Oh, I'm a big slacker!!!

I am so behind on posts.
I just have not been motivated to do much of anything lately. It takes everything I have to get out of bed.
However, I think it's getting better. Woo Hoo!!

So, what's been going on with me lately.....................................

Well, Russ got home from Hungary on Saturday. We spent all day together on Sunday however, it was not much fun because he had major jet lag. He wouldn't admit that until around 9pm, but man he was MISERABLE!!! I got all dolled up on Sunday too since we were going to breakfast and stuff. So I wore my best boob shirt and some cute shorts and a pair of dress sandles with heals. I looked HOT! Did my stupid ass husband say anything??? NOPE! Not really a good idea when you have a pregnant wife and you've been out of the country for 2 weeks. See my mind just went a wandering off wondering WHY he didn't care that my boobs are bigger and hanging out of my shirt?? Did he find someone else? Did I get really fat and not notice?? Why hasn't he commented??? So halfway through breakfast I let him have it. Nicely, but made my point. He had no excuse, he just said "I knew something was bothering you". Then the rest of the day, he kept trying to feel by boobs. I was like "ummm...........too late now ass!!!!"
Anyway, I got over it. And his jet lag was gone by Tuesday, so he's getting back to normal.

I had my first OB appointment on Monday. All went well. I did not get another ultra sound, but I did get to hear the baby's heartbeat. Man that's a great sound.

I booked our plane tickets to NY for the 4th of July. We were planning on driving, but when I figured the cost of gas, food, and our hotel halfway there, it was going to cost $500. I got two plane tickets for $533, so that was an easy decision to make. I think Russ would have gone nuts if he had to stop every hour so I could pee:D

My sister brought over about 200 books to me yesterday. They are baby and toddler books. I'm so glad my sister and niece are book nerds. I'm not ever going to have buy any books. Russ is going to build a little book shelf for them:D

Well, that's it for now. I have to get some work done.

I dreamed of my baby!!

I had an extremely vivid dream of my baby last night!!
I dreamed of contractions and birth and after I was holding the most beautiful baby boy I've ever seen!! Yes, I dreamed I'm having a boy. Do you think that's a sign??

I also dreamed he breastfed like a champ. It's weird, in my dream I could actually feel the sensation. Not that I know what breastfeeding feels like, but in my dream, it felt real.

My morning sickness is all but gone. I hope thats ok. My sister said she had morning sickness and it ended at 9 weeks. Which is about when mine did, so I'm assuming I'm ok. I've really tried hard to not think of the negative possiblities. It's worked for the most part. Sometimes I worry but I remind myself that it's out of my control and I need to just enjoy this pregnancy and be happy.

Russ comes home in FIVE days!!! Woo Hoo!!!
I've so missed him. I'm ready for him to be home.

Mothers Day

Today started out by going to Church. It was tough getting out of bed, but it was well worth it.

After church, I did a little cleaning and then I went to the Mothers Day brunch @ the Elks Lodge with my parents and sister. I was actually planning a cook out for my mom, but she wanted to to do the brunch. The brunch was really good. I normally don't care for the meals at the Elks Lodge, but this was pretty good. It was all made by volunteers. There was bacon, scrambled eggs, waffels, hash brown bake, sausage bake casserole, french toast, and all sorts of desserts and drinks.

Here would be the BAD thing that happened at brunch. I wanted a water. They had water, juice, tea, etc. They also had vodka to mix with OJ, champange for mamosas, and bloody marys. Well, the OJ, Juice, tea, etc, was lined up on the table. So I grabbed a water. I asked two people, this is plain water right. They all said yes. So I go back to the table with my water and plate full of food. After eating some food, I took a big gulp of water...............................well, it wasn't WATER. It was Vodka on the rocks. What fucking moron puts Vodka on the rocks with the water. I spit it out. However, I did swallow some. I almost threw up. I was so pissed. I have not even taken a Tylenol since finding out I was pregnant. Even though i had terrible headaches. I have not had caffeine at all. Even though I could occasionally, I chose not too. And NOW I freaking drank straight vodka because of some fucking moron. I was so upset. I know it probably won't do anything, but still. WTF???

