before i forget...

I wanted to put down in writing that we found out that we were pregnant on Oct 31st.  :)  That's right....Halloween.

Rolando and I came home from a weekend trip to Idaho with my aunt and uncle.  I hadn't even been thinking about being pregnant, but I realized when I got home that I was about 10 days late. YAY!! :)  I went to the store and got the test and took it without Rolando knowing! :)  Sneaky!  It was positive.  So excited.

I hid the test from Rolando.  I knew he'd take a shower soon (we hadn't showered all weekend because we were hunting and you know the whole sweet smelling thing...hehe). So, he gets in the shower and I take the test out and put it on the bathroom counter.  I write a note that says, You're going to be a daddy!  When he gets out of the shower, he starts laughing so hard and he said, You're not joking right? Are you joking?  Tell me your serious! :)  It was so cute.

Perfect way to celebrate!

Bring it on!

Today I had my first TINY bout with morning sickness.  Here's my story:

I was sitting in my office.  I had just opened the box to a new lamp I bought for my office and bent down to throw some things away in the trash.  The second I sat up I realized, "Oh my word, I'm going to throw up!"  I sat at my desk for 5 minutes without moving a single muscle.  I stared at my computer and willed that feeling to go away.  It did pass.  Luckily I didn't actually throw up.

I went to the fridge in our department and got my yogurt out (bring on the protein).  I ate it all, even though half way through my stomach was protesting.  After about 10 min I finally felt better. 

If that's it, I can take that every day.  I hope that's it! :)

So very thankful for the low level of morning sickness so far.  My mom told me that she was throwing up before she could take a test and that's how she always knew.  OH MY!  I haven't come close to that yet.  I pray every day that I will not be that sick.  So far, so good.

The only other symptom I'm battling is exhaustion.  I can't even explain how I feel for the most part.  I can say it is completely unlike me.  I could literally (and 2 times actually have) lay my head on my desk and take a 30 minute nap.  The only thing really stopping me is the fact that I can't stand my pants being so constricting.  I want to go to bed the second I get home, but I will myself to stay awake until 9pm.  Otherwise I wake up at 4am.  I can't think straight sometimes (words come out wrong, or no words come out at all).  I feel like such a dope (yes, I did use that word).  I think I'm going to start utilizing my 2 10-min breaks at work for nap times.  Even if I just shut my eyes and lay my head down for 10 minutes, I think it will help. 

Let the journey continue! 

workin' it with snack time

I think the day I found out my stomach decided to be constantly hungry.  It's partly all in my mind, but seriously, my stomach has never growled so much in my entire life.  I'm blessed to have always had enough food that's for sure.  I still am blessed to have enough food, just now, I like to be more picky because I want my baby to be super-dooper healthy baby!!!

With that being said, I'm working on a list of really good for you snacks.  I want to be able to have a stock of really good snacks to reach for when I need them.  I'm hoping for suggestions.  :) 

So far here's my list:
hard boiled eggs
tuna salad
homemade granola
yogurt cups
carrots
homemade bran muffins (with extra goodness like flax seed)
applesauce cups (too much sugar though)
100 calorie snack packs (because lets face it, a women needs chocolate sometimes!)
apple

Okay, short list.  I need a variety.  What do you do to get creative and still stay healthy with your snacking?

New addition

Rolando got really excited tonight as I was at a singing rehearsal and spilled some news on facebook way before I could tell a lot of people that I really wanted to tell.  I'll be doing all the phone calls in the next couple of days still, because I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings but I thought, since it's out for the world on facebook, I might as well say it here too! :)

WE'RE EXPECTING!!!!!!!!!  My little ticker guy says baby-j is the size of a sweet pea.  I think that nick name just might stick! :)  Our little sweet pea! :)

So excited.  Please keep us in your prayers.  It's still early, but I know God is good and will take care of all the details.  Thanks so much for all the prayers.

weeks progress report

Well, I am happy to report that this past week (Mon - Sun) I walked a total of 21 miles! :)  I feel so good saying that!  I hope to continue with this progress!  The rain has settled into my lovely city and I'm thinking the only way I'm going to keep up with this rate is to continue using DVD's.  Of course, any given opportunity to walk outside with as little rain as possible, I'll DO IT!!!!!!!!

I have officially maintained (give or take less than 5 pounds) my weight for 2 months.  That's a HUGE accomplishment for me.  My pattern as of the last five years is to lose a bunch of weight and slowly gain it back.  I hate that about myself.  I'm super dedicated to something for as long as it takes to reach my goal.  However, once that goal is reached, I forget about maintenance, I remember what ice cream tastes like (every other night) and enjoy food to it's finest! Well, so far this time, I've been able to maintain.  I'll strive for that goal from here on out!

Thanks all for your contined support in my journey.  This week at work we'll be doing the same walk video and I'll be continuing my devotion to only eating as much as my body needs.  {such a novel idea!}

Blessings!

Whirlwind

Catch you all up:

Two Saturday's ago - rear ended someone (I'm okay, just upset)...totaled car = $300 at junk yard

Last week - business trip to Miami. It rained and rained.  Only one workout that week and WAY TOO MANY calories consumed due to the amazing conference food!  Off work-out routine = 4 lbs gained

This past week - Back on exercise regime thanks to coworkers!  4 amazing workouts during lunch break.  Motivated, energized, refreshed (from 3 day vacation), dedicated.  Re-dedication to work-out routine and healthy eating habits = 2 lbs losed!! :) 

Happy day!

Today I bought a Droid X!!!!! :)  I'm happy!
On top of that, I got to hang out with my good friend Kelli.

On top of THAT, I went fishing with my hubby on the Columbia River (I'm a good wife!)

Isn't he handsome?!?

Happy Happy Day!!