18 weeks

How far along? 18 weeks

Total weight gain: 0 lbs

Maternity clothes?Seriously, to anyone who is contemplating waiting to purchase maternity pants - don't!  They are so comfortable.  I have a pair of jeans, one pair of black dress pants.  Other than that I'm pretty much wearing leggings, tunics, etc but now that I have a bit of a bump, it's fun to wear tighter shirts. :)

Stretch marks? nothing yet.  The advice I keep getting it to lotion, lotion, and lotion some more.

Sleep: haven't bought my snoogle yet but I'm sleeping better so maybe I won't need it...
Best moment this week:  feeling baby!  I'm pretty sure at least, its kind of like bubbles popping

Miss Anything?  Energy still...
Movement: Yes!  Little pops here and there.  Mostly when I'm laying on my back and it's quiet.

Food cravings: Not really.  Still liking dessert and fruit.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not right now!

Gender:  Find out on monday at our ultrasound - we might keep it our little secret though!

Labor Signs:  no.

Symptoms:  Decreased energy

Belly Button in or out?  in

Wedding rings on or off? on
Looking forward to: finding out gender and then shopping!!!!!!!

best find ever

So let me start by telling you that I swear I'm not an alcoholic.  For real.  I just really enjoyed paralyzers.  For those of you who may not have experienced this deliciousness, it's usually made with 1/2-1 ounce vodka, 1/2-1 ounce kahlua, coke, and milk. Before I was pregnant, I would probably have 1-2/week with supper and I'd never have them with vodka, just the kahlua.  It wasn't about the alcohol, it's just the taste.

Now that I'm pregnant, I refuse to drink or take a sip of anything at all.  I know some people think a bit here or there is fine but I am not willing to take any chances so there has been and will not be any drinking for this girl.

During a recent trip to Winners, I came across this fancy little bottle.  Kahlua flavored syrup.  Ya right!

After my hard day of shopping (tough life, I know), I take this home and prepare for a delicious non-alcoholic paralyzer.  Well, I hate to say it but it just wasn't the same.  Perhaps we haven't got the mix right yet but it was very 'coffee' flavored.  I'll continue to try to duplicate that great taste but at least I can say that this little thing was the highlight of my day! 

my furry loves

I'm looking back through old photos and came across these.  These guys make me smile until they bark.  Then I'm angry but it's a great feeling until that noise hits my ears.

Meet Pez, my little yorkball.  Loud and anxious. Actually, come to think of it, he's kinda like me!?

 And little Tex, the licker.  Ugh.  He's sweet and calm, kinda like his papa. Haha nothing like comparing my dogs traits to us.

Maybe one day they'll actually love each other.  For now, I'll call it a work in progress.  They tolerate each other and might even be playing together though it to hard to tell when all you can hear is bark, grunt, groan, growl.  Their tails are wagging though?  

Wonder how they'll be with a baby?  If anyone out there has training tips, make sure you send them my way.  We need all the help we can get.

I WON!

I'm talking about fantasy football.  I told you I like to win and I won!  Well, it was only the first 'match' (is that what you would call it?)  but whatever, it's a great start. 

Nothing better than seeing Team Jeberle 1-0-0

Oh and what's almost as great, the cowboys won last week which means a happy husband for the week!!

Small successes I tell you.  This week, I had a couple decisions to make so I need everyone to cheer for Peyton Manning and the Patriots.  And of course, Go Cowboys!

the new age, video baby monitors

I love shopping, like most women.  But more than that, I love the process of researching and finding the best product then getting the best deal out there.  I'm going to share a few of my first purchases and one day when baby is here, I'll be able to determine whether or not we made good decisions.

Video Baby Monitors 

I've had multiple friends tell us that investing in a good video monitor is totally worth it.  So I began my search for the best video monitor out there.  Turns out, it's not quite as simple as googling 'best baby monitor'.  Every has a different experience and opinion but after reading a crap ton of reviews, we've decided on the Summer Infant Baby Touch Screen Monitor.

A few things that were important to me:

-  handheld unit that can be carried around with you

-  decent battery life

-  scanning/zoom functions 

In Canada (where everything is more expensive), it is priced at $299 almost everywhere.  I found it at Sears for 20% off but then found out that Babies R Us has it on as part of their BabyFest Sale for $199.97


http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=4411137&ab=BRU_HOTDEALS_3_090712_babytouch#showReviews

There was a free shipping offer, so we got it for $209 with tax.  Let's hope it works well!

better late than never? 17 weeks

I figured it would be cool to look back and see all of this documented but it's hard to remember to do it and take a darn photo.  Oh well, we'll try now...

How far along? 17 weeks

Total weight gain: -2 lbs

Maternity clothes? I bought a pair of jeans, one pair of black dress pants, and a couple shirts.  But mainly I'm living in leggings for work and sweats at home.  Sexy, I know.

Stretch marks? none yet! Here's to hoping.  I'm bio-oiling often.

Sleep: ugh. I can not sleep through the night or get comfortable.  I'm debating trying out one of those pregnancy pillows - the snoogle.  I hear great things so maybe I'll just bite the bullet and spend the $70 (everything is more in canada..)
Best moment this week:  eating again and actually enjoying it.

Miss Anything?  Paralyzers and my energy - where is it?
Movement: Nothing yet though I've been told we are getting close to the 'flutter' stage - can not wait! 

Food cravings: None but I definitely don't eat like I used to.  The thought of fast food is repulsive, which I suppose is a good thing.  I am enjoying sweets!

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nothing! Can you believe it? I can't.

Gender:  Not sure but we can find out at our ultrasound later this month.  Haven't quite decided if we will find out, not find out or find out and keep it to ourselves

Labor Signs:  Hope not!

Symptoms:  Decreased energy

Belly Button in or out?  in

Wedding rings on or off? on
Looking forward to:  shopping for baby! 

football season = busy husband

Well, it's here!  The time of the year when I lose part of my lovely husband to the NFL.  More specifically, the cowboys.  He is a very smart man though.  I'm not a football fan really and don't have much interest but I am a competitive person.  I'm sure he knows both of those things and with that, he created a 'fun' fantasy football league for family/friends.  I'm forced to care a little more because I, like most people, don't like to lose. 

So, Go Cowboys!