24 Weeks

Many things have progressed! I am now 25 weeks, and I'm posting late because Memorial weekend was so busy!

24 weeks :)
I fell in LOVE with this dress because it fits me in all the right places
Target- Liz Lange $25 (more expensive, but worth it)

Looking back, my tummy has certainly grown, but it's hard to tell a true difference from 20 weeks. 

How Far Along: 24 weeks

Gender: Girl

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 :)

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! 

Stretch Marks: None, woohoo! I'm still lathering myself up, even this week until the end.

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. 

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!

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 :)

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.

Belly Button In or Out: It's halfway out still. It's like the top only :)

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.

Nutrition: Nothing different here! I may have been less nutritious since my grandparents came into town, but I'm gonna crack down now!

Next doctor's appointment: 28 week June 18th-just a check up!

It really wasn't bad last week! It tasted like a soda AND they offered me fruit punch flavor! No one should be afraid of the  Glucose Drink :)

pesto chicken sandwich

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One of David’s daily naps is from 12:00-1:00p and if I want to eat lunch at a table instead of sitting on the floor, it must be done during that hour. Since I started staying home, I try to have healthy options at the house for lunch. Now that the weather has warmed up a bit, it’s either a ceasar salad, or this pesto chicken sandwich.

Frankly, two options for lunch is a big step for me. For the majority of my childhood I had the same thing everyday for lunch. A ham sandwich, cheddar goldfish crackers and a lemonade. I’m sure my mom offered me different options but I just wanted a ham sandwich every day. Oddly enough, I now can’t remember the last time I’ve eaten a ham sandwich. I guess I over did it as a child.

My friend Allyson first made this pesto chicken for me a few years ago. She mixed it with arugula and skipped the bread, and it was just as tasty! I started making this pesto again a few weeks ago and I remembered how easy and flavorful this chicken is!

The recipe: Foster’s Pesto

2 cups firmly packed basil leaves

10 garlic cloves (yes 10)

3/4 cup etra-virgin olive oil

one 2oz jar (1/4 cup) pine nuts

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Place the basil and garlic cloves in a food processor and pulse a few times for a rough chop.

2. Add olive oil in a steady stream while food processor is on.

3. Add pine nuts, parmesan, salt and pepper and puree about a minute longer

Bake a couple chicken breasts, shred, and toss with pesto.

My favorite way to make this sandwich is to broil the bread to give it a little crunch. I also let some provolone/mozzarella cheese melt on one piece of the bread while it’s in the oven. Once the bread is  crispy, pile a decent amount of pesto chicken on one side, top with a slice of tomato, and then press the melty cheese over top.

This is great to make at the beginning of the week because the flavor really develops after the shredded chicken has been tossed with the pesto.

This would also be fantastic on ravioli or just smothered on bread!

Reblogged from: http://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2014/05/pesto-chicken-sandwich/

TRIED IT, LOVED IT, DOING IT AGAIN!

Some Daily Fashion

It is so hard to convince myself to get maternity clothes because you only wear them for nine months and I'm not having 5+ kiddos (If it's God's will). Really guys, I would invest in dresses (especially if you are pregnant for most of the summer like me :), tank tops, and maternity pants (shorts, leggings). I have tried to wear my regular clothes as long as I could, but it really is worth it to invest in certain maternity clothes! If you are planning, plan to budget this in! Here's a little look at what I have been wearing!

Work Day: The blazer is actually gray with black stripes, white ruffled
 collar shirt,and black skirt. If you have black business pants with
pointy heels, that would be so cute!

Work Day: Cheetah print Old Navy cardigan, Black tank, Black Target
pants (psssst they're actually pajamma pants! But nobody knows that :)

I HAVE to post what I just ordered! Too excited to wait and then wear it to post! I have been on the lookout for CHEAP kimono jackets for the summer for a while now and I'm sorry, but 25-50 bucks is not cheap to me. Most boutiques will sell these sheer kimono jackets for that price. I just ordered this from here for 13 bucks and I'll post later after it comes!

 Happy Tuesday!

1st Baby Shower

Yesterday was my first baby shower. My sweet teacher friends threw me one before the end of the school year! My hostess' were the 6th grade English teachers. I can't believe I didn't get a picture with them :(

I got to keep the little booties!

My mom and sissy came!

We LOVE our stroller! It would be great for either a boy or girl! 

It has great storage!

A car seat can fit inside the stroller
because the seat reclines

We also received this Baby Einstein rocker from Target

I felt so blessed! Coy is content with everything, but pretty sure he's not as excited as I can be! Now, I can't wait for the baby shower my mom and sissy are throwing me in June!

The HONEYBEE: Healthy Mexican Dinner

FABULOUS DINNER

I will be using black beans and only use onion for the good smell and with no guacamole. This is just the preference of our household at the moment!

The HONEYBEE: Healthy Mexican Dinner: Today's post is a super easy healthy meal that I make when i'm running short on time. It's a mexican inspired and filled with...

