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<li>I realized that they are such a big deal! Now, of course, I always knew my kids were big deals, but I completely took that for granted and maybe thought about that when they were good. Now that I specifically pray for them every night, there's not a moment that goes by that I don't think that way. They are bright stars in my life and precious to God. That's really the most important thing, that they are precious and big deals to God. I need to treat them like gifts and with gentleness. I have a newly developed appreciation for them as God's children. </li>
<li>My eyes are opened and much more aware of praises. I can see God working in them and in me from praying specifically for them. In fact, I should probably start writing things down that I notice! I know God works, but actually having concerns or requests answered is truly amazing. </li>
<li>Who else is literally praying for my children specifically besides my husband and I every single night? I know that their grandparents, and family love them so much. I know that they pray for them. I think the main difference is that it is my humble and blessed responsibility to do so and so much more as their earthly parent. </li>
<li>I feel my relationship go to another level with Jesus. I am constantly talking with him about <i>ANYTHING </i>and <i>EVERYTHING</i>. Talking to Him about my kids is some more time with Him. I feel like I am letting Him in on more of my life. </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792065590492148330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711136719146636080.post-4194806286529089392017-10-03T08:54:00.000-07:002017-10-03T08:54:21.665-07:00Another Crazy, Awesome YearIt's taken me some time to realize that I am a good mother. It's okay to say that. I truly don't think believe it's bragging. Every day is something new. I am a working mom who loves her two kids! Hopefully one day, a third will be in the picture. Being a mom changes you. It isn't in a bad way! It makes you grow up. You think you're fully grown until you have a baby! I sincerely didn't think I was that selfish until I had my first baby. It made me realize just how selfish my life was. I'm definitely not saying that if you can't or don't want kids, you are selfish. NO. I am saying you become even more grown up or aware after having them. Having kids made me see a different side of me. I have learned so much, and I'm only three years into it. I'm sure I have so much more to learn about myself and about life.<br />
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I appreciate life so much more. Don't get me wrong, there are some days that just need to end, but every day is time I get to teach my kids. If you're a parent, you are constantly teaching them. How? Because they are watching you! I can see Kinslee repeating me (good and bad) and it's kind of scary I have someone watching and observing me so close! It makes me want to be a good person. She has caught on to moods, discipline, and body language. If I grumble under my breath, she grumbles under her breath. That's not really the stuff I paid attention to until now. Coy has brought it up, and I maaaaaaaaay have brushed it off, thinking, "but that's me!" No, he was right all along because now our daughter does what I do.<br />
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I get up at 4:30am every morning to get ready all alone. I pack both kids bags and lunches, pack the car, get milk, bottle, jackets, clothes, and shoes laid out. I wake up Kinslee and hold her a minute as she's not a morning person! We brush her teeth, get dressed (10 minute affair), and get her blankie, kitty, and milk. Once she is settled, I get Chase up. He's usually already up and talks to himself for a while. He tickle and play with him on the changing pad for a bit before changing him. Putting on his hat, and grabbing anything last minute I may need (COFFEE), we head out the door. I drop them off and physically already tired by the time I'm at the school by 7:30-7:40 depending on Kinslee's mood. One morning, I walked in on throw-up everywhere, but that's another story. School is a paragraph all in it's own, but after teaching for 20 minutes and babysitting the other 50 minutes (sarcasm is definitely alive and well) four times in 7 hours, I am mentally and physically exhausted. Picking my kids up is the highlight of my day. Kinslee is always happy to see me, and that makes me happy. The car ride is full of either crying for something to drink, crying for books or toys, or reading and laughing and singing. I am going non-stop once I am at home. Cooking dinner, cleaning, dishes, and when you have a 16 month boy weighing 33 lbs, it gets hard to hold him every time he wants to be held! I'm also fitting in being a wife. <i>lol</i>. Baths are around 7 and then kids are getting to bed or in bed at 8. After that, more cleaning.<br />
