Currently

I saw this on Julie's blog over at Peanutbutterfingers.com and thought it'd be a fun way to actually get a post done....and I love surveys!

Current Guilty Pleasure?
Spicy Food! I can't tell you how many spicy dishes I've had this week!!
Current Blessing?
Our home, I'm so in love with it!
Current Favorite Show?
Newlyweds the First Year on Brovo!  I just love the four different couples!
Current Excitement?
I'm back to training for a Half Marathon (in 56 days) I love running, I love having a plan and something to accomplish!  Also we are planning a trip possibly with V's parents this summer, looks like; camping, a zoo and a trip to a National Park....all things V and I love and can't wait to expose Liam to!

Your turn!

• Current Guilty Pleasure?
• Current Blessing?
• Current Favorite Show?
• Current Excitement?

 

For Funsies

I know, I know these are nerdy but I LOVE them!  This one is rather long but fun.  So steal it and post it on your blog! :) Pretty Please?

QUIZ:

1. What was the highlight of your week? Getting so much quality time with friends with week!

2. Whose car were you in last? Mine

3. When is the next time you will kiss someone? Probably about 6:30pm tonight or so after I get home from yoga and V gets home from work.

4. What color shirt are you wearing? I'm wearing a navy sundress that has blue, green and while flowers on it with a black tank under and black leggings (and a cardigan).

5. How long is your hair? to my colar bone, feels like it hasn't been this long in forever, I wonder how long before I get sick of it and chop it again....

6. Are you good looking? Well someone married me so I must not be too bad ;)

7. Last movie you watched? Rango in the theather (it was HORRIBLE don't waste your $$)

8. Who were you with? My Hubbly

9. Last thing you ate? A bite of banana

10. Last thing you drank? Water

11. When was the last time you had your heart broken? I dunno, I'm pretty emotional these days.....

12. Who came over last? My father-in-law

13. Are you happy right now? Yes (also a bit nervous)

14. What did you say last? I can't recall exactly, I was talking to my co-worker about maternity leave.

15. Where is your phone? On my desk in front of me....waiting to hear from the dr (about my 3hr Gestational Diabetes test results).

16. What color are your eyes? Brown

17. Are you left-handed? I wish!

18. Spell your name without vowels: Jnnfr

19. Do you have any pets? My dogger and husband (sometimes it feels like he's a pet too!)

20. Favorite Vacation? I really enjoyed our trips to Oregon (Oct of 2008 and Summer of 2009)

21. What do you dislike currently? Worry, Fear....laziness in general.

22. What are you listening to? Lady Gaga "Bad Romance" and the TV in the background....oh the joys of working for a cable provider, the TV is always on.

23. If you could have one thing right now what would it be? Health for my baby.

24. What is your favorite scent? Sweet Pea anything (lotion etc), or lilacs in the Spring

25. Who makes you happiest? It depends on the day, My husband and my bestie are pretty amazing, my baby makes me smile daily too!

