Not sure how to upload pictures, just did on last post a confusing way and it would not let me type after pictures. sigh
I went on my Friday walk to the Banks and my Starbucks and on the way back I stopped at Fresh and Easy (they have a great clearance section for food) and picked up 3 bananas at 7 cents each!
I am currently making Banana Blueberry Oat muffins!! they smell sooooo good!
I got the recipe off a blog found on pinterest.
http://vintagevictuals.com/2009/02/blueberries-bananas-and-oats-oh-my.html
Now i am on my way to enjoy a muffin and relax for the rest of LBs nap!!
♥ JB
Friday, August 23, 2013
Pinterest yet again
Wow so i have not posted in almost a year! And here I am a year later
still talking about Pinterest! I have been busy this past year with LB
and the Hubby. I started training for and ran my first 5k! I have
started making healthier choices as far as food goes and I have lost my
first 9 pounds that I have actually had to work my butt off doing. Along
with working, taking care of a one and a half year old, a husband, and
keeping the house in order I have found time to do a few projects I
found on .... yes you guessed it, PINTEREST!
Below are the few projects I have successfully completed!
Below are the few projects I have successfully completed!
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| Shadow box LBs going home outfit, first pacifier, and hospital feet print & bracelet |
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| Canvas picture for LB room! |
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| We painted our Fridge Red!! |
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| Just made these for the wall in my room! |
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| Putting bleach on a cotton ball and having it sit over night made the moldy grout turn white! IT WORKED!! |
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| Also just started the 1/2 vinegar 1/2 dawn soap in this scrubby to wipe the shower down and it too works great with minimal scrubbing! =)) |
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Pinterest!
I am another female addicted to Pinterest. I always find myself saying "oh on Pinterest I saw......." And that is usually when I see my husband and others start to roll their eyes..."oh she is one of THOSE women"
I find it has a million ideas for my inner creative person [wish the inner was more outer..meaning I wish I just did some of these things] Most things cost $$ that frankly we just do not have these days.
One thing that I found I can actually do is make some of the delicious recipes for meals!! The year before last my New Years resolution, between working two jobs and being a Wife, was to make one new meal every month. Homemade. Delicious. Something I have never tried.
I started January making Lasagna, never made it, now I did not make the noodles [homemade bahh] or the sauce because ....seriously....no haha.
February I made homemade Chicken Pot Pie! I used my SIL crust recipe for Apple Pie and added veggies, chicken, and all the delicious fillings that was wonderful!!
March I think I made homemade Blueberry muffins those were so easy and so delicious.
Then i kind of lost steam, I found out I was pregnant, then the 1st trimester sleepies came, and I was still working 2 jobs so when I was actually home I was napping.
Towards the end of my pregnancy I discovered all the yummy recipes on Pinterest and was only working one job [thanks to my wonderful Husbands hard work] and since I have made all of these meals.
Now some are Favorites and I have definitely made them again, Some need tweaks in the recipe because I just do not like spinach THAT much, but I feel like maybe it has been almost 2 years since my resolution but i honestly think that this totally counts as me having a successful resolution. I have made many new meals I have never made all from scratch! =D This is something that I really enjoy!
So when you are thinking of meals for the week so you can finish your shopping list... log on to Pinterest! That's what I do!!
♥ JB
p.s. bet you are hungry now! =P you're welcome!
I find it has a million ideas for my inner creative person [wish the inner was more outer..meaning I wish I just did some of these things] Most things cost $$ that frankly we just do not have these days.
One thing that I found I can actually do is make some of the delicious recipes for meals!! The year before last my New Years resolution, between working two jobs and being a Wife, was to make one new meal every month. Homemade. Delicious. Something I have never tried.
I started January making Lasagna, never made it, now I did not make the noodles [homemade bahh] or the sauce because ....seriously....no haha.
February I made homemade Chicken Pot Pie! I used my SIL crust recipe for Apple Pie and added veggies, chicken, and all the delicious fillings that was wonderful!!
March I think I made homemade Blueberry muffins those were so easy and so delicious.
Then i kind of lost steam, I found out I was pregnant, then the 1st trimester sleepies came, and I was still working 2 jobs so when I was actually home I was napping.
Towards the end of my pregnancy I discovered all the yummy recipes on Pinterest and was only working one job [thanks to my wonderful Husbands hard work] and since I have made all of these meals.
