Our life as of late...

Since I have totally been failing on doing consistent blog posts, and also taking consistent pictures I will kind of do a photo dump (with the FEW pictures that I have taken) and kind of explain each one, in a nutshell.

 

 

 

1.) TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA

 

 

The Sunday before Thanksgiving we had purchased tickets to go see TSO in Portland. Tim had never been to see them before, and I think in his mind he was thinking it was going to be some symphony playing traditional Christmas songs. To all of you that have actually been to a TSO concert, you know that is the complete opposite of what it is! They have pyro-technics, electric guitars, Christmas Rock music, and lasers. I have seen them about 3 other times before but it had been a few years since the last time I saw them! Boy did they not fail to disappoint! Even better than I imagined...to say that we were blown away...was an understatement.

 

Our drive up there with a pretty mountain in the back

Again..the drive...gorgeous!

Waiting for TSO to start

 

So excited!

Hooray!

 

Earlier in the day we had also gone to see Tim's mum. We don't get to see her much since she is constantly traveling for her job, but it was wonderful to spend some one on one time with her and (for me) get to know her better. We started off the day going to Ikea to look at baby furniture, and then finished our visit by taking a walk through downtown Camas, Washington. Super cute town! One of the best stores that we came across was this oil and vinegar shop! Tim's mum treated us to this AMAZING Blueberry Balsamic and Lime oil (thanks, mum!). All in all, such an amazing day!

 

 

2.) Thanksgiving

 

 

For Thanksgiving we went up to my home in Washington. The first day or two we spent the day with my dad, since we were unable to actually see him on the day of Thanksgiving. Then on Thanksgiving day we went to my mums house and had the most amazing dinner! You know the works, Turkey, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mashed Potatoes and gravy, rolls, and we had the honor of bringing pies...two of them..Cherry and Apple! yum! The day itself was filled with relaxation and just delicious food...and family time! We also had to bring out the baby books because Timothy had never seen them before! I don't think I have pictures of the actual day itself..unless Tim took some...but yes! Amazing!

 

 

3.) Black Friday Shopping

 

On Black Friday my mum and I woke up at the crack of dawn (well lets say 5am) to do some Christmas shopping. It has been a few years since we have been able to actually get out and go due to the fact of our busy schedules and me living in Oregon these days. So we jumped at the chance to go! We hit up Fred Meyers first, and then went to Alderwood Mall to finish up! We actually didnt' run into too many crowds (Surprisingly) and the longest line that we stood in was a 3 person line at JcPenney that seemed to take about 20 minutes longer than it should have. I think they  were just so slow! No pics of this day either...but I have one of this pillow that I must have. So if anyone feels inclined to purchase this for me...by all means :)

 Later that day, Tim and I went to Snowflake Lane which is this really cute Christmas event in downtown Bellevue, Washington. The crowds were absolutely RIDICULOUS, since apparently it was opening night, but we headed on over to Palomino and had some delicious appetizers and some drinks (well....some nice water for me thanks).

 

 

4.) Leavenworth

 

The day after we packed up the old front wheel drive sleigh to go to the land of Bavaria with our friends Cory and Kristine. Kristine is my seester that has only been my seester since the beginning of time. If you don't follow her...you probably should...www.livingbarefootandcrazy.blogspot.com

Tim had never been here and it is just the cutest little Bavarian village on the other side of the mountains. We saw some snow, and enjoyed all this little town has to offer...Sausages, Shopping, Hat Shop, Chocolate Stores, Wine, and of course the Christmas Lights and decorations!
P.S. If you have seen these photos before, it is because I definitely stole them from my seeester!


On the way over the pass!


Ruv himmmm

 
Love them!


The cute little lights!

 

 

 

16 Week Bump-date

November 22, 2013

 

 

Pregnancy Highlights

 

How Far Along:
16 Weeks!

Size of baby:
According to The Bump, Baby O is the size of an Avocado!

