tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41373969536099934352023-11-16T03:12:34.947-08:00From Cristin to MommyFrom Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-70295209734760603602011-02-02T08:44:00.000-08:002011-02-02T08:44:59.611-08:00BABY UPDATE!<div style="text-align: center;">So i was up way too early thismorning. 7am. I am really enjoying my sleep lately and i get totally exhausted if i dont sleep late in the morning which means i usually have to nap!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">29 weeks</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">i had an ob appointment today at 9am. after waiting almost an hour i was finally seen..lol</div><div style="text-align: center;">i have gained 1 lb. in the past 2 weeks which brings my grand total to..9 lbs! i can't believe i am in my 7th month and have only gained 9 pounds so far and some of that is baby!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">also..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I PASSED MY 1 HOUR GLUCOSE TEST!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">that was such a relief. my mom had gestational diabetes with me and my sister and now she has diabetes so i was scared that i would get it as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;">my bloodwork came back good except i have low iron. so all i need to do is take an iron pill everyday. not too bad</div><div style="text-align: center;">Giada's heartbeat was nice and fast and sounded great.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They said that hte pains i have been getting in my belly are normal and everything looks good.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have another appointment in 2 more weeks andi am waiting for a call with an appoinment to see the high risk doctor since we havent been able to see Giada's spine in the right angle and because i started prozac so i need to get a level 2 ultrasound.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-53618252953373669772011-02-01T11:51:00.000-08:002011-02-03T13:22:27.963-08:00MENU PLAN MONDAY (on tuesday)<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=fxcrd5" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i56.tinypic.com/fxcrd5.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fromcristintomommy.blogspot.com/2011/01/unfortunatly.html">Last week</a> went ALMOST as planned with only a couple of changes. Monday we ended up going food shopping and stopping at mcdonalds for a quick dinner since it was getting late and i was craving it! Tuesday i made <a href="http://fromcristintomommy.blogspot.com/2011/01/recipe-chili.html">chili</a> and it came out great.. it was a hit and i was quite proud of myself :) Wednesday i made homemade soup for the first time..<a href="http://joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2009/12/cheesy-broccoli-potato-soup.html">cheesy potato broccolli soup</a>.. it came out pretty good for my first time and i got to use my emersion(sp?) blender. i wanted sourdough baguette but the store had none so i settled for italian and toasted it up in the oven to dip in the soup. Thursday i made the hot dogs and kraut with beans-something simple. Friday we went to Oatback Steakhouse for date night and had a great meal. Saturday i ended up eating at my parents and on Sunday the people staying here for a bit cooked dinner so i didnt end up cooking.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Things are going to be a bit crazy meal wise for the next month or so.. with guests staying at my fiance's for awhile and we are in the process of cleaning my bedroom at my house so i can switch rooms with my sister since she doesnt live ther anymore and me and my fiance and the baby are going to be moving to my parents house (my house) in april befor Giada comes since his mom will be moving to Ohio. So i will be eating at my house more often as well as preparing meals there.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>MONDAY</b>- we ended up having shells and sauce with baked chicken at my parents house. i brought pasta over since thats what i had planned for Sunday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>TUESDAY</b>- <strike>frozen gnocchi with butter and cheese, brussel sprouts (im having a craving)</strike></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>WEDNESDAY</b> - <strike>no idea yet.. my fiance is off and we have stuff to do so we will probably get something simple</strike></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THURSDAY</b> -burgers, fries, beans and mac salad at my house</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>FRIDAY</b>- its my mommy and nephews bday and we are going to also celebrate my sisters bday as well since we all havent been able to get together..so Pizza Hut and cake at my parents house</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SATURDAY</b>- no idea yet again.. probably something simple. i need to go shopping because i am out of meat and dont want to live off pasta!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SUNDAY</b> - its superbowl sunday. my fiance is probably working so i will spend the day at my parents house with my mom because my dad will be gone for the day. we are thinking of maybe some munchie food through the day and rachel rays honey lemon chicken in the crockpot for dinner?