Banana Bread
South West Egg Rolls
Bell pepper Enchiladas
Zesty Italian chicken
Crockpot Lasagna
Meatball sandwich Casserole
Mini Corn dogs
Mini Pizzas
Pumpkin Muffins
Pizza Rolls
Pulled pork Sandwiches
Taco Quesadilla
Mexican Stuffed Shells
Taco pie
Zucchini somethings
Zucchini Tots
Zucchini pizzas
Now some are Favorites and I have definitely made them again, Some need tweaks in the recipe because I just do not like spinach THAT much, but I feel like maybe it has been almost 2 years since my resolution but i honestly think that this totally counts as me having a successful resolution. I have made many new meals I have never made all from scratch! =D This is something that I really enjoy!
So when you are thinking of meals for the week so you can finish your shopping list... log on to Pinterest! That's what I do!!
♥ JB
p.s. bet you are hungry now! =P you're welcome!
Life Happens
I was doing really well for about 3 weeks, with working out and watching what i am eating.
As usual life happened, its not an excuse but i just need to get back into the routine of being more active. I am more active since Logan has been up and crawling around, i rarely sit on the couch only during his nap and Ellen is on! =P
I am crawling around, walking around, taking him to the park, walking to the bank to save $$ on gas and working on my feet for about 25 hrs a week.
i am still watching what i eat and havent eaten as many meals since rodney is on night shift still. We end up eating dinner at around 330p/4p then if i remember i will have a snack or two in the evening..
Just an update for those who read.
JB
As usual life happened, its not an excuse but i just need to get back into the routine of being more active. I am more active since Logan has been up and crawling around, i rarely sit on the couch only during his nap and Ellen is on! =P
I am crawling around, walking around, taking him to the park, walking to the bank to save $$ on gas and working on my feet for about 25 hrs a week.
i am still watching what i eat and havent eaten as many meals since rodney is on night shift still. We end up eating dinner at around 330p/4p then if i remember i will have a snack or two in the evening..
Just an update for those who read.
JB
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Need to change
Ever since moving to Fresno 4 years ago, getting a job at Starbucks, getting Married, working 2 jobs, getting pregnant, and now having a baby and working [basically 2 jobs again] I have gained weight that I have never had.
I was always thin and never had to work for it which makes losing what i have now, hard. I do not like working out, running, or DVD workouts. I do not like to get hot and sweat and out of breath. I do not like working super hard for like 2 weeks and still seeing zero results.
But i have come to realize that this weight is not going to come off on its own. Obviously since im still stuck here. I need to make a change. I always say I need to and (ask my husband) always try something for about 2 weeks. But i never stick to anything because i get discouraged.
I think more than losing weight i would probably be more proud that I actually stuck with something for a long period of time, and actually DID something instead of just Thinking about it.
Before I got pregnant I had started a running (yuck!) program called Couch to 5K. It is supposed to help non runners[me] get off the couch and be able in about 9 weeks to run 3 miles. I believe i was on week 4ish when we had a family emergency and I got out of my Habit of running. Then we found out I was pregnant and that 1st Trimester with 2 jobs i was more than exhausted that was the last thing on my mind.
So today marks my first "run" back on the program and it is a little different since i am pushing a stroller [hey more calories burned i guess]. I looked up some fun 5k runs to maybe sign up for so that i HAVE to run to "train" for it. I found one called The Color Run and it will be in Orange County in April registration is not open yet but it sounds like fun and it gives me time to practice and save money if it costs [not sure I've never done a run].
[[However that is pretty far. Maybe there is one closer to today date that will push me even harder to practice. ]]
I want to keep up with something. I want that to be my goal. Dont get me wrong i want to lose about 45 pounds but I think sticking with something to help me lose 45 pounds will mean more to me, someone who sticks with things for about 2 weeks then gives up!
Wish me luck!!
JB ♥
I was always thin and never had to work for it which makes losing what i have now, hard. I do not like working out, running, or DVD workouts. I do not like to get hot and sweat and out of breath. I do not like working super hard for like 2 weeks and still seeing zero results.
But i have come to realize that this weight is not going to come off on its own. Obviously since im still stuck here. I need to make a change. I always say I need to and (ask my husband) always try something for about 2 weeks. But i never stick to anything because i get discouraged.
I think more than losing weight i would probably be more proud that I actually stuck with something for a long period of time, and actually DID something instead of just Thinking about it.
Before I got pregnant I had started a running (yuck!) program called Couch to 5K. It is supposed to help non runners[me] get off the couch and be able in about 9 weeks to run 3 miles. I believe i was on week 4ish when we had a family emergency and I got out of my Habit of running. Then we found out I was pregnant and that 1st Trimester with 2 jobs i was more than exhausted that was the last thing on my mind.
