tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856658701321747972024-03-19T04:27:40.921-07:00Life with CherrysLife with Cherrys a blog about DIYs, life with a new baby, being a military wife, recipes I cook, my cupcake business and random bits of life.cherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-87510361256435266442016-07-08T14:06:00.000-07:002016-07-08T14:06:58.374-07:00What to do nowCan we take a moment and just think about all that has happened in the last month? Pray for those that need God's healing hand. Pray for all lives lost, for your life, for mine, for everyone? Because everyone is affected, even if you think you aren't.<br />
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I know today that every one is stepping on their soap box to talk about the recent shootings of the Dallas Police Officers, to ask for more gun control, to shout about the injustice that more gun control will bring, to preach that we should all love each other, to shout that Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter, well I wanted to join them. Not to preach my views or anything but to simply ask what am I supposed to do now. </div>
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I realize I have two young minds to mold. I have two little humans that I have to teach about the world , about people, about manners, about what is right and what is wrong, about God, about (insert whatever is important). But how do I teach them about evil. How am I to explain to these innocent minds that there are people in this world that want to cause pain, that want to destroy families, that are simply there to hurt them/me/you/us/everyone. </div>
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As a parent I want to protect them. I want them to live in a world of rainbows and butterflies, but I know this is not plausible. I know I can't keep them in a bubble, but wouldn't it be so much easier if I did? I could protect them from evil and pain, but then they would be completely unprepared for the world. </div>
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The best that I can do is find some sort of middle ground. I want to keep the rainbows and butterflies but show them there are also snakes and roaches (crap did I just offend snakes and roaches?) That the world is an imperfect place and sometimes evil things will happen but that God is always right there with them. I want my children to be armed with the knowledge that sometimes bad <strike>shit</strike> stuff will happen but that doesn't mean that they can't find the good in the world. I want them to be able to protect themselves and fight for those who can't. I want them to love and trust but know that there are still people out there that will try and deceive them. </div>
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cherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-84986833541517983872013-10-18T09:14:00.002-07:002013-10-18T09:18:38.438-07:00Things they don't tell you about being a grown upHello dear blog of mine.<br />
It has been awhile. I know I know I have neglected you but I promise to try and keep you updated from now on.<br />
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So I must give a slight rant about a few things I wish I knew about being a grownup before it happened or maybe if someone could have given me this list the day I became one. Which I am not entirely sure was the day I turned 18 it possibly was years after. You know what I am not sure I am fully a grown up . Granted I do have a child, a degree, and I'm married but I still feel like I'm 16.<br />
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1. You know how when you are a kid and "Grown ups" always tell you, " You have to go to college, you wont get a good job without one." This is a lie. I have my degree, a good one too, and you know what! I still can't find a job. And it is not for lack of trying. I mean I applied to soooo many! I even got a few interviews, and NADA. I even had the perfect "Grown Up" job lined up. I swear I aced that interview, I know I was everything they were looking for but no, they shut me down. But I could understand that, maybe someone had more experience than I did. BUT you know what I decided I will even try for a small job a temp job so to speak, and you know what! I DIDNT EVEN GET INTERVIEWED! Just a rejection letter. It wouldn't have been so bad had I not just received 4 rejection letters that very same day.<br />
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2. When you have a party on Friday, you may still find random beer cans around your house on Tuesday because the cleaning fairy or Mom for short was not there to clean up after you.<br />
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3. So if you happen to land a nice little job and have money to buy fancy things, you really need to take care of them. Let me tell you this, if those fancy things break guess what, you are going to have to pay for it. Yes, you will have to come up with the extra cash to replace that fancy iPhone or that nice jogging stroller you strutted around with on your morning jog and then crash into a pile of dirt ( don't worry the baby was fine, I caught myself before anything major happened but my front wheel did come off.)<br />
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4. You have to worry about taxes. Yeah when you get a job and they tell you "Hey you are gonna make this much..." Well it's a lie. Sort of (sometimes you can get it back.) But there is a medicare tax, a state tax, federal tax, social security and possibly a few more. I mean what happened to the days of getting paid cash for babysitting or mowing the lawn. Also you have to worry about tax season and making sure you fill out those thousands of forms out correctly.<br />
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5. Unexpected bills are your responsibility. Like when you have to have your wisdom teeth taken out and your insurance doesn't cover it completely. Or what if you don't have dental insurance then you have to pay for the whole thing out of pocket.<br />
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6. Also the life you see people living on a television show does not exist. For one they always look perfect even after a bloody battle. I mean seriously it is unbelievable to think that if I got in a fight my makeup would still look the same afterwards. Also on TV shows everyone is just so damn good looking. Seriously I have considered moving to Bluebell, Alabama because everyone on the show <b>Hart of Dixie</b> is gorgeous. I would just love to be surrounded by that many beautiful people all the time. I dunno on second thought maybe not, I am not sure that would be very good for my self esteem.<br />
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7. You really really need to watch what you eat and work out because the metabolism you had at 15 won't last. OK my momma actually did teach me this but I know some people don't know it until they are surrounded by Oreos having a pity party because their old jeans don't fit anymore.<br />
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8. And last for now, cereal cannot be every meal you have. Nor can top ramen or macaroni and cheese, eventually you will have to learn how to cook.<br />
