Thursday, January 31, 2013
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Registering for baby showers and Craving
Today Alexis and I went to Babies R Us and Target to register for the items we will need for baby girl. It is so much fun looking for the items you would like and need. I did find a crib and dresser I LOVE, but it is expensive. Boo!!! Who knows what will happen with the showers. I love having a baby shower but I am not a huge fan of being the center of attention. I know shocking right :)
I am changing the way I do diapering this time around as I will not have my secondary income from nannying this time around. For the first year Alexis was in diapers I spent around $800.00 on diapers for the year. OMG that is a lot of money. So I have decided to do cloth diapering. I am going to use the gDiapers one because they are super cute and two I will spend about $400.00 and that will last me for two years!!! Talk about savings. Since I will be home I can wash the inserts every other day or as necessary and there is the added plus of not having a stinky diaper pail. Trust me I have tried three brands of pails and they all smell. Hopefully I will find another mom that would bring their child to my house for me to watch.
I have also had a major craving as of late. Cupcakes and strawberries. It is better than the pickles and ice cream. I will never have that craving as cannot stand pickles. I am still in love with chicken and homemade pizza and calzones :) It is an added plus that I make my own sauce from scratch and I will never get jared sauce again.
Here are the goodies that I received from Babies RUs. A onesie with a 20% off coupon for a Carters clothing purchase of $25.00 or more. Big plus since I wil want to match the girls clothes for pictures and just because I can. 2 Magazines, 2 more coupons, Huggies diapers, Nursing pads, milk storage bags and wipes. Quite a stash :)
The best craving yet :) Strawberries and cupcakes!!!! The best part about being pregnant is I can eat pretty much whatever I want within reason. I try and avoid the sweets as my Hubby is trying to lose weight. Go figure I am getting bigger while he is trying to get smaller. It does hinder some of the cravings but in a good way!!!
The Target stash: Nursing pads, milk bags, two Huggies diapers, lots of coupons, $20.00 Shutterfly gift card, Tommy Tippy Bottle and aquaphore lotion sample. The great thing about the Shutterfly card is great. I use that web-sight to make all of my photo books and never have to worry about pictures falling out!!!
Homemade Pepperoni and Cheese Calzone. If you would like to make this here is the recipe:
I am changing the way I do diapering this time around as I will not have my secondary income from nannying this time around. For the first year Alexis was in diapers I spent around $800.00 on diapers for the year. OMG that is a lot of money. So I have decided to do cloth diapering. I am going to use the gDiapers one because they are super cute and two I will spend about $400.00 and that will last me for two years!!! Talk about savings. Since I will be home I can wash the inserts every other day or as necessary and there is the added plus of not having a stinky diaper pail. Trust me I have tried three brands of pails and they all smell. Hopefully I will find another mom that would bring their child to my house for me to watch.
I have also had a major craving as of late. Cupcakes and strawberries. It is better than the pickles and ice cream. I will never have that craving as cannot stand pickles. I am still in love with chicken and homemade pizza and calzones :) It is an added plus that I make my own sauce from scratch and I will never get jared sauce again.
Here are the goodies that I received from Babies RUs. A onesie with a 20% off coupon for a Carters clothing purchase of $25.00 or more. Big plus since I wil want to match the girls clothes for pictures and just because I can. 2 Magazines, 2 more coupons, Huggies diapers, Nursing pads, milk storage bags and wipes. Quite a stash :)
The best craving yet :) Strawberries and cupcakes!!!! The best part about being pregnant is I can eat pretty much whatever I want within reason. I try and avoid the sweets as my Hubby is trying to lose weight. Go figure I am getting bigger while he is trying to get smaller. It does hinder some of the cravings but in a good way!!!
The Target stash: Nursing pads, milk bags, two Huggies diapers, lots of coupons, $20.00 Shutterfly gift card, Tommy Tippy Bottle and aquaphore lotion sample. The great thing about the Shutterfly card is great. I use that web-sight to make all of my photo books and never have to worry about pictures falling out!!!
