Living Life as Jayden's Mommy….

I am so impersonal… I know… nevertheless here is what it read:

“I am 1 cm dilated, 6 cm until an epidural and 10 cm until I can push. I am at home and still working.”

I thought that was short, sweet, to the point and cleared up confusion! Boy, was I wrong… The next several phone calls were “What???” “Are you in the hospital?” I answered a couple of calls before falling asleep at 9 p.m. but calmly explained that I was dilated and sent home.

So… how do I know I am dilated? I would be thrilled to share that this special machine was pressed against my tummy and it showed them but that was not the case. Unfortunately the dreaded finger had to check.. yes it was one instead of two because I am a complete and total wuss. I am soooo much of a wuss that my doctor told her ARNP that I may or may not allow her to check me and that was okay. I laughed when she told me that. But the ARNP was freaking fantastic! She was slow and moved as I told her it was ok. She told me I was doing good and she could feel the baby’s head and then explained that they would be checking me in the hospital and may not be as patient but that I was doing great and just needed to relax some. I HAVE to get her a thank you card because she really was awesome. So… after I was sooo violated, my child would NOT stop moving. I was like “Dang!” But I figure I would help the dilation some by shopping… he he… ok that was an excuse. But my leg hurt all day long- I am talking 24 dang hours. I don’t know if Jayden is on a nerve or what but I was thinking wheelchair or just cut the durn thing off!

Anyways so Mom and I (oh surely you did not think I went to the doc alone! Duh! I am too far along to do much of anything alone… ok so that is not the total reason Mom went… lol.. I have not been to an appt alone… Mom, hubby, sis- someone has gone and to put it bluntly I liked it that way- I need support and when my Ashlynne has a baby- yes I plan on having an Ashlynne in a few years- then I too will support her!) (back to the story now…) went to eat at Olive Garden- delayed Mother’s Day gift. She was really annoyed because I hadn’t warned her.. no, she was dressed fine but she would have rather starved herself 1st so that she could fully enjoy her meal! I cracked up laughing because that whole “love food” thing was sooooo not passed on to me. If I didn’t have to eat, I would not! Uh…. We went to the mall afterwards and I got a dress from Motherhood to wear home since I “don’t have any just cute after preggo dresses”… yeah I was full of excuses today… and I got some “pee pee tee pees”.. what are those you ask… HA! They are little caps you put on boys little wees wees so that they don’t spray you in the face. Mom said she would make me some more but I got 5 at $2 each. I don’t care though- you can’t put a price tag on missing that “spray in the face” action! Ok so we went to Victoria Secret to get some undies and they sold out of the old kind (the 10 for $25) AND no longer will be making the low rise bikini! I am soooo pissed off with that. I don’t like the regular hip huggers because there is too much material on the side… not to mention NOW there is spandex in the undies! Yeah no more 100% cotton.. hello! What the crap?? 100% cotton is healthy- ask your gyno! UGH!!!! So after that crap, we bought my sister’s birthday present and had our rings cleaned. She is a little stinker because she cleaned me out on this gift but I know she will appreciate it at her new home in July so it is worth it and she is such a good “Aunty” too so… Dad, Mom, Hubby, I, and Jayden will be giving her this gift on July 20th when she will be 24! LOL.. soooo old! I remember when I thought that was just downhill…. nope 25 is!

We went to Baby’s R’ Us after the mall and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. However, I was not too impressed with the few things I thought I needed. I did find out that my Mom used liquid formula (and they were poor!) so I told her I was going to use it too. But… you have to warm the dang stuff cuz it comes out of the fridge and that could be a pain at 2 a.m. so I may be using powder- quick poor mix and shake at room temperature or I might even breastfeed a little longer than a week and go for a  month. I guess I could pump too but who knows. I was going to get a monitor but honestly I don’t want him out of my sight the 1st 3 months so he will be in a bassinet in my room and then… we might move him to the other room but then again maybe not… I am not seeing him in the bed with us but definitely at arm’s reach. I am a 1st time Mom- so sue me!

Now at 4 a.m. I am dealing with indigestion still… oh yes, I have had it for 5 days.. I am thinking this child better have a head full of hair! I will be glad when I go back to normal- no morning sickness, a single pop tart, eat whatever, less bathroom breaks, etc.