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Cheerscherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-15800253332940721362013-05-24T01:52:00.001-07:002013-05-25T20:41:14.634-07:0020 tips to guarantee a great relationship with your kids<div style="text-align: center;">First off I would like to say hi! How are you doing? I know I have been MIA from blogging for like two and a half months but I swear its for good reason! The first reason is being Mom is more demanding than I initially thought, and also when it's not demanding well why on earth would I want to be away from that gorgeous face!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_81e1_29ff_e3ee_7a" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VRgtR9D-znY/UZ8qMNOlpSI/AAAAAAAAE_c/_jUurOczra8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" alt="" title="" style="margin: 4px; width: 455px; height: 340px; "></img></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align: center;">And second I was busy finishing my degree, that's right I am now an educated adult ! Boom! Job offers should be rolling in any day now right? School actually really sucked, I mean I had finals and papers due on Mother's Day how rude was that? My first Mother's Day and I was hunched over a computer! Ah well it was worth it to be done with school. Anyways for Mother's Day my mama sent me an awesome gift! She sent me a journal and inside she had written 20 tips to making sure I had an awesome relationship with my kids. I must say as a product of these teachings they really work. I love my mom, she has always been my best friend and I think that right there is proof that her guidelines work.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_df71_ae7c_7016_ca9f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4fEblEC4tsQ/UZ8qMtiNV2I/AAAAAAAAE_o/usinN3E_-z0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" alt="" title="" style="margin: 4px; width: 378px; height: 378px; "></img></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_6dfe_aa17_671b_310a" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VO_GKmexF9E/UZ8qL5Z50aI/AAAAAAAAE_Y/l-wsrKmu6CE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" alt="20%20tips%20to%20guarantee%20a%20great%20relationship%20with%20your%20kids" title="" style="margin: 4px; width: 221px; height: 212px; "></img></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ol><li style="text-align: left;">First and foremost talk to them about God and teach them how to pray.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Always listen to your kids..." Really Listen" and talk to them like real people.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Tell them you love them every day, kiss them everyday, and hug them every day. Never ever,ever,ever let them not hug you back. ( when I was growing up my mom would literally not let us go until we hugged her, and the one armed hug didn't fly) * This ensures they never get to old for hugs.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Treat them with respect, remember they are just like you.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Trust them. If they make a mistake, give them an opportunity to redeem themselves.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Make hot chocolate for them in the middle of the night.</li><li style="text-align: left;">If you make a mistake (which you will,) admit it.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Have donuts for dinner everyone in a while. ( I always thought this was the greatest dinner when I was a kid!)</li><li style="text-align: left;">Believe and encourage their dreams, no matter how crazy they may be. Support them! ( True story: my brother has always dreamt of drifting professionally,crazy right?, and my mom has always cheered him on, also this is what he actually does now. Well he is getting there.)</li><li style="text-align: left;">Always remember how lucky you are to hear their noise, see their mess, and correct their mistakes. What if you couldn't because they weren't there anymore? ( My mom also used this on us when we would complain about each other, it was so annoying because then I would feel guilty about being upset about one of my sisters taking my clothes or my brother being loud, but she is right)</li><li style="text-align: left;">Drink <u>virgin</u>margaritas with them and dance on the table.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Play in the rain and make mud pies.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Run around the playground and play tag. ( I always loved that my mom never just sat on the bench and watched us play but would join in)</li><li style="text-align: left;">Remember the best way to lead them in life is through example.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Sing at the top of your lungs with them.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Give them experiences more than material things.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Let them believe in Santa, the tooth fairy, and the Easter bunny for as long as they can.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Play dress up or get on the floor and race cars.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Dance around the house as you clean with them.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Always, always remember that just like when they are little and you stood under the tree to catch them in case they fell when they climb; in life you should always be there ready to catch them if they fall.</li></ol><div style="text-align: left;">Well there you have it. Take this information and raise great kids. Love them, be their best friend and remember they are people too, just like you were at that age. I hope you all have a lovely weekend! Enjoy the holiday, stuff your bellies with Bar-B-Que and beer ( or wine, whatever hits your fancy)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br/></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br/></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br/></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cheers!!!!</div></div>cherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-58267866259363210872013-03-11T23:19:00.001-07:002013-03-11T23:19:43.237-07:00So you want to make your own...<b>...mud scrub.</b><div><b><br/></b></div><div>The other day I noticed that I was running low on my salt scrub that my Dad got me from BathJunkie and I have taken this opprotunity to make my own scrub :) I searched through several post on Pinterst and found this<a id='id_67f9_f5c8_8008_a357' href='http://www.kristanlynn.com/2011/06/mud-scrub-diy.html'>mud scrub</a>. I was super excited to try it out!!!</div><div>I tweeked the recipe a bit but here is how I made mine.</div><div><br/></div><div>1/4 c sugar</div><div>1/4 c coffee ( I have a jar off Starbucks coffee that we never drink because it is gross. so glad I found a way to use it because it was just gathering dust.)</div><div>Some Olive Oil, I didn't actually measure it out, I just kind of drizzled a little into the jar.</div><div>a few drop of peppermint oil</div><div><br/></div><div>I mixed it all up in a jar and tada it was done.</div><div><img style='margin: 4px; width: 525px; height: 700px; ' title='' alt='' src='https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-vUkCn6-AsSw/UT7I_e6w40I/AAAAAAAADA0/7il7QJSN0S8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg' id='id_89af_326b_65f8_909b'/></div><div><br/></div><div>I actually made it like five minutes before my shower on a whim.</div><div>My husband looked at me like I was a little crazy at first. THEN he tried it and well he loves it too.</div><div>It makes your skin so soft and smooth and if it does what it is supposed to it will make my skin radiant. :)</div><div><br/></div><div>Alright well good night folks!</div>cherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-28237240382123420382013-03-09T23:03:00.002-08:002013-03-09T23:44:53.843-08:00So you want to make your own......yogurt.<br/>
