Memorial Day Weekend

This weekend started out wonderfully & I hope to say it ends wonderfully with a new baby boy as well. But the middle hasn't been so great. The rain on Saturday morning got me up and doing many things around the house like washing sheets and compforter's and vacuming and mopping my kitchen and hardwood floors. It felt great having all of that done before we partied. We headed out to my aunts house around 1 pm to have some fun in the sun! And that we did. I was in the yard dart tournament which was a blast and really made time fly by out in the hot sun for a preggo.

We had so much fun that we didn't end up leaving until around 10:30pm Saturday night. I was so exhausted that I went to bed immediately when we got home, and thank goodness I did, Because I woke up around 3 am feeling HORRIBLE & I just knew I had the stomach bug. I was up all night long so nauseated, but nothing would come up. It was so miserable! I was just praying that I wouldn't wake Jeremy or Maci Rose up. After lying awake and rushing to the bathroom every few minutes until 6:30 am I confirmed that I indeed had some type of bug around 7 this morning. I have not felt good all day long.

I'm just praying that tomorrow will be a better day and that no one else in this house will catch what I've got. I haven't slept at all today either. There is just too much to do and I've surprisingly got the energy to get it done. I've done 6 loads of laundry and I have more cleaning to do tomorrow as well. Tonight is the only night I have to get some sleep before Carter gets here because we will be heading to the hospital tomorrow night around 4:30am.

I'm hoping and planning on blogging from the hospital and posting pics on here of my precious little one, so please check back on Tuesday afternoon sometime. Prayers are greatly appreciated...I'm very excited and nervous! I'm off to get some sleep now. Goodnite!

I will be a mother of 2 next time I log on here!

Frugal Friday

Do you have any candles lying around your house that have lost their wick?  They smell so good and there is still a good amount of candle left on them. I know we have a couple you can have!

If so, turn them into a pin cushion and put it in your sewing kit. What's even better is that it actually works better than the standard stuffed-fabric one because pins and needles with a waxy coating on their tips tend to slide through fabric easier.

And if you don't do any sewing that's fine too, because surely you are looking for a safety pin every now and then or you can stick your earrings in them. Give it a try! It beats a candle just sitting there collecting dust!

So much baseball...

Yesterday I had my last dr.'s visit, as I mentioned before, but when I was leaving Jeremy asked if we wanted to go to the Hoover Met to watch the Alabama/Auburn baseball game. I usually don't go for "unplanned" events, but I was thinking of sun and exercise and quality time with my husband (which I don't get very often). So I took him up on his offer. He took off work for the rest of the day and we went to the games!

It was very very hot and crowded, but eventually we met up with my little sister, who was up in the indoors VIP area with some friends. Her friend Bobby was nice enough to sneak down passes for us to get in free and eat and drink for free. Thanks Bobby!! We really appreciated it!

It was a fun day and good to get out and do something different for once. When we got home, my friend Kristen texted and wanted me to go to Jeremy's baseball game which her husband plays on too. As tired as I was and as filthy as Maci Rose was, we decided to keep the stinky clothes on and go. I had a great time hanging out last night girl!! And Maci Rose loves playing in the dirt, ugh! So thanks for pushing me to go! However, this morning I felt like I had been hit by a car! My neck was sore and my right side??

I may have overdone it a bit yesterday, but Jeremy bathed Maci Rose and got her ready for bed last night so I guess I was a little rewarded in the long run.

Here are a few pics from the games, but my camera died in the first 30 mins we were there. See why I don't like "unplanned" events? Because I wasn't prepared!! Ha!

This little boy kept flirting with her, so we told her to give him a cheezit & she did! It was so funny!

Eww..Look how preggo my face looks! My nose is spreading, only a few more days of this thank goodness!

And notice my husband is wearing an Auburn shirt...boo!

                             Alabama won 7 - 1 so I was very happy for the rest of the day. Go Bama!!

38 week update

I went to my LAST and FINAL doctors appointment today. Yay!! I weighed 127 lbs and that is the last time I will weigh before labor. That makes my total weight gain 22 pounds just like I gained with Maci Rose. Of course I was 122 lbs when I delivered her but I started at 100 and this time I started at 105. So I'm still bigger this time around. My stomach is measuring 36 weeks which is a little behind, but normal. I have been having horrible braxton hicks contractions for the past 2 days. I HAVE DILATED 1 CM!! I know that's no big deal but it's progress so it made me excited. Overall everything is still looking great and my doctor said she would be at the lake this weekend so I'm really hoping that I will not go into labor and everything will be as planned. I go in at 5am on Tuesday morning and should have baby Carter no later than 8 am. I can't believe we are this close!!

Here are some of my last few belly shots. Enjoy!

Here are Carter (on the left) and Maci Rose's (on the right) 4-d ultrasound pics. Do you think they are going to look alike??

I see some similarites but not too much. I guess we'll find out soon enough!!

A little bit of advice, please?

I know I may be set up for a huge disappointment, but I'm open to all ideas and tips. PLEASE!!

One week from today I will be going in to have my SECOND child! While I was sooo excited at this point for Maci Rose, I find myself way more scared this time around. I mean don't get me wrong I'm excited about not having to be pregnant anymore and to meet and love on my little boy, but my nerves seem to be getting the best of me lately.

That is why I'm hoping that someone out there who reads my blog with 2 or more children can give me some great advice to calm my nerves. ANY advice would be great, but here are a few of the questions I have...