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I am ready for another awesome year!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792065590492148330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711136719146636080.post-58422397926917758342016-09-22T08:18:00.001-07:002016-09-22T08:18:27.156-07:00Mommy of 2<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I started contractions 3-5 minutes apart lasting about a minute the weekend before last. I am dilated 1 cm! 1 cm less I'll have to labor in. I had an appointment yesterday and was secretly hoping he would say I was ready! The ultrasound lady did say because of baby's size that I'm 38 weeks tomorrow! (3 days later). I'm so ready to have him out! They are predicting 6 lbs and 13 oz. right now. We will see about that. I can already tell the baby is bigger than Kinslee! No names picked out yet. Coy is stuck on either Hunter Drake or something presidential. I suggest names a lot, but I am quitting because he doesn't like any! There is always a reason. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I cannot believe how fast time is going. The English department had their weekly meeting last week and discussed May! I thought, <i>"Wow, I won't be here until the summer for PD!" </i>So exciting! I even miss the testing craze for ACTAspire in May! I'll try not to smile too hard if I have to leave for that. I'm wondering if Bell#2 will be late this time, or early again! It would be fun to have a May baby! Hopefully, it won't run into my brother's college graduation April 24th.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many things have happened since failing the Glucose test! After I failed the first Glucola test, I had to come back the next week at 7:45 am to take the Glucola Tolerance Test. You have to drink the same drink, but 50g more of sugar, bleck! They pinch you every hour for 3 hours. I brought my lovely book and pillow. I passed twice, so I was freed. My stomach was so messed up after that. I felt very ill the rest of the day. The next day, my stomach didn't want any food! Everything sounded horrible to eat. Coy had to force me to drink water. Anything I ate or drank wasn't accepted. On top of everything else, when I called the Medical Exchange number late at night after not eating all day and vomiting every hour, they said I had to wait 24 hours to be IV'd. I was so extremely weak that I knew I wouldn't listen. If I didn't stop vomiting by the next morning, I was going in whether they liked it or not. I couldn't walk. Everything I did, even opening the car door, or picking up my water container, caused me to be out of breath. It was horrible. I knew myself, and there was no way I was going to wait 24 hours. Thankfully, I stopped at 1:40 am. It took me a couple of days to recover from that. I actually tried to go back to school that afternoon and that was a bad idea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The day after that, I was feeling alright, just slow-moving. My vision became blurry on my right side. After two hours of it, I called for Nurse Poe at our school. My blood pressure was really low which didn't surprise me. I called my doctor and he said to just put salt on my food and go to my eye doctor if I kept having blurry vision. He didn't even offer to see me. I was very mad at that point. I feel like everything I tell my doctors is not taken seriously at all. I will change doctors. A good one would have at least offered to see me. Going to the eye doctor is a waist of time for what I was going through. Without doctor help, Coy researched why I would have blurry vision because it had occurred again that weekend. It had to do with blood sugar. Why do I pay for healthcare and go to the doctor again?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, honestly, I used to be judgmental about a lot of things before I had a child, I still am in some ways because there are some things you can take care of at home resulting in less of a problem in public, but I am way more lenient. I took Kinslee to Rhea Lana's and she threw dramatic tantrums. We left early because I didn't know what else to do. I know what I would do at home, but in public? I'm learning as I go, but I feel like I'm not very good right now. Pet Peeve: sitting in church and hearing babies or kids/toddlers when main service starts. There are places for these children! You distract me by bringing them to a place they don't need to be!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792065590492148330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711136719146636080.post-35773078989788029922016-02-16T08:56:00.000-08:002016-02-16T08:56:25.938-08:00A FailSo, I really thought I posted this, but when I went back, I noticed it was in the drafts!! This was a month ago!<br />
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My doctor's appointment was at 2:45pm. I took started drinking the Glucose bottle at 2:51pm and found out...my blood sugar was too high and hemoglobin too low. My mom and Coy think it had to do with waiting all day to go in. I was very weak and shaky. I agree for the most part. I didn't end up leaving my appointment until 5:00pm. Those appointments are so long...I didn't fail last time! Next Monday, I will have to go in at 7:45am for 3 hours. I will have my book for sure. Pretty bummed to take off half a day of work because I have to save those for maternity leave!!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792065590492148330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711136719146636080.post-25265052226940875402016-01-11T09:15:00.001-08:002016-01-11T09:15:07.513-08:00"Shatter Me"<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first book is called, "Shatter Me," next we have, "Unravel Me," and lastly, "Ignite Me." I loved all three. "Unravel Me" and "Ignite Me" were better than Shatter Me. My sister-in-law got me started on the series back in 2014! I just haven't thought about reading since having Kinslee. It was always hard to find the time! Now, I have been better at that. It is actually one of my New Year's resolutions. It has to do with a dystopian society once again. If you loved Hunger Games or Divergent, then you will love Shatter Me. Now, the second and third books get a bit intimate, so if that's not your thing, then you may not. It is hard to stop reading this series once you are finished with the first one!