Maternity Clothes:
Nothing yet, but seriously lacking in a work wardrobe. So annoying! Sorry Im not sorry about stretching my wardrobe as much as I can to prolong NOT wearing maternity jeans. We went and looked at maternity jeans at Target and I about barfed. Seriously, not okay.

Gender:
Today I feel like it is a boy, but that is probably because I saw Carhartt little boy overalls, that were seriously so cute I could die.

Movement:
Nothing yet, come on’ baby avocado!

Sleep:
I am still sleeping good, but my back is really starting to hurt. They tell me heat sometimes helps, so I have been heating my back at night, and doing the usual pillow between the legs, but UGH I wish it felt better! It isn’t enough to keep me up at night, but I hate laying on my back to heat the lower area it is hurting. Probably will need to see a physical therapist about it soon.

What I miss:
I miss wine this week, we had this amazing salmon dinner that would have tasted divine with a good white wine…but of course…no. I am also missing over easy eggs…you know, the usual.

Cravings:
Loving meat and potatoes, and for those of you that know me, know that isn’t really my thing when im not preggo. Also, breakfast sandwiches with eggs and sausage. I have most definitely indulged the last few days, should probably cut that out.

Symptoms:
Back pain, it feels awful. My lower back is in so much pain, and it is starting to effect my walking. I will be moving along just fine, and then all of a sudden something tweaks in my lower back, and I am limping the rest of the way. It is worse at work. I think I am allergic to work or something….

Favorite Moment This Week:
Excited to have a little bit more of a baby bump than what looks more like a cookie belly. I do have a little something in there…not just a bowl full of jelly. Also, we talked to my mum and she was going to try and make it out for the gender reveal ultrasound! I couldn’t believe it, but unfortunately, she had thought it was a few days later and her flight is coming in, ironically, at the same time that our appointment is on the 20^th. We are going to call and see if we can reschedule since that would be super special if she could be there! Also, we are going to spend the day with Tim’s mum on Sunday, and later at night see Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Portland! I cannot wait! I have seen them perform about 3 times and each time is absolutely enchanting. I think it is the perfect thing to get me in the Christmas spirit!

Worst Moment This Week:
My back. Feels awful. I hope I can get some relief soon.

 

Picture Perfect!

So shortly after we found out that we were expecting, we started talking about how to announce it to our friends and family when the time came. We have a few friends that do photography, so choosing just one was difficult! We approached our friend Sarah, because we knew that she had done photography in the past, and she is good at keeping a secret. Since it was so early, we didn't want to tell anyone, but knew that she could bring our visions to life in these photos. Of course, I scoured Pinterest to find ideas, and found a few ideas, and knew that we wanted to have our Romeos on in some of the pictures, and of course include the girls (Sullivan Louise and Mildred Jean) in them. (Since they are going to be big sisters after all!) 

So as always, pictures tell the story best...but here are some of our favorites..Impossible to choose just one!

15 week Bump-Date

I don't know what happened with the 7 week bump date post...but better late than never!

November 20, 2013

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along:
15 Weeks-I know that I am lacking in bump photos..but I swear I will be better about it from here on out!!

Size of baby:
According to The Bump, Baby O is the size of a Orange!

Maternity Clothes:
Nothing yet, just living in leggings on the weekends and dresses for work during the week days!

Gender:
Everyone keeps telling me it is a girl…so…maybe they are right?! Gah! I don’t know!

Movement:
I am told that it is coming up! A lot of people first felt baby “flutter” at 15 weeks! Still nothing yet!

Sleep:
Again, about the same. I am still sleeping pretty well…really like a rock. But I know that will change…I get up about once or twice a night to pee…but sound as a rock before then

What I miss:
Over easy eggs, ham, and it is getting really uncomfortable to sleep on my stomach. Sorry Baby

Cravings:
Always Hungry. Hungaarriiiiannnn. As Papa Tim and I like to call it to our girls (Chugs) J

Symptoms:
I have so much more energy than what I have been having. UHH mazing! Feels so good to be able to have energy and not be a sloth when I get home from work.

