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Last I wrote was in January! Can you believe it? 4 almost 5 months ago! Last you heard I was doing this one diet...what was it again? Oh yeah, the "17 day diet" I did really well for 14 days (with no results) and then I fell off so I took a short break went onto the next craze of mine "Insanity" which is this crazy intense workout and boy, was I excited to start. But somethings came up that put a little bit of a spin on things...

In February I found out that I was pregnant (still am but "was" sounds better than "am" in my opinion)! Obviously I shouldn't be working myself to the core with some sketchy exercise routine with child so I never got around to that.

I'm going to try to remember how the process went up to the point I'm at now....

I had an inkling that something might have been different that month. I didn't get headaches or cramps the weeks leading to when my cycle was supposed to start and as soon as I was late I new, I have never been late. I mentioned it to Matt the night before I took the test that I had a thought I might be (then it was really hard to even say the word pregnant let alone BE it) and he of course did what he always does. He said it will be fine and moved on.

The next day came and thankfully I had my best friend Gabrielle with me. We purchased the clearblues early in the morning but went on with our day as we would any other. 5 o clock came around and it was time. I took one test and paced back and forth waiting for that dreadfully long three minutes. DING DING DING, my alarm was letting me know it was time to check. I couldn't look so I hand the pee stick to her and her face drops as it reads "pregnant". We were both in shock and though it was a false positive until the second also read "pregnant". We cried and laughed and cried.  Matt called in the midst of all of this not knowing I was taking a test and I answer and immediately say "I TOOK 2 TESTS AND IM PREGNANT!" he responds with an "okay." Just like that like it was nothing.

All of this was a lot to process but we have always had a plan "if it happens, it happens" but I couldn't keep this to myself I had to tell my mom ASAP. Funny enough I was at my parents house watching my little sister that night where Gabrielle and I couldn't stop talking about "it" (it was and "it" because I didn't want my sister to overhear and tell my mom before I could). We left that night thinking we were in the clear...well I sure made it clear that one of us had taken a test by LEAVING THE WRAPPER (that had fallen out of my purse) ON THE DESK! The next morning I received a text message from both my mom and step dad wondering what the hell was going on so I went to tell them. My mom took it surprisingly well, she was excited and within one day she told everyone she knows (thanks mom).

Telling Matt's parents was a whole different story...we waited a fews days more. To be honest I'm not sure how it went. Matt told them and it seemed to be fine (although I'm not sure they have really processed it yet.

Fast forward through the drama and....

We (Matt and I) went to the doctor when I was about 5 weeks along to be sure (because the two 99.9% accurate tests I took weren't conclusive enough so I needed to asap) and it was true. Matt was blue in the face in the office the whole time and my heart was racing!We went again at 8 and 12 weeks (where I had expected to have an ultrasound) but didn't get one and didn't feel cared for by the doc. so we fired her. At 14.5 weeks I had my first ultrasound and it was the most amazing this to see! It still weirds me out a bit that I am growing a human.

My pregnancy has been SO easy so far...I was expecting to be puking my brains out and 100 lbs heavier but no nothing. Besides my belly getting bigger ( and the hormones) you would never know! I have been sick maybe 3 times, I'm 10 lbs lighter than before I was pregnant but I am really tired.

At this point I'm 4.5 months along and we find out the sex in two weeks (were hoping for a girl)! I am tired all the time no matter how much I sleep. I'm starting to feel like a cow because I am hungry all the time (although I can't eat much in one sitting) so I'm sure the weight gain is coming soon.

Stress is definitely an issue that I am concerned about but its hard not to worry all the time. We have so much preparation to do before Oct. 27 (oh yeah, thats when I'm due...forgot to mention that). I mean...SO much. We have to completely flip a room that is full of stuff into a nursery (tear out and replace carpet, replace a wall, find a place for all the things in there, paint) and we are swapping rooms from upstairs to downstairs to be with the baby. So essentially we have to move ton of stuff and still make sure everyone has a place to sleep in the process. I'm just a mess and I can't seem to think about anything else but what needs to be done. Ugh, having a really hard time relaxing.

On that note, I need a nap or some food...lots of food but that what I have been up to!

Sorry for the novel!

The world is against me today...

So, I've told you guys about my diet...well that was SUPPOSED to start today, so I thought.

So I committed well, kinda. I went to the store last night bought all the goods I need to successfully begin my new eating-yay me! Then I put my lunch together...a damn good one too. For breakfast I prepared 4 hard boiled eggs whites (which I did het to eat and found that only two did the trick), some yummy strawberry and honey Greek yogurt with a handful of berries. For lunch I packed some pickles (mmmmm) smoked salmon, a huge spinach salad full or robust bell peppers, onions and cucumber with some delicious yogurt ranch that only has 45 calories per serving!  (I can eat as many vegetables as I want...and protein) and an apple. Sounds like a good lunch right? I wouldn't know because I left the damn thing at home.

I tell ya, there is nothing like the moment you realize you left your lunch that you so carefully prepared and so desperately wanted to eat and you're all the way to work. What was I gonna do...go back? No way! Although M did offer to bring it to me...how precious is he!

On top of forgetting my freakin food (meaning I can't start the diet today because I have to eat certain things by certain times) I get to work and realize, after realizing I forgot my lunch, how tired I am. Which led to notice how I had extra time and I could have gotten the cup of coffee I wanted but cant have while on The diet!!!! Ahhhhh.