So now for my hubby’s brilliant line of thinking… I told him that the doc wanted to discuss inducing me because today my leg was bothering me and I was not comfy. So after my next visit at 39 weeks, she will talk about me going in on Sunday and having the baby Monday, June 8th. I am okay with this I think. He is supposedly 6’11 and I think that is too big so.. get him out before he gets too much bigger! Hubby said “Well can you wait until Wednesday- when I am off?” I told him no because they only do surgery on Monday and she wants to guarantee that she gets to be with me over someone else. I am ok with this too as she understands me and my special needs. I think I will have to be in the hospital 3 days… so… he wants to come Sunday after work – 4 hours one way and then  leave Monday evening- 4 hours… work Tues and then come back- 4 hours- and stay with me through Thursday. I was like whatever… take vacation time or just take off and be done with it. You knew this would happen! Ugh.. men can be soooo dense sometimes. I will be upset if he is not there the whole time but I have a Mama and she will not make me stay alone so that will be fine too. I have it all planned out… (I am such a planner- yes I know- it makes me happy!)

Week 1- Grandma, me, and Jayden; Week 2- Sis, me, and Jayden; Week 3- Hubby, me, and Jayden…

Yep- they all have to get that leave time ready because they will be needing it. So… week 4 I will be at home with hubby still working from home and surely by then will have it down to a science- changing, feeding, sleeping, bottles, etc.

Well now that I have given the full update and am just tired of typing.. I will leave you all to a blessed day.

That is all… there isn’t anymore…

Ok… so what does everyone think about the crib and other stuff I have picked out so far?

I know I need pampers, bottles, and wipes, and of course clothes. Are there any other things that you have seen or used that really helped out with a new little one?

I am open for input!!! Smidgen (and others that know me personally), I have already started a registry at wal-mart so just look and comment on your faves and not so much items. Let’s hear some comments. I am pregnant and home all day. I got time to read and respond!

This is the Cuddle-U Infant Support Cushion by Leachco, Sage Dots.

“The Cuddle-U nursing pillow provides sit-up support for preemies and infants. A two-way adjustable soft seat wraps around baby, to hold baby securely in place, preventing wiggling and sliding out as it supports and protects baby. Adjustable seat wrap lengthens to meet the needs of both preemies and growing infants. Seat wrap tucks away in concealed pocket when not needed. Doubles as a full sized nursing pillow or tummy-time support. A preemie essential for that “cuddle me” feeling.” I guess this is my version of the infamous “Boppy“.

 I also think I am going to go with this system of bottles. It is Playtex – Drop Ins Nurser Newborn Gift Set, BPA Free I already have 2 and I have registered to get another 2 free fom the playtex website. So if you are looking for an additional supplement to your baby shower gifts it is a freebie. It takes about 4 -6 weeks to get to you though, so keep that in mind! Only $14

Thanks in advance for all the input!

I am really thinking (ok- hoping and praying) that she is a girl. I feel I would do really well with girls. Plus Kaitlyn wants a sister. I am thinking lots of help with a sister and less help with a brother. Anyhow…. so I fed little bit and myself ALL DAY long yesterday. My Daddy is not the most sensitive man on the planet and noted to me that I am eating a lot and getting much bigger, lol. Since he has said this several times the routine is now to roll my eyes and say “Yes Daddy I know, I am pregnant!” He laughs and then we move on. Although he means well I just laugh it off. He is really good at making sure I have food though. He keeps milk and bread in the house. For years I didn’t know if my Dad was allergic to Wal-Mart or not but here lately him and my Mom will go whenever to make sure I have the necessities. Needless to say they almost fell out of their chairs when they saw that I went to the grocery store to get some things. I got milk, bread, popcorn, skillet sensations, pop tarts, instant grits, lasagnia, and fettucine alfredo. Yummy!!!

Ok so about my little one. I really enjoy milk. I just do. I like to drink it in the morning, with cookies, and just about anytime. It doesn’t give me bad indigestion but it doesn’t soothe my current indigestion either. So… last night I wanted to drink some milk before bed. Well apparently my little one was against it. When I leaned over after 1 sip to throw something away I could feel it coming up. I ran to the bathroom- it came up- my hotdog from 11 a.m. and I guess some other stuff. I was purely annoyed because now my stomach is empty. The tums I took for indigestion also came up! Gross! Anyways so I finished my milk. Well then I drank some water to help digest. I got up to go to the bathroom (so common  nowadays) and here it comes… yes! All the milk!