Favorite Moment This Week:
Tim went out and bought me new leggings, Hooray! So that was exciting! I was getting the little double muffin top from my other ones and the stupid tight elastic! Disgusting! Other than that, a few weeks ago, I forgot to mention that I bought a baby blanket at a craft fair. I will have to post pics later. It is so cute, and $15.00 later! Not bad!! I brought it home to Tim and he was equally excited! So that was kind of fun. Also, just getting more and more excited for Christmas and to see my mum! SQUEE! We went to dinner at his parents house the other night and that was so fun to see how excited they are getting and to have dinner with them. I made an apple crisp and everyone loved it! Super fun to just have a family here I get to spend time with. I haven’t had that in a long time, and a 2^nd family that is truly excited to see me and spend time with me, I have definitely missed out on that.

Worst Moment This Week:
My back is hurting pretty bad..I will be fine and then BAM-O…limping the rest of the way. I wish that it could be fixed…but I have a feeling it will only get worse. And then last night, I had freaking heart burn. Lovely. Maybe the little babe will have a full head of hair…which would be adorable.

7 Week Bump-Date

Sunday September 29, 2013- 7 Weeks

 

Pregnancy Highlights

 

How Far Along:
7 Weeks

Size of baby:
According to The Bump, Baby O is the size of a Blueberry!

Maternity Clothes:
Not yet..I feel bloated an my tummy feels fatter, but honestly, its probably just air…not baby yet…but due to the air, clothes feel tighter…L boo. I definitely need to get some more leggings, since I have a feeling I will be living in them this fall and winter!

Gender:
Both the Mister and I feel like it is a boy..but of course, we will be happy with either! Per the Chinese Gender calendar on the bump, this little nugget is a boy! We shall see!

Movement:
The baby is the size of a Blueberry…what do you think?

Sleep:
I am still sleeping pretty well…really like a rock. But I know that will change…I get up about once or twice a night to pee…but sound as a rock before then

What I miss:
Yesterday, we went to the pumpkin patch and they had Apple Cider…You know…the good stuff? The unpasteurized cup of heaven that comes every fall? Yeah…that’s the one. And I can’t have it. L Apparently…even if its heated, it won’t kill some harmful bacteria that could potentially make me sick. So I will have to stick to the stupid grocery store pasteurized kind. Not.Happy. Other than that…I am okay for the most part, I still want a ham sammich…but I about had heart failure when I realized I couldn’t have my Cidahhhh.

Cravings:
Steak and Potatoes still sounds bomb. But really Im just craving a hot bowl of pasta right now. Like Fettucini Alfredo smothered noods, with Chicken and Shrimp. Umm yes? And babe if you could make that fancy pasta you make, with the leaves on top of the noods? Heaven!

Symptoms:
Same as before…Boobs so sore…when I take my bra off at night, I almost regret it. No wait…I do regret it. It hurts. Bad. And Im sure that it is nothing like how they will feel later on, but just let me complain for now k?
My nausea is still around, but it comes and goes. I was not feeling so hot yesterday, and was completely exhausted, but it was stormy outside (LLlLLlLL, EXCITING), and it was the perfect excuse to stay inside and watch movies! Also, I have been sensitive to the smell in the kitchen…I feel like it is a musty smell, but Friday after work I immediately had to come in and light just about every candle in our home (Thank you BBW). Tim came home and pretty sure he wondered if a séance had occurred. Sorry love, not being creepy..just the kitchen made me vom.

Favorite Moment This Week:
Loving all of this stormy weather!! EEEK! It makes me feel not so guilty about this baby’s constant demands to make me fat and lazy. Excited for our appointment on Tuesday, Hoping we get to see the sonogram and the little sack of potatoes…or blueberry, whatever the heck it may be.

