I can't stop laughing. I know it's so disgusting.. but I'm friggin cracking up!! I cannot believe I just peed my pajama pants! I need Depends! hahaha I'm definitely upping the Kegels tomorrow....
This is my life: adventures of an ArmyWife, Mommy to 2 handsome hunks under age 3, and BodyWrapGirl Extraordinaire.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Depend-able
hahahaha...Wow. Um...I just sneezed. And I peed. A bit more than usual...!!!! OMG!
I can't stop laughing. I know it's so disgusting.. but I'm friggin cracking up!! I cannot believe I just peed my pajama pants! I need Depends! hahaha I'm definitely upping the Kegels tomorrow....
I can't stop laughing. I know it's so disgusting.. but I'm friggin cracking up!! I cannot believe I just peed my pajama pants! I need Depends! hahaha I'm definitely upping the Kegels tomorrow....
Pain in the...Rib?
Well it's back. My rib pain in the right side is an all-too-familiar symptom of pregnancy for me. Sadly one that's not as welcomed as the little kicks and ultrasound pictures!
Dear Girl Who Punched Me in the Chest,
Thanks. I really appreciate it. Little did you know you caused the cartilage to separate from my ribs. In big doctor terms "costochondral separation". It healed up at the time. (I was 11 I think. And she was an ogre-ish weirdo who just punched me for no reason...) However it acts up when I'm pregnant. And of course I can't take the anti-inflammatory meds I need, or get adequate rest when I'm getting up every hour to pee and chasing my toddler around during the day. So basically I'm screwed and in a ton of pain and can't take anything for it! I would also like to say that if I ever see you, I would be sorely tempted to whack you a good one back.
Sincerely,
Sara
Dear Girl Who Punched Me in the Chest,
Thanks. I really appreciate it. Little did you know you caused the cartilage to separate from my ribs. In big doctor terms "costochondral separation". It healed up at the time. (I was 11 I think. And she was an ogre-ish weirdo who just punched me for no reason...) However it acts up when I'm pregnant. And of course I can't take the anti-inflammatory meds I need, or get adequate rest when I'm getting up every hour to pee and chasing my toddler around during the day. So basically I'm screwed and in a ton of pain and can't take anything for it! I would also like to say that if I ever see you, I would be sorely tempted to whack you a good one back.
Sincerely,
Sara
19 Weeks Pregnant
Baby's Length: 6 to 6.5 inches
Baby's Weight: approx 8.5 to 10 ounces
The baby's brain is growing like crazy and all of his / her senses are being developed and getting fine-tuned. The arms and legs are proportionate to the body now.
What's changing with me? Round ligament pain due to my growing uterus and baby =) They mention possible skin changes or reddening of hands but I don't have any of that. Just alot of heartburn! Thank you God for Tums.
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| from http://www.babycenter.com/ |
Baby's Length: 6 to 6.5 inches
Baby's Weight: approx 8.5 to 10 ounces
The baby's brain is growing like crazy and all of his / her senses are being developed and getting fine-tuned. The arms and legs are proportionate to the body now.
What's changing with me? Round ligament pain due to my growing uterus and baby =) They mention possible skin changes or reddening of hands but I don't have any of that. Just alot of heartburn! Thank you God for Tums.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Hi. I'm Pregnant.
I am pregnant. It's really official. I have to buy maternity pants. Now when I go in the store I have people staring at my belly. I'm feeling whale-ish today and not at all like those cute skinny pregnant chicks who never seem to gain weight anywhere else but their belly and who don't get pregnant arms and who lose the baby weight before they even leave the hospital. Ugh. I hate them. Can we make it socially acceptable to wear pajama pants in public? That's how I feel today. Whining? I think yes.
Re-decorating ... It pays to be creative!
Cost: $5.00 (I already had 3 picture frames...otherwise it would've been $8.00)
-- I bought plain 8x10 picture frames from the DollarTree and painted them in dark brown, blue, and lime green.
-- Put puzzle pieces together from a collage puzzle that Christopher got for his birthday.