So today marks my first "run" back on the program and it is a little different since i am pushing a stroller [hey more calories burned i guess]. I looked up some fun 5k runs to maybe sign up for so that i HAVE to run to "train" for it. I found one called The Color Run and it will be in Orange County in April registration is not open yet but it sounds like fun and it gives me time to practice and save money if it costs [not sure I've never done a run].
[[However that is pretty far. Maybe there is one closer to today date that will push me even harder to practice. ]]
I want to keep up with something. I want that to be my goal. Dont get me wrong i want to lose about 45 pounds but I think sticking with something to help me lose 45 pounds will mean more to me, someone who sticks with things for about 2 weeks then gives up!
Wish me luck!!
JB ♥
Friday, August 10, 2012
I Am Your Safe Place
I read this on The Hippie Housewife Blog and thought it was so sweet!
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I can tell by the way you slip into my room when you wake during the night, sniffling as you shuffle down the hallway and then, having arrived, breathing that deep sigh of contentment.
I am your safe place.
I can tell by the way you run to me, crying, holding out a hand or lifting up a knee for me to kiss better. Like magic, it works every time. The tears stop and you run off, just like that, and I wish I could cure the world so easily as I can soothe your bumps and scrapes.
I am your safe place.
I can tell by the way you curl into me when you're scared, pressed hard against me, certain that I can protect you. One day you'll realize that I can't always keep you safe, but for now you rest secure in your belief that I am omnipotent.
I am your safe place.
I can tell by the way you reach for my hand when you're feeling uncertain or overwhelmed, sometimes wrapping both arms around my leg or hiding your face against my neck. I understand, sweet child, and I will allow you the time you need to feel comfortable stepping away.
I am your safe place.
I can tell by the way you tell me a hundred times a day, I like-a be wif you. I reply in kind each time - I like to be with you too - and I mean it so very much.
I am your safe place.
I can tell by our late-night conversations, my night owl, when you ask your big questions and explore your fears. I don't always know how to answer, but I hope that I can consistently lead you to God, our true safe place in this world.
I am your safe place, but I don't always understand it. Most days I feel like a child myself, pretending to be a real live grown-up but waiting all the while for someone to discover the truth. One day you'll realize that I don't know as much as you think I do, that really I'm just stumbling along, doing my best, like everyone else on this planet.
I am your safe place, but I don't always deserve it, this I know. I lose my temper, criticize, shame, and I see the confusion in your eyes. But more than that, I see the acceptance: I am your safe place, so what I say must be true, there must be something wrong with you. Oh, but there's not, sweet child, and one of my most fervent prayers is that you will always remember my apologies above the thoughtless words that prompted them.
I am your safe place, but I know it won't always be so. One day you'll find a new safe place and it will be someone else who strokes your hair as you confess your worries into the quiet darkness of night.
But for now, for whatever crazy reason, I am your safe place.
And I am honored.
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I can tell by the way you slip into my room when you wake during the night, sniffling as you shuffle down the hallway and then, having arrived, breathing that deep sigh of contentment.
I am your safe place.
I can tell by the way you run to me, crying, holding out a hand or lifting up a knee for me to kiss better. Like magic, it works every time. The tears stop and you run off, just like that, and I wish I could cure the world so easily as I can soothe your bumps and scrapes.
I am your safe place.
I can tell by the way you curl into me when you're scared, pressed hard against me, certain that I can protect you. One day you'll realize that I can't always keep you safe, but for now you rest secure in your belief that I am omnipotent.
I am your safe place.
I can tell by the way you reach for my hand when you're feeling uncertain or overwhelmed, sometimes wrapping both arms around my leg or hiding your face against my neck. I understand, sweet child, and I will allow you the time you need to feel comfortable stepping away.
I am your safe place.
I can tell by the way you tell me a hundred times a day, I like-a be wif you. I reply in kind each time - I like to be with you too - and I mean it so very much.
I am your safe place.
I can tell by our late-night conversations, my night owl, when you ask your big questions and explore your fears. I don't always know how to answer, but I hope that I can consistently lead you to God, our true safe place in this world.
I am your safe place, but I don't always understand it. Most days I feel like a child myself, pretending to be a real live grown-up but waiting all the while for someone to discover the truth. One day you'll realize that I don't know as much as you think I do, that really I'm just stumbling along, doing my best, like everyone else on this planet.
I am your safe place, but I don't always deserve it, this I know. I lose my temper, criticize, shame, and I see the confusion in your eyes. But more than that, I see the acceptance: I am your safe place, so what I say must be true, there must be something wrong with you. Oh, but there's not, sweet child, and one of my most fervent prayers is that you will always remember my apologies above the thoughtless words that prompted them.