Worst Moment This Week:
Being so exhausted that I can’t even function. Like honestly, I unpacked one box of winter clothes and I was spent. Sorry babe, you might have to look at those plastic tubs for a little while longer, until I muster the energy to unpack the rest. That used to be a day project for me. I couldn’t even fathom doing the rest. So annoying. Also…I am so scared for the blood work that happens to come with the first appointment. Anyone that knows me, knows I DO NOT do blood stuff…so this should be a joy. I feel bad for Tim…he has to see me in such a condition. Hope you love me J

Looking Forward To: To our appointment…Can’t wait to see how real this is. And we should probably compile a notebook of questions to ask at our appointment tonight. Also, telling the rest of our family. We told Tim’s dad and Step mum Saturday night, and they seemed over the moon. I hope the rest of our family reacts the same way.

 

14 week Bump-Date

November 10^th, 2013

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along:
14 Weeks- Yay 2^nd Trimester!

Size of baby:
According to The Bump, Baby O is the size of a Lemon!

Maternity Clothes:
Nothing yet,  still just trying to find what is working in my closet…which doesn’t’ seem like much these days!

Gender:
Everyone keeps telling me it is a girl…so…maybe they are right?! Gah! I don’t know!

Movement:
I am told that it is coming up! Baby is the size of a lemon…coming soon!

Sleep:
Again, about the same. I am still sleeping pretty well…really like a rock. But I know that will change…I get up about once or twice a night to pee…but sound as a rock before then

What I miss:
Still Ham…UGH When will this obsession stop? Can’t Listeria just go away, so mama can have some ham? Seriously…effecting my lifestyle. And being able to fit in my clothes without them hurting me

Cravings:
Nothing really…just always freaking hungry. I want like 3 breakfasts, and 2 lunches and about 7 dinners. And even when I am full, I still need food…it is getting out of control.

Symptoms:
Nothing so much this week, besides just always wanting food....but my exhaustion is going away! Hooray!

Favorite Moment This Week:
Favorite moment would be getting to go home this past weekend for my brothers birthday. Not like I was super exciting or anything, but we had a surprise birthday dinner with my brother for said birthday at the local watering hole, Ixtapa. I miss that place and their salsa so damn much. The owners actually have a couple locations in Oregon as well, which is super random, because it is a small family business, but they just don’t hold a candle to the OG in good ole Duvall. So, that was fun, having din with my brother and his girlfriend, Salina, and my nana and my father. Then we just kind of hung out the rest of the weekend. Side Note: My brother got a puppy for his birthday. A little Chocolate Lab named Lucy, talk about CUTE! We just snuggled her all weekend and bought her some swag, since he literally had  ZERO toys for her. Also, my brother’s girlfriend being super excited about my expanding belly was really sweet. OH and also, told my dad. Again, like what I expected, very quiet about it. But we talked later, since I had a feeling maybe he said some un nice things, but he was just shocked..which I totally get. The girl who did not want kids at all..and hellooooooooooo bump! Surprise! Big news! Haha. And then my nana didn’t say anything..which I also kind of expected…but I bet she won’t be able to be silent for much longer when my bump gets giant at Christmas J
ALSO!! Announced it via Facebook, which of course, I will have a separate post on that around here, somewhere when I get around to it. And announced it to work… which was pretty fun. I think that people I work with had a sneaking suspicion, but when it was confirmed they seemed excited and it was fun to read everyone’s well wishes.

Worst Moment This Week:
I don’t think we have one. We had such a good week/weekend. My back has been starting to hurt. Annoying! But other than that…amazing weekend over all.

 And some pictures from this weekend:

13 Week Bump-Date

November 1^st, 2013

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along:
13 Weeks Yesterday! (Yes I know, I realize I skipped a week)

Size of baby:
According to The Bump, Baby O is the size of a Peach!