1.) Where do you put the baby to take a shower or use the bathroom so that he's safe from your 2 year old who I'm sure will be trying to get him out?

2.) Since newborns are in the doctor so much in the first few months of their lives for shots, is it best to get a sitter for your other child? or make your husband come along? Can I handle both of them at the germy doctor's office by myself and is it worth trying?

3.) Where and when do you nap with a 2 year old who is a hit and miss with naps these days and if I do fall asleep who knows what she could get into while I'm knocked out?

4.) I already have people constantly asking to take Maci Rose somewhere, such as my neighbors house, friends house, and my family, should I send her every time? I know my first reaction is yes and to get rid of her so I can get something done or sleep, but will I make her feel like Carter has taken her place in the house by sending her out all the time??

5.) How long do I need to expect and prepare myself to get my body back after it stretches for the 2nd time? Will it be as easy as it was after having Maci Rose?

6.) AND last but not least, this one doesn't seem to have a care in the world for what's about to happen, is there anything else I can do to try to prepare her at this point?

Ramblings of a preggo...

Well another weekend has flown by!!

I had a blast seeing and catching up with all my old high school friends at Leslie's bridal shower on Saturday. She had a great shower and got some pretty cool gifts. And not to mention YOU look AMAZING Leslie!! Less than a month before you are Mrs. Pittman!! How exciting!!

After the shower I hung out at my parents house and we had a blast getting my dad on facebook and getting people to be his friend. I guess you had to be there, but my family can be really fun and funny when my siblings are in town and we all get together relaxed and slap happy on a Saturday night. Maci Rose also adds to the humor too. She's pretty funny these days!

Sunday, after church, we all went to LAPAZ (yum!! my fav!! so thanks everyone for letting me pick!) to eat with all of my dads side of the family. They (Katie) wanted to see my bump one last time before I go in to have this little one. Plus, who knows when I'll be able to get out like this again with a newborn.

 I think it's funny to compare the 2 pregnancies in these last few weeks. With Maci Rose I had everything done and completely ready before I got to this point. I was just sitting around counting down the minutes everyday till she got here. It seemed like eternity!!

With Carter, even if I had everything clean and ready at this point, (which I don't) I have a live- in terrorist sweetheart who makes sure to keep me busy. I have way more laundry to do than before. I swear I feel like she's messier at 2 than she was at 1 because she thinks she's 5 and can do everything on her own these days. For example, when she has a dirty diaper and I don't catch it in time she slides her pull up down like panties and changes herself except its a lot messier than if I were to do it if you know what I mean. I am constantly wiping down walls with hand prints on them from cheese curls and popsickles because she WILL NOT sit in one place (like a high chair or booster) and eat anymore. Oh and last week we had a huge ordeal for her coloring all over the tv and speakers in the loft. Jeremy about had a fit when he saw it! I mean doesn't she understand I'm 38 weeks pregnant?? I think she thinks its fun to see me at work!

This week is going to be absolutely crazy for me! I can only imagine that next Tuesday will be here before I can blink. I have to work tomorrow, so Maci Rose is going to school and I may send her in a bubble. I know that sounds crazy but I can't afford for her to get sick at this point. I have a doctors appointment on Wednesday, my parents anniversary is Friday and my brother's graduation party is Saturday. On top of that, all of my favorite shows are either just beginning this week or it's the finale show, which is sure to take away a few hours of my nights. We also have a huge pool party at my aunts for Memorial Day this weekend. In between all of that I'm going to try to tackle my list of things to do around this house and hopefully I will not go into labor until every last thing is done. 

I've given Jeremy 5 jobs off of my list of about 20 and he says they are the 5 hardest things on the list. Are you serious? Ok, well I'll do the 5 hardest things and you can do the other 20! Deal!!

So here's to the countdown of the last week of pregnancy until the birth of my little boy. We can't wait to meet you!!

Frugal Friday

Eat fresh for less!!

Here are 3 simple ways to save on fresh produce for the hot summer months.

1.) Shake it off!
Fresh fruits and veggies are watered a lot in the stores to make them look more refreshing and plump, but if you're buying by the pound that extra water can add up. A couple of simple shakes can save a few extra pennies towards your grocery bill.

2.) Buy from the bar!
Not sure if every grocery store has this option, but I know most Piggly Wiggly's have wonderful salad/fruit/soup bars. If you need something small for a recipe- like fresh spinach- you can just buy the amount you need off the salad bar and save yourself a couple of bucks and avoid wasting the rest of the package. Also, if you are craving strawberries and whipped cream and are like me, I tend to crave them for one day and I buy a crate of strawberries to fulfill my craving. Then a week later I end up throwing out the squished and rotten strawberries I never got to because it's one of those foods you want really bad one day and then forget about them. Instead, buy one serving of them off the salad/fruit bar and you can save money and avoid wasting the rest.

3.) Weigh your best options!
On fruits and veggies that are hollow inside, such as peppers, buy the bigger ones because they all weigh about the same since they mainly consist of seeds inside. You can get the bigger ones for the same amount as the smaller ones. Also, heads of lettuce and cabbage and other items that have one set price, find the biggest one and you'll get more for your money.

Hope that helps you save a few extra bucks from your grocery bill this summer! I sure know our grocery bill is going to be very tight in a little over a week with 2 kids in diapers and buying formula!! I'm up for any other suggestions on how to get more for your money. Let me know if you have some money saving tips please!!!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!