I am your safe place, but I know it won't always be so. One day you'll find a new safe place and it will be someone else who strokes your hair as you confess your worries into the quiet darkness of night.
But for now, for whatever crazy reason, I am your safe place.
And I am honored.
1-8 Months
It has been a loonnnngggg time.
In the past 8 months we have moved to Long Beach, Rodney has a new job, I was on maternity leave and now i am back at a new Starbucks. And Mr. Logan has been learning new things every day.
There are waaaay too many pictures to post so i will just post his monthly Pics.
Today August 10th,2012 Logan can crawl, roll over, pull himself to standing, laugh, smile, clap, splash, drink from a bottle, eat veggies, fruit, meat and those Gerber puff (baby crack), Sleeps about 11 hours straight through the night (so wonderful), takes 2 fairly good naps,
He has been swimming, to the beach, to church, on Road trips, met Most of his extended family. He has had his first hair cut, just got his first 2 teeth, watched his first Olympics, Plays with our kitty, has learned how to get into EVERYTHING but his toys.
He is a VERY happy baby who gets a long with everyone, very social [takes after his daddy]
In the past 8 months we have moved to Long Beach, Rodney has a new job, I was on maternity leave and now i am back at a new Starbucks. And Mr. Logan has been learning new things every day.
There are waaaay too many pictures to post so i will just post his monthly Pics.
Today August 10th,2012 Logan can crawl, roll over, pull himself to standing, laugh, smile, clap, splash, drink from a bottle, eat veggies, fruit, meat and those Gerber puff (baby crack), Sleeps about 11 hours straight through the night (so wonderful), takes 2 fairly good naps,
He has been swimming, to the beach, to church, on Road trips, met Most of his extended family. He has had his first hair cut, just got his first 2 teeth, watched his first Olympics, Plays with our kitty, has learned how to get into EVERYTHING but his toys.
He is a VERY happy baby who gets a long with everyone, very social [takes after his daddy]
One Month [Jan 2012]
2 Months [Feb 2012]
3 Months [Mar 2012]
4 Months [Apr 2012]
5 Months [May 2012]
6 Months [June 2012]
7 Months [July 2012]
8 Months [Aug 2012]
Still crazy to believe that we are parents, especially when we still act like kids ourselves. But perhaps our young personalities make Logan the happy, silly, personable baby he is.
We love our Bud Bud! and hopefully i can keep everyone updated! i am so bad at this blog thing.
♥ JB
Monday, January 2, 2012
LOGAN MALIIK!
Born December 6, 2011 @ 10:58pm
Weight:: 7 pounds 7 ounces
Length:: 19 3/4 inches
Length:: 19 3/4 inches
[could you imagine putting him back in? how did he fit?]How did he get here you're wondering?
[[Morning Dec. 5]]
I went for my weekly appt at the Doctor. After suffering 11 days with PUPP I'd had it!! My plan was to go in and request induction. My Dr came in asked how I was doing, I told her the rash has spread EVERYWHERE and i couldn't sleep and was going insane! She then said "well lets get this baby delivered!"
[[12/5 @ 230p]]
Rodney and I arrived at the hospital to check in. First checked in with this lady who had no clue what she was doing =/ LONG story short we finally got a room and I got changed and all hooked up. I was on a fetal heart monitor and a contraction monitor.
[[12/5 @ 6-7pm]]
Nurse inserted something called Cervidil, drug used to soften cervix and bring on labor. It is a 12 hour drug so the next morning they would take it out and start me on Pitocin.
So Rod and I just hung out that evening, got hospital food and watched cable! Rod had gone home to grab me some tums and a few other things while they gave me a sleep aid [[since i hadnt been sleeping at home and needed rest for the day ahead]]
By the time Rod got back i was kind of loopy. I tried to sleep but everytime i would move the fetal monitor didnt pick up baby so every hour or so i had a nurse coming in to "find baby"
[[i was thinking good grief ive gone 9 months without this monitor what is one more night!]]
[[12/6 @ 6-7am]]
Cervidil was removed and i was given an IV and Pitocin. I had started having mild contractions on my own before Pitocin so i figured something was happening.
My parents drove up that morning with Kaitlin to be here for Logans arrival and they hung out all day...literally all day for this boy to show up!
