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Life as a mommy is incredibly rewarding…but has definitely zapped
all my “free time.” Alexandria is JUST starting to take short naps, which has
given me a tiny bit of my old life back. Love her to pieces, and am amazed at
how quickly she is changing—SLOW DOWN, baby girl!!</div>
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She is nearly 3 ½ months old, 12.5 pounds, and 24 inches
long…growing like a weed! Ray continues to be an amazing husband, and an even
better daddy. He is completely smitten by his baby girl<span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">:)</span></span> </div>
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-78987737732587265722012-02-20T13:39:00.000-08:002012-02-20T14:26:04.265-08:00a little of this and that...<div style="text-align: center;">First bath- thanks, Mimi!! Alexandria was not a fan..haha, poor girl!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5flGVhcjiy8/T0LEtEXTTsI/AAAAAAAAAoU/Kz8FdBisr4w/s1600/bath.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 188px; height: 283px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5flGVhcjiy8/T0LEtEXTTsI/AAAAAAAAAoU/Kz8FdBisr4w/s400/bath.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711343556003843778" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">First doctors visit. Weighed in at 5 lbs 15oz. 19 1/2 inches 1-20-12<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ux7Aw-yHzeY/T0LFQZS4jsI/AAAAAAAAAos/mimoSZVEB0U/s1600/DSC01218.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 199px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ux7Aw-yHzeY/T0LFQZS4jsI/AAAAAAAAAos/mimoSZVEB0U/s400/DSC01218.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711344162917879490" border="0" /></a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zbeM2-XzyZE/T0LFBZoO6LI/AAAAAAAAAog/TIf1LOaDQV0/s1600/DSC01212.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 307px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zbeM2-XzyZE/T0LFBZoO6LI/AAAAAAAAAog/TIf1LOaDQV0/s400/DSC01212.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711343905309386930" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Hanging out in the bouncer... favorite place to be!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oEnwE_jNs-Q/T0LGM6jx7NI/AAAAAAAAAo4/BCZx3W12tBE/s1600/DSC01247.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 305px; height: 202px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oEnwE_jNs-Q/T0LGM6jx7NI/AAAAAAAAAo4/BCZx3W12tBE/s400/DSC01247.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711345202639269074" border="0" /></a><br />Daddy loves his baby girl:)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GBUWHsQNc84/T0LHEsX0uiI/AAAAAAAAApE/iUfp4qec-rc/s1600/DSC01265.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 350px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GBUWHsQNc84/T0LHEsX0uiI/AAAAAAAAApE/iUfp4qec-rc/s400/DSC01265.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711346160903698978" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gA4trk7NwZI/T0LIKSlhCUI/AAAAAAAAApQ/3eeLHjLYAtE/s1600/DSC01272.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 310px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gA4trk7NwZI/T0LIKSlhCUI/AAAAAAAAApQ/3eeLHjLYAtE/s400/DSC01272.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711347356572649794" border="0" /></a></div>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-32917021904748524732012-02-10T17:47:00.000-08:002012-02-11T14:59:45.408-08:00Alexandria's first week<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fn5a18Y3kCs/TzXIzp-A2TI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/fmu0qPhbFos/s1600/Picnik%2Bcollagec.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fn5a18Y3kCs/TzXIzp-A2TI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/fmu0qPhbFos/s400/Picnik%2Bcollagec.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707688892526811442" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">meeting family members for the first time...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9gNxqt0UXJ0/TzXMHErC4MI/AAAAAAAAAnc/J1SXDyOQUvk/s1600/Picnik%2Bcollaged.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 136px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9gNxqt0UXJ0/TzXMHErC4MI/AAAAAAAAAnc/J1SXDyOQUvk/s400/Picnik%2Bcollaged.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707692524647407810" border="0" /></a></div><br />cutest baby in the NICU ;)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5mFa7xA5n8/Tzbto1wJVBI/AAAAAAAAAno/zexCyEcznsU/s1600/Picnik%2Bcollagee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 202px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5mFa7xA5n8/Tzbto1wJVBI/AAAAAAAAAno/zexCyEcznsU/s400/Picnik%2Bcollagee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708010863618249746" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">LOVED kangaroo care.. so neat to feel the same movements she made inside..on the outside. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2mL7YGRdfBo/TzbvrEr8LpI/AAAAAAAAAn0/4-A_kM-c1HA/s1600/Picnik%2Bcollagef.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2mL7YGRdfBo/TzbvrEr8LpI/AAAAAAAAAn0/4-A_kM-c1HA/s400/Picnik%2Bcollagef.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708013101010136722" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a5lgAzWlLlk/TzbyIQ2OuPI/AAAAAAAAAoA/nYr8n_ps8F0/s1600/Picnik%2Bcollageg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 136px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a5lgAzWlLlk/TzbyIQ2OuPI/AAAAAAAAAoA/nYr8n_ps8F0/s400/Picnik%2Bcollageg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708015801513982194" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Going home! ...and one VERY sleep deprived mama:)<br /></div>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-18501659821603225532012-02-10T16:28:00.000-08:002012-02-10T17:30:25.771-08:00Baby Alexandria Is Here!So this post is SUPER delayed... better late than never, no?<br />On 1-12-12 I had my 37 week appointment. I woke up early, got ready for my appointment, and to meet Melissa for Brunch at Kathleen's afterwards (so I had skipped breakfast). On my way out the door, Ray had joked that two of his work buddies had told him not to be surprised if he got 'the call' after this appointment. I assured him that wasn't going to happen...I had been at a 0 the last two weeks, and nothing that drastic had happened since then.