So… this morning I announced to my weak stomach father that I upchucked twice last night while they were sleeping. He was totally grossed out but glad that I was going to go eat again. So this morning I had a talk with little bit as I rubbed my tummy. I told her that her Mommy enjoyed milk and although she may think she doesn’t like it she needs it. We both need the calcium plus when she comes out that is what she will be eating/ drinking so she just needed to accept it. I also informed her that making Mommy puke was rude and did not feel too good. So we have to be careful about rejecting stuff. She seemed to accept it alright- no loud growls or nothing. So I did agree to drink the milk slowly and get the food down to her 1st. So this morning we had 2 piecesof toast with grape jelly and then we had a bowl of grits. Throughout I drank the milk but in small doses. She seemed to accept that better. I guess time will tell. Another secret for all of you that don’t know- when you continuously upchuck it might be your body’s way of telling you that you are backed up. If you are constipated a lot (many of us preggos are) then that is something that you may need to check on. My friend, Pam, said laxatives are a good way to go. I have not gone that route just yet but if you know your body you know what foods and drinks will make you go so just keep that in mind. Sorry if I grossed you out but smidgen always asks for all the details!!!

I have been here for several days and still have not conquered my room- therefore I have no preggo clothes to show yet. Never fear, it is on the list of things to do today. Okay, I admit… it is the ONLY thing on the list to do today. I did buy some pampers swaddling premie newborn diapers like Pam suggested. They were $11 for like 34 diapers. I am not sure if that is good or bad but she told me that I would probably get tons of diapers at my shower but not many people buy the tiny diapers. It was nice to go to the baby section and look and see. So much of that stuff is NOT gender neutral. I was going to buy yellow but then I decided that I would just wait for my appt. on the 15th and then go buy some things on sale then like from T.J. Maxx.

I am hoping for a girl so I picked out girl stuff. If it is a boy then I am going to change the color scheme. But to ensure that Miss London is not shocked- yes pink and green are the colors. I love green!!!! And pink is just the girl color- I like it and wear it alot too! Plus little girls should just be in pink darn it! Anyways, I will leave you all with some pics of some of my choices. I want a dresser/changing table that is huge with plenty of room and maybe that can be used until lil’ bit gets 18 but you know… that is what I want… I guess I can buy something else in 10 years and it won’t kill me. Ok so here are some of my choices. I registered at Wal-Mart and sent hubby all the links so that he would know in advance just in case he has to pick up the slack and get some stuff.                                                                                             

 This is my crib that will be for a boy or girl. I love the cherry wood look! Of course I am being practical. It is a 3 in 1 and grows with my little one. Whooohooo! That means it is a good investment and I can still save some $.

I love the daybed look for a “big girl” or a “big boy”

 Sooooo cute! I know!

 Ok so there is my crib, daybed, and little tikes bed  out of the way as it is gender neutral.

Now here is some of the other stuff that I think are a necessity. For all of you current Moms or future Moms I am up for feedback on what I should get and what you used the most. I just picked out some big things for right now. I am a matchy, matchy person so I want it all to go together… lol… my poor little sister… she likes to buy random cute things and cannot! Ok so here are some other things I have decided upon…

I will be the 1st to admit that I have been saving a lot since spending conservatively on my wedding and outside of purchasing a home I want to provide all the necessities for my little one. My Mom was 27 when she had me and although she says there is no time that you can afford a child, this is the best financial situation I have ever been in. Now had it been up to me, (okay had I been more cautious) then I would have waited another 3 years but I am glad to have the baby at age 27 like my Mom. I have my degrees, experience, have traveled, and I am married. I did much better than I could have.

 Ok so here is the not so girly pattern so Daddy and Uncles can push the baby around. I have also picked out all the matching stuff that goes with the set. I did not really look at the prices- I looked at the reviews. Um… yeah I don’t care about the $. I will get this because I am not getting anything else for me. Sigh… I suppose this will be the story of my life… I will give up so that my child can have… lol.. yeah right… Daddy (not mine but hubby) will give up so that the girls can have… he is soooo good at that! No I wouldn’t make him do without completely but we will both be spending and saving more wisely now.

The only item not available at Wal-Mart is the playard and I want that so I found it on amazon for those of you (hint: this is for my SISTER and HUBBY) that need to know how to get it….

