Just the Facts: Weeks pregnant: 10 weeks, 1 day. I was going to blog yesterday but then I got confused about my new “week day”… in any case, it’s been a week and a half since the last update. Weight: 136 pounds. It was as low as 133 in the last week, but 136 today….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Tonight’s dinner was fantastically fresh. BLT Summer rolls, blanched veggies, and a ranch sauce for dipping. When I read this BlogHer post, I became obsessed with finding rice paper. Easier said than done… but finally I found a “hole in the wall” Asian grocery store, and they had them. So I happily carted them home,…
Feeling a little rough around the edges? Looking like you’ve packed on a few pounds? Furry feet got you down? Just get a haircut! Everything will be looking up after that. No more saggy belly fur, scruffy ears, or bothersome neck fluff.
Two days ago, Anneliese turned 10 months old. It’s hard to believe she’s almost a year old! (Sorry in advance for the weird color in these pics… fluorescent gross lighting at night. ew) Anneliese is just. So. Cool. I can’t get over her. The babbling has begun. She doesn’t do it constantly, but when she…
These may be “inappropriate” but a smart child could definitely enjoy some of them. And whether or not you choose to share them with your children, you can’t help but admit they’re super-clever. They’re all on my must-buy list now. 1. Pat the Bunny was one of my favorites when I was a kid. Making…
My baby girl is 9 months old today. We weighed her on the bathroom scale the other day and she’s only 14.5 pounds. Little girl! But she is growing so much in other ways. She signs “milk,” “more,” “potty,” “finished,” waving hello and goodbye, and most recently “diaper” and “want.” At first she was using…
For a long time (since she has been sitting up), I’ve been meaning to create a treasure basket for Anneliese. Full of things that are beautiful to look at and touch, that feel different from each other (unlike her plastic toys, which all feel the same), things that are interesting for her to explore. Instead,…
I’m not a big fan of KIWI magazine – it’s one of those natural parenting types which would be nice (I miss Mothering), but it’s pretty “conventional wisdom” and seems to push the idea that veganism and vegetarianism are awesome, noble, super-healthy ways of eating. Still though, they have good articles and recipes here and…
Anneliese is a cuddly sleeper. She’s on me or at least touching me every second of the night (after her first wakeup once I’m in bed, when she comes into my bed). This morning, we snuggled for a while and she fell asleep again, and I managed to sneak out of the bed with her…
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and brand new stay at home mom. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate on a budget, and keep a happy home. I breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.Want to know more?
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