26. What were you doing at midnight last night? Sleeping, it's likely I was up to go pee though...

27. When is your birthday? 4/18

28. Who has the same phone as you? I dunno, it was the cheap one so I bet lots of people do.

29. Last time you went swimming in a pool? I think I went to the pool last summer.

30. Do you read your horoscope? Nope.

31. Where was the last place you bought something? I bought a salad the other night on the way home from Papa Murphys

32. How do you feel about your hair right now? I enjoy it enough

33. Do you bite your nails? Nope.

34. Do you have any expensive jewelery? My Engagement and Wedding rings

35. Do you have any expensive jewelery? Didn't I just answer this?

36. Myspace or facebook? Facebook

37. How fast have you driven a car? I try to do the speed limit

38. Have you ever smoked? Yes in High School, barf!

39. What was or is your favorite subject in school? Consumer Behavior, Nutrition, Social Psychology

40. Do you have Verizon? Unfortunately

41. What type of boy or girl do you usually fall for? Hmmmm, funny and down to earth is what I married ;)

42. Do you have any hidden talents? Not that I can think of, I can apparently grow people :)

43. Favorite Song? Depends on the day

44. Do you like to sing at all? yes too bad I suck at it :)

45. Dream Job? Deititian/Personal Trainer

46. Where does most of your family live? In the city I live in

47. Are you an only child or do you have siblings? that is too complicated to answer here.

48. Would you consider yourself to be spoiled? In many ways, yes!

49. What was the first thing you thought when you woke up? "Oh no I'm not ready for that!"

50. Do you drink? Water? All the time.  Booze, nope haven't in years.

51. Know any other languages? Ha, no I tried to learn Spanish, fail!

52. Ever write a coded message? Probably back in the day.

53. Have you ever been IN a wedding? Yes!

54. Do you have any children? Yes, he's due in June :)

55. Did you take a nap today? God! I wish!

56. Who has the same birthday as you? Lots of people, Conan O'Brian, Melissa Joan Hart, Joss Stone....I know there are more (including 2 kids I grew up with).

57. Ever met anyone famous before? I don't think so

58. Do you want to be famous one day? Nope!!!

59. Any Pet Peeves? Laziness is the top of the list.

60. Are you multitasking right now? Kinda

61. Do you like Britany Spears? No thanks.

62. What is your least favorite chore? Dishes

63. Last place you drove your car? To work

64. Ever been out of the country? Yep

65. Where were you born? About 2 hours from where I live now.

66. Could you handle being in the military? I bet I could, I wanted to be in the Air Force, damn  you Asthma!

67. What is your average cell phone bill? Too much!

68. Who are you thinking about right now? My child.

69. When was the last time you laughed REALLY hard? Hmmm I know it's been recently, I think I was with the hubby!

70. How many pairs of shoes do you own? Not too many, I only wear like 3 pairs right now though.

71. Are your toes always painted? They used to be, sadly it's way too hard to do them now.

72. How many piercings do you have? The only ones I have rings in are in my ears (3 total)

73. What are you doing today? Work, Yoga, hanging with the hubby (probably watching a movie at home)!

74. Have you ever been gambling? Yep, kinda.  After working in a Casino for a semester in College I'll never gamble another dollar!

75. When is the last time you cried? JUST NOW!  I found out I passed my 3hr GD test!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

76. Do you like rollercoasters? I don't mind them!

77. Have you ever been to disneyland or world? I ineterned at Disney World!

78. Do you have a favorite cartoon character? I like Snoopy

79. Last thing you cooked? Turkey Burger Tacos last night!

80. How's the weather? Cold and grey

81. Do you e-mail? Ugh so much (mostly because of work)

82. What's the stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone? I spilled bug spray on my favorite phone after having it a week. Booo!  (note to self DET will not only kill you it will eat your phone to the point you can't use it, hence I use Berts Bee's bug spray now!)

83. Last time you were sick? Monday night I was so sick I slept 12 hrs!

84. What states have you lived in?  Sorry Peeps that reveals a little too much about me, but since I told you I interened at Walt Disney World you know I lived in FL for a while. :)

85. Do you wish you could move? So much but I want my baby raised around my in-laws so.....

86. Do you take a shower every day? Yep, someitmes twice on days I work out.

87. What is your dream car? My Dodge Caliber!

88. Have you ever wanted someone you cant have? Who hasn't...?

89. If you could be anywhere right now where would it be? I'd really like to be home or on a mini-vaca in OR with my hubby!

90. Are you happy with your life? Yes

You like me, you REALLY like me!

Haha, forgive me I could NOT resist that!  I've received my first ever Blogger Award nomination from Casey over at Align My Heart, My Body, My Mind.  Seriously go check her out stat, I'll wait.  She is an amazing woman!! I feel honored to call my friend, she is her own personal journey to parenthood and blogs about it with a honesty and real emotions that touch the heart. 

So seven things about myself.....hmm let's see what comes to mind.

1. I'm a survivor of domestic violence, I was emancipated from my parents by my state on my 16th Birthday and have been on my own since.  Even putting myself through college.
2. Something a little lighter this time.....I love hugs, like a lot, my husbands are the best in the world. 
3. During college I interned for Walt Disney World at The Coral Reef Restaurant in Florida, love love loved every minute of it.  I took that time to make sure I knew who I was and wanted to be when no one I knew was watching, pretty exciting when you are 20.  Oh yeah I'm from the west coast side of the US and had never been anywhere near Disney when I interned there! :)
4. I'm totally and utterly addicted to chap stick, I have an entire vase full of a variety of different kinds and brands in my bedroom (I don't wear lip stick, my lips are naturally dark).
5. I have really bad spelling habits, I'm pretty self conscience about it and work really hard to NEVER spell things wrong....but I fail a lot.
6. I would LOVE to run a marathon (perhaps start with a half), I've always let my asthma stand in the way of that but I'm putting it on my bucket list to do!
7. Chances are you will never see me without earrings, I feel utterly naked without them.