-- Attached colored construction paper to the puzzle animals
Framed them and VOILA! New room decorations! All of the baby-ish stuff is coming down and we're making room for his toddler bed which we will be getting in the next 2 weeks. He's growing up too fast...seems like I was just decorating his nursery.
-- I bought plain 8x10 picture frames from the DollarTree and painted them in dark brown, blue, and lime green.
-- Put puzzle pieces together from a collage puzzle that Christopher got for his birthday.
-- Attached colored construction paper to the puzzle animals
Framed them and VOILA! New room decorations! All of the baby-ish stuff is coming down and we're making room for his toddler bed which we will be getting in the next 2 weeks. He's growing up too fast...seems like I was just decorating his nursery.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Maybe I will be bald by the end of the day
I love my child dearly...BUT SOME DAYS!!!.... RRRRRR!!!
He decided he was going to take his umbrella and whack our Christmas tree which shattered 2 ornaments. So while I was cleaning those up I had to abandon the closet (which I'm organizing) and he pulled a bunch of stuff out and then sprayed foot powder all over. There's another mess. Somehow he then got into my craft basket that was on the table and dumped a baggie-ful of paper scraps in our back hall....putzy pain in the a$$ to clean up. Now I'm flustered and he's thirsty / hungry after he just refused breakfast and a snack. So fine. I put him in the booster chair and give him his big boy cup (that's all he'll drink out of now) and some cut up apple bits. I know it shouldn't bother me too much that he wanted to put his apples in his milk. Fine. But then he friggin was trying to take a drink and the milk and apples went all over. Needless to say he's playing in his childproof room where he can destroy away and mommy can have a time-out. And guess what? It's only 8:40 a.m. He's only been awake for a little over an hour..........
He decided he was going to take his umbrella and whack our Christmas tree which shattered 2 ornaments. So while I was cleaning those up I had to abandon the closet (which I'm organizing) and he pulled a bunch of stuff out and then sprayed foot powder all over. There's another mess. Somehow he then got into my craft basket that was on the table and dumped a baggie-ful of paper scraps in our back hall....putzy pain in the a$$ to clean up. Now I'm flustered and he's thirsty / hungry after he just refused breakfast and a snack. So fine. I put him in the booster chair and give him his big boy cup (that's all he'll drink out of now) and some cut up apple bits. I know it shouldn't bother me too much that he wanted to put his apples in his milk. Fine. But then he friggin was trying to take a drink and the milk and apples went all over. Needless to say he's playing in his childproof room where he can destroy away and mommy can have a time-out. And guess what? It's only 8:40 a.m. He's only been awake for a little over an hour..........
Monday, November 22, 2010
Turkey Crafts
We traced our hands, then cut out feathers to glue onto the fingers, and lastly we wrote what we were thankful for on the back!
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| Mommy's Turkey |
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| Christopher's Turkey |
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Sunday Thoughts
I'm going to start making Sunday posts a weekly thing (hopefully as much as possible!) I enjoy going to church and even if you don't believe there are still morals and lessons to be learned that are good to apply to your life =) After listening to the sermon here's what I got from it:
* In life all things are transient. Life has ups and downs. Just when you think you have everything figured out, it's bound to turn upside down. (So true...) only things of God are constant and when things get rough we need to lean on Him.
* Often Christians try to live separate lives. They want to be a Christian and also continue to do things that they know are wrong. It doesn't work! You can't be a "cut flower". A flower that is cut off from it's roots will be beautiful and then eventually die. Stay true. Be a flower and keep Jesus and God's Word as the roots.
*Sometimes being a Christian means being a "wimp". Or what's perceived as a wimp by the rest of the world. (With the whole 'turn your cheek' thing...) Other people might ask -- why don't you do something? Why don't you stand up for yourself? Worldly weakness is also oftentimes being strong in what you believe. Jesus turned his cheek to the soldiers and they spit on him and put the crown of thorns on. He could've said a command and a million angels would've been at his side. He could've ran away; but, thankfully for us, He didn't.