Now, why does Wal-Mart not have available this final piece to my complete set? I have no clue. I don’t know if they will get it or not but rest assured, my friends and family and I are resourceful enough that we will get what we need for our new addition. You can bet your bottom dollar on that!

Okay, I have one last thing that I want:  (for now)

  So this is a 5 in 1. It is a little carrier, little changer, has a place to store stuff… totally versatile like me!

“The 5-in-1 sleep system is a portable sleeper, bassinet, bedside sleeper, play seat and changing table all in one.”

Okay that completes my post for now. It will soon be time to eat again… ugh! I am thinking fettucine alfredo…

Have a blessed day! Tell me what you think of my top picks, give me suggestions, and I will be appreciative! You can also subscribe to the blog so that you will know when it is updated. Thanks again for reading!!!

 Merry Christmas from us to you!!!!

 Well Christmas Day was different…. I was not at my parent’s for the first time in 25+ years. I got hubby several nice gifts. For those interested in knowing… here is the list:
1. GPS Navigation System                                                       
2. 2 Pair of Flannel Pajama Pants (Old Navy)
3. 3 Shirts (dress for work)
4. 3 Pants (to match the shirts- I am all about outfits)
5. A car adapter with 3 plugs
6. Jerry McGuire DVD
7. A tie
So… as you can see I did quite well.  My parents got him a REALLY nice Bible too!

I gave hubby my list and he waited until Christmas Eve Day to go shopping so of course everything on my list was unavailable by then. Needless to say, I did get one of the books on my list- What to Expect When Expecting (2008) and then hubby also got me a foot spa (I had asked for that a while back and he remembered). That is all. I was ok at first and then I was bothered that there was not more thought put into Christmas and cried. I was a little hormonal that day anyway. I wanted to go home to my Mom… lol.

We finally ended up at his Mom’s where I had some lima beans (2 helpings), turkey (real good) and stuffing (I was so hungry I ate it but I don’t care for it). That was all there was and I was starving later. At my Mom’s we usually have a spread and there is always plenty to go back the 2nd time and get all the stuff that wouldn’t fit on your plate the 1st time. But it was cool. I hung out with my 7 month old nephew Ty who loved his TeeTee (that is me). I think we are going for Aunt TeeTee and Uncle J. Anyway he left his Mom and played with me for 2 days- it was great. I got in my practice and a little advice from his Mama too (new Mom). He was a wonderful baby and since he loved me so much everyone is almost certain I am having a girl. I want a little girl and so does Kaitlyn. We told her she was having a little brother or sister and she wants a sister.

Well hubby did end up writing me a check for a chunk of change for maternity clothes and then when I got home to my parents- they got me a bunch of clothes and then my Dad gave me some cash to get more clothes. So Saturday we went to the mall and I shopped! $240 later I am content with all of my maternity clothes that I now have. I do not plan to shop anymore. I also got 2 bottles from there. So… all you friends reading if you buy from Motherhood say it is your 1st time shopping there and get the gift bag- samples, coupons, and a free bottle with linings are WONDERFUL for us New Moms!

4 months pregnant!

On the next update, I will leave a pic of all my wonderful maternity clothes. In the meantime I will leave a pregnant picture of myself at 4 months. Enjoy:

Oh yeah! It is hump day AND my parent’s 32 year anniversary. I told my Mama that was a LONG time. She agreed, but loves her life nevertheless. My Daddy got her some earrings.. I was hoping she would get a car but she will be appreciative that he thought about it. I hope he added some money in the card.. lol. The earrings were nice but she has sooo many. I gave my hubby my list- it just makes it easier. I pay enough attention to him to know what he wants and I get what I can pick out- clothes, gadgets, music, books, etc. 

 I soooo felt sick today and it was going around. But I made it through the day… Hallelujah! Well I need to go to the store and get some milk but I am praying that my Daddy or Mommy will just feel pure sorry for me and do it for me because I hate “Wally World/ Crapmart (taken from Sassy on 7Chicks).

Well, I am going to go to the Christmas party at work tomorrow and guess what- I have to get a dirty Santa gift.. ugh.. so I am going to ask Mom to find me something.. I am a stinker! I still need to get hubby’s last 2 gifts.. not going “home” until Tuesday so I have some time. I am also sooo excited b/c my bestie e-mailed me and said she would be here for Christmas and wants to see me. Ok, she really wants to see the “baby” but it is all good- I am sooo excited. I haven’t seen her since ugh… February when we went to Charlotte I think.