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-61963289904218290922011-01-28T08:19:00.000-08:002011-01-28T08:19:42.637-08:00TODAY...<div style="text-align: center;">I go in for bloodwork and 1 hour glucose test.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Iate some cheerios with sliced banana for breakfast since i was allowed to eat something.. but i couldnt have my morning juice because im sure its too sugary.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am going later this afternoon and i will let everyone know how it goes when i get home and i will have an updated baby bump pic as well to post!!</div>From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-53092105253739320112011-01-26T04:47:00.000-08:002011-01-26T04:47:08.087-08:00RECIPE: CHILI<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">CHILI</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=ayq1km" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" height="150" src="http://i55.tinypic.com/ayq1km.jpg" width="200" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made chili last night and it came out so good i wanted to share how i made it. It was easy and frugal!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 lb ground beef</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 huge vidalia onion</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 green pepper</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 red pepper</div><div style="text-align: center;">packet of chili seasoning/mix</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can diced tomatoes undrained</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cans kidney beans undrained</div><div style="text-align: center;">ketchup </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">First i put some vegetable oil into the skillet and cooked the onion until translucent.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I then transfered them into a big pot.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Next i cooked the peppers until they still had a slight crunch and added them to the pot</div><div style="text-align: center;">(of course u can cook both together but i felt more comfortable cooking them seperate)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then i cooked the ground beef until it was cooked through and used a slotted spoon to drain it as i added it to the pot.<br />
I put the diced tomatoes, kidney beans and chili mix in next </div><div style="text-align: center;">I squeezed a generous amount of ketchup in (because thats what my mom does and it makes the chili more sweet. thats how i like my chili, i dont eat it spicy)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I stirred everything and just let it cook low for about a half an hour while i put some easy add water to dry mix biscuits into the oven.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I served the chili with some mild chedder cheese and a scoop of sour cream on the top.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was yummy and we all loved it!<br />
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I decided to add an extra can of kidney beans instead of just 1 because i wanted to stretch the chili out a bit. it was enough to feed 3 and there are leftovers!! </div>From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-42835105667001324182011-01-25T11:45:00.000-08:002011-01-25T11:50:41.675-08:00QUESTION: FATHERS BATHING THEIR DAUGHTERS<div style="text-align: center;">I was just in a forum and saw this question posted in "debate and discuss" and i was outraged. the person that had posted was stating how people dont approve of her husband (the father) bathing their 3 year old daughter. and people looking at it as sexual..disgusting..who would even think that way!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I for one have no problem with it and i think its great if the father is willing to help out by bathing the child .There is nothing wrong with it. and whoever thinks there is a problem has issues. its not at all sexual when it is your daughter! and the fact anyone would think that way disgusts me. <br />
i do feel though that there will come a time when the dad or daughter start to feel uncomfortable and then of course it should stop. <br />
like once they can bathe themselves and be alone in the shower (idk how old that even happens.) <br />
but 3 years old? come on.. thats still baby age!<br />
Who is supposed to bathe their daughter when the guy is a single dad? or mom isnt around?<br />