<br />As soon as I went back, they took my blood pressure. The nurse looked concerned, and re-took it. My blood pressure has ALWAYS been super low, so I've never worried about it during the pregnancy, or thought that this could send me into early labor. The nurse took my BP again, so I knew something was wrong. I asked if it was high, she said it was... I asked how high.. she didn't tell me because she didn't want to scare me. She called another nurse to take it. She got the same result... 140/92. I saw my doctor, and she ordered a sono and told me her inclination was to deliver the baby today.<br />The sono showed that my fluid levels were good, but that Alexandria's heart rate didn't look as good as they wanted. So off to L&D we went.<br />Once admitted, they started monitoring the baby and me. The alarms kept going off b/c my heartrate was so low, and BP was so high. Baby's heartrate was low when we were first admitted...which caused Dr. Pao to decide we were having this baby that day. Pictocin was started...and then fun began.<br />4 hours into the induction, Dr. Pao tried to break my water (while i was at a 1/2 cm)..OUCH. She was unsuccessful..I got my epidural, and she tried again. She was successful...and it didn't hurt (only b/c I couldn't feel it). At this point, I was getting extremely anxious...not a fan of the numbness in my legs. I had an epidural where I had control of the amount I was receiving....and didn't once push the button to increase the medicine...I was terrified of losing all feeling in my legs. I could feel every contraction still. Dr. Pao checked me again, 9 hrs into the induction.. I was at a 1 1/2. Alexandria's heartbeat wasn't looking all that great, so they decided it was time to have a c-section.<br />Alexandria was born at 8:54pm, on 1-12-12, weighing in at 5pounds 10 ounces, and 19 inches long. Her umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck twice-- which meant she couldn't drop, and as a result, I wasn't dilating. Her lungs were suctioned because she wasn't breathing. As soon as she cried, and they swaddled her, Ray held her for the remainder of the surgery. I cried as soon as I heard her cry...and then worried about my stomach moving with every cry as they were cutting me open. haha<br />Initially, they thought she was fine, and didn't need to go to the NICU, but on 1-13-12, she was having trouble regulating her temperature. They took her back to the nursery and decided to bottle feed her, so see if calories would help her regulate. She didn't take the bottle.. at this point, they decided the NICU was necessary. She stayed in the NICU for 6 days... and it was 6 grueling days. =/<br /><br />Here's what you're waiting for:) More to come soon!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-715yFwn5Ht4/TzW-g1bizTI/AAAAAAAAAms/H9A9GOomxSw/s1600/Picnik%2Bcollage.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 414px; height: 414px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-715yFwn5Ht4/TzW-g1bizTI/AAAAAAAAAms/H9A9GOomxSw/s400/Picnik%2Bcollage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707677574069669170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MaFQwQclVwc/TzXAdW5OZYI/AAAAAAAAAm4/uIp_53xzymY/s1600/Picnik%2Bcollagea.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 413px; height: 413px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MaFQwQclVwc/TzXAdW5OZYI/AAAAAAAAAm4/uIp_53xzymY/s400/Picnik%2Bcollagea.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707679713356309890" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UYZKEQXrv20/TzXDzi5UsxI/AAAAAAAAAnE/O1L3mc2EHh0/s1600/Picnik%2Bcollageb.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 414px; height: 414px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UYZKEQXrv20/TzXDzi5UsxI/AAAAAAAAAnE/O1L3mc2EHh0/s400/Picnik%2Bcollageb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707683393069953810" border="0" /></a>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-10849714999166280972012-01-08T08:04:00.000-08:002012-01-08T08:17:50.136-08:0036 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-31V5xcgrLtI/TwnBny158xI/AAAAAAAAAmM/0AOmKLH8i5s/s1600/36"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-31V5xcgrLtI/TwnBny158xI/AAAAAAAAAmM/0AOmKLH8i5s/s400/36" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695296093193630482" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />How Far Along</strong>: 36 weeks<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Size of Baby</strong>:Crenshaw Mellon<br /><strong>Total Weight Gain</strong>: 30 pounds... guess we had a growth spurt?! I'm SUPER swollen all the sudden too-- yay water retention!!<br /><strong>Maternity C</strong><strong>lothes</strong>: for sure!<br /><strong>Gender</strong>: baby girl! Alexandria Rae Sulak<br /><strong>Movement</strong>: still very active.<br /><strong>Sleep</strong>: Sleep is more difficult these days- I have to get up to pee 1,000 times per night. K, so it's more like 5...<br /><strong>What I Miss</strong>: being able to exercise<br /><strong>Cravings</strong>: None really- so boring!!<br /><strong>Symptoms</strong>: Swelling like crazy- I have pitted edema (where your skin stays indented if you push on it).. kinda creepy.<br /></div><strong> Best Moment this Week</strong>: Just knowing we're so close to getting to meet our baby girl!Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-89840037730160862172011-12-27T18:49:00.001-08:002011-12-27T18:53:43.966-08:0035 week appt<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pifccWcO3Lo/TvqD22K6w0I/AAAAAAAAAl4/H4bXQoMyvAY/s1600/IMG079.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pifccWcO3Lo/TvqD22K6w0I/AAAAAAAAAl4/H4bXQoMyvAY/s400/IMG079.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691006057413526338" border="0" /></a>Baby girl is doing great:) She is a little thing... weighing in at 4 pounds 15 ounces (10th percentile). Sonograms can be off by 20%...so who knows where she will end up. My doctor isn't worried, as she is still growing, and could gain up to 1/2 pound each week. She said plenty of babies are born full term in the 5 pound range and are perfectly healthy. Check out her big lips;) Such a cutie!Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-26141728764893068302011-12-26T14:54:00.000-08:002011-12-26T15:07:29.248-08:0034 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fuk0B6MB9-E/Tvj-Dzd3SiI/AAAAAAAAAls/xMIsuCWPQIQ/s1600/DSC00491_picnik.