 Ok so here is the real reason for the blog… I totally landed 65 Little Golden Books to read to my baby (in and out of my tummy). I am so excited. I know Smidgen appreciates the specifics so here is the list:

The titles are:

1. Anastasia

2. Butterfly Kisses

3. The Color Kittens

4. The Wonder of Easter

5. Disney’s Pinocchio

6. Disney’s Pooh’s Grand Adventure

7. Disney’s Winnie the Pooh and the honey Tree

8. Garfield the Cat Show

9. Disney’s Tale Spin Ghost Ship

10. Barney the Best Christmas Eve!

11. Barney Sharing is Caring

12. Disney’s Lion King

13. The Whispering Rabbit

14. Disney’s Cowboy Mickey

15. Just Like Dad

16. Disney’s Mickey and Friends Let’s go to the Fire Station

17. Grover’s Guide to good Manners

18. Disney’s The Little Mermaid

19. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

20. Disney’s 101 Dalmatians

21. Disney’s Donald Duck’s Christmas Tree

22. Disney’s Alice in Wonderland

23. Disney’s Lady and the Tramp

24. The gifts of Christmas

25. Richard Scarry’s Best Balloon Ride Ever!

26. Precious Moments Put on a Happy face

27. Disney’s Bambi

28. Disney’s Aladdin the Magic Carpet Ride

29. Baby’s Christmas

30. Disney’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

31. Richard Scarry’s Best Little Word Book Ever!

32. Disney’s The hunchback of Notre Dame

33. Minnie and Me Where’s Fifi?

34. The Monsters’ Picnic

35. The Story of Easter

36. The Poky Little Puppy’s First Christmas

37. Barbie

38. Pocketful of Nonsense

39. Ready, Set, Go! A counting Book

40. Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Snow Puppies

41. Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Rainbow Puppies

42. Old MacDonald Had a farm

43. Pooh Eeyore, Be Happy

44. Disney’s Mickey and friends Let’s Go to the Vet

45. Disney’s The Lion King The Cave Monster

46. Disney’s Pocahontas The Voice of the Wind

47. Disney’s Pocahontas

48. Disney’s Chip and Dale The Big Cheese Caper

49. Disney’s The hunchback of Notre Dame Quasimodo’s New Friend

50. Little red Riding Hood

51. The Poky Little Puppy Hungry Little Puppies

52. Barbie The Special Sleepover

53. Frosty the Snowman

54. Tickle Me My name is Elmo

55. Big Bird Visits Navajo Country

56. The tale of Peter Rabbit

57. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

58. Pooh The grand and wonderful day

59. Very Busy Barbie

60. The Nutcracker

61. Disney’s Goof Troop Great Egg-Spectations

62. Elmo’s 12 Days of Christmas

63. The Princess and the pea

64. The ugly Ducking

65. Jingle Bells

I am still working on the Dr. Seuss books. Hubby is cool with me buying them. But… I am still looking for deals (lots of books) on ebay. It is soooo exciting to win! It is addictive too so I have to be careful.

Yep, I am 15 weeks and supposedly the ultrasound can officially tell if it is a boy or girl… whooohooo… So I think I am going to ask about the 3d ultrasound and see if I can get the 50% special ($150- $200) … hmmm… hubby said it was cool so I am excited. Yes, it is expensive but heck that is why hubby does gigs for extra $ AND I do extra workshops.

I also totally executed Kaitlyn’s gift- she is getting about 25-35 DS games- so psyched. Got it for $35. If anyone else needs to get DS games (brand new ones too) I have a cousin that can get them and put them on a chip for  next to nothing. Average is less than $1.5o per game!!!! So just e-mail him at antesquire@hotmail.com and title the e-mail: Want to buy DS games. He accepts paypal for payment and you will NOT be disappointed! I totally forgot to get 2 other things hubby asked for a LONG time ago so I need to make a trip to a local store and then do some research for the other gift. If sis doesn’t handle my Papa then I am going to have to cover that too but then I am done… whoohooo!

Well the rest of life is filled with bathroom breaks, eating, taking naps, sleeping on my side, finding clothes in my closet that fit since I am pretty much all tummy, and working. Not a whole lot but it is good. I am currently reading to my lil’ one- studies show that helps I.Q. and all… yes, that is sooo the teacher in me! And I am shopping on ebay to get books- I am loving Dr. Seuss and I am seeing great deals. If I get any, I will definitely share my find.