How come no one sees it as a problem when a mom bathes her son?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now for the questions:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are your opinions on the father bathing their child?</div><div style="text-align: center;">What age do you think it should stop?</div>From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-22226591009142890982011-01-25T08:30:00.000-08:002011-02-01T12:05:39.984-08:00GIVEAWAYS I ENTERED<strike>I entered to win a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.sammymakessix.com/2011/01/old-time-candy-review-and-giveaway.html">4lb box of candy from Old Time Candy</a> @Sammy Makes Six - enter <a href="http://www.sammymakessix.com/2011/01/old-time-candy-review-and-giveaway.html">here</a> - ends 1/31</span></span></span></strike><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">i am in major need of more follower, email subscribers and blog interaction! pus id love to talk to more moms and moms to be and make some bloggy friends. so i am joining another blog hop!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so excited.. tomorrow i will be 28 weeks along (7 months!) time is definatly flying by!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Im just now starting to enjoy my pregnancy and im not ready for it to end in a short couple more months.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My little girl moves and rolls around all day long and i cherish every kick and movement.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I realized thismorning when i woke up...</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Its so much harder to roll from one side to another and get out of bed now*...but its so worth it and i love my big belly.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Here are a few of my latest posts:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my <a href="http://fromcristintomommy.blogspot.com/2011/01/unfortunatly.html">Menu Plan</a> for the week and i am hoping to stick to it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is my <a href="http://fromcristintomommy.blogspot.com/2011/01/baby-bump-27-weeks.html">27 week baby bump</a> - tomorrow i will be posting my 28 week bump</div><div style="text-align: center;">How my last ob appointment went on <a href="http://fromcristintomommy.blogspot.com/2011/01/baby-update_24.html">1/19</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <a href="http://fromcristintomommy.blogspot.com/2011/01/10-minute-dinner-from-pantry.html">10 minute pantry meal</a> i was so proud of!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Unfortunatly.. <a href="http://fromcristintomommy.blogspot.com/2011/01/menu-plan-monday.html#comments">last week</a> did not go as planned. But i am going to try to stick to this week. and honestly i really need to stick to this weeks menu plan because its the end of the month and i dont have much money. so i am using a lot from the pantry again and only need to pick up a few staples along with milk and maybe bread.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is my plan for this week:</div><br />
<b>MONDAY</b>: no idea - my fiance is off work and i found $10 in my purse so if we can get his car started or use his moms car we will probably go somewhere and get a cheap dinner.<br />
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<b>TUESDAY</b>: chili , chedder bisquits<br />
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<b>WEDNESDAY</b>: <a href="http://joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2009/12/cheesy-broccoli-potato-soup.html">cheesy broccoli potato soup</a> , sourdough baguette<br />
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<b>THURSDAY</b>: hot dogs, kraut, baked beans<br />
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<b>FRIDAY</b>: date night!! we are going to Outback steakhouse. we got money from my parents for a night out for christmas so i am using that money for a much needed night out.<br />
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<b>SATURDAY</b>:blueberry pancakes, bacon OR sausage links<br />
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<b>SUNDAY</b>: breaded baked zuchinni, pasta with red sauce, garlic toast<br />
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<b>DESSERTS</b>: pb&j cookies , lemon cake with lemon icing <br />
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This post is linked to : <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2011/01/menu-plan-monday-jan-24th.html">Menu Plan Monday</a> @OrgJunkie.comFrom Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-44123093727005356642011-01-24T08:20:00.000-08:002011-01-24T08:21:12.901-08:00BABY UPDATE!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/19</span></div>i have been slacking and shouldn't be. i didnt get a chance to write about my last ob appointment but i will do my best to keep up from now on.<br />
we went on wednesday the 19th for my appt. we got there and there was a ton of people in the waiting room. we ended up having to wait for 1 1/2 hours!! usually i am in and out of there. but due to snow the week before i guess they were overbooked. also the clinic i go to is only open on wednesdays so they have to try to squeeze everyone in.<br />
i gained: 2 pounds<br />
only 2 pounds! i have no clue how im not really gaining much. i am eating!!<br />
my blood pressure was ok, only a little higher then usual but nothing to be concerned about.<br />
checked her heartbeat which was good- i still love hearing her heartbeat. we have to record it next time:)<br />
and i was told that i need to go in for routine bloodwork and the dreaded 1 hour glocuse test. my fiance is off on friday so we will go that day.<br />