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I never really ate yogurt when I was a kid. In fact I only really started eating it towards the end of my pregnancy. I just craved it! With a little granola and I was set. Now yogurt is not terribly expensive but I decided I wanted to make my own because I would get milk from WIC and it would expire before I drank it and I knew if it was yogurt it would disappear quickly. So I found a recipe that worked for me. <br/>
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Alright now get your supplies together. Go ahead I will wait... Also turn on your oven to 350.<br/>
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Ok what you want to do first is boil your milk. A lot of places on the web say to use a double boiler thing but I don't have one so I skipped it. Be careful not to burn the milk. Heat it up slowly to 180 degrees. If you burned milk to the bottom of the pan don't freak out. I do it all the time. Just make sure not to scrape the bottom of the pan when you stir. Which you should be doing every once in a while.<br/>
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You can stop here OR OR OR you could strain the yogurt and make it Greek :) Which is what I love to do. A lot of people use cheese cloth to strain, but again I do not have any so I use the useless coffee filters I have. Why I own them, I do not know for my fair coffee is brewed by thy mighty Keurig. Anyways....<br/>
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So you get your coffee filters and line up your strainer.<div><br/><div><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPf_HZmtN4YZ4pfu-5lWUtv_Om57XLfQTADHOu8hMciY46tOqzovACd7MCcD1O4JYZI9HF8RB57Vv0vpbiEq7ryM6-wgXQv-wTdSe9hVpVckd4fYuWZu7LxJzA-sisrRMlQnB55A5xMI/s1600/C0FFD414-EB70-46B0-A34C-EBDA50983C61.JPG' imageanchor='1' style='text-align: center; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; '><img border='0' height='240' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPf_HZmtN4YZ4pfu-5lWUtv_Om57XLfQTADHOu8hMciY46tOqzovACd7MCcD1O4JYZI9HF8RB57Vv0vpbiEq7ryM6-wgXQv-wTdSe9hVpVckd4fYuWZu7LxJzA-sisrRMlQnB55A5xMI/s320/C0FFD414-EB70-46B0-A34C-EBDA50983C61.JPG' width='320'/></a></div><div>Then you pour the yogurt in and once again you wait. While waiting put the straining yogurt in the fridge so it cools k.</div><div><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDztO2ILL2IHCJbx2fwzIdSM6ncqzdcARTkOlLvDJ2Fyo00OqebC6gwFnsdSPjXylHC43cx4ZycLg03hur7tdzx_PVDIkDqg4UNvD1mZdoLDi74uOgh-nhM9qU2-Iz_fgRqnP2E62XQSY/s1600/F027DB06-4E48-4ACA-B0CB-C4EB474984DA.JPG' imageanchor='1' style='text-align: center; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; '><img border='0' height='240' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDztO2ILL2IHCJbx2fwzIdSM6ncqzdcARTkOlLvDJ2Fyo00OqebC6gwFnsdSPjXylHC43cx4ZycLg03hur7tdzx_PVDIkDqg4UNvD1mZdoLDi74uOgh-nhM9qU2-Iz_fgRqnP2E62XQSY/s320/F027DB06-4E48-4ACA-B0CB-C4EB474984DA.JPG' width='320'/></a><br/>
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After a couple of hours your yogurt should be ready. :) <br/>
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Enjoy.</div><div><br/></div><div>This here is my favorite way to eat yogurt:</div><div><br/></div><div><img id='id_6370_7893_2e56_5dae' src='https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-9Tno-zQwjls/UTw4euNSahI/AAAAAAAAC_w/MQe1vGLaR0s/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg' alt='' title='' style='margin:4px; width:; height:; '/></div><div><div>Fresh blueberries, yogurt, honey, and granola. :) with a side of hard boiled eggs.<br/>
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Now I have always been the tree hugger of my family. I love the planet and I want to help save it. Also being green really helps save the green. The hubs and I have taken a few steps recently to really move forward on our mini green movement. </div>
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One of the very first decisions we made baby wise after finding out we were pregnant was to use cloth diapers instead of disposables. So far we are one month in and we love it. They are so easy to use and we don't have to worry about making a midnight trip to the shoppette for diapers. We used disposables for the first month because she was just to tiny to fit in her cloth diapers we had bought and I hated them. I hated making so much trash. I hated that we went through them so fast and I hated having to spend so much money on them. </div>
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Alright so after the cloth diapers I was like what else can we do to reduce our foot print on little old Earth. I wanted to use cloth wipes. Mr. Cherry put his foot down with a very firm no. He thinks he will get the gross stuff on him because they are to small. I on the other hand use them every now and then. They are just more convenient when you are using cloth diapers. The wipes led me to thinking about our paper towel use. Paper towels... what a waste. I mean people didn't always have paper towels, they used real kitchen towels and real napkins, so why couldn't I? So I did my research and I found <a href="http://unpapertowels.com/">Unpaper Towels</a>. They are thin like paper towels and absorbent enough to dry your hands, clean the counter, wipe your face, and whatever else you use paper towels for. </div>
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To go with our new "unpaper towels" I wanted a chemical free cleaner. So I ventured back into the internet and found that vinegar was used as a cleaner. You could even soak some orange peels in the vinegar to make it smell better. So I decided to try it out. </div>
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This didn't work out for us. It cleaned great but the vinegar smell was to strong and the hubs didn't like it. I was a little bummed because I didn't know what else we could use that was not chemical filled. And then over the long weekend for Presidents day, I was laying in bed and another solution came to me. Why not use alcohol. Not the stuff you buy for a couple bucks in the pharmacy section of Wally World. I am talking Vodka, not the expensive stuff thought ( you wanna save that for drinking ;) ) So I mixed a solution that would work for us. <div>
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This solution can be used for so many things too! Cleaning the counters, windows, sink, jewelry, and you can even sprtiz it on some stinky fabric and it will take care of the smell. </div>
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Alright well those are the things we have changed for now. We are looking into a few other ways to green up our lives and I will let you know when that happens. </div>
cherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-34150193555207988942013-02-12T23:53:00.001-08:002013-02-12T23:53:27.718-08:00Cluster FeedingsOh joy...<br />
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You know I thought the hard part about breast feeding was the getting started, but no I was wrong. That was fairly easy. Nursing has not really been a problem, I mean at seven weeks old my monkey has gained four pounds and four inches since birth. She is so chunky. She had been eating every two to three hours, which was great. <br />
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And then it changed.<br />
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She has been doing fine during the day, but once five o'clock hit nonstop feedings begin. Our little miss eats for 15-20 minutes stops and is fine then about 20 minutes will pass and she is wanting to eat again. She does this until just before midnight. <br />
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My boobs are sore, I have a headache, and I totally understand why many women switch to formula after the first six weeks. Because breast feeding is hard. I want to give up. <br />