[[12/6 @ 1000p]]
I had been "checked" multiple times by different nurses/doctors and after 14 hours I was at 2 centimeters. I was having back labor so laying in the bed was so painful, I wanted to stand and walk around because it took extra pressure off my back. Wasn't allowed to walk but I could stand. Dr. came in and told me I was still at 2 maaaaybe 3 and asked what i wanted to do. In my head I was thinking it had taken 14 hours to go no where, i haven't eaten in over 24 hours, haven't slept in how many days, i am pretty positive i do not have the energy to go another 14+ hours. Rod and I discussed and decided to do a C-Section and get this boy out!
I was brought into the operating room [[freezing cold by the way, like ice rink cold]] Dr did a spinal block. I was hooked up to oxygen, heart monitor. Nurses counting the tools they had, i was having a drape placed in front of me so i couldnt see. Doctors were ready to go and my husband was not here yet.
"Where is my husband?" i had asked . FINALLY Rod got there and as soon as he sat and grabbed my hand, Logan was here! [[they almost didnt wait for Rod]]
I saw him for like 3 seconds then they went to clean him. they were all commenting on his birthmark and all i was thinking was "oh gosh its like half of his face" haha it isnt. He has a little birth mark and his left upper chest. [[cute]]
Then he and Rod were off to the nursery while i was being stitched up and off to recovery.
About an hour later i was FINALLY able to hold my baby boy! And he was so precious and cute and tiny and perfect!
Then it was time for Rodney to go home. =( So many women were having babies that all the rooms were full and i had to share, so Rod couldn't stay.
That night i dont remember much. i do know that Logan stayed with mommy but i am not sure how i could have possibly gotten out of bed to get the booger out of his...
Anyways that is how my little boy arrived! Eventful!
more to come ...
♥ MB [mommy butler]
I went for my weekly appt at the Doctor. After suffering 11 days with PUPP I'd had it!! My plan was to go in and request induction. My Dr came in asked how I was doing, I told her the rash has spread EVERYWHERE and i couldn't sleep and was going insane! She then said "well lets get this baby delivered!"
[[12/5 @ 230p]]
Rodney and I arrived at the hospital to check in. First checked in with this lady who had no clue what she was doing =/ LONG story short we finally got a room and I got changed and all hooked up. I was on a fetal heart monitor and a contraction monitor.
[[12/5 @ 6-7pm]]
Nurse inserted something called Cervidil, drug used to soften cervix and bring on labor. It is a 12 hour drug so the next morning they would take it out and start me on Pitocin.
So Rod and I just hung out that evening, got hospital food and watched cable! Rod had gone home to grab me some tums and a few other things while they gave me a sleep aid [[since i hadnt been sleeping at home and needed rest for the day ahead]]
By the time Rod got back i was kind of loopy. I tried to sleep but everytime i would move the fetal monitor didnt pick up baby so every hour or so i had a nurse coming in to "find baby"
[[i was thinking good grief ive gone 9 months without this monitor what is one more night!]]
[[12/6 @ 6-7am]]
Cervidil was removed and i was given an IV and Pitocin. I had started having mild contractions on my own before Pitocin so i figured something was happening.
My parents drove up that morning with Kaitlin to be here for Logans arrival and they hung out all day...literally all day for this boy to show up!
[[12/6 @ 1000p]]
I had been "checked" multiple times by different nurses/doctors and after 14 hours I was at 2 centimeters. I was having back labor so laying in the bed was so painful, I wanted to stand and walk around because it took extra pressure off my back. Wasn't allowed to walk but I could stand. Dr. came in and told me I was still at 2 maaaaybe 3 and asked what i wanted to do. In my head I was thinking it had taken 14 hours to go no where, i haven't eaten in over 24 hours, haven't slept in how many days, i am pretty positive i do not have the energy to go another 14+ hours. Rod and I discussed and decided to do a C-Section and get this boy out!
I was brought into the operating room [[freezing cold by the way, like ice rink cold]] Dr did a spinal block. I was hooked up to oxygen, heart monitor. Nurses counting the tools they had, i was having a drape placed in front of me so i couldnt see. Doctors were ready to go and my husband was not here yet.
"Where is my husband?" i had asked . FINALLY Rod got there and as soon as he sat and grabbed my hand, Logan was here! [[they almost didnt wait for Rod]]
I saw him for like 3 seconds then they went to clean him. they were all commenting on his birthmark and all i was thinking was "oh gosh its like half of his face" haha it isnt. He has a little birth mark and his left upper chest. [[cute]]
Then he and Rod were off to the nursery while i was being stitched up and off to recovery.
About an hour later i was FINALLY able to hold my baby boy! And he was so precious and cute and tiny and perfect!