Now for my nominations, check them out!

Emily @ Life Among Mountains
Charity @ Way Out West
Keiko @ Hannah Wept, Sarah Laughed
Stephanie @ Stephanie Cooks
Kit @ A Montana Life

Half Baked...a survey

• How far along; 20 weeks also known as half baked…ummm wow!
• Weighty Issues: as of Jan 18th I’m up a total of 13lbs on track for a healthy total weight gain (by the way for my frame, based on my pre-preg BMI, a total gain of 25-35lbs is recommended)
• Sleep: I day dream about sleep and nap as much as possible.
•  Best Moment this week: A week ago we found out we are having a healthy baby boy, since then his kicks have gotten stronger and stronger. I’m smitten!
• Food Commentary: I’m proud to say that I’m eating healthy again! I'm back to loving salads, cucumbers, oranges and pineapple (I hated pineapple pre-preg)! I’m still having small bouts of “morning” sickness but it’s manageable.
•  Maternity Clothes: Yes, yes and yes. Maternity pants are required and maternity shirts are just more comfy since they are so long!
• Labor Signs: God Forbid! it's far far FAR too early for that business!!!! [I don't plan on changing this one until at least 36+ weeks. ]
•  Belly Button In or Out: It’s gets less shallow everyday! I predict it will not make it my whole pregnancy before popping! (yikes)
• What I miss: Nothing really, I’m back to the gym and that has helped a lot!
• What I'm looking forward to: Having the renovations around the house finished so I can begin work on baby’s room and nesting! (yes I'm a dork and want to nest!) 
• Weekly Wisdom: Everyday is a miracle, treat it that way!
• Weekly WTF: I got nothing this week, I’m just so thankful for my son’s health and the love being poured out on us via gifts, notes and what-not.
• Nesting: I’m very ready to nest, especially since our nursery furniture arrived super early and is now sitting un-assembled in our basement!
• Milestones: Knowing my son is healthy HUGE milestone!

For more on the development of a 20 week baby click HERE.

1.11.11 My 18 Weeks Pregnant Survey

How far along; 18 weeks...is it bad that it's still totally surreal?

Weighty Issues: most recent dr appt says up total of eleven, next update on Jan 18th.

Sleep: is good when I can get it, lately I wake up to pee at 4am and can't fall back asleep.

Best Moment this week: I heard this song that says "I will love you for you, not for the things that you will do or the person you will become, I will love you for you." and I cried because I will love my child for who they are (unlike my childhood).

Food Commentary: I've been craving salads which is a nice change.  However I've found when I'm hungry I really have to eat right then or I seriously turn into the "I'm dying of hunger" lady.  Yeah it's a bit intense.

Maternity Clothes: Yep, my pre-preg shirts have started to hang off the bottom of my belly in a weird way.

Labor Signs: God Forbid! it's far far far too early for that business!!!! [I don't plan on changing this one until at least 36+ weeks. ]

Belly Button In or Out: It's still in but taking on a new shape, very strange to experience! I also think it's more shallow now, isn't it a bit early for that?!

What I miss: Zit cream!  (I can't find any that work that doesn't have no-no ingredients, could I use them anyway? Probably, but I choose to whine instead.)  And working out, I'm starting to get the itch! I've called and emailed all the pre-natal yoga etc places I can think of and NO ONE has gotten back to me!  That's it, I miss the gym too much, I'm a smart enough girl to do this!!  First [pregnant] workout tonight!!!!

What I'm looking forward to: 7 days until our anatomy scan!! I can't wait to see the bambino and hear he/she is healthy and wonderful, and find out baby's gender! :)

Weekly Wisdom: Try to enjoy the good moments because apparently all-day-sickness can come back whenever it wants to.  Also pamper yourself, pedicure here I come.

Weekly WTF: WTF hormones!  I'm super crabby one moment and the next I crying tears of joy, yikes!