THANK YOU Andee Layne :)

23 Weeks

I can't believe I'm 23 weeks. Time is seriously flying by and I'm okay with that. I thought I'd do some updating on my preggo status and looks!

How Far Along: 23 weeks

Gender: Girl

Total Weight Gain: 14 pounds (I have been trying to be better at eating! Fruits and Veggies, Water, and Low-Fat. Don't get me wrong, every now and then I eat something I'm not suppose to! I do save any soda or sugary juices for the weekend) I know about 2-3 of those pounds are not just the baby, they are everything else!

Maternity clothes: YES! I have given in. I do not have a lot. Pants do feel better in maternity though! My favorite line would have to be Liz Lange from Target. Their tank tops are wonderful. Period.

Stretch Marks: None! I put lotion on every morning, night, and sometimes during the day (despite the fact that it is probably genetics. Psychologically, I feel better about myself :).

Sleep: I am woken up earlier than I want to be every morning with the movements of my sweet girl! During the night, besides my husband and his sleep sounds lately, nothing else wakes me up. At drill once a month, I grab ear plugs from the hearing station and use those to help with the smacks and loud yawns at 2:00am from my man. Don't worry, I still love him.

Movement: Yes! At night time and after eating anything spicy :) Coy can feel her move easier now.

Cravings: Right now, I am switching from food to food, but I LOVE Target's breadsticks and pizza. It never fails. I love those foods, but I know they aren't good for me to have all the time!

Symptoms: The only thing major I have noticed (and my husband) from the first day of finding out we are expecting are my emotions. I tend to be moody sometimes and I am tired. Lots of my tiredness comes from teaching all day and being on my feet though.

Belly Button In or Out: It's halfway out, but looks out sometimes grrr

Exercise: I was a runner and exerciser before this baby, but I have been hesitant to exercise since I found out I was expecting. I know many mommies do it or have done it and everything turns out fine, but I just wasn't comfortable with running having my first. At 20 weeks, I have been exercising because I noticed some weight gain in my arms and thighs ;) I take complete advantage of the small gym at our apartment. I do strength training twice a week including the stair climbers (which could be cardio), I walk twice a week for 2 miles and do floor exercises (squats, bicep curls, push against the wall pushups, and bicycles).

Nutrition: I have been eating the same, but noticing I shouldn't now! I have seriously cut back on sodas and pringles. Cut up fruits and veggies (love bell peppers) are my snackies. I drink water all during the day and a glass of sweet tea (for myself) at night. I'm sorry, but I can't be a complete health nut! My hubby will soon be surprised at the healthiness of our dinner meals soon :) I really can't wait to share some awesome healthy/good recipes with you all!

Next doctor's appointment: 24 week-Glucose testing!

I've been hesitant to take any bare belly shots because I always thought it was a little weird. I'm not the skinniest, but I'm definitely not fat :) I know my body and I know it's getting bigger in some places. This is new, but I thought I should probably embrace myself!

This is me at 23 weeks. I don't know why my belly has a red tint. I promise it isn't. 

Of course lately, none of the T-shirts I wear fit my belly (or they are really tight), That's all I wore for pajammies! Thankfully my hubster is a big guy and I just steal his shirts :) Excuse the kissy face. It never gets old for me.

Teal Flowy Tank Top: WetSeal  $10

Black Maternity Pants: Rhea Lanas  $10 

Nude heels (1 inch): Payless Shoe Store  $15

Baby Boy or Girl?

My first blog! First let me just say that I plan on being a blogger for a while. I was completely influenced and motivated by The Honeybee blog. I am absolutely in love with her fashion and started reading her pregnancy blogs from seeing her on Pinterest! If you don't follow her, go do it! My goal is to post once a week + anytime that something fantastic happens! My blogs will include My Life, Beauty, Babies :), and Food.

The news of our little one have both Coy and I so thrilled! It wasn't necessarily planned, but nothing was done to prevent it :) It just tells us that God was ready for us to have a child! I am 22 weeks! Since I have not been posting from the beginning, here are some photos to catch up!

                This was technically before! 7 weeks                                                 Just a bean :)

This is barely anything! 12 weeks

And there's our little one!

At this point, we had gone to a friend who was a nurse. It took her over an hour to see if it was a boy or girl! By the end, we were pretty convinced it was a boy!

Halfway there! 20 weeks

This 20 week ultrasound confirmed that who we thought was a little boy, is now a little girl! It was a complete mindshift! At first I honestly felt guilty for feeling a little upset. I was more upset for Coy and that we were soooo focused on a boy. Talking to other people really helped me and of course we are thrilled she is healthy! I am super excited for bows and pink

Sorry this is at night time, but I almost forgot about a weekly picture. I had my mom quickly take one just to document :)

Now to think of names and decorations! It is so sweet to see Coy talk to her every night before we go to sleep. He's going to be such a great dad!