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fuk0B6MB9-E/Tvj-Dzd3SiI/AAAAAAAAAls/xMIsuCWPQIQ/s400/DSC00491_picnik.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690577470491150882" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br />How Far Along</strong>: 34 weeks<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Size of Baby</strong>:Honeydew- We might be getting an ultrasound @ tomorrow's appointment (35 weeks) so we'll have a better idea of how big she really is:)<br /><strong>Total Weight Gain</strong>: 24 pounds-- Super hungry these past 2 weeks.. guess she's growing!<br /><strong>Maternity C</strong><strong>lothes</strong>: for sure!<br /><strong>Gender</strong>: baby girl! Alexandria Rae Sulak<br /><strong>Movement</strong>: Some days she is WAY more active than others. I have learned that she takes after her mama, and LOVES Christmas cookies. Definitely the biggest reaction from these- out of anything I have eaten the whole pregnancy.<br /><strong>Sleep</strong>: Haven't been sleeping as well as I used to. So sad!! I have days where I have TONS of energy and want to get everything done...and then days where I totally crash and feel that I have hit a brick wall.<br /><strong>What I Miss</strong>: Having my body to myself. I'm ready to be able to exercise again- It's been 8 weeks since I've been allowed to work out. This has been a HUGE change for me. I know I'll be wishing I had an excuse to not work out in a few weeks ;0)<br /><strong>Cravings</strong>: None really- so boring!!<br /><strong>Symptoms</strong>: I treated myself to a prenatal massage- REALLY helped with my back pain. It's been creeping back, so I'll probably go have another sometime soon...<br /></div><strong> Best Moment this Week</strong>: Knowing that we're almost to the 35 week mark...which is when my Dr won't stop labor....meaning we're in the 'safe zone' :) Can't wait to meet our sweet baby girlKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-48296098307933927512011-12-06T08:51:00.000-08:002011-12-06T09:04:15.944-08:0032 weeks<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-caoyeCFOzlE/Tt5KLfhNliI/AAAAAAAAAlI/UXvJ5R0Ire0/s1600/DSC00489.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 256px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-caoyeCFOzlE/Tt5KLfhNliI/AAAAAAAAAlI/UXvJ5R0Ire0/s400/DSC00489.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683061341087962658" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">hmmm...make-up would have been a good idea... haha..and in other news, my face has officially gained a few pounds!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>How Far Along</strong>: 32 weeks<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Size of Baby</strong>:Squash- I would guess around 3 3/4 pounds, and she should be gaining 1/2 lb per week!<br /><strong>Total Weight Gain</strong>: 20 pounds-- I'm supposed to be gaining 1 pound per week now...yuck!<br /><strong>Maternity C</strong><strong>lothes</strong>: for sure!<br /><strong>Gender</strong>: baby girl! Alexandria Rae Sulak<br /><strong>Movement</strong>: She's still pretty active. She moves from side to side...giving both sides a fair share of kicks- definitely prefers my right side though.<br /><strong>Sleep</strong>: Haven't been sleeping as well as I used to. So sad!!<br /><strong>What I Miss</strong>: Sleeping on my stomach....big time<br /><strong>Cravings</strong>: None really- so boring!!<br /><strong>Symptoms</strong>: hernia pain, back pain--BIG TIME :(, BHs, pressure<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong> Best Moment this Week</strong>: I got to see Alexandria again-- had an ultrasound b/c I was having so many BHs. She is still head down, with her booty by my bellybutton. I still have plenty of fluid, and the FFN test was negative:)- which means I have less than a 3% change of going into labor w/in the next 2 weeks. Dr. Pao is predicting an early January baby...she would happily deliver her anytime after 35 weeks...I'm hoping she's right! SO eager to meet our princess!<br /></div>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-74586530830141626312011-11-21T09:21:00.000-08:002011-11-21T09:28:03.882-08:0030 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JSVI8f5b6sk/TsqJ1ob1zqI/AAAAAAAAAk8/Yh5TGUHjcI8/s1600/DSC00476.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JSVI8f5b6sk/TsqJ1ob1zqI/AAAAAAAAAk8/Yh5TGUHjcI8/s400/DSC00476.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677501834734194338" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>How Far Along</strong>: 30 weeks<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Size of Baby</strong>: squash- baby should weigh around 3 pounds, and she should be gaining 1/2 lb per week!<br /><strong>Total Weight Gain</strong>: 18 pounds-- I'm supposed to be gaining 1 pound per week now...yuck!<br /><strong>Maternity C</strong><strong>lothes</strong>: for sure!<br /><strong>Gender</strong>: baby girl! Alexandria Rae Sulak<br /><strong>Movement</strong>: I've had less head butting in these last two weeks..I've been introduced to the rib kicks though =/<br /><strong>Sleep</strong>: Haven't been sleeping as well as I used to. So sad!!<br /><strong>What I Miss</strong>: Sleeping on my stomach....big time<br /><strong>Cravings</strong>: None really- so boring!!<br /><strong>Symptoms</strong>: hernia pain, back pain, BHs, pressure<br /></div><strong> Best Moment this Week</strong>: Knowing that our baby girl will be here in 10 weeks! SO excited to meet her!!Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-77146105113836331872011-11-08T16:15:00.000-08:002011-11-08T16:24:26.646-08:00Caramel Apple Layer Cake with Apple cinnamon frostingI made these cupcakes yesterday...didn't get a picture, but they are definitely worth making!<br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br />2 cups whole wheat pastry flour-- i just used regular pastry flour<br />1¾ cups all-purpose flour<br />1 Tbsp. baking powder<br />1½ tsp. baking soda<br />1½ tsp. ground cinnamon<br />½ tsp. salt<br />1½ cups light brown sugar<br />¾ cup canola oil<br />¾ cup unsweetened applesauce<br />¾ cup caramel sauce (homemade or jarred)<br />2 tsp. vanilla extract<br />3 eggs<br />1½ cups sour cream<br />1 small instant pudding packet<br /><br />Apple Cider Frosting:<br />3 sticks of butter<br />1/4 cup apple juice or apple cider<br />1 tsp cinnamon<br />5 cups powdered sugar<br />pinch of salt<br />DIRECTIONS<br />1. Preheat oven to 350 F.