Homemade Pepperoni and Cheese Calzone. If you would like to make this here is the recipe:
1. Pizza dough ball from Harris Teeter
2. Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese
3. Pepperoni
4. Sauce
Heat your oven to 425
While you wait for the oven to heat roll out your dough as best as possible to a large rectangle. I found that if you let the dough set out for about 30 minutes to warm up. I also let the cheese warm up for the 30 minutes as well. It is best to put a bit of flour down to roll the dough out. If you do not use flour it will stick like nobodies business.
Place the dough on a pizza stone or cookie sheet.
On half of the dough put a tiny bit of sauce and the layer your cheese and pepperoni and any other toppings you would like in your calzone. Nathan is not a huge veggie lover so that is why it is so basic.
Fold the other half of the dough over the toppings and fold the edges under. Then make a few slits in the top to allow the heat to get in the middle of the calzone to allow maximum cheese melting :)
Bake for 20 Minutes or until the calzone is nice and golden brown.
Let cool for 5 Minutes. Heat your sauce up at this point.
ENJOY!!!! This easily fed my husband and me for half the cost of going out. Plus I think it tasted so much better.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
A Change of Pace
Well on tuesday, I had a chiropractic appointment for the Sacroiliac Joint in my back that has been very painful. I thought oh yes I will feel so much better after getting an adjustment. WRONG. Since my back has been so out of whack and the muscles strained for so long it hurt worse. Even taking a turn in the car I was holding my breath. I am thankful for Tylenol and that I can take 1000 mg of that. I felt a bit better today. I need to start limiting how much I pick up my daughter for it aggravates my back all over again.
Anyways this blog is supposed to be about a change of pace. So for that change of pace I now have a huge exercise ball to sit and roll around on throughout the day. Alexis thinks that it is great fun to play with. Life is no longer about running around and getting as much physical labor done throughout the day. I am focusing on resting and relaxing. I believe Alexis has already adapted to this new pace. I am not sure if she senses baby coming or change but she has become very snuggly. I will never complain about getting her snuggles, she holds on to me with all the strength she can and just nuzzles her nose into my neck. I know that all to quickly this phase too will pass. So with that my life has had a change of pace!!!
Anyways this blog is supposed to be about a change of pace. So for that change of pace I now have a huge exercise ball to sit and roll around on throughout the day. Alexis thinks that it is great fun to play with. Life is no longer about running around and getting as much physical labor done throughout the day. I am focusing on resting and relaxing. I believe Alexis has already adapted to this new pace. I am not sure if she senses baby coming or change but she has become very snuggly. I will never complain about getting her snuggles, she holds on to me with all the strength she can and just nuzzles her nose into my neck. I know that all to quickly this phase too will pass. So with that my life has had a change of pace!!!
Sunday, January 20, 2013
I cannot keep quiet about this
It has been nearly 40 years since the Roe v Wade decision to legalize abortion. I am going to apologize if you find this post offensive, but as I am 6 months pregnant it is safe to say that I am PRO-LIFE. There is no justification for taking a life. We put murders behind bars, we execute murders, but why is is we let mothers take the lives of their unborn children. There is no right reasoning for abortion. I realize that the pregnancy may not be convenient, it came about because of a crime (rape) or one was not careful. In China women abort little girls because they are girls. I know too many families that are unable to have their own natural children and adopt. Babies are highly sought after for adoption because parents want children from birth. Rape sucks, I know from personal experience and if a child had resulted because of tho crime against me, I would have carried the child to term and put them up for adoption if I felt I was unable to care for the child. Babies are miracles!!!!
Before the birth of our first daughter Alexis, my husband and I tried unsuccessfully for 1 year to even have a baby. Come to find out I have Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome commonly referred to as PCOS. The causes of PCOS are still unknown. PCOS is linked to problems with ovulation. Once I was diagnosed with PCOS the doctors were able to put me on a fertility track. I had to take the medication Metformin ER for a few months to stabilize hormone levels and then I was given Clomid to stimulate ovulation. It took 6 months of experimenting with the appropriate level of Clomid to take and 5 months of disappointment for lack of a successful implantation of an embryo. We were finally blessed on the 6 round with the confirmed pregnancy of our daughter Alexis. I was offered tests for genetic problems. To see if I wanted to continue the pregnancy. I declined because this pregnancy was God's gift to my husband and me. God made this miracle and my job as a mother is to protect my children and provide and care for them to the best of my ability.
