, I love spaghetti; especially spaghetti sauce. Not just any sauce, mind you. I love Ragu. I could eat Ragu - flavored with meat straight out of the bottle! I am also very picky about my spaghetti. I really don't like anything but noodles and sauce. No meat chunks, no veggies, nothing. Whether it was like this before or not, I realized soon after I became pregnant that there are little dehydrated onion pieces in the Ragu sauce. If it was there before, it did not bother me. However, now I find ever single onion and I hate it! It makes me so very sad because I love Ragu so much :( With that in mind, we decided to make our own sauce using canned tomato sauce and seasoning it ourselves.

Tonight was the first night we tried this new sauce. Since I felt sick, as usual, Phil made dinner. He brought a plate to me and I took a bite. It tasted really weird. The sauce was slightly sweet, but earthy at the same time. I took another bite. I knew exactly what happened.

"Phil, did you put rosemary in this?"

"Just one little shake, why?"

I've used several recipes that call for rosemary and I never like it. I just don't like the way rosemary tastes on just about anything. I tried picking out the rosemary pieces and it ends up taking a lot of time. I tried just eating the spaghetti anyways and I could barely make it through half the noodles. I could not stand the taste and it made me so sad. At this point, Phil realized I was not really eating and offered to run out and get more sauce to make a new batch.

I can't tell you if it was the fact that I was so hungry and wanted to eat with better sauce or if it was my fear of becoming a pregnazilla, (yes, I'm making it a word!), that I started to cry. I couldn't bear the thought of making Phil wait to eat dinner just to make more sauce for me. Phil threw his arms around me and assured me it would be ok. He offered to get more and I was not turning into a pregnazilla. Phil kissed my forehead and ran to Walgreen's for some more sauce.

When he got back, I offered to season the sauce myself while he made some new noodles. Once everything was done, we had a great meal together :)

Sometimes I wonder about my sanity. Who else would cry over spaghetti sauce?! Luckily I have a wonderful husband who loves me and bebe enough to endure my crazy emotions.