The refigerator is empty . . . AGAIN

I don't even know how it is possible that, once again, we have no food in our house. Didn't I JUST go grocery shopping? Yes, most definitely, but lately I can't help but put everything into my mouth!

I tried so hard my whole pregnancy to be good about what I ate. I focused mostly on fresh foods and even resisted the pregnancy cravings. That is, until about four days ago. And now, well, let's just say that the stretch marks popping up on my belly have a good reason for being there.

Argh, what should I do? I know! I think there is a half-full back of chocolate chips in the freezer . . .

Dear baby girl,

I can't believe that I only have four weeks left until I get to finally look into your beautiful eyes. I have been counting down - week by week, day by day - and now it is almost time. Are you okay in there? Do you know who I am? Do you think about me? Because I think about you. Constantly. I think about your smile and little toes and the way I already seem to know so much about you. Daddy thinks you are going to be shy, since you refuse to let anyone feel you move except him and me. Maybe. Either way, we both cannot wait for you to join our little family. We can't wait until we can hold you in our arms and tell you how grateful we are to have you here. People keep telling us how much our lives are going to change when you get here. We believe it, and we are completely ready. We know that our lives will revolve around you, because they already do. You already consume all of our thoughts and dreams. We are so excited for you to come, but don't come just yet. Stay in there safe and warm and keep growing until you are ready to face this world out here. Sweet dreams, little girl, and know that there are many, many people waiting to see the beautiful girl you will become.

Love,

Mommy

2010

It's a new year.

(Well, it was 25 days ago. With how fantastic I've been at procrastinating lately, being 25 days late isn't too bad . . . it's actually pretty good!)

And this new year, one of my goals is to blog more. I've been a blogging slacker, not just because I was super busy, but also because I kinda lost my motivation to blog. What's the point when only like three people read it? But I got re-inspired when I saw the awesome books that people have been making from their blogs. Considering the fact that I am not at all a scrapbooker, I think this is probably the best way to document our lives! So, I hope to use my blog as a record-keeper of our lives so that I can share it with my kids someday.

Maybe this will be enough motivation for me to not procrastinate and blog. Maybe . . . not entirely likely, but possible.

Here goes 2010!

Come one, come all!

To the Holly Jolly Boutique!

While I was in Australia, I found a secret little creative side hiding in me, and ever since I have been making handmade jewelery and Christmas ornaments made from recycled cloth. Well, I finally got the guts to see if anyone else will like these items and I am going to be selling them at the Holly Jolly boutique this Saturday! Come show your support and get some Christmas shopping done!

This Saturday, Dec 5th 10:00-4:00
1237 Holly Ridge Road (12000 S.) in Sandy

This is seriously the busiest week of my life (why, oh why, did I assign so many essays to my students) or I would have posted this a lot earlier. I am going to try to get pictures of some of my products up soon so you can see! Spread the word and bring your friends!

Oh, and by the way, my stuff is cheap! Everything is $3.00 - $10.00!
See you there!

Oh, and in case you are wondering, baby is great! Pictures and info to come soon!!!

Update

Update on our lives!

- I'm not sick anymore! It ended up not being swine flu, which was great. I just wish I would have known that before I filled my super expensive tamiflu prescription! I still was required to take 7 days off of all activities, but I am feeling better now!

- Baby is now officially 22 weeks - weird. Let's just hope that baby goes full term because I would not be ready to have a little one in a month! I have another doctors appointment on Monday, so we will get updates then!

- Anyone know any good maternity photographers? I have seen lots of good newborn shoots, but I don't really like any of the maternity ones I've seen. Jer and I want to get our pictures done together for the last time before we become three!

- Also, any suggestions on a good place to buy a diaper bag? I am picky, but I don't want to spend a ton . . .

- Here's a picture of me at 21 weeks!


- Well, that's about it. Nothing too exciting here! Jer is playing basketball, and I should be choreographing or planning my next unit plan or cleaning, but I think I will take a nap instead! I can always just blame it on baby, right? :) Jer always says that I don't play up the "I'm pregnant" thing enough and, I mean, if my husband wants me to use it as an excuse more, why not? hehehehe!

What?!?!?! Are you SERIOUS?

So . . .

As if being pregnant isn't hard enough . . .

or being pregnant and working . . .

or being pregnant and working and student teaching . . .

I just got to add the joy of being sick to my list. And not just any sick, either - swine flu sick.

I went to the doctor yesterday because I was feeling super sick and he is pretty convinced that I have swine flu. My official test results aren't back yet, but he prescribed tamiflu for me and told me to start taking it immediately. I also HAVE to take 7 days off of all activities . . .

umm . . . remember how I am student teaching . . .

and now I have to take a full 7 days off! Sounds like a nice break - except that it is not. I have to make up every day that I miss, and every day I tack on to the end puts me further and further pregnant while still teaching.

Ughh.

By far the worst part, though, is how guilty I feel about putting my baby through this. All I've wanted is to give her a nice, safe, warm place to grow up healthy and strong. Now I'm introducing medications in and running a fever. I've been assured that she will be fine during this swine flu trial, as long as it doesn't lead to pneumonia.

My one goal now is to get better fast so that my little baby can be happy and healthy again.