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> You can look me up on Goodreads.com where I post the books I read, rate them, and write reviews on. I got the account a long time ago and just recently started to get back on to update it. There's a widget to tell you what I'm reading right here on my blog home page! "Fracture Me," and "Destroy Me," are books told from Warner and Adam's perspective.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792065590492148330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711136719146636080.post-86597055887698396352016-01-05T06:36:00.000-08:002016-01-05T06:58:29.210-08:00It's a...<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On December 21st, we found out the gender of our baby! So excited to share. I haven't posted anything on social media yet! I have told many people, though. It's a...BOY! Coy and I are thrilled, but especially Coy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Christmas Eve was spent with the Curringtons, Christmas morning by ourselves, Christmas afternoon with my family, and the day after Christmas with the Bells. I loved how we did it because we were able to see everyone! I even got to bring Kinslee another day to see the Curringtons! I enjoyed our time together! Coy, Kinslee, and I were cold sick during those two weeks of break, but finally over it! I am happy to get back into a routine, but extra sad to not be a stay-at-home mommy right now. It's getting to where I'm crying because I want to be with her every day! Kinslee has been a wild woman. She runs around everywhere and talks a lot. You really have to have the energy to keep up with her! I can't wait to see how it will be with two kiddos</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We had a day full of food and family on Thanksgiving Day. Unfortunately, we were unable to go see the Curringtons or Bells, but hopefully next year will be different. It is hard to decide where to go between three families on Thanksgiving Day. Todd and Teri had their Thanksgiving dinner on that Saturday, but it was decided it would be best not to this year. I am very hopeful about next year. I am also hopeful we can see my grandmother on a holiday! She said she may come for the baby and Logan's graduation! I am very excited about that. It probably means I won't see her at Thanksgiving, but still happy to see her. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here we go again! Baby Bell #2 is on the way. I am 12 weeks and 3 days today. I am almost over the first trimester and so happy about it. I can't even begin to describe to you how sick I have been. Last week, the nauseated feel subsided, and I thought that maybe first trimester was almost over! <i>It is hard to keep a secret</i>. We have known about this since August 31!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The fun thing is, it was a surprise to me as well. I went in to the doctor's office for a procedure that had to be done. I had been there for about 2 hours. Naturally, I was frustrated and close to walking out. I was finally called back, and the nurse told me right away that they could not do the procedure today. My emotions were probably wearing on my sleeve at this moment. I asked why. She said, "Well, did you know that you're pregnant?" My emotions switched at the blink of an eye. I was smiling from ear to ear. I took her arm and jumped up and down. I was so excited! She said they took three tests and I asked to keep one. I was so thrilled. As soon as I got home, I had Kinslee walk up to Coy with the test in her hand. He was happy as well. Our first appointment was Monday!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792065590492148330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711136719146636080.post-85700285281599488042015-10-19T09:46:00.001-07:002015-10-19T09:46:37.769-07:00Pictures and the Weekend<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This past weekend was fun! Kinslee, mom, Carly, and I went to the outlet mall on Sunday after church. I had gone with mom and Clayton on Saturday. Clayton, my brother, came into town from ASU for the weekend. Friday, everyone but dad and Jacob came to Robinson High's homecoming. I thought I would have to go home during halftime, but Kinslee fell asleep and all was well. Coy had gone hunting last weekend. Deer Jerky is in the making. When I get home today, it will be the first thing I eat. One of the BEST things about deer season.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792065590492148330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711136719146636080.post-75027953190877152762015-10-06T12:42:00.000-07:002015-10-06T12:42:10.472-07:00Mom Life<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh, the mom life! How it has taken over! I feel like I am non-stop running errands, cleaning, AND balancing home/work/raising a child/being a good wife! It sounds crazy, and it sounds like I have no time for me: TRUTH. Would I change any of it? Not one thing. I love Kinslee and Coy. It's a different kind of fun. It's a different kind of life. I feel like my family needs me and that makes me feel good :) Blogging has been taking the back seat, but now that I am in a routine with school, you may hear more of me. My goal is once a week. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Speaking of mom life taking over...so has my cooking life. I remember when it was just Coy and I. Even being pregnant with Kinslee, I was good at planning out meals ahead of time and following through with them. Kinslee can eat real foods, and that should make me a better cooker. <i>False</i>. I am trying, but I have been so tired after work, that my housekeeping and cooking skills have decreased. I try every once in a while, but that's something I need to work on. Kinslee and I baked cookies with pumpkin faces (the pre-cut kind). As my children grow, I'm hopeful we can bake the real kind :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Update:</i></b> My grandfather passed away at the end of July and Kinslee and I traveled to California with my immediate family. It was a good trip overall to see family and miss Grandpa with everyone. With a baby, it was stressful to be sure, yet at the same time, I couldn't help but think most of it was my fault. I need patience (Don't worry, I pray for some every day). Really, I could do it again. I just need to let the small things go...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How time has flown! Kinslee is 8 months today. I am ready for another little one! Just waiting on my awesome husband to want another one too :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coming home from teaching and being a mommy to a fussy baby is not always fun, but it is the times when Kinslee falls asleep on me, wants ME, or is just happy that make all the bad go away. Coy has really been helping me out! I just have a busy life! I wouldn't trade it for anything :) We even got a new dog: Reagan. The name was my idea for Coy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love being Kinslee's mother, don't get me wrong, but I am a tired person! EVERY DAY! Will I always be tired? There has to be some sort of trick. All I can come up with is COFFEE. Over and over again you hear.....nap when she naps OR the laundry/dishes will still be there anyway, just go nap. That's the problem: they will still be there! If I nap when she does, NOTHING will get done. It will just continue to build and build until I'm overwhelmed and stressed. In fact, if I nap when she does (which is only 1 time once I get home from work) I just end up thinking about things that need to get done. Am I the only person? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have started eating baby food! We tried apples for five days and now trying bananas. She LOVES bananas. She will whine a little bit if I don't put it in her mouth fast enough. It will be such a relief to only buy baby food every month (in a couple of months) instead of the expensive formula!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Nonetheless, I love our little family. I love Coy. I love Kinslee. I love coming home to a home. I love being with those two together. I love watching them together. I love my job (even though I miss her), I love bathing Kinslee. I love making Kinslee laugh. I love that Coy and I can still have long conversations and go to bed happy :) I love my life. However, coffee will always need to be there :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Boy, time sure does fly by. Kinslee is already over 4 months! She loves me to hold her standing up. She has excellent head control, and flips from front to back. I love my munchkin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Props to all the moms who can blog, work, and play house at the same time! I cannot believe how I have time to even blog, but I do! This is a post to catch you all up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">FIRST WEEK: I will not sugar coat it, the first week was HARD. I did not know what to expect for what people have told me=no sleep. I was up every 1 1/2-2 hours. I am just glad I didn't have to work the first 6 weeks. It was hard placing her on her back because she kept startling herself and it woke her up. She sleeps on her tummy now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">FIRST MONTH: Generally speaking, the first month was hard. I honestly had to learn the ropes of soothing, feeding/nursing, changing, and take care of myself at the same time. Remember, we were moving after the 1st week! We actually lived with my parents for 8 days while waiting on our house to close. This was so stressful, however, I think our little family handled it well. My family was awesome. All three brothers, Dad, Mom, and Carly all helped. They stayed late too. It was a mess that night. Poor Coy! He threw out his back as well. My man worked hard. The last 2-3 days, Coy went back to the house and unloaded everything inside by himself. I could have gone back to our new home, but I was in SO much pain. I had an infected ingrown toenail that was taken care of at an after hour clinic. I thought it would be something, wear they could just give me antibiotics. No sir! They give you lidocaine with a shot on both sides of your sensitive toe. They will cut your toenail and once the numbing wears off (in about 30 min for me), it is so extremely painful. I could not do ANYTHING but lie there, moving around. Pain meds did not work. I had leftover Oxycodone that I took and it still didn't make a dent. No sleep for me that night. As I started to get better, Kinslee and I finally made it to our new home. I could not thank my mother enough for taking care of Kinslee during that whole escapade. By the end of the first month, she weighed 6-4. A tiny little thing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SECOND MONTH: Still did not have a routine down yet! It was near the end of this month, that Kinslee finally slept through the night (11-4). I'll take it! During this month, I went back to work. It was easier than expected, but it helps tremendously to have my mother watch her most of the time. She LOVES her mat once she has eaten! I was and am still trying to find time to unpack! Goodness! by the end of the second month, she weighed 9-10, 23 inches long, 13 1/2 inch round head.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THIRD MONTH: We started on a routine of 930pm bedtime. It has been working, and I finally decided to put her to bed on her tummy. She has been sleeping soundly until 530-6am. It can only get better right? My house is still needing to be unpacked for the most part. I'm glad I have more of a routine down! Coy has been working hard on the house and garage. I get excited when he wants to go hunt. I love seeing him in his element. We haven't weighed her yet!</span></div>
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How far along: 36 weeks and almost 37</div>
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Total Weight Gain: around 32 pounds if not a little more.</div>
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Maternity Clothes: I have not purchased anymore clothes because it's hard to convince myself that it would be worth it to spend the money.</div>
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Stretch Marks: I have a few stretch marks on the very tops of my thighs. They are barely seen, but I see them! Ugh</div>
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Sleep: I'm up every hour to hour and thirty minutes.</div>
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Movement: Kinslee moves all the time. Most of the time it's wonderful! There are quite a few times that she really moves/kicks hard</div>
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Cravings: Root beer floats, pizza, Soy Milk, burgers, subs</div>
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Symptoms: Swelling is getting pretty bad. It has traveled up my thighs. I'm a chubby legged penguin!</div>
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Belly Button In or Out: I guess you could say out.</div>
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Nutrition: Sorry I'm really not concerned as much with this right now! I was for so long! I just want to eat what I want now.</div>
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Next Doctors Appointment: August 20th! They say Kinslee is about 6 1/2 pounds now.</div>
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School starts next week already! Looking forward to teaching, but even more looking forward to having the time to spend with Kinslee Kay!</div>
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Our closing date for our new home is September 8th. We have been crazily packing and getting ready for both baby and home.</div>
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This week, I am on the countdown! I only have a month and week left. I really can't wait!</div>
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I am taking my 34 week picture today! I promise my tummy isn't red. It's the lighting! I tried to edit it, but nothing worked.</div>
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Along: 34 weeks, tomorrow is 35!</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.39px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.39px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.39px;">Gender:
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Gain: 28 pounds.Getting out of the car and being short of breath is no fun!</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.39px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.39px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.39px;">Maternity
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Marks: I have really light marks on my upper right thigh. They are barely noticeable, but I did cry! It could be much worse. Still none on my stomach!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.39px;">I can go back to sleep sometimes for about an hour. I love that she responds to Coy!</span></div>
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After I eat she is a definite mover. I love it though! Every once in a while she hits my Sciatic Nerve and my tummy looks contorted, but it just gets me excited even more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Puritan;"><span style="line-height: 22.39px;">Cravings: I'm a pizza lover, but I have literally wanted a nice burger every day. I never say no to sub :) I can also eat those cherry tomatoes like candy. At least it's healthy!</span></span><br />
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I am just an emotional person. Coy can tell you that! I do have swelling that I can't wait to be done with! Almost. </span><br />
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In or Out: Almost poking out, but I feel like my tummy is stretched to its max.</span><br />
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Sweling has caused me to just focus on my arms and just do some leg lifts. Man, I feel so bad because I was such a judger of pregnant people! I am not anymore because it's hard to stay fit preggo, fit into your wedding ring, and find clothes that actually fit you! Props to the ladies who can dress fashionably during this time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.39px;">Nutrition: Doing good with the caffeine intake: 15-20 mg a day if not less. I still want a good burger anytime. I snack on veggies (cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, beans). Every now and then I have a decaf frappucino. I'm sorry, but how am I supposed to completely give up Starbux? I don't want to judge others on this of course! The books say you can have caffeine. I just choose to limit it for me. I am convinced those 1st-2nd trimester headaches were from getting off of the caffeine. I do enjoy a good root beer float. </span><br />
