Monday, March 26, 2012

28 Week Update!

Big Mama!

It’s coming down to the wire!  Only a few short months to go and we’ll meet this lil guy!  It was my last appointment with my midwife.  She is so sweet, I’m going to miss her.  But I do need to meet and get to know my MD for my operation.  At my next appointment @32 weeks (weird I thought I would start to go to apps bi-weekly, but they don’t do that here) I’ll be able to schedule the delivery.  I can’t wait!  Hopefully he stays put while Morgan is gone.  That’s a big worry, that he wont be there if I go into labor early.  Anyways, the doc is happy with the weight I’ve gained.  She did measure my bump and its measuring at 32cm, but I’m only 28 weeks.  You are supposed to measure the same cm as you are weeks, which is how I did with Mills.  She told me not to worry and that with my lab work it might give us more info.  With that being said I took the glucose test….of course it was gross.  I had the orange flavor.  I’m crossing my fingers that I don’t have gestational diabetes.  I’m kind of worried though with all my sweet cravings.  I should be better about what I eat, but I can’t help it…..I love sweets.  I have cut down a lot.  I will try a put a better effort in cutting down the sweets.  Welp all in all I’m doing well, growing and growing, the baby’s heartbeat was normal, and now I’m just waiting for my test results.  Waiting and waiting, pregnancy should be dubbed as the waiting game!

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Saturday Night at the Movies


Movie: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Rating: *****(out of 5)
Comments:  LOVED this movie!  We actually all went out and watched this in the theater.  I was not familiar with the book so I didn't know what it was about, but it looked cute.  I thought it was good.  Amelia liked it too, we stayed the whole movie.  The colors were so bright and she liked to dance with the songs.  She had her lil popcorn bag and she chomped away.  I really liked the message of this movie.  Definitely made me think about how my family and I impact this earth.  So Mills had a good time and there was a good message, I would say those equal a great movie.  I can't wait for this to go on DVD.  
She loves popcorn!

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Lately...

It’s been about a year since I’ve been back home in CA.  Morgan hasn’t been back home since we left the states in 2010.  Lately I’ve been a lil homesick, I know he has too.  It’s tuff being a military family, especially when you are across the world from everything you know, all your family, and friends.  This life needs some getting used to, it can be fun and exciting but it can also wear on you.  Being pregnant and highly emotional I am just really missing home and wanting to see my family and friends.  It makes me sad that Mills doesn’t get to know her extended family, especially her grandparents.  It would also be nice to have a free babysitter every once in awhile.  Heck any babysitter, but I’m too afraid to trust strangers.  I’m sad that my mom wont be at the hospital when I give birth.  Luckily when I had Mills my mother-in-law was there, but it would have been nice to have my own mother too.  I guess no matter how old you are, you are never too old to need your mommy. There are just times here where it gets lonely and it would be nice to know that I could just drive to go see my family and not have to spend thousands of dollars or 15 hours plus on an airplane.  I wish I could go home while Morgan is gone, but I’ll be too far into my pregnancy.  I think I’m just a lil anxious about him being gone, it will just be me running the show.  I wonder how other military wives do it?  I know there are a ton out there who give birth, take care of the kids, take care of the house, etc. etc all on their own.  Compared to those ladies I must sound like a puss.  I guess I just plan on keeping a schedule and to take things as they come.  Maybe getting the baby stuff ready will keep me busy.  Plus I started school again for spring semester, after I have the baby I’m going to hold off on classes for a bit.  After we get our routine down and Mills in comfortable I will start back up.  Ugh too much on the brain these days…. 

Monday, March 19, 2012

Sunday Fun Day!

This weekend we were blessed with some good weather.  Morgan had 2 basketball games this weekend, so we had to plan accordingly for our activities.  I was craving something sweet, so I made apple pancakes and breakfast sausage.  SOOOO GOOD! Our was pretty mellow, which is something we needed. Nice weather plus family time, makes me a happy person.  A few weeks ago we got Mills a kite, can you believe I’ve never flown a kite before?! I know…. seems like something every kid should do.  Anyway, since it was a nice day and Morgan’s game was later in the evening we decided to take full advantage and go to the park.  We took Mills’ bike, her smartcar, and her kite.  We also brought some sandwiches, cuz I can’t go anywhere without food.  She had a BLAST!  I mean we all did, it was such a nice afternoon but the highlight was definitely Mills flying her kite. She was so excited, she was screaming.  I too took the reins for a little and I got to fly a kite for the first time!  It didn’t last so long cuz Mills was being a hog! Haha But I didn’t care, I couldn’t get over how excited she was.  Now I want to buy all sorts of kites!  Who would have thought how entertaining flying a kite would be?  After that we went home took a family nap…gotta love those!  Then ended the day watching Morgan play basketball, unfortunately his team lost but we had a good time cheering in the stands. 





