15 weeks

15 weeks

Size of babe:  an apple

Weight gain: still not tracking this, and I'm not sorry. 

Maternity clothes:work clothes- yes. I can still wear some of my pre-pregnancy pants depending on the day...and several shirts work still. 

Gender:  Baby Beck is a sweet baby girl.

Nursery: This one is starting to take shape but will be on hold until we figure out where to live. 

Movement: Not that I can feel. :)

Sleep: It’s  pretty good. Up once a night to tinkle, but I recently embraced a Body pillow and it's been my friend. 

What I miss: a margarita....and my dog. Atleast I'm consistent. 

Best moment this week: finding out we are hanging a baby girl. Still doesn't feel real. 

Looking forward to: deciding on a middle name for our sweet girl, picking up Knox from dog school, telling our families about our sweet girl... So much!

Cravings: grapefruit, poppers... And just things that sound good! 

Symptoms: pretty much the same. Definitely having more days of feeling better. Only taking Zofran half the time now.  

Workouts:  still holding steady to the Piyo train. Being able to workout makes me really happy! Yep, this is still true.

Stretch Marks: not yet. Crossing fingers over here.

Happy or moody: more happy than not...but can cry at any moment. 

14 Weeks

14 weeks

Size of babe:  the nectarine

Weight gain: I honestly have no clue....and don't plan to find out anytime soon. 

Maternity clothes: work clothes- yes. I can still wear some of my pre-pregnancy pants depending on the day...and several shirts work still. 

Gender:  no clue...and I have no feeling either way. But we can find out in a few weeks!

Nursery: This one is starting to take shape but will be on hold until a) we know what Baby Beck is and b) we are trying to move....

Movement: Not that I can feel. :)

Sleep: It’s  pretty good. Up once a night to tinkle, but I recently embraced a Body pillow and it's been my friend. 

What I miss: still missing my pup. But not missing too much else. 

Best moment this week: finding out my best friend (who is 8 weeks ahead of me) is having a sweet baby girl. 

Looking forward to: finding out is this nugget is a boy or girl. 

Cravings: these are still true, which is why I haven't really changed. I appreciate grapefruit a lot right now- especially real grapefruit juice, like it came right outta the fruit...and cereal. Cereal has saved my life. Oh- and egg burritos from Sonic with salsa and ketchup. We finally went back to our fav sushi place where I had cooked sushi. I seriously almost died. So good. 

Symptoms: pretty much the same. Definitely having more days of feeling better. Only taking Zofran half the time now.  

Workouts:  still holding steady to the Piyo train. Being able to workout makes me really happy!

Stretch Marks: not yet. Crossing fingers over here.

Happy or Moody: depends on the day. A bit of both.

13 weeks

13 weeks

Size of babe: a tangerine. 

Weight gain: I honestly have no clue....and don't plan to find out anytime soon. 

Maternity clothes: oh yes. I went shopping with my mom and sister over Christmas. How I will ever go back to normal work pants I have no idea. These things are comfortable. 

Gender:  no clue...and I have no feeling either way. But we can find out in a few weeks!

Nursery: This one is starting to take shape but will be on hold until a) we know what Baby Beck is and b) we are trying to move....

Movement: Not that I can feel. :)

Sleep: It’s  pretty good. Up once a night to tinkle, but I recently embraced. Body pillow and it's been my friend. 

What I miss: my dog. Knox left for a 3 week trip to dog school and my heart is kind of broken.

Best moment this week:  ringing in 2015, with an itty bitty bump. 

Looking forward to: finding out is this nugget is a boy or girl. 

Cravings: I can't really say "cravings"...things either sound good or they don't. I appreciate grapefruit a lot right now- especially real grapefruit juice, like it came right outta the fruit...and cereal. Cereal has saved my life. Oh- and egg burritos from Sonic with salsa and ketchup. Yes please.

Symptoms: Let's see...a growing belly, the occasional throwing up, especially is the morning, (I say occasional because I take Zofran like its my job, constipation (just keepin' it real- I recently learned Zofran causes that big time which is super), and feeling narcoleptic...but then getting bursts of energy. 

Workouts:  Since I change weeks on Monday- I'll go with what I did last week. Woke up every morning and did my Piyo DVDs and ended the week with a 2 mile run and weight lifting. 

A new Chapter...Week #12

Beginning our journey with our Baby Beck... Coming July 2015. 

12 Weeks



Size of babe:  a sweet plum... 2.5" long. 