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We are in the process of house hunting. I love it! I don't mind looking at them all day. Last weekend, we saw 9 houses in the country. Today, we are looking at 2 in a sub division. It's nice that they are in West Little Rock. </div>
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After the wonderful vacation to Dauphin Island, my ribs are hurting! I
tried calling my doctor just to make me feel better and to make sure
everything was normal. We played phone tag the whole week! I had my 31
week appointment yesterday and she said that it was normal for your ribs
to rub against your cartilage. I had read about it happening a lot with
your right side, but not your left side (which was and is my issue). I
can't believe how close we are getting to seeing our little girl! No, we
don't have a name yet, but working on it constantly, believe me! I
don't know if I will be able to afford maternity pictures, but maybe I
can make some newborn photos happen. Moving to a new place may be happening at some point, but right now, we are looking everywhere in central Arkansas!</div>
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I noticed and felt a big transition between 29 and 30 weeks. My stomach just became a large rounder. Can you tell? 31 weeks will be shot sometime this week. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">How Far Along: 31 weeks</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Gender: Girl</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Total
Weight Gain: 23 pounds. Everything is a big deal, from walking down the sidewalk to getting out of my car. I'm out of breath!</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Maternity
clothes: I have not made any fancy new purchases because it is so hard to spend money on clothes that I won't wear! I only invested in one swimsuit and you can see it in the pictures from my Dauphin Island post.</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Stretch Marks: I am not seeing any yet and am so happy! Better not get too happy and just wait and see!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Sleep: Baby girl wakes me up every now and then. It is hard to sleep on my left side because my ribs are killer. I get up about 3-4 times a night.</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Movement: There are times when she moves like crazy and times when I'm guessing she is sleeping. It does not hurt so bad now. I feel like I can enjoy her movements now. They are less, but big! I can tell where her little feet, butt, and head are. </span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Cravings: Target breadsticks as usual! I don't get those all the time because I can't just always have them for lunch and dinner! I am a major burger person, but try to eat these in moderation. </span></span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Symptoms: Ribs on the left side make it hard to breath. I have slight swelling in my feet and hands. My wedding ring is not fitting! It isn't so bad that they look like balloons or anything. They are just slightly bigger. </span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Belly Button In or Out: I can't believe my belly button is still half in, half out. In pictures, it looks out. </span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Exercise: Because of my swelling, I have not been walking. I am so out of breath, and I just want to focus on being safe until this baby is here!</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Nutrition: I try to eat healthy! When I'm dying and I mean DYING for a burger, I always feel that it's justified. I can't lie to you all! I am abstaining from coffee and maybe have 15-20 mg of caffeine if any at all a day. Major difference from before baby. </span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Next doctor's appointment: July 23rd, I'll be 33 weeks!</span></span></div>
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So many things have happened since my last update! I did say I'd update soon and truthfully that was before our computer decided to give out. I am actually typing from our apartment complex's computers! I am at the point where every 2 weeks I have an appointment with my doctor. Weird! Because I am so far behind, I may be posting twice today. </div>
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I hope everyone's Fourth of July was wonderful! Coy's family and I went to the Dauphin Island beach and Coy came up later because of his new job (which we are both so blessed and thankful for!) Besides the 10 hour car ride (in the third trimester), it was a lot of fun! I love spending time with his family. They are so enjoyable to be around.</div>
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Yesterday was mine and Coy's 1st anniversary. The wedding cake and sparkling cider were better than I expected! He was hesitant to taste a year old wedding cake, but Stephanie did a fantastic job! His first day of work is today, so we didn't go out or do anything, but I truly enjoyed just a relaxing time just hanging out together. I'm actually working this whole week as well. We plan on celebrating next Saturday.</div>
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Also happening Saturday is a baby shower my mom and sissy are throwing me! I am so excited! On Sunday, we are looking at a house and at some point a house to rent. I'm just ready to finally start looking at houses. Time is flying by for sure. I am 27 weeks and will post on that soon :)</div>
