47 Days Left!

Let me preface this blog with a small disclaimer. I (this is just my opinion, and does not reflect that of others) do not really think pregnancy has affected me hugely in the mood swing area, but within a few context.

A. If I am hungry, watch out.
B. The mere thought of someone being cruel to an animal, sad animal commercials, and anything where an animal suffers in anyway, instant waterworks.
C. Currently I can't handle birth/baby/Giuliana and Bill shows without tearing up
D. And lastly, I have Road Rage like a Motha....

I think I need to clarify a few things for my fellow road companions ((aka other dimwit drivers)).

First off, let's learn the difference between a yield sign and a stop sign. Yes I am talking to you Granny Gertrude. At a yield sign, you don't actually have to come to a complete stop, or even pretend you are going to! You can really do just as the sign says and YIELD to traffic. Furthermore, I don't give a shit if you fully stop at a stop sign ((unless you are going to hit me?)), I just want you to utilize the yield sign correctly. This mostly urks me at the corner of Azle Ave. while entering 199 (you have your own lane to merge into for goodness' sake)... and yielding from the service road onto Azle Ave. Learn the rules of the road before you drive.

Next. Mr. Redneck Roy, yes, you with your jacked up Ford Excursion. If you try to get over on me one more time with your lift kit and factory wheels (which looks ridiculous by the way), I will go all Elin on your Tiger Wood's ass.

I have always had road rage but I think that the hormones of pregnancy have made my vocabulary exceptionally colorful and creative. I say things that I never even knew my brain had the capacity of thinking of. I can only hope that Finley does not catch on to the plethora of obscene words/gestures that come out of my mouth/body while behind the wheel. I bet Cody finds me so attractive. I need to start curbing this ASAP.

What's new on the baby front?

Well they are still using January 29 as my due date. I am thinking it will be earlier, because according to my calculations, it should be. We shall find out soon enough. I can't believe in a little over 6 weeks my due date will be here. In the last few days it has really hit me that a baby will be entering our life soon. So crazy. I really hope my maternal instincts kick in like everyone says because right now I am FREAKING out a little A LOT!

In other news... I have my certification tests coming up in January. One on the 3-5 and one on 23-26... I am hoping I will make it to the 2nd one, because I really do not want to have to wait until April 4th, for the next English one to begin. I am slightly nervous about the tests, more so the ELA than the English. Hopefully I pass both on the first try since they are both over $100 a piece... boo. If anyone knows of any Junior High/High School's hiring for the 13-14 school year, holla at yo girl!

I think that is about all for now... Here is a 33 week baby bump pic. I was showcasing my long locks! Don't hate!

Cupcakes

I have no shame in using my blog as a means of plugging the fact that I am now taking cupcake orders! Also don't forget my mom makes amazing cakes for every occasion.

I can make cupcakes for any event your little heart desires. Birthdays, showers, holiday parties, etc. Anything! You name it, you got it.

They start at $15 per dozen for basic design, flavor, frosting etc.

Let me know if you are interested! Request your order at least one week in advance!

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Down to the Nitty Gritty

I will be having a baby in 57 days give or take on the due date, there is a great possibility I will be having a baby next month, or I am about 4-5 doctors appointments away from having a babe. Anyway you look at it, Fin is coming in HOT. And, SOON!

Speaking of Hot... WTF is with this weather? It’s atrocious. My grandmother (Mimi), Mom, Holley (MIL), and I all went to a Christmas tour of homes on Sunday in Ryan's Place. Cutest little houses EVER, think Ridglea/TCU area looking houses. Anyways it was hot as balls outside and I was sweating and so uncomfortable in my maternity jeans with that damn band, a cami, and a 3/4 sleeved shirt on. Well we are walking to get our tickets, and of course, my prego body decides it needs to pee, and it meant right then! Well we finally get to the designated area to use the restroom, (like 4 blocks away!) It was this beautiful church in the neighborhood, which was also on the tour. This church was gorgeous! We walk in, and automatically this little deacon wants to give us a tour. He even asked if we had a lot of time, which we thought was a joke. Turns out... it wasn't. He talked about the congregation (is that what its called? he kept calling it the Nave...) area of the church for 45 minutes! Finally I got to pee, then we went on the rest of the tour. Only one of the homes was actually decked out in Christmas gear, which was disappointing, but overall it was a good experience.


Prego body decided to kick in one more time, only this time we were driving to the church and going to use the side entrance ensuring no chatty deacon would hold up the flow. These ill thoughts must have made me a target for one of God's funny little jokes. Well... I sneeze in the car, and if you don't know how awesome pregnancy is, then I will just let you know, sometimes you accidentally pee on yourself. This was one of those instances. Luckily I carry around extra panties whether I am pregnant or not (you never know what kind of shenanigans you will encounter). I go to the restroom... turns out; I already had two pairs of undies on.... one regular, one thong. WTF. Who am I, and how did this happen? No wonder I was a hot, uncomfortable, grumpy, mess during the tour! Thank you prego brain, Thank you!