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But I won't. I read that this was normal and it will soon pass. I just have to suck it up. Besides I heard that breast feeding helps you loose weight and I need all the help I can get. <br />
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Alright well I just wanted to vent a bit. Have a lovely day.cherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-8916909482923073632013-02-06T02:22:00.001-08:002013-02-06T02:28:49.355-08:00Life as I know it...It's two in the morning, my baby girl just fell asleep after fussing for hours. I am so tired and I was so frustrated but then, then I looked at her laying in my lap. Sleeping soundly, a smile running across her face every now and then and that is when my frustration melted away. I felt less tired and all I want to do now is look at her. Soak her in and try to store every detail of her cute pudgy face in my memory. She is only six weeks old but she is so different already. She has more character, more life and if it is possible she gets more and more beautiful everyday. I know this wont last and in a flash she will be starting school, then graduating and before I know it she will be where I am now, looking at her new baby. So I am savoring this moment with her. Ok I was savoring the moment but it is way passed my bedtime and I am going to try and put this little one in her bed. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwKeCifHqe4G52C0Q0JURLxWyVpSIfvatYXe-3JtHh13bncuVN-LV34NnCxwjw3FBaF0i5pqk3YfkGy4BcZ6VMM6xnF4XHI-aTJ0xGDY_l6uWUrVfFfKZ5NVAUCSWROQQBbVBLGiRKhcM/s640/blogger-image-1782124328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwKeCifHqe4G52C0Q0JURLxWyVpSIfvatYXe-3JtHh13bncuVN-LV34NnCxwjw3FBaF0i5pqk3YfkGy4BcZ6VMM6xnF4XHI-aTJ0xGDY_l6uWUrVfFfKZ5NVAUCSWROQQBbVBLGiRKhcM/s640/blogger-image-1782124328.jpg" /></a></div>cherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-46027521569787380172013-01-26T23:00:00.000-08:002013-01-27T01:10:33.571-08:00The day that changed our livesAfter months of being pregnant, reading all the books and articles on birth, and preparing your hospital bag, your house, and your life you think you are ready. You think that when it is time for that baby to come you will know exactly what to do and do it all calmly and with ease, at least I thought that. Boy was I wrong.<br />
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It all started the week before Christmas. I was at that point of my pregnancy where I really just wanted it to be over. I wanted to be comfortable, I wanted my little girl. At this weeks appointment the doctor told me I was 1cm dilated and 25% effaced. I was excited! Then he said it could stay like that for weeks before anything happened (thanks for popping my ballon of excitement) or I could have her tomorrow (oh look there it floats again!) The doctor suggested I have my membranes stripped to help reduce the need for an induction later, so I went for it. That was by far the most uncomfortable thing I had encountered, at least at that time it was. That was Tuesday.<br />
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The rest of the week passed without excitement. I had random contractions here and there that felt no worse than minor cramps. Everyday I walked into physical therapy and everyone would give me the "you're still pregnant" look or say things like " man you look like you are ready to go." I kindly nodded along wishing they would stop reminding me how uncomfortable I looked and felt. On Friday night I went to sleep around 11:30-12:00, thinking nothing was going to happen. I hadn't felt any contractions at all that day just some pain in my hip joints, the same as any other night. <br />
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At 2 o'clock in the morning on Saturday I woke up thinking I peed the bed. I was pretty annoyed about this because I hadn't even been dreaming of water or anything. Then I moved and had no control over the liquid I felt coming out. I nudged my husband and told him "hey, hey, I think my water just broke." Immediately he gets up grabs me a towel and starts getting dressed, completely calm. I on the other hand I'm frozen. Sitting there trying to make sense of the words that just came out of my mouth. "It's happening! It's really happening!" " holy crap I'm about to be a parent" " OMG!" " what do I do now" are just a few of the thoughts that were buzzing around my head, it is safe to say I was freaking out. I started hyperventilating. Keith came over gave me my clothes and assured me everything was going to be okay. I couldn't comprehend how he was staying so calm, it was actually annoying me that he was Mr. CalmAndPrepared and I was over here having a panic attack.<br />
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Some how I managed to get dressed and called my Mom to let her know what was going on. I called the hospital to let them know that we would be there soon and you know what they said, wait. That's right they wanted me to hold off and call them back in an hour. This was nothing like on TV. Usually when someone's water breaks on TV they rush to the hospital. Why on earth did they want me to wait!!! I couldn't believe it. By the time we finished getting ready to go an hour had passed and I called the hospital again. You know what they said!!! Wait!!! What?! Wait again, really? What about what they do on TV? They told me to head on over around five , take a shower and eat something small. So we head back inside ( I had called them from the car.) Keith made me a pb&j and we sat and waited. Those two hours took forever. <br />
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By 5:30 we were sitting in a room waiting for the nurse to make sure my water had broken. They told me a lot of women think that their water breaks and it is usually nothing. And I was thinking really! I know it's broken you don't have to do a test! Sure enough as soon as she got a look down there, before doing this q tip like test she confirmed my water had broken. I wanted to say I told ya so, but I knew she was just doing her job. So they admitted us and took us to our room. This room was awesome. It was huge! It had all the equipment needed to deliver the baby, check her, wash her and all that jazz so that we did not have to be separated. <br />
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When I was settled into my bed, monitors strapped to my belly and arm, IV in the wrist, and freshly checked I was 5 cm dilated and 98% effaced. The waiting began again. Thanks to technology and the hospital wifi I was able to Skype my family in Florida. So my Mom, sisters and Tubbs waited with us. <br />
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Do y'all watch FRIENDS? Well when Rachel is having her baby she meets this women that is also having a baby. Rachel tries to scare her about contractions and how bad they hurt because the lady said her's were not bad at all and she makes this weird noise every time she has one. Well I felt like that lady. My contractions were there but they just felt like small cramps. They made my decision to do this without an epidural seem like a sane idea. At 9:30 the doctor came in and told me my contractions had become irregular and there was to much time in between them. He told me if my water hadn't broke he wouldn't worry about it but it had, and my baby needed to come out soon. So here came the shot of Pitocin. This is when the pain started. My contractions felt like cramps x a billion and set on fire. By 11 o'clock the pain was excruciating. I had wanted to do this without any pain killers but the Pitocin had turned my contractions into the Hulk. So I asked for the drugs. The nurse gave me a shot of fentanyl. Oh sweet fentanyl. I still could feel the pain but it was distant. I was on a cloud floating above my body. That feeling was short lived though, I knew it wouldn't last long. They had warned me it would only last 30 minutes. As soon as the 30 minutes passed the pain came back. I was ready for it though. Before I was so exhausted and I couldn't take it, but I had rested and was ready to finish the job. <br />
