Living Life as Jayden's Mommy….

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!!!

Well today was good, especially since I won’t be at work tomorrow- some days you just need a break! Mrs. T (BFF at work) got me a cute mug with my initial.. will post pics one day.. lol… AND a gift card to Maternity. I am so excited and plan to get something tomorrow before I go to my doc appt.

I finally went to Wal-Mart and stocked up on food. My Mom told me that I was eating way too much- she could not keep up. I was amazed! Anyhow, I went and got plenty of food to eat for lunch and what not. Hubby is here so we are chillin. I got a free movie from M.G. so I rented an African American movie about Christmas. It stars Gabrielle Union and Morris Chestnut though. Well we got pizza and both of us suffered from all that wonderful buttered crust. I had heartburn. Oh… it is awful! But I did get a nap in today too so I am thankful.

Well, tomorrow I will be 25 again…. my Mom says 27 but I like 25. It is a good #. Smidgen is going backwards so she will be 24 in a few months! Well I am getting more excited about my baby and although I hope for a little Ashlynne, I am ok with a little boy too. I am going to ask the doc if black children get Down’s sydrome because my kids asked me in Psych and I told them I thought so but did not know for sure. I had never thought about it even though African Americans are warned about it. I asked hubby about saving the cord from the baby for later- paying for storage and all. At 1st he was against it but after hearing what it could do- he was all for it. I dunno though it can be very expensive.

Ok I am sleepy. I need to go to bed. I am looking forward to a good day and promise to share about the doc visit. Please pray for me and my pap! lol….

Not much happened…. did 11 minutes on Wii Fit. I will have you know my age is 24 so I am balanced AND I gained weight although I am still underweight. Next, I totally enjoyed staying home and doing nothing. I spent Saturday eating and staying warm. Sunday we went to church with Daddy and then we visited my Dad’s uncle in the hospital. Of course by that time I was starving so I got to eat at Sunny’s- no ribs there but I did get the BBQ chicken and mac & cheese. Now I am watching my shows and headed to bed at 10 p.m.

I am keeping up with friends via the phone more on the weekends. So many call to check on me and my tummy adventures! lol… But that is cool. It makes me feel special.

Well Smidgen so graciously reminded OUR readers that I have a birthday this week. I will be remaining 25 on Thursday yet one more year. Since my sis has not caught me yet I think I am okay. I have a dr. appt that day with a pap and an ultrasound. I was nervous until I talked to Mrs. K who teaches at the other high school in my county. She assured me there was nothing to it I just needed to relax. Smidgen said the same thing… she is soooo brave and I am a wuss. But I am going to be an adult about it and keep praying for calmness and the ability to get through it. I believe I will have peace. All readers please pray that I will be okay too!

That is all. I do have a free rental this week from my local movie store so Wednesday, I am planning pizza and a movie with hubby- so exciting! lol… I am thinking Red Lobster with hubby and Mom on my b-day. Yes, my Mom is going to the doc with me again. And yes as long as I am here in town she will be planning to go to all at my request of course. I enjoy having my Mom there … hubby too… lol… I am spoiled, what can I say? I can say that I do hope to be able to be there for my own kids like my Mom has been there for me though. So that is my goal.

Okay well that is all, there isn’t anymore. One of my favorite quotes from Dr. Seuss.

Well, Ms. Tiny aka Ashlynne did not have me up early but I am sore up top so I have to adjust carefully in the bed when I get uncomfy. I woke up to NO MILK! Ugh! My Mom drank it all! Can you believe that??? She is going to get some tomorrow I think so I had cheese grits for breakfast a nice helping I might add.