Ok well that is all I have. 3 more days of work! Whooohoooo!

Yes, I am thankful this season for my husband, parents, family, job, food, etc… However, I still just want to crawl in a hole and sleep… actually I would like to hibernate for the winter. During this hibernation- I would not have to eat or go to the bathroom- ever until Spring! Ok that is my blurb. Smidgen understands all about cutting oneself off from society- she is a pro!!! I have NEVER known anyone that can just disappear 6 months! But she has managed. lol…

Well it is very disturbing that 2 of my 10th grade students- one in my homeroom and one in my Psych class have disappeared. I am guessing they ran away from home. I hate it for them. To think that life at home is soooo bad that they want to run away. I had a couple of friends leave their homes and they just went to friend’s houses to stay for a few days before eventually moving back but as far as high school- we all pretty much just dealt with the parentals. I do hope that my child and I have the understanding that my parents had… I was “supposed” to do certain things and in return I got what I wanted. I got good grades, scholarships, and called in at curfews (I NEVER made curfew after age 16- it was a suggestion- I was a responsible kid!) In return, I got money, allowance, freedom, & a car. At 16, I was living the life let me tell you… okay well through age 21 I was… lol… FSU was a time for school, friends, and partying. Oh those were the days.

Ok so life is okay now just a little more stressful… I am eagerly awaiting the sex of the baby. I am just going to call it a girl still since the people at work were offended that I called it an “it”. Ugh!!!

This is the last week of work and next week is Christmas… whoooohoooo!!!!!

Yes, that is right folks! I got up at 7:45 AM to be in Tally later to help my sister clean her apartment. She was supposedly not feeling well… hmmm… she seemed fine to me. Anyhow so my parents and pregnant me went to assist her. I should have taken before and after pics. I was not going to go but my Mom was worried about me being at home alone. So I went. My Dad made sure I ate at lunch. We went to Crystal River, yum, yum.

Why did we go to Crystal River without my Mom and sis you ask??? Because she is a “Special”. She lost her keys. We looked for 30 minutes in about 750 square feet and could not locate them. Finally, upon our return from lunch, I sat in the bathroom (I was using it) and prayed that God would give one of us the wisdom to find the child’s keys so that she could leave her house (she needs the keys to lock the door and my parents have her spare at their home- not on their key chains). Needless to say it hit my Dad and he said something told him to go in her room. He looked on the bed and said that was too easy. He said thinking like her, he started moving clothes around that were on the floor. Low and behold- the keys! We were so happy.

Ok so I am “techie” of the family. It was my job to:

1. Unplug the Dell computer since SHE received a laptop last Christmas because she LOOKED like she was going to cry when Dad told her no (No San, I am NOT over it! lol)

2. Attempt to fix the Comcast Digital Cable

3. Hook the Wii up to the big TV so that she does not need 2 TVs in the living room

4. Make sure we do not need the big computer to keep the Internet connection

Well, I was successful at #1 and #4. I got frustrated with the stupid cable box that kept restarting itself and uplugged it. I found out that she has regular cable and does not need the box because she does not watch any stations not on her TV. So I programmed all the channels on both TVs and saved her day! Yes, I did! The Wii does not hook up to old TVs and won’t go through the DVD player because it can’t be hooked up to the TV either. So after I did what I could, yep you guessed it = pregnant women need sleep.

So, 2 hours later I woke up to a very clean apt thanks to my parents and sis joining together and we headed back home. No shopping or sightseeing  today. I tried to get my sis to agree to 3 presents each for a slim Christmas and she ignored me and told me not to worry about. I then felt bad. But she said that I had done so many great Christmas’ for her in the past (since 2001 really) that she was happy to give me one that outdid me. I was like “oh no!” I did make her promise that we would do 3 boxes and if she did more than that then she needed to call me as I was having a VERY hard time finding her presents. She laughed and said that she too was having difficulties buying for herself. Sigh… she is a little vain- just cute with it.

Ok well last night I got back online and went to a great store… one that I like. I got gifts for sis, Mrs. T, Mother-in-Law, Mom, Grandma, and of course myself. I saved $20 with coupons AND I got free 2nd day shipping so I am stoked. I still need one more gift for sis and I have a backup so I am not really too concerned. My Mom told me she wanted a cotton nightgown so she will have what she wanted and then a surprise gift which is normal. It would be really nice to find her another NICE velour outfit that is dressy and not very tight. Oh well, maybe Mrs. T and I will go to the mall soon so I can wrap this shopping thing up.

