My Tummy's Rumblin'

Our Meal Plan for the Week of October 29th 

Monday- Baked Whole Chicken, Green Beans, Cornbread
Tuesday- Salmon, Broccoli, Cornbread
Wednesday- Leftovers  
Thursday- Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas with Corn
Friday- Crockpot Red Beans and Rice (Skipped this meal last week b/c Forrest got sick)
Saturday- Mini Chicken Pot Pie 
Sunday- Cheat Day : )

An Ode To...

 Coffee

I would love to add a cup of coffee (with my favorite peppermint mocha creamer)...

to my Monday morning tradition of catching up on last nights Revenge...

while enjoying the crisp air that fall brings!

15 Weeks

Don't forget to place your gender guesses!

How far along: 15 weeks

Baby Size: Orange 

Weight gain: +.5 lbs

Maternity clothes: I'm wearing a few maternity dresses but just for comfort.  

Stretch marks: None. Still lathering up with cream

Sleep: I've been sleeping like a baby as long as Forrest is sleeping right next to me!

Best moment this week: Having a bump and people noticing!     

Miss Anything: I'm missing chocolate this week. I've been craving Oreo blizzards! I'm staying away from any chocolate due to the caffeine.  

Movement: I may have felt flutters one time on Saturday evening during the Gator game! I haven't felt anything since so we'll see!

Food cravings:  This week I'm craving salty chips, orange chicken, fruit!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak, Garlic flavored crackers

Gender: We will find out in 3 weeks! 

Labor Signs: Nothing

Eating: Since we were in Georgia this past week, I cheated a little bit. I had some fried chicken and mint milkshakes for 3 nights 

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: "Heaviness" in my belly, slight lower back pain at night after walking, gums bled once while flossing
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Thankful for my husband and baby!
Looking forward to: Feeling flutters!
Goals: Think about colors for the nursery and organize the baby's closet

My little buddy Joshua!

Our First Taste of Fall

When we left Florida, it was hot. I'm talking bathing suit weather. Georgia, on the other hand, was quite different. The weather in the morning and evening was chilly while the afternoon was perfect. 

 We spent our days together shopping, riding bikes, walking the track, sitting by the fire, piggin' out and cuddling with the children!

 I enjoyed soaking up the Hataway babies and enjoying them before my baby's born : )

 Forrest may have played a part in spoiling the babies too : )

It's always hard to say goodbye but it makes Christmas even more exciting!

Yummy in My Tummy

Our Meal Plan for the Week of October 22nd

Monday- Chicken and Rice 
Tuesday- Soup and Grilled Cheese
Wednesday- Cheese and Broccoli Bake (Make 1 additional as a freezer meal) 
Thursday- Salmon, Kale and a Whole Wheat Dinner Roll
Friday- Pizza Night 
Saturday- Crockpot Red Beans & Rice
Sunday- Deen Bros Ground Beef & Baked Bean Casserole

14 Weeks

How far along: 14 weeks

Baby Size: Lemon 

Weight gain: I am exactly at my pre-pregnancy weight!

Maternity clothes: Not yet, but I have a feeling it's coming soon! 

Stretch marks: None. Still lathering up with cream

Sleep: Great! I'm still exhausted in the afternoons but just can't fall asleep anymore. I just rest for an hour instead. I'm out by 9 every night! I accidentally slept on my belly during the night. (it was only for less than 30 minutes) I woke up really really uncomfortable! How do I keep from rolling on my belly at night?

Best moment this week: Being in the second trimester!   

Miss Anything: I'm not missing anything this week! Just thankful to BE PREGNANT!

Movement: Nothing but wondering when I will start feeling flutters?!?!

Food cravings:  Fruit, Greek Yogurt, Sprite and Chick-Fil-A!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish, Steak

Gender: Based on the heart rate the baby should be a girl...only 4 weeks until we find out : ) Heart rate was 150 at my last appointment.

Labor Signs: Nothing

Eating: Mostly toast, beans, soup, fruit, green smoothies, veggies, almonds, my "cheating" has included Baked Salt & Vinegar chips that Mom got me hooked on over the weekend. 

Exercise: Walking 1 hr with the family

Symptoms: I have to sleep with a pillow under my belly or it hurts. 
Belly Button in or out: In
Wedding rings on or off: On
Mood: Thankful for my husband and baby!
Looking forward to: Feeling flutters!

Goals: Our next big thing for the nursery is for Forrest to load the furniture into the truck to take to Georgia.

God's Plan

Growing up, I always dreamed of getting married and raising a family. I hadn't really thought about what I wanted in my childhood and teenage years lately until today. While cleaning the house, this song came on pandora. I had never heard it before. It immediately made me hit my knees in a thanksgiving prayer! I looked down at my tiny bump and the dinner I needed to pop in the oven for the hubs. That in itself is what's important to me!

I am so thankful for the Lord blessing me to stay home with my baby before he/she even arrives! 

I'm thankful for my husband who doesn't fuss if his favorite cup is dirty or if he eats the same meal 2 nights in one week! The man who has offered to have someone come in to clean the house once a week so I can just "grow our baby!" A person who works 12 hours a day and comes home asking what he can do for me!