<br /><br />2. In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside. In a second large bowl, beat sugar and oil together with an electric mixer until well combined, about 30 seconds. Add applesauce, caramel and vanilla, beat for 30 seconds, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk, and continuing to beat until well combined.<br /><br />3. Pour batter into cupcake liners- bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on your oven.<br /><br />4. For the frosting, put sugar, butter, cider, cinnamon and salt into a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-23612743397047636682011-11-05T08:02:00.001-07:002011-11-21T09:28:35.839-08:0028 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CFGZJCs8qrc/TrVRBSWMPWI/AAAAAAAAAko/ItYiFLajiRE/s1600/DSC00474.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CFGZJCs8qrc/TrVRBSWMPWI/AAAAAAAAAko/ItYiFLajiRE/s400/DSC00474.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671528388289641826" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>How Far Along</strong>: 28 weeks<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Size of Baby</strong><b><span style="font-size:85%;">: </span></b><span style="font-size:85%;">eggplant</span>- Had a sono this week, and she was weighing in at 2.4 pounds, which is the 30th percentile.<br /><strong>Total Weight Gain</strong>: 15 pounds<br /><strong>Maternity C</strong><strong>lothes</strong>: a mix of both..mostly maternity<br /><strong>Gender</strong>: baby girl! Alexandria Rae Sulak<br /><strong>Movement</strong>: movement has changed quite a bit- less big kicks. More head butting...:(<br /><strong>Sleep</strong>: Love it, but switching sides has become a chore. hah<br /><strong>What I Miss</strong>: Sleeping on my stomach....big time<br /><strong>Cravings</strong>: None really- so boring!!<br /><strong>Symptoms</strong>: hernia pain, back pain, BHs, pressure<br /></div><strong> Best Moment this Week</strong>: Getting to see our baby girl, and knowing she is growing!!<br /><br />I had an unscheduled appt this past week- do to the amt of BHs I was having- up to 5-6 an hour. AND, I was feeling a change in pressure. They did the Fetal Fibronectin test (tests to see if you're at risk for going into labor in the next 2 weeks), and it came back negative- hooray! They also did a sono to measure my cervix, since I was feeling so much pressure. Turns out all is fine, baby's head is just ON my cervix- which is naturally creating pressure.<br />My dr is being very precautious, because of my past medical history, and due to how hard it was to get this sweet baby. She told me no more exercising:(, and no more substituting. Basically, I can be out of the house, but not for more than 3 hours at a time. I go back in 2 weeks to repeat the Fetal Fibronectin test.Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-63743371919246990792011-11-03T19:38:00.000-07:002011-11-03T19:44:28.368-07:00carrot cake cupcakesThese were beyond yummy...Super moist...SUPER delicious!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oxrQsaGMmbA/TrNQW0fkDVI/AAAAAAAAAkc/DQAJOf-QHPI/s1600/DSC00469.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oxrQsaGMmbA/TrNQW0fkDVI/AAAAAAAAAkc/DQAJOf-QHPI/s400/DSC00469.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670964708767960402" border="0" /></a><br />Original recipe is from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/sams-famous-carrot-cake/detail.aspx">allrecipes.com</a>. I changed it a little bit...<br /><br /><div class="ingredients" style="margin-top: 10px;"> <h3> Ingredients</h3> <ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 3 eggs</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 3/4 cup sour cream<br /></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 3/4 cup vegetable oil</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1 1/2 cups white sugar</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 2 teaspoons vanilla extract</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1/4 teaspoon salt</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 2 cups all-purpose flour</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 2 teaspoons baking soda</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 2 cups shredded carrots</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1 cup flaked coconut</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1 cup chopped walnuts</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice --blended<br /></li><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient"> 1 vanilla pudding packet<br /></li></ul> </div> <div style="border-top: 1px #ccc dotted; width: 300px; margin-top: 20px;"> </div> <div class="directions" style="margin-top: 10px;"> <h3> Directions</h3> <ol><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12 inch pan. </span></li><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside. </span></li><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour mixture and mix well. </span></li><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> In a medium bowl, combine shredded carrots, coconut, walnuts, pineapple. </span></li><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Using a large wooden spoon or a very heavy whisk, add carrot mixture to batter and fold in well. </span></li><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Pour into cupcake liners- Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes. Toothpick should come out clean.<br /></span></li><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Allow to cool completely before icing. -- Ice with your favorite cream cheese icing.. nom nom<br /></span></li></ol> </div>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-42419407494537511652011-11-03T19:23:00.001-07:002011-11-03T19:36:07.872-07:00Shower for baby Allie Rae<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SYi8OZRnvlU/TrNOq3-EDEI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/23tp0EuTYSQ/s1600/DSC00414.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SYi8OZRnvlU/TrNOq3-EDEI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/23tp0EuTYSQ/s400/DSC00414.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670962854275320898" border="0" /></a>With Melissa<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G9QCq8zsBCY/TrNOf29YcRI/AAAAAAAAAkE/xefmHS9L2Ig/s1600/DSC00417.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G9QCq8zsBCY/TrNOf29YcRI/AAAAAAAAAkE/xefmHS9L2Ig/s400/DSC00417.