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I woke up Monday morning of Memorial Day and completely forgot about breakfast! Even though it's just me and my husband, I wanted to make something different. I normally make biscuits and gravy, bacon, and eggs every Saturday we don't have drill. I mixed it up a bit. </div>
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This was simple for my limited food options!</div>
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<li>6-8 eggs</li>
<li>6-8 pieces of ham</li>
<li>1-1/2 cups of milk</li>
<li>parsley (1-2 TB)</li>
<li>shredded cheddar cheese</li>
<li>salt and pepper</li>
<li>sliced tomato (optional for the topping</li>
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<li>Spray/grease muffin pan. Line with ham (1-2 slices. I used one slice)</li>
<li>Whisk eggs, milk, parsley, and some salt and pepper together.</li>
<li>Pour the egg mixture into each muffin spot (about 3/4 of the way)</li>
<li>Top with shredded cheese and the tomato slice (optional)</li>
<li>Put in the oven at 350 for 15-20 minutes. Voila!</li>
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Really you can mix in a veggie (broccoli) or sausage! Happy Monday :)</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792065590492148330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711136719146636080.post-66876793119702882002014-06-02T08:03:00.003-07:002014-06-02T08:03:48.748-07:0025 Weeks and Graduation<div style="text-align: center;">
I just can't believe my last brother graduated high school. It just seems so unbelievable. Why did I tear up? He's my last brother! I have three, but just can't believe he is going to ASU in the fall. Carly will be the only one left at home. My wonderful grandparents came the 21st-28th to see his graduation and to spend time. It was a full Memorial Day weekend, full of graduations and memories.</div>
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This Monday, I'm technically 26 weeks, but I'm facing the same symtoms as last week! Exercise is getting better than when my grandparents were in town. We visited Coy's fam Saturday, and it was so nice to be out on the lake! A countdown for the beach June 28th has commenced! So ready :) </div>
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Many things have progressed! I am now 25 weeks, and I'm posting late because Memorial weekend was so busy!</div>
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Looking back, my tummy has certainly grown, but it's hard to tell a true difference from 20 weeks. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">How Far Along: 24 weeks</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Gender: Girl</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Total Weight Gain: 17 pounds. I feel like I move so slow! I would LOVE to stay within the 25-30 pound range by the end of this! Trying not to stress about the gain :)</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Maternity clothes: I just purchased a pair of white shorts that were life savers this weekend, a beige striped tank, and a swimsuit. I'll post a pic when I'm not working and actually able to relax by the pool! Pea in the Pod is expensive, but ladies, invest! You must! </span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Stretch Marks: None, woohoo! I'm still lathering myself up, even this week until the end.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Sleep: Every night about 3-4 times I wake up. It could be her or just bathroom runs. I made a pillow fortress (8+body pillow to be exact) after last week's horrible sleep episode and can sleep wonderfully other than the usual. </span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Movement: Yes! It is crazy how much she moves. Sometimes, I wonder if she can ever sleep. Everyone can feel her and soon, I'll record a video of it. It just makes me want to see her more and more!</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan;"><span style="line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Cravings: Of course Target bread sticks and pizza will always be the picture. I love the spicy pringle flavors! Don't worry, I eat healthy :)</span></span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Symptoms: I would say there is so much movement that it can become uncomfortable and sore. Sometimes, I just want her to stop! No headaches. Figuring out how to sleep soundly was a task and I'm still sorting that. I am slow to move everywhere and sometimes feel down about it, but really try to stay positive by being open about it.</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Belly Button In or Out: It's halfway out still. It's like the top only :)</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Exercise: My grandparents were in town for a week and I never did. I know, sounds bad, but now that they are headed back, it is time to get on schedule! Walking 2-3 times a week for 2 miles, pushups against the wall, squats, planks, and leg pushes.</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Nutrition: Nothing different here! I may have been less nutritious since my grandparents came into town, but I'm gonna crack down now!</span><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><br style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;" /><span style="font-family: Puritan; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">Next doctor's appointment: 28 week June 18th-just a check up!</span></span></div>
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