November 29th, 2013

Day after Thanksgiving 

Yesterday was an amazing day. I spent it with my in-laws and soon-to-be new siblings. My soon-to-be niece and nephews were so cute yesterday my niece is 3 and my nephews are 11, 4, and 2. My niece walked up to me and asked "why is your tummy so big?" So I told her there was a baby in there, and then she asked me if I ate the baby haha. Love little minds. My niece then went up to my soon-to-be father-in-law (her grandpa) and asked him why his tummy was so big. It was so cute. He told and re-told the story all night. 

My soon-to-be brother-in-law, T took the oldest nephew J out shopping with him so that J could get the game he wanted for Christmas. 

Then, we took all the grandkids (the 4 little ones) over to grandma & grandpa's house for a slumber party, so that my soon-to-be sister-in-laws, T & J & I could go black friday shopping together. We went to Old Navy, Kohls and Target. Everything was fine and wonderful shopping wise, until I got to target and got trapped in their U shaped blockade of clothing racks and almost wet their floor. (Note to stores everywhere: don't block the store off from the bathrooms, pregnant women will be likely to pee). 

Got up this morning and was so sore. I thought that I'd experienced soreness from being a competitive cheerleader and doing our workout circuits but this is worse than anything else I've ever experienced. My feet were so sore, walking felt like I was stepping on a bed of needles. And getting out of bed or off the couch was almost impossible. (Note to pregnant women everywhere: rest a lot if you are going black friday shopping, and plan to take tylenol to ease the pain along with a warm bath and lots of resting the next day).  

November 21st, 2013

Good news

I went into the doctor on Tuesday to have my 3 hr glucose test done because I had failed my 1 hr test. Well this time around the drink was twice as sweet, however this one was thicker than the last one. I was able to drink the 1 hr test drink in under a minute and in one tip back of the head, however this time around it took me almost the whole 5 minutes to drink it because it was like drinking cough syrup.

While I was waiting for my blood to be drawn 3 times an hour apart, I had an appointment to see my doctor. He wasn't concerned about the pelvic pressure since we found the cause to be a bladder infection and a UTI. If no problems arise, I will not see him again for another 4 weeks, and then depending on what he says it will be either every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks.

I passed my 3 hr glucose test. After waiting 3 hours to finish the test, I was ready to eat. Baby girl and I were both starving so glad that I packed a sandwich and apples so I could eat as soon as I had my last blood draw.

My wedding dress was delivered today and I love it. I am so excited to get married to the love of my life. I only hope my baby girl stays put until after our nuptials which will be 4 short weeks before her due date.

I found out today what day my soon to be hubby gets to come home for pre-deployment leave and I am so excited because depending on how far apart my appointments are he'll either get to go to one with me or three with me.

November 13th, 2013

Labor and Delivery visit

Disclaimer: Baby and I are both fine.

I called my clinic today because I had severe pelvic pressure that was so unbearable that I thought I was in labor. I could not move without pain. My clinic sent me to labor and delivery. I went in and had tests run and baby was tracked for 2 hours. I was not in labor thank heavens however the pressure was being caused by a bladder infection and UTI. I was given medicine to treat both and was sent home with the instruction to be on light bed rest until I could get in to see my OB.

November 7th, 2013

First Thursday of November

So far my day today has been baking. I made 60 cupcakes, and over 55 marzipan bees for the cupcakes and another 6 marzipan bees for the beehive cake. There are many memories for me surrounding baking, and I plan to make memories like the ones I've made with my kids. 

Day 7 of Thankful November 

I am thankful for all of the animals in my life. Whether it was my first ever pet (my beta fish, Elizabeth) , or the many pets I've had ranging from fish to hamsters to cats and dogs. I have also had the experience to be around horses, which are 6 times bigger than my largest pet. All of the animals in my life have touched my heart and left a lasting impression. 

November 10th, 2013

The cleanup after the baby shower

Today has been full of cleaning, dishes, and putting things back the way they were before the Baby Shower. Its hard to see how much work is involved in things like this, and it is so much fun that all the work is worth it in the end.

I had the amazing task of taking apart the diaper cake, haha. I can now see why they are so funny for everyone but the person whose task it is to make them and take them apart. However, I can now say that now I know how to make one, and I might just make one for the next family member or friend to have a baby.

I have so much left over food that I'll probably be eating the baby shower food for the next week or so. haha. The cake from yesterday went untouched because there were so many cupcakes, oops.

I did have a chance to write out my thank you cards, so I can get them in the mail tomorrow. (No post on Sunday). I am glad that I have extra thank you's, in case, baby receives more gifts between now and when she arrives.

As soon as I can tomorrow, I plan on going in and printing out pictures, so I can complete Baby Kathleen's scrap book for the baby shower pages.

I do have to meet up with my aunt Z sometime soon, because she has the rest of my baby guest book, inadvertently it went home with her. I plan to take it to the hospital with me for people to sign and fill out when they come to visit us.

Day 10 of Thankful November
I am thankful for my godchildren. I am lucky enough to be blessed with 3 wonderful godchildren. Matthew who is 4 years old, Katelyn who is 2 years old, and Arianna who turned a year old November 1st. They are all amazing individuals, and I am lucky to be able to call myself their godmom.

November 9th, 2013

Baby shower day

I had such a great day today, I had so many family members and friends in my house today I can't believe it.
We played baby games, had a gift stealing thing, and a lot of fun. :)  My aunty made me a diaper case, and helped to decorate the house. My mom and I put together all the food, and the cake and cupcakes.

I loved having so many friends and family members around. It truly is amazing how much love comes out when a baby comes into the world, or someone gets married. I am so glad to know that she will be so loved and cared for.

Day 9 of Thankful November
I am thankful for my cheer family. I have made many friends for life and people that have become like family. I am so thankful to them, they have become a part of my family just like the ones born into the family.

November 8th, 2013

Friday of chaos

Early to rise this morning, however not early to bed. Much more cooking and baking have happened today. Also a lot more errands to pick up the rest of the food items (fruits, vegetables, and breads). 

The cake looks wonderful, just have to apply the final layer of frosting tomorrow. My fridge is currently full of trays of meat & cheese, lunch meat, 2 veggie trays, and a bowl of fruit. 

Last few things to be accomplished tomorrow before the party at 1 pm, are to frost the cupcakes, apply all the marzipan bumble bees, and pull everything out and finish setting up. 

So excited for the party tomorrow. :)  Wishing a few people could be present which are unfortunately unavailable or out of the state. Looking forward to seeing so many friends and family members in one place. 

Day 8 of Thankful November 

I am thankful for all of my achievements and the people that have always pushed me. I have accomplished a lot in my short life, and I have achieved a lot in my short 21 years of life, but they aren't the average achievements. When my mom was 4 months pregnant with me, she went into early labor with me because I wanted to be here already. Thankfully the doctors stopped her labor until she was 8.5 months pregnant with me when I was born, so I was 6 weeks early. Despite being a preemie, I have escaped the many complications that come from being born early. I was raised by a single mom and have achieved a lot because of my mom's and my grandma's constant encouragement. I'm sure there are more achievements, but those are the few that are most important to me.