Weight gain: This one will be the bain of my existence... My scale says 6 lbs, my doctor says 10. For obvious reasons we shall go with mine. 

Birthing process update: We are pretty far from this question...so I'll probably remove it for the time being.

Maternity clothes: going shopping this week because the work pants situation MUST be addressed. The belly band has saved me the past couple weeks. Most of my shirts still work but...I think its time to prepare for this the bump. 

Gender:  no clue...and I have no feeling either way. But we can find out in a few weeks!

Nursery: This one is starting to take shape but will be on hold until a) we know what Baby Beck is and b) we are trying to move....

Movement: Not that I can feel. :)

Sleep: It’s okay. I always wake up once a night for tinkle reasons and we shall be ordering a pregnancy pillow soon. Although- the crazy dreams can take a hike... The other night I dreamt that men attacked my husband on a train (I have had this dream before, except we were in a Chinese medical center- I have no idea) and they put my cat to sleep to use her to apply varnish to hardwood floors... Seriously, wtf? I had crazy dreams prior to being pregnant but this is getting old.

What I miss: feeling like myself and having energy. Oh, and not throwing up.  

Best moment this week: Hearing BB's heartbeat today...still scooting along at 170 bpm. And my doctor confirming that it was okay for me to continue working out and not worry about my exact heart rate and do what I felt was okay. Yes, I do know myself better than anyone and I appreciate her saying that.

Looking forward to: Christmas...and buying some pants that fit me. AND, the second trimester. *throws glitter*

Cravings: I can't really say "cravings"...things either sound good or they don't. I appreciate grapefruit a lot right now- especially real grapefruit juice, like it came right outta the fruit...and cereal. Cereal has saved my life. Oh- and egg burritos from Sonic with salsa and ketchup. Yes please.

Symptoms: Let's see...a protruding belly, the occasional throwing up (I say occasional because I take Zofran like its my job, constipation (just keepin' it real- I recently learned Zofran causes that big time which is super), and feeling narcoleptic...but then getting bursts of energy. 

Workouts:  Since I change weeks on Monday- I'll go with what I did last week. A few barre classes, a 2mile run with park workout and my Piyo dvd. I'm hoping to get back to 6 days consistently...once the energy fairy gets back to me.

Hair Tutorial Half Up Poof with Twist

That time I started a YouTube Channel...

I did it. I finally decided to try something outside the box, outside the norm for me. I started a YouTube Channel. Why? I have no idea. Okay- maybe I do. I wanted to do something different...I love to tell people about neat things I have found and enjoy sharing my love for new hairstyles or make up techniques. So, I thought why not? What do I have to lose? {Besides the fact I am putting myself out there on video for all the world to see.}

In any event, you can expect more posts from me here from now on- promise!- and my new videos that will post every 1 or 2 weeks. If you have any suggestions or requests for videos, feel free to comment and let me know.

Here is my most recent video- dedicated to products I am loving: July Edition.

Talk to you soon!

Awhile..

As per usual, it has been awhile (ummm 3 months...) since my last post. I always have things to say, but always have some mad brainstorming ideas when I am barreling down the roadway. And naturally I do not write them down- as well, lets be realistic- that would be considered unsafe.

So, as I was catching up on my favorite blogs, listening to Pitch Perfect for the upteenth time- (Rebel Wilson anyone?) snowflakes are falling, and the fire is roaring (okay, gas fires don't really "roar") I finally felt inspired.

While I have taken this time off from blogging I have really watched a couple of my favorite, go-to blogs change and evolve. Some good and some not so good, in my own, personal opinion. And the not so good ones I think are because of sponsorish type things. I can appreciate sponsors and wanting to get your blog out there to gain more readers and exposure. However, I just feel like a lot of the posts that are sometimes put out there are so scripted and fake. 10 tweets about different sponsors are fine- but "I love this girl!" simply cannot apply to everyone, can it? This also includes putting sponsored post after sponsored posts. Readers are really not interested in your "sponsored opinion" nor do I ever click on the link of the person who is sponsoring that ad. I really do understand why people have sponsors and why people choose to pay for ad space. But I just think readers need a break- I read certain blogs because I like the author and what they write about. Don't we all? Sidenote: I plan on buying ad space at some point or another from blogs that I love, but from those who don't compromise their blog. This did not intend to ruffle any feathers- its just my observation and thoughts. End personal opinion rant.

Now- I am going to go enjoy the snow that has literally begun to look like the inside of a snowglobe. This is the first true snow we have had in over 2 years...so yes, I am happy to see the flurries.

Until next time my sweets...