So now of course, I'm sitting here listening to the baby sleep thinking how perfect this time would be to chow down...I'm not even hungry but I need food! I just want to be snuggled in be right now.

Good day to the rest of yas.

Oops, I missed a couple.

Welcome back! I haven't had time to write these last few day because I've been a busy little B! Really I've been lazy and when I feel energized enough I can't lift my arms enough to type because you'll never believe this...I've been at the gym everyday since Sunday! I'll be the first to say it "FINALLY!" I know its crazy, 3 days in a row! Yup, I'm one of the many lazy sacks of potato that eats to much and does too little. But I'm also not doing it anymore. I'm getting...HA, I'm actually gonna say it, OLD too fast to just think that my weight problems are going to go away. Don't get me wrong...I'm not morbid or huge but I could use a little love from the gym. I promised myself that I would do something to get in shape and so far its been good. I've been working out, then going home to binge eating...Uhh what? "So how is that going to help?" I'm loading calories for my new DIET. Starting tomorrow I will be doing the 17 Day Diet created by Dr. Mike Moreno. If only it were as easy as it sounds. It's actually a total of 68 days depending on your progress (4 different 17 day cycles) I promise its not one of those fad diets where you loose weight and blow up like a buffalo 2 weeks later. Thanks to my best friend Gabrielles aunt I have found a diet that I hope to work for me. So I'll be documenting my progress daily: writing it down, taking photos (to be revealed after my success-of course) and being honest for those of you who need some inspiration...or a good laugh.

Anyhoo, today is possibly the most beautiful day we will see in Washington State until April. I would love to be using my new toy (new DSLR camera from M) but I'm stuck here...being a nanny trapped like a prisoner. I'll get a glimps of the sun and drive off into the sunset during my evening commute.

I don't know if I can last these last two hours....

Until next time,
B

NEVER GET ANIMALS!

And it begins...the oh so addicting ranting via internet (as if i don't do that enough via Facebook). Don't get animals...just don't do it. Sure they adorable little snuggle bugs when they are stuffed sized but then they grow up and make you go legally insane. I live in a house with two cats that belong to me (one who is 27 lbs...still not sure if I should classify him as a cat or a jaguar) and 4 dogs... all of them are CHIHUAHUAS but only on is mine. Now, you think I'm your crazy neighbor with too many pets and no life and you'd be right, unfortunately. Well, today I was in possibly the most blissful sleep when I was woken up to a screeching noise at my door so what I do? I whimpered a little and tried my best to ignore the varmint on the opposite side. The scratching went on for about 49 minutes (I know exactly because I never actually fell back to sleep) until I finally got my lazy ass up. I open in the door and it's my baby! For some reason I'm excited even though I knew she was the culprit the whole time. Then we run into bed and snuggle for about fifteen minutes...and I hear it. The beasts next door begin bellowing their horrid howls into my yard. And of course, my little shit starts with her "bark" which really sounds like one of the cats is coughing, and she wants out...DAMN-IT! Gladly I release her and find Ivy (the smaller of the cats) who wants food...UGH, I just want to go back to sleep! Keep in mind Matt is next to me throughout all of it sleeping like a baby. I ignored the cat because trust me, they eat enough. Apparently, I startled the other dogs because as soon as I stepped out of my room they all start barking...AHHHHH! That triggered Sophie who then attacked the fat cat, Smokey who has a serious grudge against her...believe me, nothing pleasant about their battles so I have to intervene. All of this within 5 minutes of waking up. I am not a morning person as it is so this just sets the mood for the day. 

Thankfully today is my mommy's birthday, so I hope she can lighten my mood. She's turning...uhm...what's 2012 minus 1974? 28 right...well go with that. So I call the lady to wish he a happy birthday, and she tells me we're going to bingo. I can't say no, I mean the women gave birth to me (and really I love bingo).  Fortunately for you I have no photo of my mother to share so I'll have to show ya later. For now I have to go put my face on!

Toodles  -B

What have I gotten myself into?

Well folks, here it is! The ever fascinating blog that you have been waiting for! For quite some time I've had plans to start a blog but I have been waiting for numerous things (I have tons of excuses but I'll make it sweet) ; a gap in my schedule where I could find the time (although it only took a couple of hours to throw it together), a motif, courage to commit to it and most importantly a camera that takes adequate photos; what kind of a blog would this be without amateur pictures taken with a fancy camera? Thanks to my loving boyfriend, Matt, I finally got the equipment I needed and have been obsessed with it ever since! I know what you're thinking "Great, cheesy pictures of the same old stuff." and "What could this broad possibly have to write about?" and let me tell you...at this point, you're probably right. I can tell you this, I have the cutest dog in the world, Sophie, and she will probably be featured more than you'd like and I love to cook...and luckily for you  I'm quite good at it so I'll share my knowledge, tricks and recipes and hopefully you won't rip your eyes out following me. Also, I work in childcare so believe me I have some wonderfully disgusting yet hilarious stories to share...and oh yeah, my family is nuts so at some point or another I'll be foaming at the mouth with anger and blog something I should and you'll all be here to laugh at me. SO, cheers to the start of something I hope to be great!
-B

AH! Here is my pooch, Sophie...she is pretty much a princess...if you couldn't tell (; and Ivy the cat. He (yes he...I'll explain later) is in love with Matt (don't mind his belly on the leftish)...obsessed I should say.