I really don't have any cool updates on the baby or anything. We did have a 4d scan which only showed us that we have a ornery child. She was so awful the first go around we had to reschedule. She literally likes to fold herself in half, and shove all feet, hands, and anything else she can find in her face, including placenta and umbilical cord. She is a mean little baby. I was really hoping she would take after Cody and be laid back and easy going, but I think she is going to be a carbon copy of yours truly (personality wise). Here is one of the "better" pictures from the second scan.

How far along? 31-32?? weeks-ish ... Is it sad I really can't remember right now?

Maternity clothes? Oh you know it. I hate maternity clothes. Actually I know it is not the clothe's fault. They aren't even that bad... its the body they have to go on. Bleh!

Stretch marks? Oh lord have mercy I found another! Ain't nobody got time for that! (Youtube that, you won't be disappointed!)

Sleep: I feel like I got a whole nights worth of sleep last night, but I had such anxiety caused by a nightmare that involved labor, that I dont feel like I slept a wink.  

Best moment this week: Cody and I (Cody) won a voucher for the Stockyard Station Hotel. I am excited about it. Even though we can't use it right now, I am thinking we can use it for our Anniversary, which will probably be our first real outting Post-Baby!  

Miss Anything? I have really been missing the freedom to have a few drinks lately. It hasnt bothered me since early on, but now I am missing it a bit. Maybe thats because the Dean/Tinney crews like to booze during Holiday's! It's tradition! haha

Movement: Definitely. I love how much the movement has changed. It is like I can feel her whole body move now, rather than just some random kicks, etc.

Food cravings: I'm back on sandwiches, and I have been loving me some lucky charms! I also have been wanting a good chicken strip with some honey mustard lately, which is weird, I never eat Honey Mustard really!?

Anything making you queasy or sick: If I go too long between meals it really affects me now. The day of the tour I think that may have played a roll. As soon as we ate I felt like a new person! 

Labor Signs: Not for a while I hope…

Symptoms: Peeing. The tiredness is back... Growing Belly!

Belly Button in or out? ....must we go there?.... shes half in, half out today.

Wedding rings on or off? On...

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, Happy, Happy (Phil from Duck Dynasty voice)

Looking forward to: Maternity Pics this weekend... Christmas... January. Lots of things coming up.

Playing Catch Up

Prepare your little computer eyes! This is a long one!

The last two weeks have been a blur. So many things going on… Let me start with my last baby shower. It was hosted by my lovely Aunts, Cousins, and Grandmother on my daddy’s side. They did a “Cute as a Button” theme, and let me tell you, it was exactly that! We got so many things that we needed and things I thought I would never need, but now think we couldn’t live without!

::Let me just take a little moment to Thank everyone that has hosted, been a guest at, or had anything to do with one of my showers, or Cody’s diaper party, etc. We have been beyond blessed with great family and friends, and I cannot thank each and every one of you enough! So thank you!::

Here are a few pics from the shower…

 Cake thanks to mom!

 Some of my favorite ladies in the whole world.

 From Sherri and Jacee... such froo froo from the least froo froo gals I know! Love them!

 Cutest sock presentation EVER! Thanks Court!

Some sweet girls that attended my shower!

 

Updated Nursery Pics…

 This "F" has since been updated!

 No Nursery is complete without the inclusion of some "dachshund".

 

Now we also recently celebrated my brother’s 30^th bday! My sister-in-law Melissa hosted a surprise party for him at Dublin Square that turned out really well! Cody and I got him a 6 pack of Breckenridge Vanilla Porter (Yum, one of the many fall/winter brews that I am missing terribly!) and some of his own “brewmaster” mugs for his casa, and some candy. He seemed happy. We also celebrated his actual birthday night at my Mimis for a chicken fried steak dinner. Dinner would not be complete without a political battle at the dinner table, super fun!

I am so glad Election Day is over. I have literally not felt as much anxiety this pregnancy as I did following the Election on Nov. 6. I guess I am just glad it’s over. It may not have ended the way our household would have wished, but we will get through the next four years, if anything else together. I told Cody if I ended up on the streets I wouldn’t want it to be with anyone else, haha. Hold your comments; this is my blog, so therefore, my beliefs and opinions. Put that in your juice box and suck it.

The latest event going on in my life is trying to get over an ear/sinus infection. I have literally been down a week with this thing. The only thing I can really take is antibiotics for the infection and Tylenol for the pain. Tylenol blows for anyone that wants to know. I would say it is as useful as a glass hammer.  I literally feel so sad for babies with ear infections. It hurts just as bad when I broke my damn elbow. Luckily the throbbing has subsided but the feeling of “being underwater” has ceased to disappear. If I were not pregnant I would drown myself in any type of alcohol. I think it would help, hell, at least then there would be a reason for feeling “underwater”.

In other news, we got Cody a new car. Turns out we are in a better boat because of his accident. We have a brand new car (A diesel VW Jetta), a lower interest rate, a lower monthly paper, and even better gas mileage, which was hard to beat in the Altima. I think he is a happy camper, even though he can’t stand driving a car. Speaking of cars, we got enough back from the Altima for a hefty down payment, and we get to fix the tailgate dings on the Acadia from my little fender bender back in July. Clearly the Dean Household is very accident prone. Finley doesn’t stand a chance! She will probably be a hot mess like her momma!

My daddy always hated it when I would get scrapes and bruises when I was little because he said it was ruining my “model legs”. I don’t know where my daddy thought someone with my 5’3 stature, and short legs would be modeling, but he always did make me feel like the prettiest girl in the world. I bet Cody will make Finley feel the same way.

 

How far along? 29 weeks-ish

Maternity clothes? Yes here and there! Mostly here and mostly there.

Stretch marks? Nope phew!! Not counting the teeny tiny one I found under one of my 5 pound boobs. Gag.

Sleep: actually even with my ear situation, I have been sleeping better.  

Best moment this week: Sinus rinses. Yes. This is my favorite moments this week. Sad. Really, Really, Sad.  

Miss Anything? Hearing from my left ear!

Movement: Lots in the mornings and evenings! At my last OB appt she kept hiding from the Doppler (when they were trying to record her heart rate) they finally got her pinned down, and she hit the Doppler. I see more of my personality coming from that belly every day… poor Cody Dean.

Food cravings: The sweet infatuation may be coming to an end ladies and gentlemen. Lately other things have been on my mind like chicken and mashed potatoes. My appetite in general has faded this last week with the sinus issues, but it’s not sweets 24/7 like usual.

Anything making you queasy or sick: It makes me so sick to see animals that are sad. I am so serious!

Labor Signs: Not for a long time I hope! Lots of BH contractions lately about once or twice a day…

Symptoms: Peeing. Obscene tatas.

Belly Button in or out? I’ve come to terms with my bellybuttons and I’s new relationship. Hopefully she decides to stop being so stupid and go back to normal after the baby comes.

Wedding rings on or off? On...

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still happy, Ive had a few episodes over the sickness, and just being moody this last week though.

Looking forward to: 3D/4D sonogram this Friday. I literally just made this appt on a whim this week, since it’s the last week for “Optimal viewing”. I figure it’s my first baby, I should just do it. Maternity pics in December... (a sort of looking forward to)...

 

 

 

Holy Smokes!

It has been a good while since the last blog ::My Apologies:: … not really, I am not sorry, I have been busy! So some updates…

Have not heard back yet from my glucose test – I am thinking no news is good news, however, with the rate I eat cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and donuts lately… it may just be overwhelmed with the sugar in my system and still processing my test. Haha. Whoops.

I had my first shower this last weekend. My mother in law and sister and law hosted and the theme was “Bun in the Oven”. It was a super cute shower, and I got lots of little girly things! It was so nice and decorated so cute. We had sliders, cinnamon rolls on a stick, cupcakes, and my MIL even figured out how to make my favorite raspberry tea that taste identical to Macaroni Grill's! Success!

Me and the cute oven!

Holley (MIL), Me, and Hayley (SIL)

Mimi (My Gma), Me, and Mom

I am slowly but surely getting Fin’s nursery in order, organized, and finished. I only have about 3 projects in the works right now… this is a small number for those who know how A.D.D I am, I have a million things going at one time. 3 seem small. I am sure tomorrow it will be 6.

I found some stockings today to match my peacock themed Christmas tree (another obsession). I got 3. One for Cody, Fin, and I… how weird is that? 3 Stockings! (Plus only $6 a piece!) Woot Woot!

I have not blogged about this but Cody got into a wreck recently… (2 weeks ago)… well they just decided today to total the damn thing. Only 12 more months and we would have had the car paid off. Go. Figure. I think it is a blessing in disguise … here’s to hoping. So now on the hunt for cars, Hal-a-freakin-lujah! I am thinking since the car was approaching 130k, this is better for us in the long run.

We also attended a costume party on Saturday. My options were limited, so I went with the “Pregnant Snooki” … I’d say for how little it cost me, it was one of my best costumes yet. Who knew so much work went into looking like Snooks though? It took me thirty minutes to get the orange bronzing powder off of my face and neck, and I am pretty positive I had an allergic reaction to the adhesive for the fake lashes.  My shower was the next day, and I am going to say my costume choice effected how cute I was at  said shower… my poor little face was swollen and raw. Haha. So not only is beauty pain, Ugly is too evidently! Oh Snooks! Cody’s costume was also pretty intense! He didn’t think anyone would get it, but it was a WINNER! And only cost me $ 1.50!

 

Cody looks like such a goon here! Hayley, Modern-day Baby, Cody, "God's gift to women" and Me, Snooks

 

Also I should let it be known to women thinking about getting pregnant… your boobs will grow. And by grow I mean, they get obscene. I know this may seem like common sense, but I was not expecting 3 cup sizes. We are talking OBSCENE. That is all. You’re welcome. (For any MTV Awkward watchers, I said that like Sadie!)

I think that’s all I got for now, I will update as soon as I get things in order around my house, finish my teaching certification, and over all get my life in check. I have been slacking lately. All the cupcakes have weighed me down! :: BUT THEY ARE SO DELICIOUS::

Over and Out!

How far along? 27 weeks-ish

Maternity clothes? I’d say its 50/50… this belly is getting outta control!

Stretch marks? Nope phew!!

Sleep: Nope. Between Cody’s “slumber noises” as I like to call them, and my dogs, shit is difficult. I say shit is difficult and not sleep, because the two are pretty equal in my book right now, shitty.

Best moment this week: Halloween costumes and shower!

