mavsprtynpink
Pregnant with baby #2
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Emma I love the pictures you have taken with your husband. I wanted to take professional pictures with Mike as well, but we have decided to have my Uncle who has a very professional camera take pictures of us at Christmas in front of the tree and outside with the snow and lights. Your belly is beautiful!!!!
Adrienne you have no idea how excited I am to go home. My mom lost her job and was out of work for almost 2 months so that was really hard and I know she is upset about not being able to have loads of presents under the tree but I told her the best present is that she has her rent and all her bills paid and that we have a beautiful christmas meal all together. I am grown and my sister is almost 18 so we completely understand that those things are more important than some presents. But you know how moms can be. I hope you are doing well and looking forward to your holiday as well!!
Arlene- I think your idea about throwing a reception when they get back is beautiful. Even if you did something small with close friends and family and just held a nice dinner or just cocktails and appetizers with a cake. There are so many options now for affordable parties. I sometimes look back and wish I did things different for my wedding. But I think as long as your heart is in the right place they will feel special and honored at whatever gesture you make. And how exciting that you are already feeling the baby!! I hope baby gives some good jabs and kicks soon just so you know for sure, it really helps to ease the mind, at least for me. And I have tried to turn it into a bonding time for my husband and I and the baby.
Natalie beautiful pictures and what a beautiful bump!! I bet you cant wait to meet that little baby!!! I cant wait to have that drop, I know I have a long wait but it will be nice to be able to breath a little better again.
Well ladies I had my glucose test today and it didn't go too well. The cutoff is 140 and I tested 148. They weren't overly concerned, they just want me to watch my diet, so I will be cutting out a lot of carbs, sweets, and my biggest craving COKE!! I go back on Jan 3rd for her to take a sample of blood, then go eat something and wait two hours, then have her take another sample of blood and see how my body processed the meal. I am nervous especially because of the holidays but I am going to do my best. I will have to cheat on christmas eve and christmas day but I think for the most part the rest of the time I can manage. We officially have all our christmas shopping done. We have a lot already wrapped but I need to pick up some more wrapping supplies. We also have a few more garbage gifts to buy but thats easy. Garbage is a fun game you can try with your family over the holidays if you are looking to start a new tradition. Each person brings 5 wrapped items. Usually some good things like candy or hot cocoa and then some funny stuff like a can of tuna and then random things like soap and toothpaste so its fun and funny. Then all the gifts are put into the middle of the table. Each person throws two dice, and if they get doubles they get to select a gift. Then when all the gifts have been selected a timer is set for 5-10 minutes depending on how large the crowd and if anyone gets doubles again they can steal gifts from other people (this is the most fun part). My family has been playing this game for years and it never gets old, and you are never too old to play. Just thought I would give you all a little something fun. Sorry for the ramble.
Adrienne you have no idea how excited I am to go home. My mom lost her job and was out of work for almost 2 months so that was really hard and I know she is upset about not being able to have loads of presents under the tree but I told her the best present is that she has her rent and all her bills paid and that we have a beautiful christmas meal all together. I am grown and my sister is almost 18 so we completely understand that those things are more important than some presents. But you know how moms can be. I hope you are doing well and looking forward to your holiday as well!!
Arlene- I think your idea about throwing a reception when they get back is beautiful. Even if you did something small with close friends and family and just held a nice dinner or just cocktails and appetizers with a cake. There are so many options now for affordable parties. I sometimes look back and wish I did things different for my wedding. But I think as long as your heart is in the right place they will feel special and honored at whatever gesture you make. And how exciting that you are already feeling the baby!! I hope baby gives some good jabs and kicks soon just so you know for sure, it really helps to ease the mind, at least for me. And I have tried to turn it into a bonding time for my husband and I and the baby.
Natalie beautiful pictures and what a beautiful bump!! I bet you cant wait to meet that little baby!!! I cant wait to have that drop, I know I have a long wait but it will be nice to be able to breath a little better again.
Well ladies I had my glucose test today and it didn't go too well. The cutoff is 140 and I tested 148. They weren't overly concerned, they just want me to watch my diet, so I will be cutting out a lot of carbs, sweets, and my biggest craving COKE!! I go back on Jan 3rd for her to take a sample of blood, then go eat something and wait two hours, then have her take another sample of blood and see how my body processed the meal. I am nervous especially because of the holidays but I am going to do my best. I will have to cheat on christmas eve and christmas day but I think for the most part the rest of the time I can manage. We officially have all our christmas shopping done. We have a lot already wrapped but I need to pick up some more wrapping supplies. We also have a few more garbage gifts to buy but thats easy. Garbage is a fun game you can try with your family over the holidays if you are looking to start a new tradition. Each person brings 5 wrapped items. Usually some good things like candy or hot cocoa and then some funny stuff like a can of tuna and then random things like soap and toothpaste so its fun and funny. Then all the gifts are put into the middle of the table. Each person throws two dice, and if they get doubles they get to select a gift. Then when all the gifts have been selected a timer is set for 5-10 minutes depending on how large the crowd and if anyone gets doubles again they can steal gifts from other people (this is the most fun part). My family has been playing this game for years and it never gets old, and you are never too old to play. Just thought I would give you all a little something fun. Sorry for the ramble.