I was pretty full or so I thought. Since I was going to my Dad’s church I knew that no one would say anything to the Pastor’s daughter if I brought in my mug of water, crackers, and chips. Ms. Bootswiththefur suggested saltines which I don’t normally eat as a snack between meals, they worked perfect! I ate all of them in church! Then my Dad acknowledged my sister and I coming to church as I was putting a huge Dorito in my mouth. Sis cracked up and I was just embarrassed! Then my sister (as loud as possible) told my Dad to make the announcement for me. I was a deer in headlights! My Dad asked me (FROM THE PULPIT) could he tell. I told him that was fine and then he boldly announced that I was “With child!” I thought I was going to go through the floor. Why can’t I just be pregnant??? Ugh.. he is too silly sometimes… lol. Anyways so then I had to get congratulated by everyone and hear their wishes of little boys and twins! I announced that I wanted one child and a girl though. All I could really think of was my field peas, ribs, and white rice waiting on me at home though. We left church and headed home so that I could eat. It was yummy to my tummy too!

My Dad did tell me that my appetite had picked up and I told him that I knew. But I just wanted to eat so I should. I am eating healthy. The book said not to get hungry. I really need to be reading up on it but my main focus is my Pap and my pelvic exam. I am praying regularly that I can go through with it and it doesn’t hurt too much. I am still nervous.. not scared though. I guess it is something to suck up and just get it over with. Ugh!

Todays’ sermon was about the Power of Prayer and how we need to pray for everyone and everything. We should know that our heavenly Father is there and we can depend on him. We can fast and pray in times of need, and I can attest that it actually works too! Second, we must have pure motives. This is about God and not about you. I have to remind myself of that when situations occur. Why is this happening to me? Well, why not you? Some way, some how God is going to come through and this is your chance to glorify him in your situation! Third, you must make sure you have confidence in the God that you serve. God does answer prayer. We have to all remember that God does answer prayers and he does it in his own time.

Well, I am looking for property now and reconsidering home options too. I do hope to hear something tomorrow and maybe talk to a finance person as well. Although I have a swamped week. Yes, I have a bargaining committee meeting tomorrow (let’s see if teachers can get some $). I also have a Delta Kappa Gamma meeting where I am now chairing a committee- I am excited about that. And the most important event this week- I need a hair do! My edges are horrible!!!! Ugh… after Wednesday I should be good to go. I think I am going to have to go to the tutor thing once to introduce my replacement… not sure when that will happen though. Oh well… 

Good news for the week- we get paid! Whooohoooo! I can continue my savings and get that stash built up for all the new surprises. I am very confident that all of the Godparents and adopted aunts will provide plenty of diapers and wipes so that is exciting… lol… I also know that will be my Christmas wish list. Speaking of.. I need to get started on that right away… my birthday is next week- to think I will be 27 according to my Mom but I think I am going to hold on to 25 one more year. Third time is the charm!

Goodnight, thanks for reading, thanks in advance for commenting, and keep blogging for you bloggers!

Yes, I awoke this morning at 6 a.m. on the dot due to my infamous bladder. I tried to shift and pretend to still be asleep. But it was all in vain. I had to leave the warmth of my bed to empty it. Then I got back in bed to remain warm until the very last minute- 6:30 a.m. I was soooo not ready to get up but I had to do it and I did. So Mrs. T came and picked me up and we were late to work but I don’t think anyone noticed. I was kind of glad to have plenty of time for the good stuff this morning.

Even though I had a baddddd experience with Milk yesterday, I still love it! I had a glass this morning with my 2 pieces of toast and my pop tart. I was STARVING by lunch and ate my 2 peanut butter/jelly sandwiches remaining VERY unsatisfied. I was totally dismayed to not see my chips in my drawer and could not wait to get home where I could have some lasagna and boiled p-nuts. Yum, Yum! At 2:45 I was sooo happy to have located my chips in my bag so I ate them okay I inhaled them and was starving again until I got home. Now it is 7:00 p.m. and since I had my boiled p-nuts at 3:30 and my small portion (yes, really small) of lasagna I am content. Mom is making me dinner but I am going to have leftover fish instead of pork chops and then some veggies and rice. I think my prenatal vitamins are making my appetite come alive. Even BFF from CC said she had never seen me eat so much. I am always looking for a snack. I am eating more but in smaller portions. I am taking the vitamins and avoiding alcohol & caffeine so I think I am being a SAINT!