Nesting: I've started organizing my ideas for the nursery into "to buy now", "to get soon" and such categories!  I have to admit it's going to be hard to restrain myself after our anatomy scan!

Milestones: I'm back to feeling like each day is a milestone.

For more on the development of a 18 week baby click here.

And some semi-old pics:

113 Days Preggo a Survey

• How far along; 16 weeks, 1 day!
• Weighty Issues: up a total of eleven, still on track for a healthy amount of weight gained!
• Stretch Marks: Not yet!
• Sleep: is amazing! Except I wake up to pee no less than twice and at least one of those times I struggle to get back to sleep.....I suppose it's just training for later!
• Best Moment this week: Hearing baby's heart beat on Monday!  The dr found baby's ticker easily and it was a strong 160 beats per minute, we also scheduled our anatomy scan for Jan 18th, the day after V's bday!
• Food Commentary: I'm having a hard time with items I loved just weeks ago which is weird.  Still hate cheese. I'm still obsessed with cucumbers, I'll peal and eat a whole one in a single sitting, yum!
• Maternity Clothes: Maternity pants full time, I can still pull off some of my pre-preg shirts which is nice but I must admit maternity shirts are so comfy!  I should probably get stock in Old Navy!!
• Labor Signs: God Forbid! it's far far far too early for that business!!!! I don't plan on changing this one until at least 36+ weeks.
• Belly Button In or Out: Still in...seems a bit wider though. I've also noticed my belly getting harder, especially on the sides, neat!
• What I miss: Working out, I'm going to start pre-natal yoga after the new year! And zit cream, I have these super sexy zits on my chest, I've got to find something to use on those!
• What I'm looking forward to: 20 days until our anatomy scan!! 
• Weekly Wisdom: Enjoy the good days they make the hard days easier. 
• Weekly WTF: WTF boobie zits!!!  Gross! 
• Nesting: dad-in-law has done a ton of work on the spare room, I can start nesting after it's done!!!
• Milestones: I can not believe I'm four months pregnant! I read in one of my books that the risk of miscarriage is below 3% now!!!  

For more on a 16 week baby click here.

Also I've decided to just do my weekly bump pics on the weekends, it's just easier and honestly I feel prettier when I have fresh makeup on.  So watch for those! For now:

107 Days Preggo....a Survey

• How far along; 15 weeks 2 days
• Weighty Issues: up a total of eight, I'm sure it will be more after all the Christmas goodies I've eaten :) 
• Stretch Marks: No official one.... yet
• Sleep: I'm getting better at going to bed early, yay me! I wake up at least twice to pee each night...boo!
• Best Moment this week: We bought bedding (it's fairly neutral) and may have decided on a boy name (we've had a girl name for almost a year).  Wahoo! 
• Food Commentary: Cravings are less intense, in fact I think now they are more of I see someone eating something yummy and it sounds so good I want one :)  I still can't stand the thought of cheese but I can live with that.  And I haven't thrown up since the fluke about a week ago! Yay! 
• Maternity Clothes: Maternity pants full time, I can still pull off some of my pre-preg shirts which is nice. 
• Labor Signs: God Forbid! it's far far far too early for that business!!!! I don't plan on changing this one until at least 36+ weeks.
• Belly Button In or Out: Still in...seems a bit wider though.
• What I miss: Working out, I'm going to start pre-natal yoga after the new year! 
• What I'm looking forward to: Our spare room will be fixed up the end of next week and we can prep for paint after we find out the baby's gender end of January. (right after V's birthday!)
• Weekly Wisdom: Sleep more! (and Enjoy the small moments!)
• Weekly WTF:  I don't have one this week.
• Nesting: I'm so ready to nest!!!!
• Milestones: This is the second week of my second trimester which is super impressive to me :)

For more on the development of a 15 week baby click here.

p.s. sorry I've been so random with the pics, I'll work on that!

