Goin' On 32 Weeks!

I cannot believe how fast time is going. The English department had their weekly meeting last week and discussed May! I thought, "Wow, I won't be here until the summer for PD!" 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.

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.

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?

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!

Pregnancy Update:

Weeks along: 32 Thursday

Symptoms: Shortness of breath, serious back pains, and sinus issues every morning

Clothes: I am abstaining from buying any clothing for myself until the summer!

Weight Gain: 19 pounds

Cravings: Pizza and Breadsticks. I'm loving the newly discovered Cucumber and Avocado Salad!!

A Fail

So, I really thought I posted this, but when I went back, I noticed it was in the drafts!! This was a month ago!

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!!

I am reading, "The Elite," (second book to "The Selection"). I'm also pretty close to being done, so I'll have to get the 3rd one just in case. 

Preggo Updates:

Far Along: 24 weeks, 3 days

Weight Gain: 14 pounds

Symptoms: It takes me longer to get up! I feel a good amount of pressure every time I get up from sitting down. It always takes me a little bit. I can't seem to find anyone who understands that at 24 weeks, so I plan on purchasing a maternity belt this time around!

"Shatter Me"

The days are getting colder, and I can finally feel winter coming on in Arkansas! This Christmas break, I started back up my reading. This is about to be a book post FYI!! I finished the series after the first few days of being back at school. 

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!

 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.

The book I am reading now is, "The Red Queen," and pretty good! It will be a movie and the second book hasn't come out yet, so I'm happy to be on a series still in the works!

Happy reading!

It's a...

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.

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

Preggo Updates:

Weight Gain: 12 pounds total

Symptoms: Shortness of breath. Nothing major, and taking in the 2nd trimester. I know it will get worse, so I am "savoring" this time.

Weeks Pregnant: 22 weeks and 3 days

New Clothes: Maternity leggings. I have discovered that this is a must in the fall/winter for us preggo people! I wore mine almost every day for my two-week break. I also purchased a Piko mid-sleeve one size bigger. I LOVE it, and I can wear it after this pregnancy (That's what I'm going for. You can really get away with doing this with the exception of any pants). 

There are a few staple maternity-only clothes that every pregnant mommy needs depending on the season: jeans (skinny/flare), shorts, leggings, white and black tanks (regular tanks won't fit over the belly!), long sleeve, short sleeve, coat, and bra. 

20 week pic! It's harder to remember to take any bump pictures the second go around!

We got a big girl bed with cute sheets

She loves her rocking horse from Granny and Pops

Taking a walk! I'm beginning to give up on fighting her cowlick for a while

Cutie in the mornings

Petco days. She actually enjoyed the birds a lot!

Thanksgiving 2015

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. 

We missed the Hudspeth Christmas this year which was a true bummer because I was fully planning on it! We were not informed about it, and I had no idea it was the first weekend of December every year! I know at one point, it was during the second weekend of December, but now I have it on my calendar.

Pregnancy update:

Weeks Pregnant: 19 weeks and 3 days

Cravings: Pizza of course. This hasn't changed! I'm also loving subway and firehouse! This is why pregnancy is expensive!

Gender: Won't know until December 21st, next Monday

New Clothes: I purchased a puffer maternity coat from Walmart. I searched high and low. Unless I wanted to spend 100+, I chose Walmart $17! I received it during the beginning of last week and it is amazing. I would choose Walmart over any other store for a coat if you are looking for a one year coat when you are pregnant. I thought it would be obnoxious, but it isn't puffy.

 I also purchased a plain long sleeve shirt from Target because I was pregnant with Kinslee during the summer! I am trying to purchase oversized shirts in order to wear them for next year AND they are cheaper than maternity clothes bleh!

Weight Gain: 12 pounds

Sleep: I am fine right now. I have added another pillow because I am feeling like I need more support with my belly. I don't know what it is, but I have a hard time sitting up every morning. I have to sit for about 30 seconds before I get up.

Symptoms: I have been feeling shortness of breath easily. I know I need to walk more, but just talking makes me breath harder sometimes!

ANNOUNCEMENT

If you are my facebook friend, then you already know...

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! It is hard to keep a secret. We have known about this since August 31!

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!

Pictures and the Weekend

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.

Pictures Pictures!

Kinslee's 1st Birthday Party

My sweet toddler walking EVERYWHERE.
She loves to walk all the way down the sidewalk in our neighborhood
once we get home

Homecoming Friday with cuteness

Saturday, Kinslee watched as I played a lot of piano.
Carly captured this photo. I love it! It's a framer.