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This is where things really get started. About 15 minutes after the medicine wore off the pain had reached an all time high and I knew it was time to push. Keith went to get the doctors and then came back and fixed my computer so my family could watch and cheer me along on Skype. Once the pushing started things are a little blurry. I know it went fast with only 8-10 pushes and lasted about 20 minutes. I remember them asking if I wanted to touch her head. I thought that was weird and passed on it. They kept telling me she was so close to being here and I just needed to push a little more. I was so exhausted and tired I didn't understand why they couldn't just pull her out, I mean they said she was right there. I am pretty sure I asked them too. That is when our nurse said if they could do that then it wouldn't be called labour. It hurt so badly. I didn't yell at Keith and blame him or anything but I kept telling him how much it hurt. He responded with "I know baby, I know it hurts." And he didn't know. In a break between pushes I said " No, no you don't know." My logic for saying his was he would never have this feeling and couldn't possibly know how it hurt. I said this in such a small exhausted voice that he laughs about it now.<br />
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I finally gave the last push and out she came. Immediately the pain stopped as well. I mean things stung a bit but it was nothing like it had been before. When I first saw my baby girl, the first thing I said was " She doesn't have eyebrows!" But she was the most beautiful thing in the world. I mean at least I thought so, but when I look back at pictures of when they first gave her to me she is a little scary looking. Don'tcha think? <br />
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt174Zo800_pAVBCBPZGO7oHe9XAYr-78hrx7xuTPKBSLMd9TbSuII8o3AuUZlYrxBf_mcyLfvXTv5Pylr420oMRZimGDaJ2C4GPXaA118txatQC34aOTwluER0973Fa8IK9NOKLZL77g/s1600/IMG_3334.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt174Zo800_pAVBCBPZGO7oHe9XAYr-78hrx7xuTPKBSLMd9TbSuII8o3AuUZlYrxBf_mcyLfvXTv5Pylr420oMRZimGDaJ2C4GPXaA118txatQC34aOTwluER0973Fa8IK9NOKLZL77g/s320/IMG_3334.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ah she is beautiful ( you have to look past all the gunk.)</td></tr></tbody></table>In all this crazy chaos, our wonderful nurse grabbed our camera and started clicking away. I am so thankful for him because if he had not picked up that camera we would not have photos of Little Miss Cherry's first moments of life. <br />
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Once things settled and I had my baby girl on my chest I turned to my computer to show her to my family. I had thought it was just my Mom, Tubbs and the girls but there was my brother, my dad, and step mom too. It was amazing. My brother was on Skype with my sister and she had turned her computer toward the screen I was on so my family in Texas could "be there" with me as well, seriously technology is such a blessing some times. <br />
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Fun fact: The doctor told me that six out of ten women that come in say they are going to do it without the epidural and only one of those six actually follow through with it :) <br />
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I can't believe a month has passed since this life changing event. She has grown so much since then, it amazes me everyday how much she just keeps changing. She is only a month old but I already miss my tiny newborn that couldn't fit into her clothes because it was to big, now things are to small. <br />
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cherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-80944987232208577862013-01-12T21:01:00.000-08:002013-01-12T21:01:10.909-08:00Excuse my absence ;)It has been four weeks since my last post and I know you all are dying to know what is going on!! Well let me just introduce you to my early Christmas present:<br />
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She was born on December 22 at 12:21 p.m. </div>
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She is three weeks old today, which is crazy because in some ways I feel like we just came home from the hospital and in others I feel like she has always been a part of our lives. This little girl has stolen my heart. I am in the process of writing her birth story, so for now just enjoy this pictures! :D</div>
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<b>Sleep? </b>Oh sleep how I wish you didn't go on vacation. These hour slumbers with hip pain that you left behind are just not cutting it. </div>
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<b>Best moment last week? </b>We finished refurbishing the decorating table, and it looks gorgeous!!! and when I say we I mean Keith. I think I did like three strokes of the paint brush and went inside because I didn't like wearing the face mask to breath. </div>
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cherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-7633076929938906282012-12-08T01:08:00.000-08:002012-12-08T01:08:20.945-08:00Weeks 34, 35, and 36 :DHello darlings!<br />
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I know, I know, it has been weeks since I posted anything. BUT! for good reason. You see I have been on cloud nine the last few weeks because my husband came home from his deployment! *and the crowd cheers!* In fact my laptop has been sitting next to my bed dead for the last few weeks because I just have not been on it.<br />
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<br /><br /><b>How far along? </b>34 Weeks <br /><b>Weight gain: </b>185 lbs. That is an even 40 <br /><b>Maternity clothes:</b> I totally scored three pairs of maternity pants at the thrift shop this week for 50 cents each!!!<br /><b>Stretch marks</b>? Yes sadly that have come :( Thankfully though, they are not that bad. <br /><b>Sleep?</b> I didn't sleep much this week, mostly because I was anticipating Keith's homecoming. <br /><b>Best moment last week? </b>Umm, oh just a little thing called my HUSBAND COMING HOME!!! Notice his appearance in this weeks photo :) ah he is so handsome. I missed his smile. <br /><b>Food cravings/ aversions:</b> None really in either department. <br /><b>Belly button in/out? </b>It is still in, fighting to stay in but still in. <br /><b>What I miss:</b> This week nothing. I am just so happy to have my Marine home :) <br /><b>What I am looking forward to:</b> Thanksgiving!!! AHHH I love turkey. I am so excited! and Black Friday Shopping! <br /><b>Random Info: </b>Along with the maternity pants I got 10 books at the thrift shop for, wait for it...... 5 cents each!!!! Can you believe it! I got some good books too!!!!<br /><br /> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>How far along? </b>35 Weeks<br /><b>Weight gain: </b>I dunno, but with all this Turkey I think I am pushing maximum density.<br /><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I can't wait to be back in my normal clothes.<br /><b>Stretch marks</b>? I think I may have made them worse by how much food I ate the other day.<br /><b>Sleep?</b> Two Words: Food Coma<br /><b>Best moment last week? </b>So my husband got his first tummy time with his little girl. It was so amazing! She just loves his voice. She moved and bounced around so much as he spoke and sang to her. He was just radiating happiness laying there talking to our little bean. This was seriously the best moment ever.<br /><b>Food cravings/ aversions: </b> Umm Turkey with gravy and mashed potatoes... :)<br /><b>Belly button in/out? </b>It is pretty flat right now.. There is a little tiny dip but thats it. <br /><b>What I miss:</b> Nada Still sitting on Cloud 9, everything is perfect right now :)<br /><b>What I am looking forward to:</b> Going to the Docs next week! Keith gets to go with me!!! It is his first baby appointment!!!<br /><b>Random Info: (Second favorite moment/event) </b>Spending time at my Papi's house for Thanksgiving and eating his famous Oyster Stuffing! It is always so amazing. Also we scored some pretty great deals shopping on Black Friday! And because we went to Arizona the lines and craziness were minimal. I can only imagine how bad it was back here in Cali. </div>