and next week starts my every 2 weeks appointments.. means its getting closer and closer to baby time!<br />
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so i had left smiling after knowing Giada is doing well and after talking to the social worker about some things. then as my fiance was backing out of our parking spot.. DING!!!! some guy decided to pull out at the same time and not pay attention and hit the back /side of the car. randy got out of the car and started yelling at the guy. the guy admitted that he "didnt see us". mind you this was in a parking lot with tons of PREGNANT WOMEN!!! thankfully it wasnt that hard of a bump and there was no dents or anything but it still scared me and i was scared for the baby. but when i felt her move again i knew everything was ok. some people are so careless!From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-2773896743690125052011-01-24T07:58:00.000-08:002011-01-24T08:00:56.887-08:0010 MINUTE DINNER FROM THE PANTRYso last week i had planned to make rice and beans and use taco mix instead of the goya packets that are normally used.<br />
well.. i THOUGHT i had a packet of taco mix in the pantry.. i didnt<br />
LESSON LEARNED: stock up on taco mix in case of emergencies!!!<br />
i was all upset that i couldnt make what i wanted for dinner and i decided maybe ill just make porkchops.. i didnt like how they smelled (figures) so they went right in the trash.<br />
what to do? what to do?<br />
so i go into the pantry...start searching around...<br />
*angels singing here*<br />
i found Knorr Mexican Rice!! PERFECT!<br />
problem solved...<br />
so i ended up cooking the rice as directed and in the last 7 minutes when it was simmering i threw in a can of kidney beans to heat up in the pot with the rice. i opened a can of corn and put that in the microwave for a couple minutes. i heated up a tortilla for 15 seconds and then put the rice and beans, some shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa and made a burrito. i served the corn on the side.<br />
it came out great. my fiance loved it and i had the leftovers for lunch the next day in a bowl.<br />
i was so excited i was able to throw together such a quick dinner that didnt cost much and i had everything in the pantry. it is definatly worth stocking up on canned veggies and beans when they are on sale as well as some rice mixes and pasta mixes.From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-24891760825518269282011-01-24T06:49:00.000-08:002011-01-24T06:49:29.179-08:00MOMMY MONDAYS<div style="text-align: center;">i figured i will be a new mommy in 3 months so why not join Mommy Mondays? this is my first time posting/linking up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a little about me. I am 26 and engaged to my amazing fiance Randy since 12/25/08. We are expecting our first baby - ITS A GIRL!! and we are naming her Giada Michelle. Yes, we chose the name Giada after the food network star:) and Michelle is my middle name and my mom's. I am 27 weeks along and will be 28 weeks on wednesday. thats 7 months! time is flying. I love to eat and i eat about every 3 hours now or i feel sick. She is very active and moves, rolls and kicks alot and it is the most amazing feeling. i love feeling her in my belly. my pregnancy was so hard the first 5 almost 6 months with constant nausea and a bad stomach bug and not being able to eat. it was just miserable. now that im 7 months things are starting to get better with the exception of normal pregnancy aches and pains but it is all worth it and no complaints..(even when i get those horrible charlie horses in my leg!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for reading.. if you did:)</div><div style="text-align: center;">here is a link to my <a href="http://fromcristintomommy.blogspot.com/2011/01/baby-bump-27-weeks.html">27 week baby bump</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This post is linked to : <a href="http://myadventures-in-mommyland.blogspot.com/2011/01/mommy-monday-blog-hop_23.html">Mommy Mondays</a> @ My Adventures in Mommyland </div>From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-91986514230031397942011-01-24T06:32:00.000-08:002011-01-24T06:32:44.488-08:00MEET ME ON MONDAY!<div style="text-align: center;">I thought it would be fun to start participating in some more meme's. I think its a great way to get to know your fellow bloggers as well as gain more followers, subscribers and blog interaction!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><center><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Meet%20Me%20On%20Monday"><img border="0" src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/linder4/MeetMonday-1-1.jpg" /></a></center><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Questions: </b></span><br />