Maternity Clothes:
Nothing maternity clothes just quite yet. Jeans are super uncomfortable so have stopped wearing them entirely, still trying to fit my big can into my work pants with a bella band…but just trying to find what fits in the am. Early mornings trying to find things for work usually end in a melt down..but meh. Found out at the doctor that since the last appointment I have gained 4 lbs…not as much as I had thought..but still heavier than I have ever been in my whole life!

Gender:
I feel like I base the gender on the foods that I eat, and since I crave meat and potatoes…then I am assuming it’s a boy this week, that shall probably change.

Movement:
I am told that it is coming up! Baby is the size of a peach..so nothing yet!

Sleep:
Again, about the same. I am still sleeping pretty well…really like a rock. But I know that will change…I get up about once or twice a night to pee…but sound as a rock before then

What I miss:
I miss Ham sandwiches, and over easy eggs…also since the holiday season is coming up, homemade egg nog is apparently a no-go. Enter: Sad Face. 

Cravings:
Just potatoes…and meat.and ham. Always.Freaking.Ham..

Symptoms:
I am feeling well, I had a few headaches, but nothing that a little Tylenol couldn’t fix! But I am feeling less tired, and besides getting grumpy over not fitting into anything, I am feeling great! And…to all the girls that apparently they didn’t gain anything or they lost weight in their first trimester…I.Hate.You. I didn’t gain a ton..but some people are like “Oh, I can’t even tell that im pregnant at 16 weeks”…oh Bite me.

Favorite Moment This Week:
We finally told my brother..and his reaction (which is why I actually adore him..) “OH you got an ole’ mishap in the Womba?” Haha yes Kid, you are going to be an uncle. And then followed by, “ Whens the lil bastard kickin himself out”. Hah. It is only funny if you know him I suppose, because he will be the best uncle ever, and that isn’t how he really feels, he is sensitive and funny and kind. I digress…We told him the day before Halloween, so that was pretty fun and of course we both absolutely love Halloween, so that was also exciting. We went out and bought some candy, but had absolutely ZERO trick or treaters. I guess that is what you get for living in Felony Flats, nobody wants to come out to your hood. Even when we took the dogs out though, there were hardly any trick or treaters, which I feel is strange. Of course, back home, everyone and their mother and dog and hamster were out and about…but I have never lived in Corvallis, so I guess most people go during the day….which is odd. Safer, I suppose. Will probably tell my dad next week,…Yikes! I am not expecting him to be over the moon, but mostly quiet,…which the silence scares me. I don’t really know why, because that is his personality. Once the little bugger is here, grandpa mode will kick in, and he will either have a little buckaroo or a princess to spoil! ALSO...we had our appointment yesterday to check up on the little sea monkey. When they were rubbing the Doppler over my stomach/womba, they couldn’t find a heartbeat. Which honestly, was quite scary. I had just seen the episode of Sister Wives where the same thing happened, and they were both freaking out…Tim and I just looked at each other like…” Oh my god, what if this little guy/gal isn’t in there?” Ah Yikes! Oh but not to fret, it worked in our favor because the dr brought out the ultrasound machine, and they were in there. It was amazing to see, the little sweetheart was kicking, and punching the air, and grabbing its foot, fist pumping  and tossing and turning. Sorry that my uterus isn’t comfortable enough for you? Ill work on that. It was amazing…just to see this thing that resembles a human just going nuts-o. Absolutely adorable. Clearly, he/she gets their dance moves from their dad…stuntin’ like mah daddy…
So, because the little babe was moving so fast they couldn’t get an accurate heartbeat (Rating?) I don’t know what its called, but all in all, baby is healthy and ravin’ about.

Worst Moment This Week:
Probably not finding the heartbeat at first, the doctor said that it’s completely normal just because baby is still small, but still scary. Can’t wait to see him/her again!

Looking Forward To: Telling the rest of the family, and our next appointment. Love seeing their growth. And Christmas is coming!