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<b>How far along? 36</b> Weeks<br /><b>Weight : </b>190 per the scale at the Docs office... ahh I am so huge! <br /><b>Maternity clothes: </b>I need more clothes.... :D<br /><b>Stretch marks</b>? Uh I can't stop looking at them.<br /><b>Sleep? </b>Eh sleep has been crazy, I keep waking up in the middle of the night :( </div>
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<b>Best moment last week? </b>Going to the Docs!!! Keith got to see our little bean for the first time on an ultrasound!!! She punched her fist out and waved it around for Dad to see :)<br /><b>Food cravings/ aversions: </b> I want more Thanksgiving food.<br /><b>Belly button in/out? </b>It is pretty flat right now.. There is a little tiny dip but thats it. <br /><b>What I miss:</b> Beer. I want Beer.<br /><b>What I am looking forward to:</b> Getting our Christmas Tree and decorating the house :D I love this holly jolly Christmas season!<br /><b>Random Info: </b>Our house is starting to look like a house!!! I am so glad too because it was starting to annoy me with all the boxes and what not. </div>
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<b>How</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>far</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>along</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>?</b> 33 </span>Weeks</div>
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<b>Weight</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>gain</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>:</b> </span>Well I went to the doctor's this week and weighed in at 183</div>
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<b>Maternity</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>clothes</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>:</b></span> Yes, have you seen the belly? I don't think I could fit into normal clothes anymore if I tried. </div>
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<b>Stretch</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>marks</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>? </b> </span>Alas they have come, I have found a few more on my hips. They are not big or anything just small little pink lines. </div>
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<b>Sleep</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>? </b></span>Oh sleep! I am not sure if it is because I am "home" or what but sleep has been so good lately. I have yet to sleep in my own bed but the comfort of my couch is enough for me to catch some Zs. </div>
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<b>Best</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>moment</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>last</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>week</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>? </b></span>I would have to say going to the Docs office. You see when the nurse was trying to hear my little beans heart beat, we heard a strange sound. Then I felt her start moving. Moving a LOT! Now every time the nurse put the probe to my belly my little bean pushed it away. It took a solid five minutes for us to be able to get a heart beat but even then we only heard it for a few seconds before my little miss started kicking again. </div>
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<b>Food</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>cravings</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>/ </b></span><b>aversions</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>: </b></span>No cravings or anything. Things have pretty much slowed down in that section. But on a side note I did make my own yogurt!!!! Yes you read correctly I made my own yogurt. It was/is awesome. I will post a how to on my next batch.</div>
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<b>Belly</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>button</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>in</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>/</b></span><b>out</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>?</b></span><b> </b>It is still in, fighting to stay in but still in. </div>
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<b>What</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>I</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>miss</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>: </b></span>My<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>husband<span style="font-family: Raanana;">. </span>Yup<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>I<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>miss<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>him<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>I<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>think<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>being<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>back<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>in<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>California<span style="font-family: Raanana;">, </span>surrounded in a house with all of our things makes me miss him even more. </div>
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<b>What</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>I</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>am</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>looking</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>forward</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>to</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>:</b> </span>Oh<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>lots<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>of<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>things. I have another appointment this week and I set up an appointment at my physical therapy place, San Diego Spine and Rehab (if you are in the San Diego area I strongly suggest giving them a visit,) I am so excited for this appointment because my back has been killing me!</div>
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<b>Random</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>Info</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>:</b> </span> OH MY GOSH!!!!! I am listening to the Hunger Games series and these books are crazy!!! Yes I know I am late to join in on all the Hunger Game craze. But seriously this series is brutal, who thinks of these kind of things. </div>
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cherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-6815516657141113942012-11-05T10:17:00.000-08:002012-11-15T17:01:30.528-08:0032 Weeks!!!!<br />
