LIFE LATELY {11.03.2016}

It feels like life just seems to be going by faster and faster. Is it just me, or does anyone else find it hard to believe we are already in November? Well, Chapter 11 of 12 has officially started and I'm already thinking about what to do next. A lot of big things are coming up for 2017! I can't give away too much detail yet, but I can tell you it's going to be amazing!

Currently, I am a stay at home mom, but I am also preoccupied with college courses. I decided back in June that I wasn't going to keep making excuses, I was finally ready and determined to get my degree. Funny thing, my first college class, since 2010, took place during my final trimester, and I literally took my final exam two days before delivering JMWR. But you know what? I passed! So now, I am taking two college classes, English and Geography. I have a long way to go, but I know that it will go by fast, and if I focus more on today rather than trying to rush, I will actually get to walk across the stage.

Aside from college, I am eager to get back into the gym. Funny thing, back in August 2015 when we went on our last cruise, I managed to get down to my goal of 160lbs. Throughout my entire pregnancy, I didn't gain a single pound until the very tail end about two weeks before delivering, but even then I had only gained 5lbs. Since delivery, I have returned back to 160lbs. And although I am truly thankful for being back where I was, I'm not where I want to be, yet. My hope is that I can work hard over the next year and by next November, I want to reach my real goal of being about 125lbs. Too be honest, the number isn't so much my focus as just being toned and healthy. Just last night, I was scrolling through old Facebook photos and came across this photo. 

On the left is me in November of 2013 and on the right was October 2016.

My hope is that I will also be able to encourage my husband to join me in losing weight again. He hasn't gained a whole lot, but I know he isn't where he wants to be either and I love working with him to make him a better man, after all, that's what a wife is supposed to do.

There are some other exciting things coming up, but as I mentioned at the beginning, I can't really talk about it yet, but stay tuned because it's going to be BIG!

 

LIFE LATELY {05.02.2016}

I feel as though time is just slipping out of my hands. Recently, I have been so busy at work and on weekends, I have been enjoying some quality time with my husband so I feel like I never have time to post anything.

 

Life is great! Currently, we will be 25 weeks pregnant this week. Hard to believe how quickly it goes. I feel like every time I get an idea to post on the blog, I end up getting caught up. My next doctor's appointment is Thursday, May 5. Not sure, but I believe this may be the glucose test, if so, I'll definitely have to write about that. I have heard so many different things about this. Some people say it's not that bad, other's say it was the worst thing ever. I am definitely excited to be able to get to this point because just a few years ago, we didn't know if we would ever carry a healthy baby.

 

Two weeks ago, I fighting the flu and a UTI. That was an experience. I knew something was wrong the second I woke up. I got to work and started throwing up and felt absolutely horrible. My co-workers kept saying that I looked pale, so I finally called my doctor and the nurse basically told me to go home, take my temperature, and if it rose above 100.6 to call them. I monitored it all day while I was home, and around 5:30pm took it again to find that it had gone up to 101.34. I called the on-call nurses who advised me to have someone take me to the ER. Unfortunately, my husband was at school and wasn't able to take me, so my in-laws had to come and get me. We got to the ER and they started with blood tests, checked my urine for UTI, and did the

 

flu test. The doctor came back and told me I was positive for both a UTI and the flu. I spent about five hours in the ER being pumped with fluids and antibiotics. We finally left the ER around midnight. The next couple of days, I stayed home and rested. Thankfully, I was able to get better in time for work. I should say, that I have never had the flu or a UTI, and honestly, I didn't think I had either. I always assumed with the flu I'd feel like death and with a UTI, I'd have burning sensations, but I didn't really have either. I mean I felt really bad and I knew something wasn't right, but I definitely wasn't expecting the flu or a UTI. All in all, I'm thankful to be over that and feeling much better. I still have a cough, but it's slowly going away. Once I felt a little better, my wonderful husband and I went out for a movie date to see The Jungle Book, which we highly recommend, it was absolutely wonderful! I did my best to get "dolled up," but I still felt horrible so it was a miracle I managed to get dressed and put make up on.



23 Weeks

We are just a few days away from our anniversary and baby shower invites will be going out soon! I can't wait to see all of our friends and family. I do have some plans to post more and as I progress in this pregnancy, and doctor's appointments are closer, I will definitely have lots to post about.

 

Side note, for all my preggo friends that live in Texas, dresses are going to be my go-to for the entirety of the summer. It's only the second day of May it's horribly hot! I'm looking forward to getting this preggo belly in a cool pool, and I look forward to grilling because barbeque sounds delicious.

