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30 dicembre

some pics

I took a picture of my "baby belly" since it's apparently in high demand! I still don't think I'm showing baby as much as I am bloating since I can't seem to stop eating. This kid belongs to Justin, it's already a pig! I figured I'd post ya my belly weekly as well as any new sonograms (look forward to the next on January 12th!).
29 dicembre

Post Deployment Baby

Wow! I can't believe how many people get pregnant right after a deployment! I know 5 wives from C. Co. including myself. I guess it makes sense though. When Justin was deployed I realized just how much I really loved him and how quickly our lives can be taken away from us. Why wait? This is my life and being a mommy is all I ever dreamed about as a child--just ask my mom! I couldn't go anywhere without toting my dolls with me. But if something were to happen to either of us in a few years, I know I'd regret not following my heart. So I guess this just leaves Brandy and Nick to get pregnant!! :)

Pregnancy and Birth - F.A.Q.

I found this on another website and giggled through it all. What have I gotten myself into?!

  • Q: Am I more likely to get pregnant if my husband wears boxers or briefs ?
    A: You'll have an even better chance if he doesn't wear anything at all

  • Q: What do you call a pregnancy that begins while using birth control ?
    A: A misconception

  • Q: What is the easiest way to figure out exactly when I got pregnant ?
    A: Have sex just once a year

  • Q: What is a chastity belt ?
    A: A labor-saving device

  • Q: When does a woman's biological clock start ticking ?
    A: Right after she looks in the mirror and thinks, "On my God, crow's feet !"

  • Q: What is the most common pregnancy craving ?
    A: For men to be the ones who get pregnant

  • Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex ?
    A: Childbirth

  • Q: Should I have a baby after 35 ?
    A. No, 35 children is way too many already

  • Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move ?
    A: With any luck, right after he finishes college

  • Q: How will I know if my vomiting is morning sickness or the flu ?
    A: If it's the flu, you'll get better

  • Q: Does pregnancy affect a woman's memory ?
    A: Most of the ladies I asked don't remember

  • Q: My breasts, rear end & even my feet have grown.  Is there anything that gets smaller during pregnancy ?
    A: Yes, your bladder

  • Q: Ever since I've been pregnant, I haven't been able to go to bed at night without onion rings. Is this a normal craving ?
    A: Depends on what your doing with them

  • Q: The more pregnant I get, the more often strangers smile at me. Why ?
    A: Cause you're fatter then they are,

  • Q: My wife is 5 months pregnant and so moody that she's borderline irrational.
    A: So what's your question ?

  • Q: Under what circumstances can sex at the end of pregnancy bring on labor ?
    A: When the sex is between your husband and another woman

  • Q: What's the difference between a pregnant woman and a Playboy centerfold ?
    A. Nothing, if the pregnant woman's husband knows what's good for him

  • Q: What position should the baby be in during the ninth month of pregnancy ?
    A: Head down, pressing firmly on your bladder

  • Q: What are forceps ?
    A: Giant baby tweezers

  • Q: What's the best way to get a man to give up his seat to a pregnant woman ?
    A: Brute force

  • Q: How do I know if my baby has dropped ?
    A: He/She will start crying. Be more careful !

  • Q: How long is the average woman in labor ?
    A: Whatever she says, divided by two

  • Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right ?
    A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current

  • Q: When is the best time to get an epidural ?
    A: Right after you find out you're pregnant

  • Q: Is there a reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor ?
    A: Not unless the word "alimony" is a concern for you

  • Q: I'm modest. Once I start to deliver, who will see me in that delicate position ?
    A: Authorized hospital personnel only -- doctors, nurses, orderlies, photographers, florists, cleaning crews, journalists, etc.

  • Q: What does it mean when the baby's head is crowning ?
    A: It means you feel as thought not only a crown but the entire throne is trying to make it's way out of you

  • Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth ?
    A: Yes, pregnancy

  • Q: Does labor cause hemorrhoids ?
    A: Labor causes anything you want to blame it for

  • Q: When should a baby not be circumcised ?
    A: When it's a girl.