Anyway, the rest of the bruch was really good. I had a nice time with my mom and dad and the other ladies at the lodge.

Russ sent me a potted mini rose bush with a card that said "Happy Mothers Day. I wish I was there with you. Love you and Miss you". It was so sweet. He sent me the mini roses because the other day while at walmart, I wanted one, but we had already checked out and I didn't want to stand in line again. So I thought it was pretty cool that he chose to send me that. After a couple days, I'm going to plant it outside.

My mom and sister got me Mothers Day cards too. I didn't know they made "Mother-To-Be" mothers day cards. It was kind of cool. I think next years Mothers Day is going to be fantastik.

In other news, I gained a pound. This is not bad considering what I've eaten this weekend. I need to start eating healthier. I was doing so well before the morning sickness kicked in and then my diet went to hell. Tomorrow I'm going to get back on track.

I got some really cool gifts in the mail in the last few days.

This came from my friend Sandi in KC. The hats and blanket are from when she worked at Carters and she designed them herself. She's extremely talented. Now she works at Hallmark designing cards. How cool of a job is that? Anyway, she also made the cover for this boppy.














This next gift is from another Talented friend of mine. Emily in TX. She makes these clay babies and she's really good at it. Well, she sent me this clay fetus. It's a 10 week fetus, so it's what baby looks like right about it now. I think it's so cool. I love it. I'm going to find a really nice collectors box for it. Isn't she talented? Can you see the detail? It's crazy!!!

















And this one is from my mother in law and sister in law. It's a pregnancy charm bracelet. It comes with 9 charms, one for each month your pregnant. The last one is a little photo frame for a picture of you baby.









I love all my presents!!! Thank you to everyone. They are wonderful!!

Oh, I got my OB appointment finally. It's on the 19th @ 9:30. Yay!!

Well, that's it for today.

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MESSAGE FOR JEN:
I did not ban you from FF. I delted your account along with 2 others because I did not think you were going there. You never posted and your back on EB, so I figured you were not reading that forum anymore. So it wasn't a personal thing and if your interested in going back on there, then let me know. No one said anything about you. I did not get involved in the drama on EB for a reason, I certaintly wasn't going to let drama spill on to our site.
Just wanted you to know since you assumed the worst and refuse to read my response to your email.

Names off the List that my Hubby likes

Girl Name:
Chloe
Elise
Laney
Morgan
Olivia
Peyton

Boy Names:
Avery
Brady
Conner

So as you can see, we're bound to have a boy because we are having a hard time coming up with boy names that we both like.
Oh well!!

Baby Names

So, I went through an entire book of names last night.
I picked ALL the girl names and boy names that I liked.
I wrote them all down so I can email them to Russ in Hungary and he can send back the ones he'd consider and maybe add new ones.

So, here is the list:

GIRL NAMES:
Bella
Caitlin / Kaitlyn
Chloe
Ella
Elise
Izzy
Laney
Madeline
Macy
Morgan
Olivia
Sophie

BOY NAMES:
Avery
Brady
Conner
Cooper
Ian
Isaac
Logan
Nicholas
Nolan
Riley

What do you think??

Quick Update!!

I don't have a lot of time.

I've been so busy.

I'm barely online much anymore.

Russ and I spent a wonderful weekend together. We went to dinner and a movie. We planted flowers and just hung out!! It was so nice. Too bad he's off to hungary now:(

I did have my ultrasound today.

The baby looks great!! Measuring 8 weeks 4 days and the baby's heart rate was 169!

Here is a pic..................

It's not the greatest pic because our baby had it's back to us. So all you can see is the the back of it's head and back. Nothing too exciting.

However, I DID get to see him/her kick! That was so cool. Russ missed it:( I so wish he would have seen it.

After the ultrasound, I dropped my hubby off at the airport and he flew off to Hungary.

He'll be back on the 17th. I just can't wait until he calls me. I want to know that he made it safe and sound. He should be in around 3am.

I'll post more tomorrow night.

I'm off to bed.

Nighty Night!!!