Ok well it is getting late. Ok that is an excuse- I am hungry again. I need some food. Have a good Sunday and go to church readers!

Oh yes I almost forgot to share. I am a dork. It is ok. I was reading YAHOO! with all the baby names. Ashlynne did not make the list- I so do not care because it is just soooo made for me and by me. But Jayden (that was the spelling) did make the list for boys. I was so excited because I did not think of that spelling (Jaden, Jadyn, Jadynne). But I love that for a boy because it has the “en” on the end like Kaitlin, and Ashlynne and then it also has the “y” in it. I would have spelled Kaitlin differently- Kaitlyn. OK so that was my name blurb. I also dreamed that I had a shower thrown by people at a different school and they sent me EVERYTHING on my list and I did not even know what I was having yet. LOL… I had registered for some green stuff- looked more boyish but I decided in the dream that if it was a girl I would just trade it all in for pink stuff. Ok that is all. Goodnight.

Yes, I had a marvelous one and hope that all my readers did too. I have not been blogging lately because there has not been much going on, nor have I always felt up to it.

Thanksgiving was spent with my side of the family, hubby, and at my aunt’s house. The food was good and I did not eat quite as much as I wanted but enjoyed it all the same. I was scheduled to make some mac & cheese but my Mom got up and made it instead. Oh well…

Well now I am with hubby at our place. There is no food here and I am not feeling Wal-Mart so I am glad that I brought some things from home. He is being good because I am extra grouchy. I have a slight headache, tummy has been flipping all day- not sure if it is not full, little bit is flipping or what but it is not the “best” feeling. I tried to take my beloved vitamins the other day and about lost it. So I am trying a smaller pill but it is no use- my gag reflex is horrible right now. I guess I am going to take my cousin’s advice and take 2 Flintstones a day until it gets better. I freaked hubby out today. He heard me in the bathroom after my failed attempt to take my vitamin. He came running and hollering. lol… then he asked the most important question… did you make it to the bathroom in time for all of it? I laughed and told him that I had caught it so there was no extra cleanup… honestly I think we were both relieved.

This might be my grossest post ever but some people like the gory details and heck- it is my blog… I can write what I want!

I am still thinking about a new home but we might wait until mid next year and reevaluate the markets because things are suppose to be cheaper.

Well I have chosen a boy name just in case… Jaden Jermaine. Yes, the dreaded JJ for short I am sure- ugh! But I have also decided that if I have 2 girls I will have a Kaitlin, Ashlynne, and then a Jadyn Ann. I have also considered these spellings: (for a girl) Jadynne & Jadynn.

I have done some Christmas shopping. Due to my condition- feeling sick and being annoyed easily.. I have decided to suck it up and get online and just pay shipping. It is fun having stuff delivered anyway. I have my hubby squared away… he reads my blog so I am not at liberty to say what I got him but it is something that was discussed between us. I have also covered Ms. Tally- my lil sis. I can’t say what I got her because she sometimes reads too but I think she will have a special appreciation for the gift. Heck, it is really hard to buy for someone that has everything! I am clueless about my Mom although she mentioned a Bible- I am thinking top of the line! I think I am going for nice name brand tops for my Dad. I always buy clothes for hubby too so I am sure he will get a couple of nice pieces. I have purchased a present for myself as well from Victoria’s Secret. Yes, I will wrap it and open it and pretend to be shocked for pics! lol..

I think I am going to borrow my Mom’s Christmas tree this year and then I will buy one after Christmas for us. I am loving the white trees but you would think I was making a huge mistake according to my Mom who does not want her grandchild to have not only a fake tree but a fake white tree. She “hates” them. So… I am undecided but in the long run I will buy what I want because that is what I do. I do me and my hubby does not care like that. He wants a real tree- but they are too much work and um… well let’s be honest… I am not into all that. I want pretty and easy.

We still have to make a list of all the gifts to get… we pretty much buy for people who are in our presence on Christmas Day. So, I am buying for parents, grandparents, and sister, and hubby. He will have to get for his Mom and Grandma, daughter, uncle, 2 brothers, nephew, sis in law, and aunt and uncle… ugh- the list is too doggone long. Anyway we will have to discuss it and I am thinking gift cards… although we can cut out parents as we buy for children… lol…

Ok well I am sorry it took so long to blog (that is for cousin and smidgen) and I am going to try to be better. On to Suze Orman now… goodnight.