On a side note>>>

{I feel like I've had this cold forever}

{I really need to get a coaster for my desk at work, water rings are not cute}

{Mine and Morgan's 9 year anniversary is this weekend.  I got his gift in the mail, its taken all of me not to give it to him prior to Saturday.  Self Control!}

Sunday, March 18, 2012

27 Weeks Update


ME at work 27 weeks

27 weeks and counting!  As the days go by I just can’t wait to stop working.  I find myself feeling guilty for working.  I know that when the baby is born that most of my attention will go to caring for the lil guy, but where does that leave Mills?  I’m pretty firm in that I will not go back to work, the question is  when to quit?  Morgan is fine with me stopping anytime, I want to stop with enough time to rest, get the baby stuff ready, and spend some qt with Mills.  It’s been us 3 for quite some time and I know that having this new baby is going to be a huge change in our family and for her specifically.  Lately I’ve been really stressed out.  Work, Mills being sick, then Morgan being sick, Morgan working longer hours, Morgan about to leave, getting stuff for the baby ready…..I feel like I have so much on my shoulders. Also I haven’t been sleeping well, so I’m bound to be tired and stressed.  Sometimes I wonder why I keep up with this, I mean I could quit whenever…I just keep showing up to work without my resignation.  I do like the extra money, I do like the adult conversation, and I do like getting out of the house.  Can I just get paid for staying at home?  That would be glorious!  Maybe May will be my last month???  Leaving a couple weeks to rest, spend time with my Mills, and get ready for the baby.   Since this lil guy will be a scheduled C-section I’ll have a date to go by, unless he wants to surprise us early.  As for the regular update stuff, still not sleeping well.  So far I’ve gained 24 lbs, yikes this baby is going to come out bigger than me!  



Saturday, March 17, 2012

Saturday Night at the Movies

Movie: Young Adult
Rating: *** (out of 5)
Comments:  I thought this movie was clever.  The comedy was a lil dark, but I liked it.  Charlize Theron was great, she pulled off being crazy  really well.   Some people just never grow up from high school.  I found it amusing that every time she was watching TV it was the Kardashians. LOL I would not recommend this for children, it is rated R.  I would say most awkward sex scene ever.  So I liked it, but I wouldn’t add it to my DVD collection. 

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Leaving on a Jet Plane....or Not???

Early this morning while I browsed my daily news I came across a story that caught my eye.  Family removed from plane due to unruly toddler wanted a 'little bit of humanity'  WOW…..I had to read on.  So after reading I wasn’t sure how I felt about the story.  I even watched the clip.  Having a toddler ourselves and traveling a number of times with her (even by myself) I was a little offended by what the airlines did and the fact that 71% of the people who took the Today poll sided with Jet Blue.  Are you kidding me?  If they already had their daughter strapped in her seat and ready to go why not just go on with the flight?  No, they kick them off and made the family stay overnight to catch another flight the next day!  Sure I’ve been on the other side of this situation before, without kids and even after having Mills.  I just grin and bare it, try to be understanding, and read my sky mall.  Granted I wasn't always as understanding, especially before I had Amelia.  But what are you gunna do?  These people are paying customers and deserve a lil bit of compassion.  Traveling is not easy, especially when traveling with lil ones.  That’s my 2 cents!

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

To Have a Baby Registry or Not to Have a Baby Registry????


With the impending baby on the way and lack of options for baby stuff here, we decided to make a registry.  Now I hear it’s cliché to register and have a baby shower with your second kid.  I went back and forth about it for awhile.  So with our situation, yes it’s baby number 2, but we are having a boy and as for baby stuff we don’t have jack shiz.  Morgan’s younger sister was pregnant with a baby girl around the time we were moving to Japan so we decided to give her our baby stuff, we were told that there was a lack of storage in housing here and we didn’t want to be stuck with a bunch of baby stuff when we didn’t need it.   Leaving us with just a crib and a pack and play, those are the only things we took with.  We gotta start from scratch, which is fine and we’ll take full financial responsibility for the baby needs. I really just started the registry to get the 10% off and a way to plan what we are getting for the baby.   Then I started getting asked by friends and family about our baby registry and I even have a friend who wants to throw us a baby shower.  I now have 2 up and running registries regardless of what Emily Post says.  I feel that if friends and family want to give us gifts for the baby at least they will know what we want and where to ship.   