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670962665025466642" border="0" /></a>Linds, Stacy, Steph, Me, Veronica, Holly- all my Springridge buddies!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OLBXhn00GR8/TrNOTdHxeCI/AAAAAAAAAj4/BHXL0Txblgw/s1600/DSC00422_picnik.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OLBXhn00GR8/TrNOTdHxeCI/AAAAAAAAAj4/BHXL0Txblgw/s400/DSC00422_picnik.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670962451931297826" border="0" /></a>The lovely Linds:)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h7u3n3aH9JA/TrNNvKzaNNI/AAAAAAAAAjs/oVAC-e9nZEE/s1600/DSC00413.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h7u3n3aH9JA/TrNNvKzaNNI/AAAAAAAAAjs/oVAC-e9nZEE/s400/DSC00413.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670961828538758354" border="0" /></a>Me, Sara, Mom, Sally, and Jennie- they came all the way from San Antonio- Love you guys!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EoT7kJyDCtw/TrNNgXshovI/AAAAAAAAAjg/FyGG_5dYMEY/s1600/DSC00418.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EoT7kJyDCtw/TrNNgXshovI/AAAAAAAAAjg/FyGG_5dYMEY/s400/DSC00418.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670961574301508338" border="0" /></a>Wishes for Alexandria, Ray, and I- love this...it's in the nursery now:)<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4QtE0yv68eM/TrNNXJBpdjI/AAAAAAAAAjU/O3mYZXTNT5w/s1600/DSC00410.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4QtE0yv68eM/TrNNXJBpdjI/AAAAAAAAAjU/O3mYZXTNT5w/s400/DSC00410.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670961415744747058" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yrQOJDyRlPw/TrNNKLWHpAI/AAAAAAAAAjI/RL9umJ0nV_s/s1600/DSC00406.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yrQOJDyRlPw/TrNNKLWHpAI/AAAAAAAAAjI/RL9umJ0nV_s/s400/DSC00406.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670961193029182466" border="0" /></a>Precious banner- made by Melissa<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tzzLoRqMX1c/TrNM4fGsx_I/AAAAAAAAAi8/0ylZ7wB26ho/s1600/DSC00404.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tzzLoRqMX1c/TrNM4fGsx_I/AAAAAAAAAi8/0ylZ7wB26ho/s400/DSC00404.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670960889095571442" border="0" /></a>Me and my beautiful mama:) Just love her...and hope to be half the mom she has been to me!<br /><br />My camera died pretty early on in the shower- Thanks to Allie, Melissa, Jen, and Linds for the beautiful shower!!!<br /></div>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-31037477380291607492011-11-03T14:50:00.001-07:002011-11-03T19:22:39.183-07:00Nursery Reveal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8sJL__fWAck/TrNLckiAaPI/AAAAAAAAAiM/xjZtRmDHIQs/s1600/DSC00455.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8sJL__fWAck/TrNLckiAaPI/AAAAAAAAAiM/xjZtRmDHIQs/s400/DSC00455.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670959310004316402" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cchmASDIxmU/TrNMG4jPwcI/AAAAAAAAAiw/8OMhprZv-f4/s1600/DSC00445.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cchmASDIxmU/TrNMG4jPwcI/AAAAAAAAAiw/8OMhprZv-f4/s400/DSC00445.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670960036932731330" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S9SxxLNPlAM/TrNL_NHvt2I/AAAAAAAAAik/INPO_0ePmuk/s1600/DSC00448_picnik.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S9SxxLNPlAM/TrNL_NHvt2I/AAAAAAAAAik/INPO_0ePmuk/s400/DSC00448_picnik.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670959905015576418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sGjirsqShjs/TrNLrGTAdiI/AAAAAAAAAiY/0ckQoONwXyg/s1600/DSC00442.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sGjirsqShjs/TrNLrGTAdiI/AAAAAAAAAiY/0ckQoONwXyg/s400/DSC00442.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670959559586379298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--YrdZdG1XT8/TrNLPm2lEfI/AAAAAAAAAiA/uyTBwAq3xNk/s1600/DSC00447.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--YrdZdG1XT8/TrNLPm2lEfI/AAAAAAAAAiA/uyTBwAq3xNk/s400/DSC00447.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670959087289176562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MCRJDYCvINE/TrNLDzq0e8I/AAAAAAAAAh0/R54bKAwMuPw/s1600/DSC00446.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MCRJDYCvINE/TrNLDzq0e8I/AAAAAAAAAh0/R54bKAwMuPw/s400/DSC00446.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670958884571085762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i_a0qr7CAeE/TrMM8GfDJCI/AAAAAAAAAho/dOt4g8QagyM/s1600/DSC00444.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i_a0qr7CAeE/TrMM8GfDJCI/AAAAAAAAAho/dOt4g8QagyM/s400/DSC00444.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670890582462112802" border="0" /></a>Her crib still needs a crib skirt, and some frames need filling... but it's mostly finished. Such a happy place to be- can't wait until she is in it!!Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-60094048976693865642011-11-03T14:43:00.000-07:002011-11-21T09:29:01.277-08:0026 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FU4rDtHnDbY/TrMLqK0smLI/AAAAAAAAAhc/BQywBsvk7uc/s1600/DSC00433.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FU4rDtHnDbY/TrMLqK0smLI/AAAAAAAAAhc/BQywBsvk7uc/s400/DSC00433.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670889174877378738" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>How Far Along</strong>: 26 weeks<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Size of Baby</strong>: <b><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></b><span style="font-size:85%;">eggplant</span><br /><strong>Total Weight Gain</strong>: 15 pounds<br /><strong>Maternity C</strong><strong>lothes</strong>: a mix of both..mostly maternity<br /><strong>Gender</strong>: baby girl! Alexandria Rae Sulak<br /><strong>Movement</strong>: all the time...She has started thumping my cervix more- not my favorite feeling<br /><strong>Sleep</strong>: I Love it!!<br /><strong>What I Miss</strong>: Sleeping on my stomach....big time<br /><strong>Cravings</strong>: None really- so boring!!<br /><strong>Symptoms</strong>: hernia pain and my back aches sometimes..that's about it<br /></div><strong> Best Moment this Week</strong>: We finished her nursery:) pics to come!Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-26710260162246621992011-10-09T08:36:00.001-07:002011-11-21T09:29:18.301-08:0024 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_3KF1C2rhCQ/TpHChjCnHlI/AAAAAAAAAfc/h_WFbZpW-qs/s1600/24%2Bweeks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_3KF1C2rhCQ/TpHChjCnHlI/AAAAAAAAAfc/h_WFbZpW-qs/s400/24%2Bweeks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661520088179088978" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">picture isn't the best...did it w/ the self timer on the old camera.. oh well.</span></strong><br /><strong></strong></div><strong><br /></strong><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>How Far Along</strong>: 24 weeks<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Size of Baby</strong>: <b><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></b>Papaya-- 12 inches and 1.3 pounds<br /><strong>Total Weight Gain</strong>: 14 pounds<br /><strong>Maternity C</strong><strong>lothes</strong>: a mix of both..mostly maternity<br /><strong>Gender</strong>: baby girl! Alexandria Rae Sulak<br /><strong>Movement</strong>: all the time...<br /><strong>Sleep</strong>: I Love it!!<br /><strong>What I Miss</strong>: Strawberry Daiquiris and sleeping on my stomach<br /><strong>Cravings</strong>: I'd say the cheese craving has gone away..now it's ice water<br /><strong>Symptoms</strong>: hernia pain and my back aches sometimes..that's about it<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong> Best Moment this Week</strong>: Ray got to feel her kick:)<br /></div>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-231535067787777132011-10-01T18:57:00.000-07:002011-11-21T09:29:37.294-08:0022 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E9IyKFR7Eu4/TofFB-fVMuI/AAAAAAAAAfU/x2YPd5vLhDc/s1600/kat.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 351px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E9IyKFR7Eu4/TofFB-fVMuI/AAAAAAAAAfU/x2YPd5vLhDc/s400/kat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658708094559269602" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We took our babymoon this week...went to San Francisco- so fun!<br /></div><strong> How Far Along</strong>: 22 weeks<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Size of Baby</strong>: <b><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></b>Papaya<br /><strong>Total Weight Gain</strong>: 10 pounds<br /><strong>Maternity C</strong><strong>lothes</strong>: a mix of both..<br /><strong>Gender</strong>: baby girl! Alexandria Rae Sulak<br /><strong>Movement</strong>: She started kicking (able to feel her on the outside) mid way though week 20. YAY! Definitely cried...and had trouble sleeping that night..I was waiting to feel the next kick<br /><strong>Sleep</strong>: I Love it!!<br /><strong>What I Miss</strong>: Strawberry Daiquiris and sleeping on my stomach<br /><strong>Cravings</strong>: still just cheese....<br /><strong>Symptoms</strong>: My hernia has probably trippled in size since the beginning of the pregnancy. It now looks like I have an outtie...but really it's just my intestines popping out. lovely, ehh?<br /></div><strong> Best Moment this Week</strong>: feeling her move:)Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-24983787058480322772011-10-01T18:28:00.000-07:002011-10-01T18:32:18.288-07:00a work in progress....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IebzYQvon7s/Toe-80RWaeI/AAAAAAAAAfM/ThMINWjd6rI/s1600/DSC00198.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IebzYQvon7s/Toe-80RWaeI/AAAAAAAAAfM/ThMINWjd6rI/s400/DSC00198.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658701408847161826" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RYXoSvXMncY/Toe-r1jR0_I/AAAAAAAAAfE/w-kP6adUeDI/s1600/DSC00161.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RYXoSvXMncY/Toe-r1jR0_I/AAAAAAAAAfE/w-kP6adUeDI/s400/DSC00161.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658701117133018098" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mB2XVlLdAvA/Toe-eweEJfI/AAAAAAAAAe8/sTThsdeH-qA/s1600/DSC00064.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mB2XVlLdAvA/Toe-eweEJfI/AAAAAAAAAe8/sTThsdeH-qA/s400/DSC00064.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658700892430673394" border="0" /></a>all of the pieces are coming together.. :) It's almost finished!<br /></div>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-89436370723942357972011-09-13T19:01:00.000-07:002011-09-13T19:20:38.158-07:0020 weeks....half way!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GXckBBiZess/TnAM-vGDz7I/AAAAAAAAAeE/brKxeT4Ftr4/s1600/20%2Bweeks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GXckBBiZess/TnAM-vGDz7I/AAAAAAAAAeE/brKxeT4Ftr4/s400/20%2Bweeks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652031804283277234" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>How Far Along</strong>: 20weeks (and I'm actually 20 weeks still..aren't you proud of me?!)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Size of Baby</strong>: <b><span style="font-size:85%;">Week 20: </span></b>Cantaloupe- 6.5 inches and 10.6 ounces (a few days shy of 20 weeks, she was weighing in at 10 ounces...sooo tiny!!)<br /><strong>Total Weight Gain</strong>: 7 pounds<br /><strong>Maternity C</strong><strong>lothes</strong>: a mix of both..<br /><strong>Gender</strong>: baby girl! Alexandria Rae Sulak<br /><strong>Movement</strong>: The movement h<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-helBhQSZEsY/TnAOYNXZefI/AAAAAAAAAec/zonByEohVH8/s1600/sono.jpg"><strong></strong></a>as picked up quite a b<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1QRyR8K5iJA/TnANtOXoStI/AAAAAAAAAeM/Q1tOKj9essA/s1600/sono5.jpg"><strong></strong></a><strong><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-helBhQSZEsY/TnAOYNXZefI/AAAAAAAAAec/zonByEohVH8/s1600/sono.jpg"><strong></strong></a><strong></strong></strong>it in the last week. I can only feel her if I'm sitting perfectly still. Can't feel anything on the outside yet.. pooor Ray:( She was moving around like a mad woman during her sonogram...the tech had trouble keeping up with her.. g<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vDJwsNMq_vY/TnAOFt4P90I/AAAAAAAAAeU/_OHdsKZQwVU/s1600/sono2.jpg"><strong></strong></a><strong><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1QRyR8K5iJA/TnANtOXoStI/AAAAAAAAAeM/Q1tOKj9essA/s1600/sono5.jpg"><strong><strong></strong></strong></a><strong><strong></strong></strong></strong>uess she takes after her mama;)<br /><strong>Sleep</strong>: I Love it!!<br /><strong>What I Miss</strong>: Strawberry Daiquiris<br /><strong>Cravings</strong>: still just cheese....