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<b>Oh my goodness!!! 32 weeks, only five left until I am full term!!! Holy crap I could have a baby in a months time!!!!! </b></div>
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<b>How</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>far</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>along</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>?</b> 32 </span>WEEKS</div>
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<b>Weight</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>gain</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>:</b> </span>I<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>have<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> no </span>idea, I have not been able to check. </div>
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<b>Maternity</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>clothes</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>:</b></span> I am finally in California and go shopping for some more tops :) </div>
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<b>Stretch</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>marks</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>? </b> </span>I have not found any more on my belly or hips or anything but I think the ones I had on my legs from when I was a kid are bigger. But I can't tell because my belly blocks them from sight. </div>
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<b>Sleep</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>? </b></span>:) You know this week sleep has been so great. I dunno if it is because it is getting better or because by the time I go to bed I am so exhausted from the day my body cannot protest. </div>
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<b>Best</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>moment</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>last</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>week</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>? </b></span>Getting my new house!!!! It is beautiful! I have a great view of the ocean from the front yard, my closet is huge, and it has 3 bedrooms. Be prepared to see some Pinterest projects!!!!</div>
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<b>Movement</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>?</b> </span>She is such a little mover. I love watching my belly jiggle around as she is in their dancing :) </div>
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<b>Food</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>cravings</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>/ </b></span><b>aversions</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> ? </b></span>I can't eat any hard foods, but that is not due to pregnancy. My bottom left wisdom tooth is trying to break through and it hurts so badly! </div>
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<b>Belly</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>button</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>in</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>/</b></span><b>out</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>?</b></span><b> </b>It is still in, fight to stay in but still in. </div>
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<b>What</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>I</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>miss</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>: </b></span>I miss being able to do simple task like pick up a heavy box. </div>
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<b>What</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>I</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>am</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>looking</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>forward</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>to</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>:</b> </span>Getting<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>my<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>house<span style="font-family: Raanana;"> </span>unpacked<span style="font-family: Raanana;">!</span></div>
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<b>Random</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b> </b></span><b>Info</b><span style="font-family: Raanana;"><b>:</b> </span>This past week seemed like it started forever ago. Last Sunday I was in Tulsa seeing my husbands side of the family. Then my wonderful Suegra (MIL) helped me drive, or drove the entire way, across the country to get to California. She was such a help this past week!!!! Getting my kitchen together Ded helping me unpack boxes and even moving around my couches. I don't know what I would have done without her here. I am so excited to be back in California because this is just one step closer to my husband coming home and for baby girl to be born! </div>
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<b>How far along? </b> 31 weeks!!!! <br />
<b>Weight gain</b>: Sorry guys I forgot to check this week :/<br />
<b>Maternity clothes?</b> Yes, and I just realized (while in the freezing land of Oklahoma) I have no winter clothes that I will fit into once I get home. Therefore I must annoyingly go shopping, what a tragedy. ;)<br />
<b>Stretch marks?</b> Thankfully I haven't found anymore, and the one I have has not gotten any bigger.<br />
<b>Sleep?</b> Sleep has been better. I can't wait until I can sleep in my own bed though. It has been a long 6 months apart!<br />
<b>Best moment last week? </b> let's see on Thursday night I got to see all of my Cherry family and that is quite an accomplishment . My husband was even on Skype to join in on the conversation with us. I really enjoyed being able to spend time with them.<br />
<b>Movement?</b> Yes she is a mover, a little stubborn though. Every time I tell someone to feel the bump because she is kicking she stops!!!!. <b><br />
Food cravings/ aversions ?</b> oh I have been having a love affair with this bread one of my SIL made. It was delicious!<br />
<b>Belly button in/out? </b>I believe it is going to come out soon. <br />
<b>What I miss: </b> I miss a lot if things: beer, wine, hookah, caffeine, pretty much anything that is off limits<br />
<b>What I am looking forward to:</b> Making it to California and getting my new house!!!!<br />
<b>Random Info:</b> So right now we are somewhere between Amarillo and Albuquerque. And boy is there nothing out here. The drive so far has been uneventful and pretty smooth rolling. While in Amarillo we stopped at Chicken Express. I was in my own piece of heaven, it was wonderful!!!!! Also I would like to thank my little nephew for helping me decorate this weeks board. His masterpiece is displayed on the third panel. Cheers!!!<br />
cherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-90490820731891751652012-10-21T23:35:00.000-07:002012-10-28T15:21:41.560-07:00Week Thirty!<div style="text-align: center;">ONLY TEN WEEKS TO GOOOOOO!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(maybe even sooner)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>How far along? </b>30 WEEKS <br />
<b>Weight gain</b>: 180 lbs. OO oo that is a big number. <br />
<b>Maternity clothes?</b>Fo sho bro! <br />
<b>Stretch marks?</b> I FOUND ONE!!!! It is small and on my right hip. I had to double check with my mom to make sure it was a stretch mark. It is probably about half an inch. Thankfully I don't have more and hopefully I wont get anymore. <br />
<b>Sleep?</b> Does anyone ever wake up and feel like a car ran over your back? <br />