Then it was time for Rodney to go home. =( So many women were having babies that all the rooms were full and i had to share, so Rod couldn't stay.
That night i dont remember much. i do know that Logan stayed with mommy but i am not sure how i could have possibly gotten out of bed to get the booger out of his...
Anyways that is how my little boy arrived! Eventful!
more to come ...
♥ MB [mommy butler]
Sunday, December 4, 2011
PUPPP
Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP), also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, is the most common rash in pregnant women. It normally occurs in first pregnancies during the third trimester with an average onset of 35 weeks.
It lasts an average of 6 weeks and resolves spontaneously 1 to 2 weeks after delivery.
http://dermatology.about.com/cs/pregnancy/a/puppp.htm
Thanksgiving i noticed a bump on my belly by my glamorous stretch marks, Rod said its probably just a new one coming... great! =/ The next day there were more bumps, and they were itchy!! So i googled it, i found a link to PUPPP rash, i self diagnosed my self because it fit!
Dr was closed until Monday, my normal weekly appointment was Monday. I told Dr i think that is what i have. She made sure my palms of my hands and bottoms of feet didn't itch because that could be a sign of Cholestasis, which is not good for baby! She then proceeded to tell me there is not much they can do for PUPPP and that delivery is the most effective solution and to try oral or topical benedryl, or any over the counter anti itch cream.
SOOO.. Rodney and I headed to Target to get something, this past week i have tried, Caladryl lotion, hydrocortizone cream, Oatmeal bath, baking soda paste, cold showers [not fun especially when it is already cold], Benedryl [took it then next day baby wasn't as active, maybe he was drowsy but it freaked me out so i haven't taken it since and he is back to squirming and stretching out a little too far] and Grandpas Pine Tar Soap.
The Pine Tar Soap seems to be helping a little, lather up, let it sit, then rinse in cool water.
Well everything is only temporary, have gotten very few hours of sleep this past week, dread going to bed because i am scared i will just lay there and go crazy, so i have been staying up late late with Rod until i am dead tired... that seems to help fall asleep at least.
Went to the Dr Friday, as they were going to give me a shot to get me through the weekend, turns out they didnt even have the medicine. =/ Lets just say that wasnt a good day. My Dr wasnt in so induction wasnt an option, but i was 39 weeks 5 days and just want to deliver to have hope that this will go away soon. I feel as long as baby is in there the rash will remain. This has been the longest, most aweful week of my life, definitely think this tops Chicken Pox. I would not wish this on my worst enemy!
Despite me having a rough time this week physically and emotionally with this, my Husband has been a huge help. He has been understanding, helpful, sympathetic, and so sweet. I do not get sick or feel icky often so he has never had to take care of me. He has been so encouraging and tells me that i can make it, i have already gone so many days and that it will not last forever! He has brought me a Jamba Juice home from work as a surprise, came home on his lunch to check on me, gone with me and has gotten me every topical ointment and soap to try, brushes my hair to keep my mind off the itch, lets me just cry to him when i can not stand it. He feels so bad because he wishes he could make it go away!
Didnt i marry the best man ever? =)
Thank you also to everyone praying for me and checking on me everyday, it means a lot. not much is getting rid of the itch but the love and support helps.
Dr appt Tomorrow finally, Dec 5th, 40 weeks, they will do ultrasound, fetal monitor, and set up induction date if i dont have my baby... pray that if baby doesnt come on his own tomorrow, that i can get induced sooner rather than later, i will go insane with itch!
♥ itchy JB and warm and snuggly inside LB
It lasts an average of 6 weeks and resolves spontaneously 1 to 2 weeks after delivery.
http://dermatology.about.com/cs/pregnancy/a/puppp.htm
Thanksgiving i noticed a bump on my belly by my glamorous stretch marks, Rod said its probably just a new one coming... great! =/ The next day there were more bumps, and they were itchy!! So i googled it, i found a link to PUPPP rash, i self diagnosed my self because it fit!
Dr was closed until Monday, my normal weekly appointment was Monday. I told Dr i think that is what i have. She made sure my palms of my hands and bottoms of feet didn't itch because that could be a sign of Cholestasis, which is not good for baby! She then proceeded to tell me there is not much they can do for PUPPP and that delivery is the most effective solution and to try oral or topical benedryl, or any over the counter anti itch cream.
SOOO.. Rodney and I headed to Target to get something, this past week i have tried, Caladryl lotion, hydrocortizone cream, Oatmeal bath, baking soda paste, cold showers [not fun especially when it is already cold], Benedryl [took it then next day baby wasn't as active, maybe he was drowsy but it freaked me out so i haven't taken it since and he is back to squirming and stretching out a little too far] and Grandpas Pine Tar Soap.