<br /><strong>Symptoms</strong>: My hernia has probably trippled in size since the beginning of the pregnancy. It now looks like I have an outtie...but really it's just my intestines popping out. lovely, ehh?<br /></div><strong> Best Moment this Week</strong>: seeing our sweet baby girl:)<br /><strong><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vDJwsNMq_vY/TnAOFt4P90I/AAAAAAAAAeU/_OHdsKZQwVU/s1600/sono2.jpg"><strong><strong><strong></strong></strong></strong></a><strong><strong><strong><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w4gqBwJmyfA/TnAOf6sMkrI/AAAAAAAAAes/caeDIPw6Vw0/s1600/sono6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 333px; height: 247px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w4gqBwJmyfA/TnAOf6sMkrI/AAAAAAAAAes/caeDIPw6Vw0/s400/sono6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652033473843335858" border="0" /></a><br /></strong></strong></strong></strong><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><strong><strong><strong>foot.. i was pretty excited about this one.. it looks like she didn't get my short pinky toe;) I'd love her even if she did though:)</strong></strong></strong></strong><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-helBhQSZEsY/TnAOYNXZefI/AAAAAAAAAec/zonByEohVH8/s1600/sono.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 317px; height: 289px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-helBhQSZEsY/TnAOYNXZefI/AAAAAAAAAec/zonByEohVH8/s400/sono.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652033341417421298" border="0" /></a><br />spine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-helBhQSZEsY/TnAOYNXZefI/AAAAAAAAAec/zonByEohVH8/s1600/sono.jpg"><strong></strong></a><strong><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5nfyCBYfQe4/TnAOcK4la-I/AAAAAAAAAek/MN4LabCKwGs/s1600/sono5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 251px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5nfyCBYfQe4/TnAOcK4la-I/AAAAAAAAAek/MN4LabCKwGs/s400/sono5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652033409470786530" border="0" /></a><br />rubbing her eye:)</strong><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vDJwsNMq_vY/TnAOFt4P90I/AAAAAAAAAeU/_OHdsKZQwVU/s1600/sono2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 324px; height: 275px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vDJwsNMq_vY/TnAOFt4P90I/AAAAAAAAAeU/_OHdsKZQwVU/s400/sono2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652033023727630146" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1QRyR8K5iJA/TnANtOXoStI/AAAAAAAAAeM/Q1tOKj9essA/s1600/sono5.jpg"><br /></a><br /></div>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-84785242127924332402011-09-07T09:01:00.000-07:002011-09-07T11:49:55.100-07:0018 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rT1czTPKYK8/Tme8v1mAeRI/AAAAAAAAAd8/1fx-idhfrTo/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rT1czTPKYK8/Tme8v1mAeRI/AAAAAAAAAd8/1fx-idhfrTo/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649691787585943826" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>How Far Along</strong>: 18 weeks (I'm actually 19 now..but this pic was from 18 weeks:))<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Size of Baby</strong>: sweet potato--<em>Average size: 5.6 inches, 6.7 oz.</em><strong></strong><br /><strong>Total Weight Gain</strong>: 7 pounds<br /><strong>Maternity Clothes</strong>: yep:)<br /><strong>Gender</strong>: baby girl! Alexandria Rae Sulak<br /><strong>Movement</strong>: I've had flutters...no kicks yet though<br /><strong>Sleep</strong>: I Love it!!<br /><strong>What I Miss</strong>: Strawberry Daiquiris<br /><strong>Cravings</strong>: still just cheese....<br /><strong>Symptoms</strong>: My hernia has been driving me crazy..other than that, I feel pretty good:)<br /></div><strong> Best Moment this Week</strong>: deciding on a nursery theme... so fun!Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-39537534868941350772011-08-20T16:00:00.000-07:002011-08-20T16:09:21.679-07:0016 weeks..it's a girl!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_6U_0WshW-U/TlA9DrgaKnI/AAAAAAAAAd0/D32YZOvRwCw/s1600/16.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 172px; height: 230px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_6U_0WshW-U/TlA9DrgaKnI/AAAAAAAAAd0/D32YZOvRwCw/s400/16.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643077466522790514" border="0" /></a><strong>How Far Along</strong>: 16 weeks (I'm actually 17 now..but this pic was from 16 weeks:))
<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Size of Baby</strong>: a avocado
<br /><strong>Total Weight Gain</strong>: 2 1/2 pounds
<br /><strong>Maternity Clothes</strong>: I've been wearing some tighter fitting maternity shirts...they make me feel like I look pregnant..and not just pudgey:)
<br /><strong>Gender</strong>: baby girl! Alexandria Rae Sulak
<br /><strong>Movement</strong>: too early..can't wait for this!
<br /><strong>Sleep</strong>: My OB said it was okay to still be sleeping on my back/stomach...so, sleep has been a little better.
<br /><strong>What I Miss</strong>: Strawberry Daiquiris!!
<br /><strong>Cravings</strong>: still just cheese....
<br /><strong>Symptoms</strong>: My hernia has been driving me crazy..other than that, I feel pretty good:)
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Best Moment this Week</strong>: finding out that we're having a girl! SOOOO excited!...and seeing our sweet baby on the u/s:)
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-6505884204410181832011-08-10T08:27:00.000-07:002011-08-10T08:34:57.979-07:00Cinnamon sugar pull apart bread<div style="text-align: center;">I haven't been baking nearrrrly enough!! ..but have tried a few new recipes...
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<br />This one is from <a href="http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2011/03/cinnamon-sugar-pull-apart-bread/">J0y the Baker</a>, and was pretty delicious.. didn't last for long!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yL0ZBwDZQHQ/TkKkvHj3h_I/AAAAAAAAAds/wsHHshiN62Y/s1600/bread.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 170px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yL0ZBwDZQHQ/TkKkvHj3h_I/AAAAAAAAAds/wsHHshiN62Y/s400/bread.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639250812811577330" border="0" /></a>It was a bit time intensive...but I think it was worth it.