<b>Best moment last week? </b>Ah that would be yesterdays party. My Mom got married over the summer and we finally had the reception yesterday. It was so awesome. Side note: I made the cake and it came out pretty awesome I think.<br />
<b>Movement?</b> I can feel her moving all the time. Her kicks are so strong, she even jiggled my laptop today. <b><br />
Food cravings/ aversions ?</b> Nope none this week. <br />
<b>Belly button in/out? </b>I believe it is going to come out soon. <br />
<b>What I miss: </b>I miss sleeping on my stomach. It was the only way I could fall asleep before. <br />
<b>What I am looking forward to:</b> Seeing my Dad tomorrow, getting the blue tooth in my car installed ( Oh I still have to tell you guys about my new car adventure!) and heading to Oklahoma to visit with my in-laws :) <br />
<b>Random Info:</b> I am about to go to bed because my brother and I have a long drive tomorrow. Tonight is my last night in Florida, I am making my way back home to Cali. Yay because this is one step closer to my Marine coming home!<br />
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Feel free to check out my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CherrysCupcakes13">FaceBook Page</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />
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<b>How far along?</b> 29 weeks <br />
<b>Weight gain: </b> 34 lbs, just a pound since last week. Take that midwife. <br />
<b>Maternity clothes?</b> I have even started growing out of my T-shirts :( sad day. But as soon as I get back to Cali I plan and buying a few more tops :) <br />
<b>Stretch marks? </b> Nope, thankfully my Momma gave me good genes. <br />
<b>Sleep?</b> Sleep has been pretty good. Except that I have to wake up every time I want to turn over. <br />
<b>Best moment last week?</b> Last week, lets seeā¦ I dunno it was a pretty busy week. <br />
<b>Movement?</b> I love feeling my little ballerina move! She is amazing! <b><br />Food cravings/ aversions ?</b> Nothing crazy this week. Just food. <br />
<b>Belly button in/out? </b>I can see the bottom of my belly button! <b><br />What I miss:</b> I miss not having to worry about if I fall or not. I fell today and it was the scariest thing ever! Don't worry I am ok I managed to stick my leg out in time so I didn't fall on the belly.<br />
<b>What I am looking forward to</b>:Oh this week is so full of everything! I have to pack up all my things this week so I can make my way back to California :) My little brother is coming into town as well! He is going to be the one helping me drive. And this weekend is my Mom and Tubb's reception, which I will be making the cake for! So excited. <br />
<b>Random Info: </b>OH my gosh I am getting old!!! Tomorrow, is my little brother's birthday! He is turing 21. I feel like I just turned 21 yesterday. But in just a few hours it will be his turn. And let me just say he is absolutely the best brother anyone can ask for. Since we were little kids he has always been my best friend. He is just super awesome in everything he does. I am so proud of the way his life is going and I am so excited to see how it turns out. Right now he is on his way to becoming a professional drifter and has even started his own company called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/slidelife1?fref=ts">SlideLife</a>. If you know anyone that is into cars they should <a href="https://www.facebook.com/slidelife1?fref=ts">check it out</a>.cherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-45037649130597517922012-10-09T16:29:00.000-07:002012-10-09T16:29:17.762-07:0028 Weeks<br />
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Whoa where did week 27 go? Sorry guys I have been so very busy and the days are blending together that I totally missed doing last weeks blog ( I am even a couple days late with this one.) <br />
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<b>How far along?</b> 28 weeks <br />
<b>Weight gain: </b> 33lbs, That would bring me up to 178. Which according to the midwife at my OB's office is way to much. Apparently I am only supposed to gain 15 pounds my entire pregnancy, at a max 20lbs. Yes you read correctly. 15 lbs. Now I know some women can do this but seriously I think that is a little crazy, this is not a one-size fits all deal. The midwife then began to tell me that if I wanted to eat a pancake it had to be around 3 inches in diameter, and I could only have one. Now I don't think I even eat that much but apparently I need to see a nutritionist because my eating is obviously "out of control." I smiled and accepted all the information she had to give me but the whole time I was thinking "seriously, I think each boob has gained 10 lbs." <br />
<b>Maternity clothes? </b>Yes, I have reached the stage where that is all I really feel comfortable wearing. <br />
<b>Stretch marks</b>?Nope. Which let me say was one of the things the midwife told me I would definitely have because of how much I have gained. <br />
<b>Sleep?</b> Sleep has gotten better, but I still feel tired for most of the day <br />
<b>Best moment last week?</b> Lets go with the last two weeks because I missed week 27th, but I would have to say my baby shower! It was so wonderful and I had so much fun! <br />
<b>Movement?</b> She is such a little mover! I love it! I even saw her move on the outside. She jiggled my belly :) <br />
<b>Food cravings/ aversions ?</b> I dunno, everything I eat isn't satisfying. I don't know what I want to eat! <br />
<b>Belly button in/out</b>? It is a little weird looking <br />
<b>What I miss: </b>I miss home, and in my case home is not a place. It is my husband. But I don't just miss him, I miss the feeling of really belonging somewhere and with him away I just don't have it. <br />
<b>What I am looking forward to:</b> I am counting down the days until my other half comes home. It is so close in comparison to the beginning of this deployment but I still have a bit to go. cherry.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01439959985601668312noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2685665870132174797.post-26640782643406773232012-09-30T14:12:00.002-07:002012-09-30T14:12:52.165-07:00Baby Shower Games! Hey guys!<br />
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<br /><br /><b>How far along?</b> 26 weeks<br /><b>Weight gain: </b> 30lbs, I weigh in at 175 <br /><b>Maternity clothes?</b> I love my stretchy clothes :) <br /><b>Stretch marks?</b>No but that line on belly is getting darker and moving up!<br /><b>Sleep?</b> I have been so tired lately but I haven't been able to sleep through the night :(<br /><b>Best moment last week?</b> I got a package from my husband :) It had such delicious treats in it!!!! Oh and I fit in to my wedding band again!!! <br /><b>Movement?</b> All the time, I think she will be my little ballerina! <br /><b>Food cravings/ aversions ?</b> I want pancakes. <br /><b>Belly button in/out?</b> It is a little weird looking <br /><b>What I miss:</b> I miss beer. I never really drank it that much but I find myself wanting it. I think it is more of I want it because it is not allowed kinda thing. <br /><b>What I am looking forward to:</b> My Mom is throwing my a baby shower on Sunday :) and we also are having a virtual one this week for all of our family and friends that live across the world. Check it out<a href="http://lifewithcherrys.blogspot.com/2012/09/baby-shower.html"> here!</a><br /><b>Random Info:</b> I don't have any random info but to go along with my Motivational Monday post that I have been lagging behind on enjoy a laugh with "FRIENDS"<div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;">
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