Work was good. I went over some necessary sections and reminded students of late work and how the semester was ending VERY soon. So many of them have F’s strictly because they don’t think they should have to do anything. I hate it for them though- life doesn’t work that way and neither do my classes. I am going to type lesson plans tonight and work really hard to get it all in tomorrow. I am behind in 2 classes- that drives me crazy too!

Now that I am home and all is well. I did wash the dishes for my Mom and found another house plan that I adore that I will share with my fellow readers. I don’t like the outside but hubby says we can make it all brick if we decide to build this plan. There is also a bonus room downstairs. I am pretty sure we would add that in. I am in LOVE with the idea of 4 bedrooms. A room for big girl/guests; Ashlynne, hubby’s office and then the master suite. It just does not get more perfect… ok my Perfect home is just that with a potential 5 bedrooms so I guess I have mastered finding the perfect home but this would be a good starter. Especially if we could continue to add on. I would want the kitchen to be open to the living room and tray ceilings with walk-in closets in the Master is soooo me! I am loving the garden tub and separate shower plus a GARAGE!!!! Whooohooooo!

OK so now I will share the downside of this plan. The outside. It looks like someone just truly messed up a cute house. I am thinking all brick would have to be the way to go. The home looks almost camo! I do like the green and yellow and red brick combinations but I am not sure it would all tie in real good. Oh well it is just a thought. Building a home takes a lot out of people. So we will see. Dang, I forgot to call the bank and see how much I am permitted to borrow especially in this time of credit crunch but it would be fantastic if they approved us for way more than what we budgeted that way if it goes over we don’t feel bad- ok I won’t feel bad or guilty as I plan for all the things that I want.

Ok thanks for reading, don’t forget to comment.

Goodnight.

Well I am still queasy during the day when I do not eat a whole lot. Today, I did not gourge out on lunch. I did have some leftover Lasagnia though. It was mmm good! However it was really not enough to satisfy me so I was glad that there was some cake at work and one of the ladies offered me their biscuit. I did not have my milk today so I will have to double up tomorrow.

I did talk to my Mother-In-Law today. She is a sweety. She asked if I was on birth control and I told her no. She was like so what did you think was going to happen? I tried to explain to her that the time for someone to get pregnant was very much against you and that I just didn’t think it would happen. But now MIL and her sis (Aunt R) are both going to be grandmothers again in the next few months and they are ECSTATIC! I guess I am still in shock and still adjusting to the strange body feelings but I am getting more excited daily. Ok excited was an overstatement I am getting more comfy with the idea. I did tell MIL that I wanted a girl and her name would be Ashlynne. She was really excited and said it was pretty. She loved the idea of having a KatieLynn (as she says it- really it is Kaitlyn) and then a Little Ashlynne. That made me feel good.

I had a small dinner of leftovers and I knew it was not enough but I was hoping it would suffice. Unfortunately I had to write 3 progress reports for my tutees and then I had to watch a 50 minute DVD and take notes so that I can give a 40 question quiz on it tomorow in my Am. Govt. classes. I was talking to one student who was “spitting knowledge” to another student and it was just funny how he could use all the terminology correctly and have an informed Govt conversation. I am not trying to brag but he pays attention in class, gets my jokes, and really does get it. The DVD will just reiterate the Election Process to them but I think it will also help my students realize how much they have learned in the class as they know most of the info and it is a review with a little bit more in depth coverage in some areas.

Ms. SexyChocolate or whatever her surname is will be here tomorrow. She has nixed the shopping which is good so that is good to save money. We will be having pizza and some fish Sat. night! We are going to rent movies, laugh, and talk. *sigh* it should be relaxing.

Well that is all that is going on. I am still looking for cute newer homes to purchase and it is exciting. I go to the Dr on Wednesday so I am excited and nervous to see what they say. I may or may not blog this weekend but will resume soon enough. Thanks to all of my new faithful readers. Feel free to comment under a fake name and thanks to those of you that e-mail me too!

Goodnight!