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<br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread</strong></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">Makes: one 9x5x3-inch loaf</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.hungrygirlporvida.com/2011/02/meyer-lemon-pull-apart-bread.html" target="_blank">HungryGirlPorVida</a></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2011/03/cinnamon-sugar-pull-apart-bread/#" alt="Print this Recipe!" class="dco_print_button printthis">Print this Recipe!</a></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">For the Dough:</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">2 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup granulated sugar</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">2 1/4 teaspoons (1 envelope) active dry yeast</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">1/2 teaspoon salt</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">2 ounces unsalted butter</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">1/3 cup whole milk</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup water</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">2 large eggs, at room temperature</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">For the Filling:</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">1 cup granulated sugar</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">2 teaspoons ground cinnamon</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">2 ounces unsalted butter, melted until browned</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">In a large mixing bowl (I used just the bowl of my stand mixer) whisk together 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Set aside.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">Whisk together eggs and set aside.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">In a small saucepan, melt together milk and butter until butter has just melted. Remove from the heat and add water and vanilla extract. Let mixture stand for a minute or two, or until the mixture registers 115 to 125 degrees F.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula. Add the eggs and stir the mixture until the eggs are incorporated into the batter. The eggs will feel soupy and it’ll seem like the dough and the eggs are never going to come together. Keep stirring. Add the remaining 3/4 cup of flour and stir with the spatula for about 2 minutes. The mixture will be sticky. That’s just right.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">Place the dough is a large, greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel. Place in a warm space and allow to rest until doubled in size, about 1 hour. *The dough can be risen until doubled in size, then refrigerated overnight for use in the morning. If you’re using this method, just let the dough rest on the counter for 30 minutes before following the roll-out directions below.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">While the dough rises, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg for the filling. Set aside. Melt 2 ounces of butter until browned. Set aside. Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Set that aside too.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">Deflate the risen dough and knead about 2 tablespoons of flour into the dough. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 5 minutes. On a lightly floured work surface, use a rolling pin to roll the dough out. The dough should be 12-inches tall and about 20-inches long. If you can’t get the dough to 20-inches long… that’s okay. Just roll it as large as the dough will go. Use a pastry brush to spread melted butter across all of the dough. Sprinkle with all of the sugar and cinnamon mixture. It might seem like a lot of sugar. Seriously? Just go for it.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">Slice the dough vertically, into six equal-sized strips. Stack the strips on top of one another and slice the stack into six equal slices once again. You’ll have six stacks of six squares. Layer the dough squares in the loaf pan like a flip-book. Place a kitchen towel over the loaf pan and allow in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes or until almost doubled in size.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Place loaf in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is very golden brown. The top may be lightly browned, but the center may still be raw. A nice, dark, golden brown will ensure that the center is cooked as well.</p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;">Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 20 to 30 minutes. Run a butter knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the bread and invert onto a clean board. Place a cake stand or cake plate on top of the upside down loaf, and carefully invert so it’s right side up. Serve warm with coffee or tea.</p>
<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-42132933856963881862011-08-10T08:22:00.001-07:002011-08-10T08:27:24.252-07:00baby presents<div style="text-align: center;">I recently made a few things for a dear friend, who is having a sweet baby boy!
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The first is a taggie..and I used <a href="http://www.lubirdbaby.com/2009/11/owl-ribbon-tag-baby-toy.html">this tutorial</a> to guide me. I'm not going to lie, it took FOREVER. Sewing all of that inside out was quite a challenge. I think it turned out pretty well for a first run...I also added some plastic to the inside to give it a crinkle sound.
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hvNM33q0pZs/TkKisY1KMII/AAAAAAAAAdU/gbVIpjZjqTI/s1600/TAGGIE.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 193px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hvNM33q0pZs/TkKisY1KMII/AAAAAAAAAdU/gbVIpjZjqTI/s400/TAGGIE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639248566884642946" border="0" /></a>She also wanted a few tie onesies...so I made her a few:)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rUP4iJQZ77k/TkKi-8JThwI/AAAAAAAAAdc/3pAKR-K1L4g/s1600/TIES.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 349px; height: 260px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rUP4iJQZ77k/TkKi-8JThwI/AAAAAAAAAdc/3pAKR-K1L4g/s400/TIES.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639248885602027266" border="0" /></a>Love ya Linds... can't wait to meet your sweet Parker!!!
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<br />Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5419907303152037651.post-31759299461923549622011-08-02T15:29:00.000-07:002011-08-02T15:38:04.649-07:0014 weeks<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wwKZgQgvD6Y/Tjh7-rTh_3I/AAAAAAAAAdM/c1apadhX5JY/s1600/14.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 274px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wwKZgQgvD6Y/Tjh7-rTh_3I/AAAAAAAAAdM/c1apadhX5JY/s400/14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636391250360926066" border="0" /></a>I know...my hair looks awesome. I'll teach you how;) HAH<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Pregnancy Highlights:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><strong>How Far Along</strong>: 14 weeks<br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Size of Baby</strong>: a lemon<br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Total Weight Gain</strong>: 1 pound<br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Maternity Clothes</strong>: I've been wearing some tighter fitting maternity shirts...they make me feel like I look pregnant..and not just pudgey:)<br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Gender</strong>: Have to wait until 16 weeks..less than 2<br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Movement</strong>: too early..can't wait for this!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sleep</strong>: My OB said it was okay to still be sleeping on my back/stomach...so, sleep has been a little better.<br /><strong>What I Miss</strong>: nothing:) I feel so blessed<br /><strong>Cravings</strong>: still just cheese....<br /><strong>Symptoms</strong>: only threw up twice this week! YES! Feeling pretty good!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Best Moment this Week</strong>: My glider came in...sooo comfortable!! And...ordering our stroller..SO excited for it to arrive!<br /><br />On another note...sorry for the lack of baking posts.. I'll try to be better!!<br /></div>Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811925128348363887noreply@blogger.com1