*Be a light wherever you are. You don't need to sign up for mission trips (not that they're a bad thing!) or go door to door with Bibles. Hold the door open for a stranger. Say a kind word. We don't even need to leave our town and travel to different countries when there are people right here in the U.S. ... maybe even our families...who don't believe.
* Being a Christian isn't something that comes automatically. You have to train. You don't pick up a pair of running shoes and expect to run a 15 mile marathon, do you? Same principle. You don't just pick up a Bible and expect that you'll do everything perfectly or that it will mean everything's going to be rainbows and unicorns from there on out. No way. But training pays off =)
* Isn't it disturbingly ironic how we have all of this freedom: freedom of speech, worship, to marry whomever we want? And yet churches in the United States are closing down. Congregations are losing numbers. But Africa and China -- where Christians are tortured, oppressed, and killed for their faith -- have the highest conversion rates? 4,000 to 5,000 a day....Wow...
* In life all things are transient. Life has ups and downs. Just when you think you have everything figured out, it's bound to turn upside down. (So true...) only things of God are constant and when things get rough we need to lean on Him.
* Often Christians try to live separate lives. They want to be a Christian and also continue to do things that they know are wrong. It doesn't work! You can't be a "cut flower". A flower that is cut off from it's roots will be beautiful and then eventually die. Stay true. Be a flower and keep Jesus and God's Word as the roots.
*Sometimes being a Christian means being a "wimp". Or what's perceived as a wimp by the rest of the world. (With the whole 'turn your cheek' thing...) Other people might ask -- why don't you do something? Why don't you stand up for yourself? Worldly weakness is also oftentimes being strong in what you believe. Jesus turned his cheek to the soldiers and they spit on him and put the crown of thorns on. He could've said a command and a million angels would've been at his side. He could've ran away; but, thankfully for us, He didn't.
*Be a light wherever you are. You don't need to sign up for mission trips (not that they're a bad thing!) or go door to door with Bibles. Hold the door open for a stranger. Say a kind word. We don't even need to leave our town and travel to different countries when there are people right here in the U.S. ... maybe even our families...who don't believe.
* Being a Christian isn't something that comes automatically. You have to train. You don't pick up a pair of running shoes and expect to run a 15 mile marathon, do you? Same principle. You don't just pick up a Bible and expect that you'll do everything perfectly or that it will mean everything's going to be rainbows and unicorns from there on out. No way. But training pays off =)
* Isn't it disturbingly ironic how we have all of this freedom: freedom of speech, worship, to marry whomever we want? And yet churches in the United States are closing down. Congregations are losing numbers. But Africa and China -- where Christians are tortured, oppressed, and killed for their faith -- have the highest conversion rates? 4,000 to 5,000 a day....Wow...
18 Weeks Pregnant
Baby's Length: 5 1/2 inches
Baby's Weight: 7-8 ounces
Increased appetite and energy are common at this time. Good to know...now I can have that extra slice of pizza and the extra energy to work it off! WIN-WIN! Pizza...mmm...I think that's my pregnancy weakness is homemade pizza. No matter what it always sounds appetizing. I've gained weight this week! Now instead of being stabilized it's a pound heavier. Oh well! That'll happen when you're pregnant! Nothing to worry about because I know I'm being healthy. I will have plenty of time to exercise after baby gets here with Rob being gone. I'm feeling the baby move during the night and it woke me up last night! It's the cutest thing ever. He/She must be turning over because different parts of my belly stick up when I'm laying on my back. awwwww....
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This image is taken from http://www.babycenter.com/ |
Baby's Weight: 7-8 ounces
Increased appetite and energy are common at this time. Good to know...now I can have that extra slice of pizza and the extra energy to work it off! WIN-WIN! Pizza...mmm...I think that's my pregnancy weakness is homemade pizza. No matter what it always sounds appetizing. I've gained weight this week! Now instead of being stabilized it's a pound heavier. Oh well! That'll happen when you're pregnant! Nothing to worry about because I know I'm being healthy. I will have plenty of time to exercise after baby gets here with Rob being gone. I'm feeling the baby move during the night and it woke me up last night! It's the cutest thing ever. He/She must be turning over because different parts of my belly stick up when I'm laying on my back. awwwww....
