Just the Facts: Weeks pregnant: 8 weeks, 4 days. Adjusted to 4 days further along with my ultrasound on Friday. Weight: 134 pounds Gain: -1 Waist: I still haven’t measured. I need to find my tape measure. Size of the baby: .5-.6 inches Weight: very very light. Other pregnancy related crap: Emotional crap: Definitely more… Continue Reading
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Lemony Potatoes Recipe
Lemon is one thing that actually helps my feelings of nausea when pregnant, so I’ve been eating a lot of it lately. These potatoes are mild enough to not bother my stomach, but flavorful – very lemony! Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside makes them perfect for any day, even if you’re… Continue Reading
13 Months Today
Today, my little girl turned 13 months old. I don’t know how much longer I’ll do these monthly updates, but I’ll try. I like having a date to remind me to write about her. We started the morning with lots of cuddle-nursing. Then Anneliese played for a bit. I put some toys in my bedside… Continue Reading
Barefoot and Pregnant in the Kitchen–Week 7
So I’ve been pregnant, and you’ve known about it for weeks, but I haven’t updated the blog at all. So this one will be a little catch-up-y. I’ll try to update each week after this. I took these pictures at week 5, toward the end of the day. This is clearly bloat, not uterus. It’s… Continue Reading
REI – Shopping for Family Fun
Several weekends ago, my family headed to REI with a gift card supplied by BlogHer so that we could explore the store and find some goodies to help our family have fun this summer. We met up with Sean who cheerfully showed us each section of the downstairs while chatting with us about all the… Continue Reading
1, 2, 3, 4–My Latest Project
First came Love. Then came Marriage. Then came Anneliese. THEN??? Pregnancy Number 2! We are so excited. Read on to see what we’re planning…… Continue Reading
5:56pm Anneliese’s First Anniversary of her Birth Day
12 months ago was the hardest day of my life. And the most rewarding. In the first moment I held you in my arms and looked into your eyes, my heart swelled in my throat and I felt a different kind of love than what I ever knew was possible. I still feel this love… Continue Reading
Perfect Paleo Survival Snacks
So, as you know, my husband is in the military. He has a job in which he has to carry all sorts of survival gear on his body just in case. *shudder* And even if he doesn’t end up in the middle of nowhere surviving while waiting for someone to rescue him, he still has… Continue Reading
Baby Room–Lemoore, CA–Progress
We’ve finally gotten around to painting Anneliese’s room, and the color is exactly what I had in mind. Fresher than baby blue, lighter than turquoise, kind of an aqua/Tiffany blue color. I love it. And this guy. The curtains we currently have in there are turquoise, and I’ve never really loved them (we got them… Continue Reading
Milk and Cookies… for baby?? At What Age?
If you’re wondering “At what age can I give my baby cookies?” the answer is “It depends on what kind of cookies.” Truly, I hope you’re not wanting to give your baby Oreos or Chips Ahoy cookies. If your baby is ready for food (sitting independently, sturdily, and can bring food to her mouth on… Continue Reading
Anneliese’s 11-Month-Day–A Day in the Life
Every month I write a little update about what Anneliese has been learning or doing or anything that’s new. I think this past month has been a little bit of a lull, rather than an explosion of growth. Other than a seventh tooth that just showed up in the last few days, things have been,… Continue Reading
Today–Paint and Cooking
This is what Anneliese’s room looks like right now… We’re finally getting ready to paint her room the color we’ve had in mind since before she was born. I just hope it turns out the way I have envisioned it. I didn’t do a patch test with the paint, so I’m not positive, but I… Continue Reading
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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