Hello Second Trimester, I love you (survey)

• How far along; 14 weeks 2 days
• Weighty Issues: up one lb for a total of eight gained.
• Stretch Marks: No official one yet.
• Sleep: need....more....sleep!!!
• Best Moment this week: After being scared sideways due to two days of spotting and increasing pain in my left ovary area I got to see my child on Tuesday. He/she looks like a real baby and I got to see him/her wiggling!!  (maybe it was nap time, he/she would kick a little or swat like the ultrasound wand was bugging him/her!  sssoooo cute!)
• Food Commentary: Cravings are much less intense, aversions are holding strong.  I have been able to introduce more fruits and veggies back into my diet....slowly :)  Although I did throw up for the first time the other night, let's hope that was a fluke :)
• Maternity Clothes: I can still wear non-maternity shirts but most of my pre-pregnancy pants don't fit.  Someday the maternity work slacks I ordered online will arrive and I'll be much more comfortable.  (yes you sense annoyance in my voice, I ordered them well over two weeks ago, grrrr!) 
• Labor Signs: God Forbid! it's far far far too early for that business!!!! I don't plan on changing this one until at least 36+ weeks.
• Belly Button In or Out: Still in, I noticed today I can peak inside it much more easily....weird.
• What I miss: Working out.  My Dr says I can but with the spotting I've had over the last three weeks I'm hesitant.  I'm considering trying a local prenatal place, gulp. 
• What I'm looking forward to: Everything, I'm ready to buy the crib and bedding and pick out names! 
• Weekly Wisdom: Sleep more!
• Weekly WTF: When in doubt call your Dr.  They are the only one qualified to tell you if your worrying over nothing, and if you are really scared ask for reassurance (such as having the heart beat checked or an ultrasound).  As my Dr said yesterday; "Call and come in, it takes us 33 seconds to check on the baby and make sure everything is fine." 
• Nesting: I'm so ready to nest!
• Milestones: Everyday feels like a victory and thus a milestone.  Oh and I read this morning I'm in the second trimester!  Wahoo! 

 For more developmental info on a 14 week baby click here.

13 week survey & Picture

• How far along; 13 weeks, 2 days
• Weighty Issues: I haven't weighed myself since my dr appt and don't plan too :)
• Stretch Marks: I think I have two starting....one on each of my boobies :(
• Sleep: I really need to focus on getting more sleep each night!  8 hours is no longer enough!
• Best Moment this week: V and I bought a ornament for the tree that says "Dad, Mom, Baby 2010" next year we'll get one that has the baby's actual name on it! 
• Food Commentary: It's getting better!  I have less cravings and less aversions everyday (knock on wood!)
• Maternity Clothes: Not everyday, I'm using a rubber band on my work pants until the maternity-work-slacks I ordered arrive.  My non-maternity shirts still fit fine.
• Labor Signs: God Forbid! it's far far far too early for that business!!!! I don't plan on changing this one until at least 36+ weeks.
• Belly Button In or Out: Still in, a little more tender these days.
• What I miss: I can't think of anything really, I'd love to have more energy but I'm ok without it too.
• What I'm looking forward to: Our next ultrasound (likely not until the end of Jan)
• Weekly Wisdom: Sleep more!
• Weekly WTF: I got nothing. 
• Nesting: Not nesting but starting to clear out the room that will be the babies room!
• Milestones: My babe has finger prints!

12 weeks, hard to believe......

How far along; 12 weeks, is it odd that I'm still surprised I'm pregnant?!

•  Weighty Issues:  Well... had a dr appt yesterday, got weighed...I've gained 7 lbs, yikes, over the recommended 3-5 for the first trimester....but in all honestly all I could stomach for weeks was bread sticks, bagels and such.  My nurse and dr didn't seem to notice let alone be concerned, so I'm just going to continue eating as healthy as I can and accepting the lbs as they come. 
• Stretch Marks: None yet, I really need to start using my belly cream!!
• Sleep: I can't get enough sleep, however I've been waking up at 4am wide awake. Super fun......NOT
• Best Moment this week: Oh boy, well after a spotting scare over the weekend I have to say hearing the heart beat yesterday, I was scared sh!t-le$$.  Praise God babe is still growing away! 
• Movement: negatory thus far, hopefully in a few more weeks! 
• Food Commentary:It's still up and down, I was able to eat on Thanksgiving but have had several days lately where I need two magic pills (I'm allowed up to 3/day).  My dr says two more weeks and I'll be a "new woman"  Here's hoping! 
• Labor Signs: God Forbid! it's far far far too early for that business!!!! I don't plan on changing this one until at least 36+ weeks.
• Belly Button In or Out: So far still in, V is STILL obsessed with it, he rubs it, looks at it, talks to the babe through it.  Odd, very odd honey.
• What I miss: Energy and being able to go to the grocery store and/or cook dinner without gagging.  But I don't miss anything enough to trade it for my babe. 
• What I'm looking forward to: Everything....and feeling better soon (hopefully)
• Weekly Wisdom: If the dr on call is mean or rude to you call them out on it.  (yes this happened to me, I was spotting on Friday and scared (but calm, cool and collected until she was super unkind to me).  I didn't call her out and I should have.  I did tell my dr about it today though
• Weekly WTF: WTF rude dr, if you don't want to deal with scared pregnant ladies you should have decided to work in the morgue!  Jerk. 
• Nesting: Um I'd love to start nesting, if only I had the energy.  Right now I have two hour bursts and then I'm useless. I'm dying to order a crib!
• Milestones: My dr was able to easily find the heart beat yesterday on the hand held doppler.  He said "yep, nice and normal."  Whew, felt like a giant leap!  