Earlier in 2012 my husband and I embarked on the fertility process once again. We got pregnant on the first round of fertility. We were elated. I found out Easter morning that we were pregnant once again. It was about a week later that I just did not feel pregnant anymore and on Wednesday April 18 at about 8 pm, I lost the baby. We rushed to the ER and it was confirmed that I had lost the baby. We were devastated. I had already told some family and friends that I was pregnant and now I had to let them know I lost the baby.
We waited the three months and with great hesitation tried again. This time it took 2 rounds before success. I want you to know that this pregnancy has been filled with concern. I emailed my doctor daily and was petrified until about the 20 week mark when I could finally feel her move. I still worry especially if I do not feel her move for awhile. When they brought me in a 6 weeks for an ultrasound, we were not able to see the heart beat at that time. STRESSFUL!!! I had to come back in tow weeks. Sure enough there she was, our gift from God with a strong Heartbeat in the 140 range. The growth that had happened in just two weeks was astounding. At first all we could really see was the Yolk sack and at 8 weeks, her body with arm and leg buds and her head. You cannot tell me that a baby at 6 even 8 weeks is not a person. Apparently this little girl is going to have a bit of a stubborn streak in her because at 12 weeks she decided to hid for the fetal doppler under my pelvic bone, forcing another ultrasound for her heart beat, which was 178!!! I have my own personal fetal doppler and could not find her till about 14 weeks. Finally at 18 weeks we found out Alexis was going to have a sister.
Please protect babies and give them a chance at a normal, exciting future. If the time is not right for you let them live and become apart of a family that will give them world.
6 week ultrasound. Here you can see the yolk sack.
8 week ultrasound. Here you can see arm and leg buds, head and heart beat.
12 week ultrasound.
18 week ultrasound.
Before the birth of our first daughter Alexis, my husband and I tried unsuccessfully for 1 year to even have a baby. Come to find out I have Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome commonly referred to as PCOS. The causes of PCOS are still unknown. PCOS is linked to problems with ovulation. Once I was diagnosed with PCOS the doctors were able to put me on a fertility track. I had to take the medication Metformin ER for a few months to stabilize hormone levels and then I was given Clomid to stimulate ovulation. It took 6 months of experimenting with the appropriate level of Clomid to take and 5 months of disappointment for lack of a successful implantation of an embryo. We were finally blessed on the 6 round with the confirmed pregnancy of our daughter Alexis. I was offered tests for genetic problems. To see if I wanted to continue the pregnancy. I declined because this pregnancy was God's gift to my husband and me. God made this miracle and my job as a mother is to protect my children and provide and care for them to the best of my ability.
Earlier in 2012 my husband and I embarked on the fertility process once again. We got pregnant on the first round of fertility. We were elated. I found out Easter morning that we were pregnant once again. It was about a week later that I just did not feel pregnant anymore and on Wednesday April 18 at about 8 pm, I lost the baby. We rushed to the ER and it was confirmed that I had lost the baby. We were devastated. I had already told some family and friends that I was pregnant and now I had to let them know I lost the baby.
We waited the three months and with great hesitation tried again. This time it took 2 rounds before success. I want you to know that this pregnancy has been filled with concern. I emailed my doctor daily and was petrified until about the 20 week mark when I could finally feel her move. I still worry especially if I do not feel her move for awhile. When they brought me in a 6 weeks for an ultrasound, we were not able to see the heart beat at that time. STRESSFUL!!! I had to come back in tow weeks. Sure enough there she was, our gift from God with a strong Heartbeat in the 140 range. The growth that had happened in just two weeks was astounding. At first all we could really see was the Yolk sack and at 8 weeks, her body with arm and leg buds and her head. You cannot tell me that a baby at 6 even 8 weeks is not a person. Apparently this little girl is going to have a bit of a stubborn streak in her because at 12 weeks she decided to hid for the fetal doppler under my pelvic bone, forcing another ultrasound for her heart beat, which was 178!!! I have my own personal fetal doppler and could not find her till about 14 weeks. Finally at 18 weeks we found out Alexis was going to have a sister.
Please protect babies and give them a chance at a normal, exciting future. If the time is not right for you let them live and become apart of a family that will give them world.