  • Q: Where is the best place to store breast milk ?
    A: In your breasts

  • Q: Is there a safe alternative to breast pumps ?
    A: Yes, baby lips

  • Q: What does it mean when a baby is born with teeth ?
    A: It means that the baby's mother may want to rethink her plans to nurse

  • Q: What is the best time to wean the baby from nursing ?
    A: When you see teeth marks

  • Q: What is the grasp reflex ?
    A: The reaction of new father's when he sees new mother's breasts.

  • Q: Can a mother get pregnant while nursing ?
    A: Yes, but it's much easier if she removes the baby from her breast and puts him to sleep first.

  • Q: What happens to disposable diapers after they're thrown away ?
    A: They are stored in a silo in the Midwest, in case of global chemical warfare.

  • Q: Do I have to have a baby shower ?
    A: Not if your change the baby's diaper very quickly

  • Q: What causes baby blues ?
    A: Tanned, hard-bodied bimbos

  • Q: What is colic ?
    A: A reminder for new parents to use birth control

  • Q: What are night terrors ?
    A: Frightening episodes in which the new mother dreams she's pregnant again

  • Q: Nannies aren't cheap are they ?
    A: Not usually, but occasionally you'll find a floozy

  • Q: Will I love my dog less when the baby is born ?
    A: No, but your husband will most likely get on your nerves

  • Q: What are the terrible twos ?
    A: Your breasts after baby stops nursing cold turkey

  • Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to act normal ?
    A: Possibly when the kids are in college
25 dicembre

Spilled the Beans!

Okay! We finally told our families! We're pregnant!! We're 7 weeks along and due on August 13th! We're so excited!!

A White Christmas!

Merry Christmas!! This is the last Christmas we'll spend in Germany. I wanted a white Christmas and surprisingly, I got it! Well, the frost in the morning made everything white anyway... Still no snow. Last year there was a large amount of snow on the ground at this time. I remember Max having a ball in it! Last year Christmas was spent at home in Illinois while hubby was in Iraq. This year I get him all to myself! I'll admit though, we haven't decorated for Christmas. We pretty much did Christmas while we were home for Thanksgiving. The apartment is just our regular ol' apartment. I feel the Christmas spirit when I go to work every day though. Trees, lights, decorations, candy canes, and the endless showing of Christmas movies on AFN. Last night I finally downloaded some Christmas songs, all Sarah McLachlan. I love her voice! We spent Christmas Eve morning at church where we sang Christmas songs and heard of the 3 kings and the day we celebrate Christ's birthday, although none of us really know for sure it was today.  Did you know in Russia where most Orthodox are they celebrate Christmas in 2 more weeks? I found that out while I was "tracking santa" on www.noradsanta.org It's a neat website where you can follow Santa as he moves across the world. I tried staying up to see Santa fly over Germany, but I forgot about it! He was so close too! You can watch videos where Santa went and then there are spottings of Santa too. The video in Germany is of the Neuschwanstein castle. Well, again I wish you all a Merry Christmas! God Bless!
18 dicembre

Max

Ok, so here's the deal with Max: We decided to take him home with us (to Illinois) when we came home for Thanksgiving. We figured this would make it easier for us during our transition as well as being able to take trips without having to worry about him. He's now staying with Justin's sister and having a great time playing with our nieces! I miss him though :( He's such a good doggie when he's not chewing up all my stuff and digging through my trash can, or crying in the morning waking me up... ha! He's still my pup though!
15 dicembre

Not ALL bad

So I guess I should talk about the good side of Justin too. I promise he's not ALL bad.

He has still given up smoking since November 27th. He tried quitting while we were home but he had to smoke another with his father, haha! What an excuse. I'm very proud of him though. He was only bribed with yet another new computer. He's held true to his side of the deal so far and he doesn't seem to have any urges to smoke either. He was on the patch for 5 days and in a fury ripped it off claiming he "didnt need no stinkin' patch!" He was right :)

Last night I had to work late with basketball pictures. I was completely worm out by these little tots running around bouncing balls nonstop for 2 hours. While driving home all I could thing about was what I was gonna make for dinner. To my surprise Justin made us dinner! Turkey burgers and cheesy broccoli rice (frozen microwavable, but it's so the thought!) We had dinner and watched One Tree Hill together.