The Pine Tar Soap seems to be helping a little, lather up, let it sit, then rinse in cool water.
Well everything is only temporary, have gotten very few hours of sleep this past week, dread going to bed because i am scared i will just lay there and go crazy, so i have been staying up late late with Rod until i am dead tired... that seems to help fall asleep at least.
Went to the Dr Friday, as they were going to give me a shot to get me through the weekend, turns out they didnt even have the medicine. =/ Lets just say that wasnt a good day. My Dr wasnt in so induction wasnt an option, but i was 39 weeks 5 days and just want to deliver to have hope that this will go away soon. I feel as long as baby is in there the rash will remain. This has been the longest, most aweful week of my life, definitely think this tops Chicken Pox. I would not wish this on my worst enemy!
Despite me having a rough time this week physically and emotionally with this, my Husband has been a huge help. He has been understanding, helpful, sympathetic, and so sweet. I do not get sick or feel icky often so he has never had to take care of me. He has been so encouraging and tells me that i can make it, i have already gone so many days and that it will not last forever! He has brought me a Jamba Juice home from work as a surprise, came home on his lunch to check on me, gone with me and has gotten me every topical ointment and soap to try, brushes my hair to keep my mind off the itch, lets me just cry to him when i can not stand it. He feels so bad because he wishes he could make it go away!
Didnt i marry the best man ever? =)
Thank you also to everyone praying for me and checking on me everyday, it means a lot. not much is getting rid of the itch but the love and support helps.
Dr appt Tomorrow finally, Dec 5th, 40 weeks, they will do ultrasound, fetal monitor, and set up induction date if i dont have my baby... pray that if baby doesnt come on his own tomorrow, that i can get induced sooner rather than later, i will go insane with itch!
♥ itchy JB and warm and snuggly inside LB
Monday, November 28, 2011
So Sweet!!
Not sure if i have informed you all that a few months ago our Starbucks got a new manager. Well lets just say she has made the last few months of work stress free and enjoyable. I have been very grateful for the change especially since I was in my Third Trimester and the manager before had no sympathy for me being pregnant.Well yesterday was my last day of work until the end of my maternity leave!! I am a little sad, very glad and feel a bit guilty. I am sad because I have some really awesome co workers and for the fact that it gets me out of the house and something to do everyday. I am very glad because i am not sure how my body let me work as long as it did. My 4 hour shifts towards the end were starting to feel like 12 hours. I feel a bit guilty because i will have all this time off and my poor Husband will only have a few days off to spend with baby right away. i could not imagine going back to work like 4 days after baby arrives, i would miss him so much! Soo i am guessing i will just have to bundle the little bean and visit daddy at work! =)
So like i said yesterday was my last day, i opened with manager, she got out of the car with a present, sooo sweet. She got me [well baby] a 4 pack of onsies and some really cute jammies!
Then while i was on my break my co worker called me up front saying someone is here to see me. It was Marcia, one of our regulars, comes in everyday, always asks how i am doing, how baby is doing, what i am having, what is his name, how to save money at target, what the governor is doing now haha, how my husband and i are doing, what we did for the different holidays ect... And i always give her an extra shot of espresso on the house =P
ANYWAYS she had a gift for baby too!! I had opened it later when i got home and was SHOCKED! She had got baby 2 things we needed still of our registry [which aparently is still open], one thing we had to buy because my baby showers were over and still needed it, sad because i really loved the one i registered for. And a bottle fridge pack, which i am going to need when i go back to work! Plus a gift card to babys r us! WAAAAY too much, but such a blessing!
Soo as much as i like to complain about the customers at work [sorry some are just so stupid], there are really some awesome customers that i am going to miss seeing everyday! its also nice to know that they will miss me too while i am away!
Thankyou to everyone who has helped out during my pregnancy, My MOM and DAD for EVERYTHING you guys do that you know you dont have to do! =) Alica, for the maternity clothes with out them i would be in shorts in the 40degree evenings, for advice, for help, for nursing covers and all the blankets to come! To Lisa Schoch for all the wonderful clothes from their church to help baby! And to everyone else who was sweet enough to bless Rod and I with things essential for a new baby!
now off to dr appt! hope she has some news that baby is heading out soon!
♥ JB and LB
Friday, November 25, 2011
DAUGHTRY CD!!!
Yea this is not baby related! Which is totally fine because I do actually have other things to talk about. Though since being pregnant people seem that is all I want to talk about, now don't get me wrong I love talking about my lil bean! But I still am human and need conversation haha!