 

I will post after my doctor's appointment on Thursday!

 

Have a great day!

 

 

 

A HASTY UPDATE {04.23.2015}

Not much going on quite yet. I will admit that I was expecting AF to arrive today, but she didn't, I am patiently waiting. In other news, last night E and I watched Big Hero 6 and it was such a cute movie. I would definitely suggest it to others. Although there were a few moments where I thought it was a little too dark for younger kids, but still a really great movie.

Also, I completely forgot to update you on the results from my blood draw. According to my doctor, everything is perfectly normal. I am very thankful that God blessed E and I and even though we have to wonder our unexplained infertility, it's at least nice to know that there are no major factors weighing against us. I am grateful because now being considered "high risk" means that as soon as I get pregnant, the doctor will do blood work and ultrasounds to make sure that the levels are good for a growing baby.

I wanted to leave you with a few quotes, these are so encouraging and sometimes we need a little encouragement, especially my fellow TTC sisters during this Infertility Awareness Week.

 

 

God Bless and Baby Dust



A Tribute to Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss {10.15.2014}

Hello Ladies and Happy Hump Day!

In honor of today, Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Day, I wanted to share with you a tribute to Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss. If you have suffered a miscarriage, I want you to know you are not alone! I hope this video will inspire you to keep going on your journey. Be sure to light a candle with us tonight in honor of those who have suffered a Miscarriage or Pregnancy Loss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Am3QD0hUU

I hope you enjoyed the video.

Tomorrow I will be doing a post all about Pre-Seed! I will also have a new Vlog on our channel that will be the "unboxing" of Pre-Seed. If you are interested in finding out whether or not Pre-Seed is worth the money, be sure to stay tuned for Friday's Vlog where I will do a review on Pre-Seed. Also, in conjunction with Friday's Vlog, I will also be doing an update for you! You won't want to miss this!!! This is probably one of the greatest updates, and best part, I didn't even expect it to happen.

Don't worry, I haven't forgotten, I will be doing a 2&3 Week PCOS Diet and TTC Update for you ladies that details out everything that has taken place.

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Well Wishes and Baby Dust

Oh You Know, Just Doing Things {06.25.2013}

Things have been pretty crazy around our neck of the woods.  We have t-minus 32 days until we move into our new apartment or should I say townhouse! We couldn’t be more excited. The only thing is, we are going from a one bedroom, less than 800 sq. ft. apartment to a three bedroom, more than 1000 sq. ft. townhouse…looks like we are going to have to do some shopping!!! We haven’t started packing quite yet, I think we are waiting until the beginning of July so we can finish collecting boxes and doing other little duties around the house that need to get done before we take on the HUGE challenge of packing. Aside from that, work has been busy and that’s just the way I like it. Erik has been busting tail as well working 12 hour days, 6 days a week! We are steadily getting this summer over with and looking forward to another wonderful Fall! {I know right? I’m already thinking about Fall!!! I can’t help it, Fall is the BEST!!!} Also, I have started a group for young mommies in the Katy and Cypress areas and it’s great because it’s not just for current mommies, it’s for mommies who are trying to have babies and mommies who are pregnant. We are a small group right now but hopefully, over time, we will grow and it will be wonderful because there aren’t too many groups for mommies between the ages of 20 and 25. I am really looking forward to spending time with the mommies as well as getting a baby fix {until I can get pregnant}. Also, I am in the process of becoming the Special Events Chairman at the KHS (Katy Heritage Society). I absolutely love planning events and really anything that requires planning has my name all over it! I am looking forward to planning events like 4^th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and more! I am meeting with the Head of the society this Saturday to discuss what previous Chairmen have done and how the whole thing works. I figured if I spend my free time volunteering, then maybe it will take my mind off of babies until my miracle comes. Not much else going on. My best friends baby shower is next weekend, July 13 which gives me ZERO time left! Crazy how fast time is flying and I can’t wait to see her reaction to the beautiful decorations as well as the tons of baby girl clothes Erik and I have for her. I know she is going to have a blast dressing up baby Alli when she arrives. Oh, I almost forgot to mention how excited I am that Erik and I are thinking about taking a quick trip down to South Padre Island. Not sure when yet, but I am hoping it is before summers end {not that I have a “banging” beach bod} but I would just love a quick getaway from normal, everyday life. {It’s nice to do that every once in a while} Well that’s all I’ve got for now, but I will be updating more as the weeks go by.

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