Sunday, January 25, 2015

Potato Gun

Zac and I were at Walmart buying groceries and I came across a potato that looked like a gun. I found it amusing, so I figured I'd put it in here.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Late holiday post

I didn't blog about the holidays. Christmas was peachy. We went to Aunt Trish's for a family get-together. I wasn't planning on telling people I'm pregnant until the "safe zone" of 12 weeks, but Mom let it out already.


The spotting stopped after a few worrisome days. I'm already showing a little and have strong symptoms of hunger, exhaustion, nausea, and frequent trips to the bathroom. I've even started waking in the middle of the night with leg cramps.

Food cravings: Vinegar and citrus flavors.
Food aversions: Candy of all sorts, especially chocolates, bacon, fried foods.
Favorite food: Chik Fil A, Olive Garden. Luckily, Zac's been making homemade Olive Garden salads to tame the beast within.

Zac and I were watching Friends: The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs and decided to play the game of naming all the states. Neither of us could list all 50 states, but 45 is better than none, right?

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Bun

I haven't been at my computer in forever, thanks to constant nausea and exhaustion. I had an ultrasound a little over a week ago. Growth was on target, heart rate normal.

Pregnancy Highlights:
How far along? 9.5 weeks.
Size of baby: A green olive!
Total weight gain/loss: No change.
Maternity clothes: Not yet.
Gender: Don't know yet.
Movement: Too soon to feel anything.
Sleep: A lot.
What I miss: Not feeling anxious.
Cravings: It's random.
Symptoms: Exhausted, nauseated.
Best moment this week: Seeing Bun's movement and heartbeat.


I'm very much in love with this little Bun. I've had a bit of brown spotting last night and today, but the clinic reassured me that there shouldn't be anything to worry about unless there is red blood, heavy bleeding and cramping. I don't have those, so I'm staying rested on the sofa and hoping the spotting goes away. I can't help but worry. My official OBGYN appointment is the 28th, when I'll be a little over 11 weeks. I'm going to see if I can get a sooner appointment and an ultrasound or blood test to check Baby's status. Meanwhile, I'll keep breathing and willing my body to hold on to this one.

Thursday, January 1, 2015

2015 - A year in review: 2014

A year in review: 2014

1. What did you do in 2014 that you'd never done before?
Worked two jobs.

2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions and will you make more?
I tried. Probably won't make any.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Rachel had Brendan.

4. Did anyone close to you die?
No.

5. What countries did you visit?
None.

6. What would you like to have in 2015 that you lacked in 2014?
A baby, maybe?

7. What events from 2014 will remain etched upon your memory?
We went to Disney World!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
I got pregnant.

9. What was your biggest failure?
Falling for Mom telling me Dad wasn't doing well and moving back to Mississippi.

10. Did you suffer an illness or injury?
No.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
A tattoo.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Zac for putting up with me.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Mom.

14. Where did most of your money go?
Moving.

15. What did you get really excited about?
This baby.

16. What song will always remind you of 2014?
Chandelier by Sia.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
-Happier or sadder: Happier.
-Thinner or fatter: Fatter.

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Saving money.

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Listening to my mom.

20. How did you spend Christmas?
We bought a real tree this year. We went to my Aunt Trish's house for food and I was annoyed that Mom announced my pregnancy when I wasn't planning on telling anyone yet.

21. Did you fall in love in 2014?
With this little bun.

22. What was your favorite TV program?
New Girl, True Blood, Bones.

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Mom's pushing me close.

24. What was the best book you read?
I started reading The Hunger Games.

25. What was your favorite musical discovery?
I'm still stuck on 90s rock on Pandora.

26. What did you want and get?
Pregnant.

27. What did you want and not get?
More time in Louisiana.

28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Mocking Jay pt. 1

29. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
Stressed over moving. I turned 31.

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Not moving back to Mississippi.

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2014?
Jeans and tank tops.

32. What kept you sane?
Zac. Jena.

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Same every year, Pinky.

34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Ebola. Isis. Healthcare.

35. Who do you miss?
Friends. Cookies. Ugh.

36. Who was the best new person you met?
Keara.

37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2014.
Mother doesn't always know best.

38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
"I'm gonna swing from the chandelier."