Friday, November 19, 2010
Shakeology
I'm so proud of myself! (Almost) 18 weeks pregnant and working out 3-5 times a week! Woohoo me!
Monday: Shakeology w/ 5 lb weights
Tuesday: Shakeology w/ no weights
Wednesday: Shakeology w/ 8 lb weights
Thursday: Shakeology w/ no weights
Friday: Shakeology w/ 5 or 8 lb weights (I alternate depending on the exercise)
Saturday & Sunday: OFF! Cardio by taking Christopher for walks etc.
I workout in the morning after a *light* breakfast to burn more flub. I'm feeling so healthy. I love it.
Monday: Shakeology w/ 5 lb weights
Tuesday: Shakeology w/ no weights
Wednesday: Shakeology w/ 8 lb weights
Thursday: Shakeology w/ no weights
Friday: Shakeology w/ 5 or 8 lb weights (I alternate depending on the exercise)
Saturday & Sunday: OFF! Cardio by taking Christopher for walks etc.
I workout in the morning after a *light* breakfast to burn more flub. I'm feeling so healthy. I love it.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Time is precious
Cherish. Every. Moment.
Sad news. At the moment -- incomprehensible. It can't be real. It feels like my stomach is dropping into a black hole and pulling the back of my throat with it. Did I swallow a rock? ...or just terrible news. I'm going to be alone. He's going to be leaving. I'm going to be alone. I'm moving. I'm going to be alone. I will hardly get to talk to him. He's going to miss so much. My eyes are steaming. *Deep breath* It's going to be ok.
Sad news. At the moment -- incomprehensible. It can't be real. It feels like my stomach is dropping into a black hole and pulling the back of my throat with it. Did I swallow a rock? ...or just terrible news. I'm going to be alone. He's going to be leaving. I'm going to be alone. I'm moving. I'm going to be alone. I will hardly get to talk to him. He's going to miss so much. My eyes are steaming. *Deep breath* It's going to be ok.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Fall Colors
Christopher and I got a bit of the fresh, Kansas air today! Grabbed my camera, the stroller, and some blankets and headed over to a Wildlife area by us.
Friday, November 12, 2010
17 Weeks Pregnant
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| This picture is from BabyCenter.com |
Baby's length: 5 inches
Baby's weight: 5 ounces
Baby's cartilage is turning to bone and he / she is swallowing the amniotic fluid to develop taste buds.
Pregnancy Joys: As belly increases, balance decreases due to a change in the center of gravity. (Ahhhh....that explains the recent clumsiness!)
Unfortunately at the ultrasound on wednesday we were unable to see whether Baby 2 is a boy or a girl. He/she is SUPER active and the cord is wrapped around the thigh and between the legs. Our next ultrasound is dec. 13th so we will hopefully be able to find out then! The heartbeat was 160 and 152, though :) Right now I am mostly feeling the baby move at night and in the morning when I first wake up. I am feeling more and more pregnant every day!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Happy Veteran's Day
For some it was just yesterday,
for some it's been faded years.
But their sacrifice is not forgotten
as Veteran's Day appears.
Thank you for giving your time
a little piece of your life,
to keep us safe and happy
and keep our lives free from strife.
I know I'll never know
the extent of what you endured.
The many sleepless nights,
the heart that's never cured.
Just know that I appreciate
the things that you have done.
Freedom does not come free;
the price has to be won.
~~ This poem has a special dedication to my Grandpa Jack and my husband. Both wonderful guys who served our country and who I love dearly! ~~
Who Am I?