Miss Anything? Fall beers!

Movement: Lots in the mornings and evenings! Sometimes she is really, really active. The other day she was hitting one of my dogs that had her head on my belly. She is not a nice baby.

Food cravings: Sweets, sweets, and more sweets. Pastries, donuts, ice cream, cakes, ::hell:: bags of icing… I like it all.  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope nada!

Labor Signs: Not for a long time I hope! Lots of BH contractions lately about once or twice a day…

Symptoms: Peeing. Huge boobs.

Belly Button in or out? Today she is just awkward as usual. I should come up with a name for her.

Wedding rings on or off? On...

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still happy!

Looking forward to: My next shower! However, I should let it be known, crowds and opening presents give me a little anxiety and I become Awkward Annie, so don’t hate!

Sugar Sugar

Today I had a doctor's appointment. The appt was rather uneventful, but I did have my Glucose test!

The low down:

The "glucola" was not awesome but it was not "absolutely horrific" like I have been reading/hearing. I actually finished mine in 11 seconds which I was really proud of. I mean if there were a contest drinking glucola I think I could whip some ass. Now everyone else that I have spilled this information to today has not been impressed.... They must not realize how long I have been practicing chugging to prefect my drinking game... All those times I got "Iced" at the Grotto really paid off. But seriously. The Glucola is not bad at all.. I think Smirnoff Ice is actually ten times worse and I bet all of the women that whine about the test drink Smirnoff so I don't want to hear it anymore.

On another note, It seems Mal has made it safely to the ATL and is all settled in. Boo. Speaking of Boo, I am thinking of accosting my husband into taking me to Boo at the Zoo this weekend. I need to go. The animals are calling me. Plus I hear it's not very smart to go to haunted houses with child, so this could be an alternate choice. I really hate to be missing out on Halloween festivities such as Fright Fest at Six Flags!

This babe needs to get here so I can do things like

• ride roller-coasters
• stand on stools/furniture without family members freaking out
• button my pants
• Drink things with words like, Lite, Light, Moscato, and Woodchuck on the labels...
• Wear white shirts... why you ask? because my big ass boobs and this belly literally run into everything and attract things like grease, spaghetti, and mustard
• stay up past ten... and maybe make it through a whole night sleeping
• snowboard

Now you may think I don't realize I will most likely not get to do 80% (that’s not a scientific calculation, just a random number that popped into my head) of these things after Fin gets here. But. I do know that, it's just easier to go on believing I will get to!

On another note, Holley (mother-in-law) and Hayley (seester-in-law) did some shopping in Abilene last week and Holley came back with this little gem...

 

Probably the cutest thing I have ever seen! Ruffles on the butt? I'm in love! If everything goes smoothly Hay will get to come home in a few weekends for the shower that Holley has been working on, that I am super excited about! =)

Finley also got some early presents from some friends...

 

Cody is obsessed with Under Armor so this little onesie from Beau and Rachel is prob his fav thing so far! Mal got this little Pea Coat that is so stinking cute I can’t stand it! Thank you guys!

How far along? 25 weeks-ish

Maternity clothes? Tops mostly... still wearing regular jeans... that are getting very difficult to button.

Stretch marks? Nope phew!!

Sleep: Nope.

Best moment this week: My mom finishing up the baby's cradle!

Miss Anything? Participating in Halloween festivities!

Movement: Lots in the mornings and evenings!

Food cravings: just sweets. I could eat a chocolate donut everyday if I knew I wouldnt gain 80 pounds! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope nada!

Labor Signs: Not for a long time I hope!

Symptoms: Peeing. Huge boobs.

Belly Button in or out? It's in when I lay down. It puckers out when I stand up. It's so fickle!

Wedding rings on or off? On...

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still happy!

Looking forward to: Shower at the end of the month!

Here is an updated pic of belly progress... which also shows me wearing a white shirt, which also had grease right on my right boob. True. Story. Enjoy.

 

Let us part on a good note... a little dog shaming to make your day a little brighter!

 

 

Shopping, Best Friends, and Hoohas... you'll see..

It’s already Thursday? Holy smokes! This week has gone by incredibly fast; probably because I have been sleeping like I am in my first trimester again. So tired! For some NBR (non-baby related) news …Today Holley and I got lots of retail therapy in… well not really since we didn’t buy anything crazy but we had fun looking! We went to Homegoods, Sam’s, Trader Joe’s, Central Market, and Chipotle… I would like to call that a good day! At Sam’s I got some of those delicious fruit snacks, the Kelloggs brand… I have been looking for them everywhere (Including Sam’s) and finally found them at Sam’s today by chance. It was like the clouds separated and beamed down a little piece of heaven just for me. Thank you Jesus for these amazing fruit snacks!

Well I have some bittersweet news. More bitter for me, more sweet for her. My bestest is moving to Georgia for an amazing opportunity for herself. While I am selfishly sad, I know it will be a great experience for her, and I am so excited for her. I think I am most bummed that I will not get the experience of my best friend being at my shower and Finley’s delivery; however, we can now thank the technology of FaceTime to deplete some of that sadness! Finley will know her Aunty Mal one way or another! And hopefully she can visit soon after the baby arrives! (A Birthday present to me Mal??? Hint hint!)

So the last time I wrote I think I had just started feeling her roll around in there (there being in the belly)… I say roll because that’s the best I can describe it. She’s like a tiny steam roller… Well now she feels like an almost two pound whack-a-mole player. I think she enjoys kicking, hitting, head butting, and whatever the hell else it is she does in there to any of my organs, walls, or whatever. Today, she was really getting after it… and it was low. And by low I mean TMI low… I thought at one point a tiny baby hand or foot might come right out of my hoo-ha. (I just had to sit and think for about two long minutes what word I found most blog appropriate for hoo-ha… so if you don’t like hoo-ha… sorry bout it!)

Anyhow, I have 500 things to do and no energy or motivation for that matter to do it.

1.       I need to get Finley’s name up on her wall…

2.       I need to get supplies, start, and finish some wall art I have planned for some canvas’…

3.       I should probably check my registries to make sure I actually completed them.

4.       I have about 2 or 3 online courses on Texas Teachers Cert that need to be done…

5.       AND I need to refinish a cradle.

Lord have mercy… If there were just 2 or 3… or 10 more hours in a day that would be fantastic…

In the mean time… a little trip of pics from throwback till now of me and my PIC!

 

 

These were the only appropriate pictures I could find! =)

How far along? 23 weeks-ish

Total weight gain: Over ten pounds fa sho... =-/ 

Maternity clothes? Tops mostly... still wearing regular jeans

Stretch marks? Nope phew!!

Sleep: Not last night... nightmare city!

Best moment this week: Going grocery shopping finally haha!

Miss Anything? a flat tummy!

Movement: Lots this week. She might be a gymnast! 

Food cravings: Nothing exceptionally this week... maybe Mexican food still. And Sandwiches?

Anything making you queasy or sick: OMG Cody fried some chicken in the house the other day. I. Almost. Died!

Labor Signs: Not for a long time I hope!

Symptoms: Peeing. Huge boobs.

Belly Button in or out? It's in for the most part. It randomly decided to poke out. Mostly at night. Ew.

Wedding rings on or off? On...

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still happy!

Looking forward to:  Shower at the end of the month!

Houston we have a name...

So... Today I had to make a special trip to a friend’s mom's office to put to rest my paranoia that baby D was a boy... yes I have been having crazy pregnancy dreams that baby G was in fact a baby B for two weeks now. I didn't tell Mr. Dean until after I went so he wouldn't further make fun of my hypochondriac antics... The ultrasound tech confirmed that Baby D had no boy parts! Wahoo... So I think now I (We) can reveal her name to the world... ::Drum Roll Please::

Cody and I have 99.9% positively decided on Finley Grace! Grace is Mark's (Cody's dad) mother's name (he is really excited we are using her name!). Finley is just a name I saw a while back that I fell in love with, and the first girl name that Cody liked. I needed confirmation that she was a girl to introduce her name! Thank God she is because her little nursery is becoming more and more full of little girl things!

The last two days I have been able to feel her move around so that is crazy/cool. I thought it was going to be a couple more weeks so I was pleasantly surprised. I think Cody may have been able to feel her the morning I first felt her, but he said it felt like a heartbeat so it may have just been my pulse... but he will eventually! I have heard everyone describe the feeling as butterflies... homegirl in the belly don't play that game... she feels like popcorn in the morning *just a few pops though! She might be a little feisty! Today she had her little hands over her eyes, and the ultrasound tech pointed out where here head was in my belly so I believe the little popcorn moves are punches rather than kicks!

This am I went for one of my frequent donut runs... I haven't had one for like a week, so we are doing well there. When I got there the little Asian woman said "Oh so sorry honey, this all I have left today"... It's sad she knows I get a chocolate twist every time, and knew when I came through the door that she was out! It’s ok I just had regular old chocolate donut! It was PHENOMENAL! The first week when I was getting these twists regularly about the third day she asked if I was pregnant, and I told her no I was just getting fat on her donuts, and then told her I was kidding. She laughed her hysterical Asian laugh and asks me about the baby every time she sees me now! "Oh honey you look so small, how baby, I give you extra donut today!" (Every time!)

Today I finished Miss Finley's bow holder. Thank you pinterest... it’s pretty cute if I do say so myself!

 

That's about all I have for today...

 

 

How far along? 22 weeks-ish

Total weight gain: Ask me next week... ahhhh.

Maternity clothes? um still wearing my Buffalo David Bitton jeans so were doing ok....

Stretch marks? Nope phew!!

Sleep: The sleep is getting better and better... especially when my sickly husband takes NyQuill and sleeps through the night without coughing ;-).

Best moment this week: Finally feeling her moving around in there!

Miss Anything? a flat tummy!

Movement: ^^

Food cravings: The donuts are still there... also Mexican food, but I feel like this has always been a craving of mine. Who doesn't love Mexican food? 

Anything making you queasy or sick: the freaking Wendy's jr cheeseburger that Cody insist we have for dinner last night. Last time. The. Last. Time.

Labor Signs: Not for a long time I hope!

Symptoms: Still peeing like a freaking race horse. Also if you do not visit this awesome site very often I suggest you do (It's hysterical). Then you will know what FLBP is and realize that I am experiencing this problem as we speak! (Boobie talk, don't get offended y'all!)

Belly Button in or out? It's in for the most part. I hate this belly button drama I have been having lately. It grosses me out.

Wedding rings on or off? On...

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still happy! When I get tired tho, the grumpiness emerges for sure!

Looking forward to: A paycheck from subbing, I AM BROKE!



 

 

Dear 15 Year-old Self...

Remember when you thought it would be a great idea to get your belly button pierced... well just so you know it's ten years later and that hole has still not grown in like you assured your mom it would... That hole really adds an extra something to that belly-button that’s trying to pop out (really? already?... only me).

But I am not nearly as mad at you as I am your 18 year-old self... A tramp stamp? ... Really? Who knew that back tats wouldn't be cool in 2012... Oh yea... YOUR MOM DID! (I know, I know, you told me so Mom)! Who knew that when you met your future husband he would make fun of it all the time, and you would be slightly ashamed at the thought of telling your baby girl on the way about it. By the way 15-18 year old-self you should have definitely paid more attention to high school math. This teaching certification test has got me a little worried about the math portion... would it have killed you to listen to Mrs. Cotton & Mr. Roberts just a little bit more?

At least you learned some valuable lessons along that time frame. I would say namely, the fact that your parents would be right about most things. I just know I am about to get pay back ten-fold.

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Back to more important things, so nothing exciting happening in the land of baby recently. It’s that half way mark and I hear things seem to go super slow for the next few weeks... (Hooray?) My mother in law cooked some chicken spaghetti today and had lots of left overs, so that’s one thing I am grateful for today: Not cooking dinner! =) Thanks Holley and your 12 serving recipe! YUM!

I am starting the first "face to face" portion of classes for my teaching certification this weekend. Kind of nervous for that to begin, but also excited because the last class is October 27th! It will be over before I know it!

Well my husband is yelling at me about some laundry so I guess I better get to that... He is such a slave driver ;-)

How far along? 20 weeks-ish

Total weight gain: I’m going to skip this today... I have been avoiding the scale.

Maternity clothes? Not really just the slacks.

Stretch marks? Nope nada!

Sleep: Its a rollercoaster on this subject. Some nights are greater than others...

Best moment this week: Getting Texas Teachers paid for and the ball a rolling...!

Miss Anything? Shopping.... A lot.

Movement: Nope. Still waiting...

Food cravings: Still on the donuts and chocolate milk in the AM.

Anything making you queasy or sick: no... but I wanted a pancake so bad the other day and it just did not taste the same... Denny's you screwed something up in that pancake batter!

Labor Signs: Not for a long time I hope!

Symptoms: Pee-pot

Belly Button in or out? IN, but slowly but surely this little booger is trying to make its way out... I just won't have it!

Wedding rings on or off? On...

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still happy happy! Don't get me wrong I have my cray cray moments!

Looking forward to: A paycheck from subbing, I AM BROKE!



 

A little bit of this, A little bit of that...

Yay for 3 day weekends! Glad I got to spend some extra time with Cody this weekend. We got to visit with our friends from out of town, get some sun, not to mention my mom got SOO much done for the nursery this weekend...

We (when I say we, I really just mean my mom) finished the curtains for the nursery, along with a crib sheet in the same fabric andddd a cover for the changing pad that is going on the dresser! It’s so cute and girly! My mother in law is doing the skirt and bumper for the crib; I absolutely cannot wait to see what it looks like all done and together! EEEK! I also can't wait to get the letter I am looking for to start her name on the nursery wall. I think we are pretty much set on her name at this point (at least her first name... middle is another story...). I'm thinking with all of this "I can't wait talk" i should probably really try to obtain some patience. Things are definitely coming along in the nursery (and her little closet). I think by the time this little girl gets here my mother will have to enroll in shoppers anonymous!

Speaking of addictions anonymous... I think I need to be on True Life I am a Caffeine Addict... I wish I were lying. I crave cokes, tea, and chocolate like it’s going out of style. I have always drank tea like a mad woman, but where did the chocolate and cokes all the time come from? So much for limiting my caffeine intake. Oh well if this is my biggest problem I think we are doing ok... here are some pictures updates on the nursery!

I absolutely love this pattern. We got the very last of it, so hopefully we will not need anymore!

Here is the finished product of the amazing curtains my lovely mom did!

Cute little changing pad cover that my mom made!

Finally the crib sheet that my mom also made! (Excited for the rest to come together!)

I finished putting all of the contact paper in her little dresser drawers (it is aqua in person, not boy blue)!

Our little cupcake's closet already filling with too many clothes (as her daddy says)! All girl's know you can never have enough clothes!

 

How far along? 19 weeks-ish

Total weight gain: oh lawd maybe 5? I haven't checked... I have eaten like a crazy person this weekend, so I know it's gone up! 

Maternity clothes? Well none of my slacks are fitting since they are high waisted... had to get some lower ones over the weekend... boo!

Stretch marks? Nope not yet, phew! Keep on chuggin that water!

Sleep: Sleep is getting much better... only getting up a couple times a night!

Best moment this week: Getting more girlie things in the nursery, it is coming a long!

Miss Anything? Right now... not much. I wish I didnt crave sweet stuff all the time though!