6 week ultrasound. Here you can see the yolk sack.
8 week ultrasound. Here you can see arm and leg buds, head and heart beat.
12 week ultrasound.
18 week ultrasound.Tuesday, January 15, 2013
24 Week Doctors Visit
Yay the 6 month mark :) Well I actually hit that on Friday but the doctors visit was not until today. There really is not that much to report. I have gained 8 pounds total with this pregnancy. It is more than I would have liked to gain at this point since the further I progress in the pregnancy the more weight I will accumulate. I should probably say good bye to my weakness of swiss cake rolls. They are so yummy but they are starting to put on the pounds. Although the doctor did not say anything about my weight I feel it is too much gain. SO now instead of reaching for the sweets I will reach for carrots or fruit.
There is some good news. Baby girl is measuring right on target for size and is nice and active. She really does not care to have her heart rate checked and I honestly think she finds it fun to annoy the sweet nurse trying to do her job. Baby girl like to kick the doppler and as soon as you are able to find her heart beat she moves before you can get a reading. After a bit of hide and go seek, her heart rate came in at 145. Nice and strong :)
I was also finally able to diagnose why I have been having a very sharp and almost paralyzing pain in my lower back at this appointment. Originally I thought that it may be sciatic pain, but then this pain did not go down my leg. I called the doctor and they thought muscle pain and said take Tylenol. I am sorry but Tylenol did not phase this pain. So finally today I asked and showed the doctor where exactly the pain is. He said it is the Sacroiliac Joint. It is from my my ligaments relaxing and stretching to prepare for birth, which had since allowed my bones to meet causing this terrible pain. Needless to say they cannot help. So I am going to my Chiropractor next week to get an alignment, which should alleviate this pain.
I hope you have a Fantastic Tuesday.
There is some good news. Baby girl is measuring right on target for size and is nice and active. She really does not care to have her heart rate checked and I honestly think she finds it fun to annoy the sweet nurse trying to do her job. Baby girl like to kick the doppler and as soon as you are able to find her heart beat she moves before you can get a reading. After a bit of hide and go seek, her heart rate came in at 145. Nice and strong :)
I was also finally able to diagnose why I have been having a very sharp and almost paralyzing pain in my lower back at this appointment. Originally I thought that it may be sciatic pain, but then this pain did not go down my leg. I called the doctor and they thought muscle pain and said take Tylenol. I am sorry but Tylenol did not phase this pain. So finally today I asked and showed the doctor where exactly the pain is. He said it is the Sacroiliac Joint. It is from my my ligaments relaxing and stretching to prepare for birth, which had since allowed my bones to meet causing this terrible pain. Needless to say they cannot help. So I am going to my Chiropractor next week to get an alignment, which should alleviate this pain.
I hope you have a Fantastic Tuesday.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Hello
Hello Friends and Family,
I am going to try my hand at blogging. When I was assigned this as a class project, I was a bit excited as I have never blogged before. I have decided to share the story of my second pregnancy.
During the course of this blog I will walk you through the beginning of my pregnancy. I will also keep you posted through the rest of my pregnancy as you are joining me in my 6th month. I will keep you posted in the following areas:
1. Doctors appointments,
2. Preparation for the arrival of our second daughter
3. Weekly updates on how I am feeling
4. Cravings: pros and cons
5. Pictures
I will continue to keep you posted all the way up to the arrival and first weeks of Baby Burris' life.
I hope that you will enjoy taking this journey with me as it has not been a simple one :)
Until next time,
Katie
I am going to try my hand at blogging. When I was assigned this as a class project, I was a bit excited as I have never blogged before. I have decided to share the story of my second pregnancy.
During the course of this blog I will walk you through the beginning of my pregnancy. I will also keep you posted through the rest of my pregnancy as you are joining me in my 6th month. I will keep you posted in the following areas:
1. Doctors appointments,
2. Preparation for the arrival of our second daughter
3. Weekly updates on how I am feeling
4. Cravings: pros and cons
5. Pictures
I will continue to keep you posted all the way up to the arrival and first weeks of Baby Burris' life.
I hope that you will enjoy taking this journey with me as it has not been a simple one :)
Until next time,
Katie
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