Sunday, March 11, 2012

26 Weeks


26 Weeks and about to be on my 3rd trimester!  I can’t wait to hold this lil guy in my arms.  I have total baby fever, every time I see a lil baby I just melt.  I have to get the ball rolling on getting stuff ready for him.  Lately I’ve been having lot of trouble sleeping.  I just can’t seem to get comfy.  Plus I am such a light sleeper.   Also I’ve had the weirdest dreams lately, I know that’s a prego symptom but they are C-R-A-Z-Y.   So last week Amelia was sick, she was sleeping with us because she wakes up a lot when she is sick.  I would just rather have her in our room them for me to get up a million times in the night.   Then this past weekend Morgan was sick.  He decided to sleep in the extra bedroom so Mills and I were occupying the master.  It’s been so cute lately cuz she has been really attached to me, but while I’m sleeping its not so cute.  She always wants to cuddle! Since growing to my immense size I DO NOT want to cuddle.  I love her to death but mama needs some room! Aside from all that, all in normal in our home and with the pregnancy. I've gained 21 pounds, getting big! 

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Saturday Night at the Movies


Movie: Land Before Time
Rating: ***** (out of 5)
Comments:  I love this movie!  Mills loves dinosaurs so its only fitting for us to watch this movie.  I think she enjoyed it.  She would scream every time she saw Sharptooth, sooo cute!   It totally brought me back to my childhood.  I remember being really young and watching this movie with my brother and sister.  It was one of my faves growing up.   Ducky is still my fave!  I love being able to share this movie with my Mills!  I would definately recommend this movie for kids and this movie is part of our collection :)

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Sick days:(


For the past couple days I’ve been at home with my lil one.  On Monday she was feeling sick and had a bit of a temp before we put her to sleep.  When I woke up on Tuesday she had a full fledge fever of 103!  So I called in sick to work.  I always feel bad calling in sick.  If I’m not at work no one does my work so it just piles up.  But there was no way I was going to take her to school.  When Amelia is sick, usually I’m the one to call out sick.  My job is really cool and understanding so it’s easier for me.  Morgan always has a lot on his plate at work so a day off for him really sets him back.  For me it’s not that big a deal, I’d use any excuse to get out of work.  More the reason for me to stop working.

Usually when she is sick she acts like herself and plays all day.  Welp this time Amelia wasn’t really herself.   She didn’t want to do much and was tired most of the time.  I set her up in the living room with her fave shows, her blanket, and pillow.  Understandable, she is a lil girl fighting a fever.  Throughout the day I was giving her medicine on time and filling up her cup with water, Pedialite, or milk.  She didn’t feel like eating.  I contemplated making a doc app for her, but I talked to the nurse and she advised me to just monitor her and make sure she is drinking fluids.  I did as told.

Today I called in sick again.  Amelia had no fever, but she was up all night complaining her stomach hurt.  She was more herself today, but I could tell not working at 100%.  I haven’t given her any meds and still no fever, so I’m glad for that.  I’m guessing she just needed a day to rest, fine by me.  Today I totally babied her again.  I think she liked it.  I liked it too.  It’s really nice being a mom at a time when I’m usually at work.   I’m sure tomorrow I will be back at work and Amelia will be back at school.


On a side note>>>
{I contacted a housekeeping service to help me while Morgan is gone.  I got an estimate, still not sure if I want to pull the trigger.}
{One of my fave stores for Mills is having an extra 30% off, I’m trying really hard not to buy anything.}
{I <3 Facetime, it’s great living across the world and keeping in touch with family and friends}
{I’m dreading the time when Morgan leaves.}