 

11 Week Survey (a bit late) & Attitude of Gratitude

I think it goes without saying that today's Attitude of Gratitude is baby related.  I ask myself daily "am I really pregnant?!"  It's a crazy miracle, as ALL babies are! 

How far along; 11 weeks ....wow!

 

• Weighty Issues: Still haven't weighed myself, Monday the dr will tell me to lay off the bread sticks :)  
• Stretch Marks: same as last week, none yet but I fear for my boobies.....
• Sleep: Amazing, I love sleep!  Most nights I'm happily in bed at 9:15pm oh and naps are my friend!
• Best Moment this week: V and I went to church for the first time since "coming out" and it was so sweet to see so many people I only know a little be so excited about my babe.  He/She is already SO loved by so many.
• Movement: none yet, I'm really looking forward to the first "was that a kick?!?" moment
• Food Commentary: it's up and down lately, either days are really bad or really good.  Hopefully we'll turn that magic 2nd tri corner and never look back.  I'm praying I can eat Thanksgiving dinner....we'll see.  P.S. Still taking magic pills almost daily.
• Labor Signs: God Forbid! it's far far far too early for that business!!!!  I don't plan on changing this one until at least 36+ weeks.
• Belly Button In or Out: So far still in, V is obsessed with it, he even uses it as a portal to talk to the baby! 
• What I miss: Not much anymore, although it would be nice to just eat whatever for any given meal in stead of saying to myself "what could I eat that won't kill my stomach right now?"  Even on a good day I have to choose my food carefully.
• What I'm looking forward to: Monday is our next appointment, hopefully we'll hear the heart beat on the Doppler!
• Weekly Wisdom: Running errands with someone is smart, V pointed out that I was far too hungry the other day (he was right!) then that I was far too tired to continue (and promptly took me home and forced me to nap, he was right it was for my own good).  Perhaps my weekly wisdom would be "stop being so stubborn!"
• Weekly WTF: WTF random people already looking directly at my belly during conversation!  Yikes I'm bloated by not showing.....yet
• Nesting: I dont' know if it's "nesting" but I'm all about clearing up some stuff, moving some things around and donating some things so we can have the baby's room cleaned out.
• Milestones: I've pretty much stopped wishing my pregnancy away now that I'm over ten weeks.  Now I'm looking forward to each little step and the end result in June! <3 

The Kindest Words

This morning I decided to out V and I on facebook.  I've been thinking about it a lot over the last few days, like what I would say, and how I could incorporate our struggle to get pregnant with our joy and praise to God for our baby. 

Status update: Jen and V are excited to announce, after a long year of trying, they are expecting their first child in June 2011! Praise God for our miracle baby, we can not wait to meet you! ♥

I was, and still am, overwhelmed by the kind words of friends near and far.  My heart swelled as I received notes in my inbox about others who struggled too.  I've felt for a long time God gave us this journey for a reason, that reason was to reach out and make this a less secretive, shameful, lonely journey for others.  While we didn't end up going through fertility treatments, this time, I feel like I can relate more to my friends with fertility issues and struggles than those without.  I plan to do everything I can to keep this door open and the conversation going.