Movement: Nope. Still waiting...

Food cravings: Donuts and Chocolate milk in the AM.

Anything making you queasy or sick: the smell of dip is still making me nauseated... AHEM.

Labor Signs: Not for a long time I hope!

Symptoms: Just peeing nonstop.

Belly Button in or out? IN, but I swear it is trying to come out a bit!

Wedding rings on or off? On... a little tight in the AM!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Still happy happy! Don't get me wrong I have my cray cray moments!

Looking forward to: Getting her name on the wall and getting more wall art for nursery!

Old Wive's Tales

I decided to go through the Old Wives Tales to see how I measured up...

Carrying High or Low? High... This one was right!
This is a well known old wives tale – so many people will want to look at your belly and think they can guess just from looking! So as the tale goes, if you are carrying low, it’s a boy, or if you’re carrying high it’s a girl. We wont tell them that the way the baby is carried is actually a reflection of your own body shape, muscle, baby’s position and other physical factors!

The Draino Thingo - didn't do :-/
There is an old wives tale that involves mixing your urine with Draino but not only is Draino dangerous and bad for you, it’s bad for the environment too. So we don’t recommend this one

Dry or Soft? Dry, dry, dry... Wrong!
If your skin is dry, you’re said to be having a boy – and if it’s soft, then a girl is on the way.

What’s Baby’s Heartrate? She's always been over 140, right!
First, to set the record straight, until it’s born, your baby’s heartrate will not be affected by it’s gender. But so they say, if you’re carrying a girl, then baby’s heartrate will be above 140bpm (beats per minute). A boy is said to have a heart rate under 140bpm. A study published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine (1996) has dismissed this theory, as has other research. Your baby’s heart rate will change often during a pregnancy, depending on the baby’s age and it’s movement. Anything from 120-160bpm is normal for an unborn baby.

Your Flowing Locks? Lots of growing, but way dry! So 50/50!
Has your hair become thinner and dull? Or full-bodied and glossy? Thin and dull says girl, gorgeous and glossy says a boy.

Where Are You Carrying Extra Weight? Not so sure!
  Even those extra pregnancy kilos is said to give us an insight into your baby’s gender! If you are carrying extra weight at the front, then you’re having a boy… but if you are carrying extra weight on your bum and hips, then you have been carrying a girl.

Ahhh, Now I Know Why We Learn Maths At School! The number was even, wrong!
Because if you combine your age at the time of conception with the number of the month you conceived and the resulting number is odd – then it’s a girl on the way. If the resulting number is even, then it’s a boy for you.

Sweet, Salty or Sour? Sweet... Right!
Another well known old wives tale!!! Are you craving sweet foods like juice, fruits and chocolate? if so, old wives say that you could be having a girl. But if you’re craving sour or salty foods, then you could be having a boy. It’s also said that if you are having a boy, you will crave protein like meat and dairy!

The Wedding Ring Over The Belly Trick! This one said girl I believe!
Get your wedding ring (or other ring/needle/pin) and attach it with a strand of your hair or some string. Lie down and dangle the ring over your belly. If it starts moving in circles, you are having a boy, or if it moves like a pendulum from side to side, then you are having a girl.

Morning Sickness? Nope! Wrong!
Did you experience morning sickness in early pregnancy? If you did, then you’re said to be carrying a girl, but if you didn’t have morning sickness, then it’s a boy.

Cold Feet? Same... So I guess right?
If your feet get colder than they used to pre-pregnancy, it’s a sign you have a boy on the way.
If your feet are the same, then it’s a girl!

How Do You Look? She stole my looks and gave me acne... WTF! Right
Do you look better than ever while pregnant? Or has the pregnancy done your looks no favours? As it goes, if you look great during pregnancy, then you are carrying a boy. If you don’t look too flash, you’re having a girl, because she’s stolen all your good looks!

How’s Your Partner’s Belly? Um not sure!
Apparently, if your husband puts on ‘sympathy’ weight with you during your pregnancy, then you’re supposed to be carrying a girl. If he doesn’t put on any weight, then it’s a boy.

The Breast Test! Haha I guess this one is right too...
If you look in the mirror at your breasts, which one is larger? If it’s the right one, you’re carrying a boy and for a larger left breast, then it’s a girl. Which only leaves one question… if your breasts are both the same size, does that mean one of each? I’ll leave you with that to ponder!

North or South? North, so wrong!
No I don’t mean your boobs! When you sleep, is your pillow north or south? If it’s north, then expect a boy, or south means a girl is on the way.

Pimples, oh shoot... Way right!
If you get acne during pregnancy, apparently you’re having a girl, and if you don’t, then you’re carrying a boy.

Are You A Lefty or a Righty? Left so wrong!
So when you sleep, do you sleep on your left? Because if you do, then it’s a boy for you! On your right, a girl is in sight.

Checking Out Your Pee! It's bright but I think from vitamins... Still wrong!
Apparently if you have bright yellow urine, then you’re carrying a boy, but if it’s dull / clear, then you’re carrying a girl.