Monday, March 5, 2012

25 Week Update

Me at work! Haha

I’m currently 25 weeks, I have about 15 weeks left.  Sometimes it feels like time really flies and other times it feels like it’s just dragging on.  As of right now, feels like things are just speeding through.  I really need to get some baby stuff in order.  I was really good at first, I was starting things early looking up baby products and even started a registry.  Now I’m kind of stalled, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed.  With Morgan leaving soon, we want to get the baby room in order within the next few weeks.  We looked at the stores around Oki and couldn’t really find anything that we liked for baby gear or the room. 
Back to the pregnancy, I’m doing well.  Still growing.  It’s getting a lil hot here (70s), it’s the humidity that’s got me.  Plus my office hasn’t turned on the A/c.  We literally have 4 fans blowing to keep the air circulating.  Apparently the weather has to be a consistent temp for them to turn on the a/c.  I’m pretty sure we’ve been turning on these fans for the past week and still no a/c.  Unfortunately we don’t have windows either, it’s pretty much like a sauna in here.  I say something DAILY to my boss but nothing happens.   Anyways, not sure how much I’ve gained.  I do nothing that my clothes are really starting not to fit. Haha, luckily we are getting in to shorts weather.  My warm weather clothes are a lil more forgiving then my winter wear. J
On a HAPPY note, I got a prenatal massage yesterday.  It was GLORIOUS to say the least.  When I was prego with Mills I got 3 massages.  I am pretty sure I got one every trimester.  With this baby this is my first one.  I don’t know why I waited so long.  Well I do, massages here are crazy expensive not to mention the yen rate killing us.  For an hour massage it was about $100, nuts! I heard awhile ago that the gyms on base offer massages.  I was a lil skeptical because our masseuse was weird and he didn’t offer prenatal.  I read on a couple blogs of this one at another base, she was amazing and offered prenatal massages.  It was a B trying to get an appointment with her, she was always booked!  On the rate occasion she would have an opening, it would be in the middle of the day or late at night (around 8pm).  None of those times really worked for me.  Then finally, by the grace of God she had an afternoon app on a Sunday.  I booked it and I’m glad I did.  First off, it was a 60 min massage for only $30!  She was amazing.  She worked out all my knots and I left feeling incredible.  I’ll have to book another appointment in the coming months! 
 Baby is constantly moving.  I put on music for him periodically while I’m at work, he moves a lot when I do that, so maybe he is dancing in there. No cravings, eating well.  I’m more comfortable at night, I’ve been stacking pillows all around.  I have my next doc appointment later this month.  All in all, so far so good. 

On a side note>>>

{Rented Harold and Kumar Christmas movie, it was funny.  As funny as a stoner Christmas movie could be.  Also rented The Tower Heist, it was good.  There were funny parts.  So 2 ok movies for the weekend.}

{I've been on a shopping craze lately.  Mainly for Amelia.  Toddler girls spring clothes are just too cute to pass up.  I really need to stop though!}

{Got Mills flashcards for 3 lettered words, Alphabet, and numbers.  She really likes them.  I'm going to work on them with her.}

Friday, March 2, 2012

The Cat in the Hat...


With Dr. Seuss’ Birthday upon us, I thought I would write something about him.  I was fortunate enough to grow up reading Dr. Seuss books.  I believe his popularity was mainly in the US.  I asked a couple people I work with who grew up here in Okinawa and they didn’t really read his books.  I’m sure Japan has their beloved children’s books writers too.   With Mills we’ve bought her a handful of Dr. Seuss books and movies based on his books.  She loves them, I think because they are sort of off the wall and colorful.
 I remember being pregnant and getting Amelia’s room ready and buying Dr. Seuss books.  I would strategically place them on her wall shelves.  We started reading to her before she went to bed, even before she could walk or talk.  I would automatically go for a Dr. Seuss book.  It’s funny how tongue tied I would get reading these books to her, I don’t remember that growing up.  I think that maybe another reason she likes these books.  Reading these stories to her made me think of my childhood and reminisce on growing up.  I bet when I’m reading I have a smile on my face.  I don’t think there are any other books out there that can do that.  I definitely plan on reading Dr. Seuss books to our little one on the way.  His books will be in our lives for awhile and hopefully Amelia and our Baby boy will read them to their children.
Most of his famous books were written in the 1950s, and yet they still stand the test of time.  Parents and teachers all over are still reading them to a new set of ears every year.    There are definitely no other children’s books out there that are similar.  His children’s books have such a unique style.  As for my favorite Dr. Seuss book, it would have to go to “Oh, the Places you’ll go”.  That was actually one of the first books I bought Amelia.  I just think it has a good message and it’s inspiring.  I’m thinking the next few nights Amelia will be hearing some Dr. Seuss.  Hats off to you Dr. Seuss you're a gentleman and a scholar! BTW Dr. Seuss spent most of his life in La Jolla, CA!


On a side note>>>

{So far Lent has been going well, no soda, going to church, no fast food, but I haven't started reading the children's Bible with Amelia yet. }

{I'm really focusing on meal planning and cutting our grocery bill down.  I think we spend way too much money for just a family of 3.}

{I wore heels today to work, I got some weird stares. Haha}