It's getting pretty cold out now. There was frost on everythign this morning. Justin always lets me take the car to work even though we work right next to each other. We leave at different times in the morning though.

Hmmm... He lets me put my cold feet on him to warm them up when we go to bed, ha! Anyway, I figured a nice note was in order. I think everyone had the impression that we didn't get along at all. There's just a few kinks to work out. Perhaps another bribery can fix that? :)

13 dicembre

Fed Up

Okay, I've tried to tolerate my husband's video game addiction, but it's just too much. World of Warcraft has literally taken up every once of free time he has. All I ask for is him to eat dinner with me and when it's ready. I take pride in making us a dinner to eat together, not to mention that I spent the time to do it! When supper is ready, I want him to eat with me. But because he's in a "dungeon" he can't stop. He says it's hard to get a group together to play and when he finds one he refuses to leave. Am I just being selfish? Anyway, just had to complain! World of Warcraft may be the worst game ever for a relationship.
10 dicembre

Little Catch Up

So I found out that I have more fans that read this blog than I actually thought. I guess when I only get comments from Mom and Sis I think that blogging isn't really THAT important anymore since Justin is back and all... Wrong! Truthfully I haven't spent nearly as much time on my computer as I used to. I come home and check my mail and the news but that's about it. My bedtime has become much earlier now that Justin is home too! I'm so thankful to have a more regular sleeping habit now. In bed by 11:00 and now getting up on Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 to open up at work. I like working early to my surprise! I have all afternoon off so I can finally make it to the stores before closing time! I also find that I enjoy making dinner and breakfast for me and Justin. Watching Brandy cook for the last year has been good for me! I've tried a few new recipes and even got the thumbs up from Justin to continue to make that meal more often. Wow! Does this mean I'm a real wife now? Haha! I can't kick my old habits though. Justin can't seem to pick up after himself and it drives me crazy. I like things clean and organized so I can relax without worrying about the mess. He zones into his computer game and the rest of the world no longer exists. In a way I feel like his mother cleaning up after him. Anyone have advice on how to stop that?

I miss my dog! I found myself eating popcorn several times and dropping pieces only to find that when I'm done I have a popcorn covered floor that normally would have been cleaned up by Max. It's a lot quieter and I miss taking him on walks and playing with him. He always sat at my feet while I was in the kitchen either cooking or cleaning too. Just the little things... Of course I don't miss the fur balls I found everywhere right after sweeping and mopping. That boy sheds more than I thought!

We haven't been anywhere since we've been back either. We were trying to plan a castle trip today, but remembered that my castle book was being lent out. Bummer! Maybe next weekend since I don't work on Saturday, Yay! Oh wait...I do. I have basketball photos in the morning and then a Ball that night. Dang, and I thought I was in the clear for an actual weekend off! No wonder I'm so tired with all this stuff going on! I did a few teams this past Saturday as well and the Studio and then I had Santa photos again a couple nights ago that lasted 3 hours straight. The kids didn't stop coming! My back was killing me by the end of the night from lifting the camera and bending to eye level of the kids sitting. You wouldn't think it would be that hard, but after an hour of it I was ready to quit!

No luck on finding my camera. I called several different towns last week checking for a missing camera that someone may have brought in. Nope. I finally got the bus company's number after much runaround last Thursday. Brad called for me since they are a German Company and me calling would be absolutely no good since I can't speak more than a couple words of German when put together usually don't even form a sentence. Unfortunately no one had turned in a camera and they told me call the place I called right after I realized I left it on the bus before we left Frankfurt. Man... I miss my camera! It was small enough to tote with me everywhere in my purse and it took great photos! Now I don't want to bring my Nikon into bars and just downtown because of the fear of losing it or it being too big to lug around. I keep hoping that somehow the camera will turn up, but whoever found it knows that it was an expensive, nice camera with a pretty priced memory stick too. I feel angry that they took it like that and then at the same time wonder if for some reason this was supposed to happen in some twisted way. Maybe they really needed a camera? Ha! Oh well, shouldn't cry over split milk. But hey, if you found my camera and you're reading this blog, send it back to me, k?