For good measure my 10 week survey:

• How far along; 10 weeks (day early)
• Weighty Issues: Still haven't weighed myself, two more weeks and the dr will let me know.
• Stretch Marks: none yet, I predict that I get them on my boobies first....bye bye body of my youth! LOL!
• Sleep: good, I love sleep!  On the weekends I get at least 10-11hrs!
• Best Moment this week: sharing our news on facebook and having so many share kind words <3
• Movement: none yet, while the babe might be moving about like crazy I won't feel him or her for a while.
• Food Commentary: it's getting a little better, I've had a few days when I needed to "morning" sickness pills to make it through the day and a few days where I needed zero pills!
• Labor Signs: God Forbid! it's far far far too early for that business!
• Belly Button In or Out: So far still in, I get bloated at night and have a pouch under my belly button...it's getting bigger!  I predict I will being "showing" in the next week or two!
• What I miss:Not much, I'm adjusting to the changes my body needs pretty well (at least today!)
• What I'm looking forward to: Our next dr appointment!
• Weekly Wisdom: Ordering maternity clothes online is tricky, make sure you can return them easily!
• Weekly WTF: None this week.
• Nesting: Yeah I'm definitely more interested in getting the spare room cleaned up and getting somethings stored away but nothing too crazy.
• Milestones: When we were first scared about the possibility of a ectopic pregnancy and me bleeding internally 10 weeks seemed a million miles away, today I am SO excited to be 10 weeks, only two more weeks until 2nd trimester!!! 

Week 9 Pregnancy Survey

• How far along; 9 weeks, 31 to go!! 
• Weighty Issues: Sorry peeps, I do not (haven't for a while) believe in weighing myself at home.  Skinny does not equal healthy.  I won't know if I've gained or lost until my next appointment in 3.5 weeks. :)
• Stretch Marks: um way to early for that!
• Sleep: pretty good for the most part, I get tired easy so on the weekends I try to nap, on the weeknights I try to get to bed earlier. I'm also used to getting up now so I can fall back asleep fairly easy! 
• Best Moment this week: I told mom-in-law she could tell our pastor (I was too tired to wait to talk to him on Sunday) he sent me the nicest 3 text messages yesterday.  It's neat to see how much our baby is already loved by so many.
• Movement: none yet, while the babe might be moving about like crazy I won't feel him or her for a while.  
• Food Commentary: Well the food aversions are decreasing, I'm still taking Zofran daily but it's much easier to eat daily, my tummy is just picky about what it's willing to accept. (cravings: bread sticks and dip,  remaining aversions: cheese GROSS!)
• Labor Signs: God Forbid! it's far far far too early for that business!
• Belly Button In or Out: So far still in, I get bloated at night and have a pouch under my belly button but it's not horrible.
• What I miss: Decongestant, I've been stuffy for a few days, really hoping that I don't get a full on cold! 
• What I'm looking forward to: we are going to tell some dear friends tomorrow night, they have been praying for us for a long time.
• Weekly Wisdom: Gosh, do I have any?  Nap when possible, do not fight going to bed early.  In general just listen to your body, it's doing all the work, if it wants to go to bed at 8:30pm do it!
• Weekly WTF:  WTF Boobies!  You are growing like mad and sorta stiff and the mini-pimples on my upper chest, so not cute!
• Nesting: nope, I did browse cribs last night.  I'm hoping to get a good deal at Black Friday but decided I should figure out what I like and what they cost (V. says he doesn't care about the style of the crib, we'll see if that is true when I find the one I really like, LOL!) 
• Milestones: Another week down, I sorta wish them away right now.  That sounds horrible, while I am enjoying my pregnancy now, each day brings growth to my baby and one day closer to him or her being in my arms.  <3

Just shy of 100 things

I love these cheesy quizes, because it's really fun to learn more about each other. Here are 99 things about me. I have bolded the things I have done, and made the ones I still want to do Green. The non-bold, black things are still up in the air if I really want to do them or not. So copy and paste this on to your blog, I'd love to learn more about you!

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyworld (I interned there!)
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightening storm
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors (this is actually V’s ancestors since I have no idea where mine are from)35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt (we will this summer)
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie (more like video, it’s for our church but about 2500 people will see it)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business (in progress)
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check (on accident, I was only 19!)
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone (does fractured count?)
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car (only 2 years old, as close as we're willing to purchase)
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Got a tattoo
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee