Cry Session
I am somewhat of a ball baby and bring pregnant has only intensified those ball baby moments! I read this article http://living.msn.com/family-parenting/pets/the-powerful-bond-between-soldier-dogs-and-their-handlers this morning. The flood gates opened. I love my dogs I am worried about how my dogs will do once the baby comes. I want everything to be such a smooth transition for all of us, if things aren't in my control and going the way I want/expect them too I lose it. I spend days, hours, minutes thinking of the best outcome in every situation and stress over those little details. This is a good article on puppy love plus you have to appreciate the soldiers whom put their life on the line for us. I just wanted to share (not the tears) but the truth in this article! Enjoy!
Weekend
It was a chilly May weekend here in SLC. I am ready for the 90+ degrees to hit anytime now, I know my oven is on full bake but I'd rather be hott then cold anyday!! Husband worked nights all weekend so we didn't do much marriage bonding. My Friday started out lovely, I had my sisters graduation she graduated from The University of Utah with her Bachelors Degree in Economics.
Pretty much my dad had a cry session, my mom was pleased to finally have a child graduated and I was happy to get off of work early! We had lunch at Little America then carried on with our day my hardworking self came back to work for the rest of the day. After work my BFF Lexie and I went to the hair store then City Creek Mall where I spent too much $$ then to see The Avengers!
Seriously is he not going to be such a fun dad or what? I went to lunch and Ikea with sis and then went home cleaned out my closet shoes and all. I NEED to start crossing things off of my to-do list or I don't feel it will ever get done! We need to finish our backyard$$, get a new roof, get new carpet, new/smaller office furniture and once we find out the gender I can put my nursery vision into full effect! 2 weeks peeps!!
(Yeah she has long hair like Kim Kardashian. (bitch))
The Avengers was awesome and I am definetly Team Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr. is looking hot for his age! The movie got out way late so I headed home and put my pregnant butt to bed! Saturday we woke up and had a yard sale with my sister and brother in law it was CHILLY but we came out about $40 richer! Saturday hubbs had to work so I hung out with my niece and nephews grubbed on food and healthy snacks! Sunday I slept till noon then hubbs and our brother in law took nephew to see The Avengers. Best picture ever::
12 Weeks!!
How Far Along? 12 weeks!
Size of Baby? A plum! I need breakfast!
Maternity Clothes? My maternity leggin's that I wear a lot and I am starting to get more use to my bump and I don't feel like I need to hide it under baggy clothes! Also, bought a black maxi skirt that I LOVE!!
Weight Gain? I went to my doctor & the scaled said 106 which means I would have lost 6 pds in 2 weeks. I don't think it was a very accurate scale.
Stretch Marks? None yet. Fingers crossed!
Gender? We find out in 16 days!
Sleep? Amaze.balls.
Food Cravings? Icecream, Candy, Snack foods!!
What I Miss? Nothing I am so embraced in this pregnancy!
Symptoms? I had a god awful bloody nose this morning which caused a little morning sickness!
Best Moment of the Week? My sister graduates today so I get to spend time with my family and I hit the 12 week mark! Yippee!
Success is Failure
My post title sets my mood for today! After a very stressful month end at work, a few sleepless nights due to my bean, and the husband on night shifts I get a little discouraged and have to pick myself back up from where I started. The quote goes like this "Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure." Last night I sat on my couch and looked down and saw this:
Holy smokeballs of fire this came out of nowhere! Just a mere 3 months ago I was down to my goal weight of 105 and was determined to get toned up for my 5 year high school Summer reunion. I sat there staring at my belly and I think it all hit me. I have a miracle life inside of me, some women do not get the chance to experience everything I am. For that from here on out I want to be more intune with my body and my baby. This little thing depends on me for EVERYTHING while in my womb which is so cool I never thought anyone would NEED me. Pregnancy gives me a whole new meaning of someone "needing" me. Of course I always feel like I am the go to girl in my relationships and work life, everyone needs me for something at all times and I have the tendency to stretch myself a little too far but from here till November I am going to listen to my body and let me babies needs come above everyone and everything else! So just as I think I need a break from life I remember what I am working for, what I try so hard everyday to be, and who I try to represent myself as. I am a strong, sucessful, intelligent, independent, caring, and loving woman. I can conquer the world if I really put my mind to it. With that being said, I need that mindset to finish out today and move on to my Happy Day which is Friday. I will be back tomorrow with my 12 week bump post! I know I missed my 11 week one but after my doctor visit Tuesday I was farther along then expected!
She deserves a blogpost all her own. This little chick is here through everything. I think of her as my work husband the one who hears the good, the bad, and the ugly of my pregnany through my working eyes. Thank you jesus for this sweet soul!
Cheers!
P.S Remeber my bestfriend Lexie. Sexy Puppy.
Bias
I will admit it. I am already THAT mother who is super bias and thinks their child is the cutest, sweetest, little thing in the world. I had a fabulous ultrasound yesterday and we were able to get some pretty incredible looks at our sweet pea! We got to see both little legs, and arms, and them lips are to die for! We were able to see the little foot imprint the hand was up by the face sleeping just like mama does (look below)
20 days till the Gender Reveal!
Carrie Underwood
SHE gets a post all her own. I mean seriously look at her
How does anyone ever look THAT good? Photoshoot or not dayum girl! So you caught me, I may or may not have a slight crush on Mrs. Underwood. When I get home from work tonight I am downloading her new album and figuring out how much plastic surgery it would take for me to look like her!
My sister-in-law text me that she was coming to Salt Lake City 10/10/12 I will be 8 months pregnant but that won't stop me! We saw her back in 2008 and holy moly sweet baby jesus it was an awesome show!
I am off to the hair salon and weave store!!
Tuesday!
I have an ultrasound today in 2 hours & I cannot wait! My mom is coming with me to this one ::squee:: can't wait to see my little bean again! Also, today marks my 11 week mark which is so crazy to me I have already known for 6 weeks! Say what? Husband and I NEED to start working on clearing out the office and spare bedroom and combining the 2. I will let you know when my energy motivation returns!! Oh, & it's freaking May 1st? I was sitting on the couch telling hubbs it's May, holy shit! March is over.. wait April is over! Bring on the swimming pools baby! I don't think anyone is happier about Summer then my puppy Chewy she loves staying outside in the yard all day and basking in the sun or in the shade! This was her last night after an eventful day of fights with her little brother, runs up and down the fence, and a frisbee sesh.
Yeah she was conked out on little beans playmat! Apparently she thinks it is hers or is just really excited to be apart of her little brother/sisters life! Speaking of that we find out the gender in 21 freaking days!!
Our Gender Reveal party is in 22 days and I can't wait the invitations are OUT, the food is picked, & my sweeter then pie sis-in law offered to do the decorations which takes a HUGE load off of my back I always take these things SO seriously!
Our Gender Reveal party is in 22 days and I can't wait the invitations are OUT, the food is picked, & my sweeter then pie sis-in law offered to do the decorations which takes a HUGE load off of my back I always take these things SO seriously!
You know I can't end this blog without sayin' sumfin about this:
She named her freaking baby girl Maxwell Drew!! Is that legal?
I am all Jessica Simpson lovin' but seriously? For a girl? Some people and their name choices!
I will be back tomorrow with my 11 week bump picture and update!
Ta Ta
Sarah
modern day mama to a threenager, a pretty dream girl & wife to a farm boy. runner, triathlete & co-sleeper. coffee lover, renegade, & queen of sarcasm.