I am a:
-- mother (See also chaffeur, cook, maid, entertainer, magician, laundry service, singer, activities coordinator, teacher)
-- wife
-- student
-- Christian
-- 21-year old
-- individual
-- woman
-- daughter (See also niece, grand-daughter, great grand-daughter, sister, step-sister, cousin,)
Sometime's it's so easy to forget who I am; especially on days that demand so much of my attention! I remember the days when homework was just homework. When being a student meant that all I had to focus my attention on was my schoolwork (and what alcoholic beverage I was going to be consuming on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night). When my biggest decision about dinner was whether or not to make Ramen, Mac-n-Cheese, or order a pizza. Now, I'm doing homework while running the dishwasher, making sure the laundry is being switched out, feeding Christopher, and checking to see that the ingredients for dinner are thawing.
When Christopher lays down for a nap it could be my time to rest---or I could get the much-needed vacuuming done.
But, while I'm vacuuming, I'm thinking about the homework I have to do.
When I'm doing homework, I think about how I should be out taking a walk.
When I'm out taking a walk, I'm thinking about how I should be at home spending time with Rob.
It's never ending! I need to take time out of my day just to remember who I am. I am Sara. I am NOT going to get everything on my to-do list done every day. And that's ok.
-- mother (See also chaffeur, cook, maid, entertainer, magician, laundry service, singer, activities coordinator, teacher)
-- wife
-- student
-- Christian
-- 21-year old
-- individual
-- woman
-- daughter (See also niece, grand-daughter, great grand-daughter, sister, step-sister, cousin,)
Sometime's it's so easy to forget who I am; especially on days that demand so much of my attention! I remember the days when homework was just homework. When being a student meant that all I had to focus my attention on was my schoolwork (and what alcoholic beverage I was going to be consuming on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night). When my biggest decision about dinner was whether or not to make Ramen, Mac-n-Cheese, or order a pizza. Now, I'm doing homework while running the dishwasher, making sure the laundry is being switched out, feeding Christopher, and checking to see that the ingredients for dinner are thawing.
When Christopher lays down for a nap it could be my time to rest---or I could get the much-needed vacuuming done.
But, while I'm vacuuming, I'm thinking about the homework I have to do.
When I'm doing homework, I think about how I should be out taking a walk.
When I'm out taking a walk, I'm thinking about how I should be at home spending time with Rob.
It's never ending! I need to take time out of my day just to remember who I am. I am Sara. I am NOT going to get everything on my to-do list done every day. And that's ok.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Fruitsnack Jackpot
Sadly I had already eaten 3 of the fruit snacks from this magical bag before realizing that they were all GREEN!
What are the odds?!?? ....I have no idea. Trust me -- I looked. But, I think I should probably buy a lottery ticket today.
What are the odds?!?? ....I have no idea. Trust me -- I looked. But, I think I should probably buy a lottery ticket today.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
NAILPOLISH MESS
NOTE TO SELF:
DROPPING A BOTTLE OF NAILPOLISH ON THE FLOOR MAKES A HUGE MESS.
Cleanup time : 48 minutes
Cleanup supplies : 27 cottonballs
: 6 paper towels
: 1/2 bottle of nail polish remover
DROPPING A BOTTLE OF NAILPOLISH ON THE FLOOR MAKES A HUGE MESS.
Cleanup time : 48 minutes
Cleanup supplies : 27 cottonballs
: 6 paper towels
: 1/2 bottle of nail polish remover
My little cutie monster
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| My beautiful little boy -- such a ham Nov. 2010 : 19 months  He escaped his crib in favor of mommy and daddy's bed.... TOO CUTE =) |
Monday, November 08, 2010
Flashing Lights / Loss of Vision 11.8.2010
About 9:30, while doing my makeup, I got these really funny lights. Started in my peripheral vision as a white, silvery jagged line and I couldn't see anything. Then my eyes started flitting around and I couldn't focus and then I totally couldn't see anything for about 4 minutes. Everything felt like it was in slow motion or something and I felt like I was shaking up and down. Called the OB and the nurse is calling me back. I'm kind of freaking out. It's gone now, but my head feels like it weighs 100 lbs and I just threw up. I can't find anything on what could be causing it.
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