What Does Your Belly Look Like? Can't really tell yet...
A basketball or a watermelon? Because if it looks more like a basketball, then old wives say boy, but if it more resembles a watermelon then it’s a girl. Hairy Legs? Normal, girl! Has the hair on your legs grown faster than normal? Or has it grown just like normal? Because if it’s growing faster than it did pre-pregnancy, then you’re said to be having a boy. Looks like the Wives Tales were pretty correct for me!

The Chinese gender predictor and Mayan calculator both also said Girl! So cray!

Baby D is a G!

Well clearly its been a couple months so time to update...

My Mom, Dad, and wonderful husband Cody Dean started and finished our nursery in record timing. It took a whole 48 hours to rip up carpet, remove trim, paint the entire room, lay down new flooring, replace old trim, put together the crib, and move the furniture into the room. They did an amazing job. Proof is in the pudding:

This is BEFORE

And the Lovely After...

 

Now I get to add pink in the mix. So excited!

Monday we found out the sex of Baby D... GIRL. I thought Cody Dean was going to throw up when the sonographer said Girl. He may still be in shock actually. That's what he gets for saying "He only makes boys".. guess not buddy!

Of course since we found out it was a little girl, my mother has gone ape shit. We found out Monday. It is now Wednesday and baby D has 3 new outfits already. She is going to be so spoiled.

I have debated on whether posting a bump pic... I am not a fan of them really.. but low and behold here she blows...

Our little 6 oz. G is in there just a kicking and a squirming away...

That is really all I can think of for now...

How far along? 18 weeks-ish

Total weight gain: 4 pounds... 4 awful pounds.

Maternity clothes? Nope. Not yet... things are getting a bit tight!

Stretch marks? Nope not yet, phew! Keep on chuggin that water!

Sleep: Sleep is getting much better... only getting up a couple times a night!  

Best moment this week: Finding out about our sweet baby girl Monday morning, and that every little part of her was perfectly healthy.

Miss Anything? Right now... not much. I miss making money! Haha

Movement: Nope. And I have an anterior placenta apparently so it still might be a while. =( 

Food cravings: Mustard. Chocolate Milk. Sweets (which im not even a sweets person). McDonalds sausage biscuits. Thats about it as far as cravings. Oh and still craving the cokes.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Raw chicken.  

Labor Signs: Not for a long time I hope!

Symptoms: Just peeing nonstop.

Belly Button in or out? IN!

Wedding rings on or off? On... a little tight in the AM!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy as a clam. I do snap occasionally 

Looking forward to: Making the nursery more feminine!

Hey Baby!

Aye ya ya....

Well if you did not get it from the title, Cody Dean and I are expecting a baybay! My first official doctor's appointment is the second of July (why so late?... Oh the joys of insurance).

Here is how we found out:

For some reason I just suspected something was up, I am not even sure I was late or anything. I just felt different. I have heard of women instantly knowing they were pregnant, this was not the case, I just felt "strange". Anyway, for some reason I felt that I did not need to tell Cody I was getting a test. I guess I thought it would say negative, just like a few times before. Secretly this time I prayed it would say pregnant (not sure why because I cried like a baby when it did!). Sigh: Oh the power of prayer.

Anyway I went into the bathroom doing my test business after work, and I locked the door. Which is clearly unheard of in our house because Cody kept insisting to know why the door was locked. I just said "I'm pooping!".... I am not real clear on why I lied about this. I guess because I am a tad bit of a hypochondriac and I did not want him making fun of me! Shortly after he interrogated me on why the door was locked he finally decided to go use the other restroom. Well I am pretty sure when he got about two steps away from the other restroom door, drawers off already I'm sure, the little "Pregnant" popped up on the test. I think I almost passed out... and I just started yelling "Cody, Cody..." in my most -"oh shit there's soemthing funky going on in here, I'm terrified" voice... he came in and said what is wrong with you? All I could do was hold up this stick I just peed on, and welled up with tears... (scared tears at the time, not happy)... I don't even think I could talk. He then proceeded to tell me this was something to be happy about, while he also said, "Are you sure? Have you ever had one say that before?"... Well... No Cody, I have never been pregnant that I can recall?

Of course I could not keep my mouth shut. We immediately called our parents, and the rest is history.

At this point I think I am about 8 weeks along, which would put the due date in Mid January.

How far along? 8 weeks-ish

Total weight gain: None at this point. I have actually lost weight from where I am normally at.

Maternity clothes? Nope. Hopefully not for a good while. If ever.

Stretch marks? Nope not yet, about to start a lotion regimine very soon.

Sleep: Not very much. I wake up about 4 times a night right now to go to the bathroom. Plus weird dreams.

Best moment this week: In general just getting some extra rest in this weekend.

Miss Anything? Oh yes. I have not quite adjusted to the pregnant lifestyle yet. Getting there. Slowly but surely.

Movement: Nope.

Food cravings: I feel like I did not crave cokes near as much before as I do now. I jsut want them constantly.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Brushing my teeth nearly gets me every time. But it always has.

Labor Signs: Not for a long time I hope!

Symptoms: I feel like my chest has been beaten to a pulp. SO SORE.

Belly Button in or out?  IN!

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: It's a rollercoaster. Mostly happy last week. This week is waterworks. Ready for these hormones to level out.

Looking forward to: Seeing/hearing the baby for the first time!