SO today I got the new Daughtry CD in the mail!
I have been a fan of Chris Daughtry since his 1st audition on American Idol! My brother Evan and I voted for him, and watched him get voted off =(
We have also gone to see him live mulitple times, Jimmy Kimmel Live, OC Fair, House of Blues! I tried to get Rod to take me last year when he was here in Fresno, we just didn't have the funds for it...otherwise...=)
♥ JB &LB
Needless to say, I am a FAN! sooo if you see tickets for a tour date near my neck of the woods feel free to buy Rod and I tickets! =P
SO today I got the new Daughtry CD in the mail!
I have been a fan of Chris Daughtry since his 1st audition on American Idol! My brother Evan and I voted for him, and watched him get voted off =(
We have also gone to see him live mulitple times, Jimmy Kimmel Live, OC Fair, House of Blues! I tried to get Rod to take me last year when he was here in Fresno, we just didn't have the funds for it...otherwise...=)
♥ JB &LB
Needless to say, I am a FAN! sooo if you see tickets for a tour date near my neck of the woods feel free to buy Rod and I tickets! =P
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
2 Year Anniversary!
November 21, 2009
November 19/20, 2010
[new york]
[new york]
November 21, 2011
[too pregnant to go out of town]
[too pregnant to go out of town]
Even though in January Rodney and I will have been a couple for 5 years! (WOWZA) We have just celebrated our 2 year Wedding Anniversary!i informed Rodney yesterday that it was my plan to go to Hawaii this year for our anniversary [since i worked at the airport....cheap flights] But that because I got pregnant and quit the airport, and now that i am about to pop any day that we couldn't go there this year! =P
We didn't start the Monday any different, we got up, went to the Dr. [as this is my weekly event now], we drove to old town Clovis to see if the restaurant Rod might take us to was still there, then we went on a hunt for some inexpensive curtains for the Baby's room. His room is the brightest room in the house. We ended up at Target, of course, and we got some cute green curtains that match his room =) Also Rod was starving [whats new?] so we stopped at Panera Bread for a while and just hung out =)
Then we came home, Rod did the pile of dishes, which i told him was not a fun anniversary activity, but he proceeded to tell me he wanted me to be able to relax tomorrow and not worry about them =) [[so sweet]] So I decided to straighten up the living room, we had Grilled Cheese for lunch [romantic, be jealous] then we put up baby curtains and finally hung up the picture his Mamie made him =)
Then we ran over to our apartment office to check out the Ping Pong stuff because I challenged Rod to a game! I won the first two, he won the second two [first to 15], the tie breaker game came down to 14 to 14 and I WON!!!!!!! yeaa Rod lost to a Pregnant Woman! =PThen Rodney took me to Logan's Roadhouse, where they have the most amazing rolls ever! There we hung out, talked, played a game I had printed out a couple days ago,then ended the evening at Starbucks to get a hot chocolate [it was so cold last night]
We didn't do anything extravagant but it was the best way to spend our anniversary! I enjoyed being with my best friend all day, talking and laughing!
Now on to yet another year which will bring many challenges, stresses, and changes that we are all strapped in a ready to take on!
BRING IT ON LOGAN MALIIK BUTLER! WE ARE READY!!! =P
[mommy isnt sure she is actually ready to go through the pain but wants you here anyway]
38 weeks with Logan
[yea i am massive, didn't realize i was so big until i saw this photo =P]
♥ JB & LB
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Logan is due December 5th
[[mom posted this on her facebook and i think it would be fun if people played along! so DO IT!]]
When Alicia was pregnant with Cayden, we all picked a date we thought he would be born! Now Jill will be 36 weeks tomorrow and so pick a day and time (for tie breaker only) and maybe Logan's Mamie will send a prize!
mom chose November 28th at 2 PM
I choose December 1st @ noon
Alicia said November 28th as well but hasnt picked a time
and the rest of you say........
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
30 weeks 3 days!
BELLY!!!! its getting big!
Baby is moving around a TON! not so much kicks anymore like he used to its more like a rolling feeling. Kinda like the massage chair at the nail place how it rolls on your back.. .only inside.. weird and it hurts sometimes too. sometimes it also feels like he is just pushing out my stomach haha "get back in there...."
We got his bedding in the mail today, and of course i could not wait to set it up! I LOVE it and it is sooooooo cute!!!!
Well i think that is all for now, sorry so short of an update but i am hungry, and Rod will be mad that i havent eaten much today and since i have to go to bed soon i think i better grub!!
&hearts' JB && BB
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