We are expecting Ashlynne Nechele sooner than we thought!

Ok yes this is late and I should have wrote yesterday but I just haven’t been feeling the best. My birthday was really good. I woke up to go to the bathroom and left hubby in bed. I had to get up. So I made me a quick breakfast and just moped around the house. As soon as my Mom got home we got dressed to make my 2:00 p.m. appt. I had pizza the night before- 5 slices because I was starving and that was a HUGE mistake! I had heartburn/ indigestion so bad I didn’t know what to do. I have since read that I can have Rolaids and Tums so that will be added to my grocery list. Anyways, I had to stop by McDonald’s on the way.

I was worried about time but being that I LOVE to make up time on the road, I arrived at my appt 10 min. early. Not that it did much good however. The rule there is that you have to give a specimen- lol… you gotta pee in a cup. Well I had to go so it always works out great. Well after that I just waited. I was scheduled for an ultrasound, pap smear, and a pelvic exam- all firsts and all scary!

So the ultrasound was 1st. I looked like a dork with my camera and my videotape but I didn’t care. I didn’t use the camera but they did record about 5 minutes of my ultrasound and we saw lil bit (I just love saying Ashlynne even though this might not be her… lol) moving all crazy. I guess she figured out we were watching and wanted to do some moves. It was cute. I couldn’t help but shed a tear or two. I guess it is a motherly gene thing. Anyway hubby and Mom got to see that. I also showed my Dad tonight. He was funny, he was worried he would see something swearing that he had “a weak stomach” but he saw it and although he was not as enthused as I, he did watch for me. Anyways, so after the ultrasound the ultrasound tech pointed out that I have a fibroid cyst. She was pretty sure it was nothing to worry about but… it is hereditary- Mom had 3 and 2 perfect births. It will grow with the baby and then it might block the baby getting out so I might have to have a C-section. She or the Doc one also shared that I might look like I am having twins but that is why. Also, it is common in African-American women.

Ok so I went back in the waiting room to wait on the doc. It took forever and I got more and more nervous about the whole thing. She used a small spectrum and just told me to breathe. I was worried that I would close and I did a couple of times but she just pushed through. It really wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought. It did not hurt at all, it was just uncomfortable. She then did a pelvic exam- she stuck her fingers up me- but said my cervix was great and she just wanted to make sure that my fibroid didn’t cause me too many issues. She said I would be living in the bathroom because of the location and I was like “Great!”

My next appt is set for Dec. 19th- I got it that day because that is my last day at work and I am trying not to use up all my days. However we are getting out at 1 p.m. that day so that means Mom can work 1/2 a day and I can work all day and not use a day. The other lady at work that is also a preggar said that she finds out her baby’s sex in January so since I am only a week behind her (she is due May 30th and I am now due June 9th- sorry Tipp). So there is much to be excited about.

I also found out about my bloodwork- I tested Neg. for HiV/Aids… I was like well that is good… not a top concern but good to know. Then I found that I am O positive but the “universal donor” is O negative. I also found out that I had the sickle cell trait which I knew. (Mind you just because I have the trait does not mean that I will die because I am running too hard. Now if 5 or more grown men kick me and then stick ammonia caplets up my nose- well that is a different story! No, I probably will not survive either! (R.I.P. Martin Lee Anderson – victim of Bay County, FL Bootcamp)) Anyways, so since hubby was there he too had to give blood and get tested for the sickle cell trait. If he has it too then there is a 25% chance that our child will have it. Although we are pretty sure he does not have it in his family.

I also weighed. I am a stunning 109 pounds which I was pretty darn proud of. I was like 107.8 last time       (2 weeks ago) and since I started out underweight I will probably gain 25 – 35 pounds for my pregnancy. Well, that sounds good to hubby so I suppose it is alright with me too.

Well that is my update. I did go to Olive Garden compliments of hubby and eat with him and my Mom and we snapped a couple of pics so… maybe I will post those one day. Just wanted to keep everyone updated. If anyone knows how I can upload a video to the net let me know and I will post my ultrasound… lol… but in the meantime I will try to make some copies if you are dying to see. The baby has a very strong heartbeat too!