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<b>1. What is your favorite kind of fudge?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">i have never really had much fudge. but i would love to try something different like a cookies and cream fudge. but from what ive had, just plain old fudge is good in my book.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<b>2. Is there snow outside your window?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">yes but it is practically all melted now. its taking awhile from the last couple of snow storms for it to all melt</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<b>3. What is your favorite meal of the day?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">since i got pregnant.. id have to say..breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks inbetween! lol. i am loving eating. i eat about every 3 hours now because if i dont i start to feel sick. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<b>4. Do you text on your cell phone?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">all day, everyday, anywhere, everywhere. my cell phone is my lifeline!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<b>5. Waffles or pancakes?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">frozen waffles, homemade pancakes (from a mix of course)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This post is linked to: <a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Meet%20Me%20On%20Monday">Meet Me On Monday</a> @ Never Growing Old </div>From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-68257418455502184332011-01-22T09:20:00.000-08:002011-01-22T09:20:08.786-08:00I ENTERED..to win an Udder Covers Nursing Cover @ <a href="http://theultimategiftguide.net/">The Ultimate Gift Guide Blog</a> - enter <a href="http://blog.theultimategiftguide.net/giveaway-udder-covers-nursing-cover-in-porter-pattern/">here</a> - ends 1/29From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-12696680634267782812011-01-20T04:01:00.000-08:002011-01-20T04:01:29.318-08:00BABY BUMP - 27 weeks<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/19/11</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=20jiwsp" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i54.tinypic.com/20jiwsp.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I cannot believe i am 27 weeks already. i will be 7 months in 1 week! time is flying and my belly keeps getting bigger and bigge. i love it !</div>From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-53781041752149679192011-01-19T06:47:00.000-08:002011-01-19T06:47:04.413-08:00GOOD OLD HEARTBURN<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/maalox/fedefox24/remind/IMG_0839.jpg?o=2" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq97/fedefox24/remind/IMG_0839.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last night i experienced </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">THE WORST HEARTBURN OF MY LIFE.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">i sat up in bed and just prayed it would calm down so i could lay back down. it was 1am and i had almost fell asleep then it hit me. like a ton of bricks!</div><div style="text-align: center;">my stomache felt like it was literally on fire and i thought i was going to throw up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">after drinking some water and going to the bathroom i went into the kitchen and open the fridge</div><div style="text-align: center;">(insert angels singing here)</div><div style="text-align: center;">there it was.. the MAALOX</div><div style="text-align: center;">i took 2 spoons of it and went back to the bedroom and continued to sit up and watch tv. about 15-20 minutes later i started to feel some relief and laid back down and went to sleep.</div><div style="text-align: center;">all i can say is..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">THANK GOD FOR MAALOX! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">EVERY PREGNANT WOMAN SHOULD HAVE IT HANDY</span></div>From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-16424337700632640112011-01-17T09:55:00.000-08:002011-01-17T09:55:28.647-08:00BABY UPDATE!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">yesterday - 1/16 </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">i was sitting on the couch and Giada started to kick me and roll around or something</div><div style="text-align: center;">so i decided to watch my belly for awhile</div><div style="text-align: center;">i saw her moving FROM THE OUTSIDE OF MY BELLY! for the first time</div><div style="text-align: center;">i was so excited :)</div>From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-28142487110611794112011-01-17T09:32:00.000-08:002011-01-23T10:27:47.066-08:00MENU PLAN MONDAY<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=fxcrd5" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i56.tinypic.com/fxcrd5.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Menu planning is a great idea and i know it will help me a lot once the baby is here!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>MONDAY</b>: pulled pork sammies, coleslaw, baked beans (thanks to my mom and dad!)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>TUESDAY</b>: leftovers!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>WEDNESDAY</b>: homemade mac and cheese, stewed tomatoes, peas</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>THURSDAY</b>: <strike>stuffed french toast, eggs, bacon </strike><br />
we were out most of the day. i had leftovers and i made the fiance 2 grilled cheese sandwhiches</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>FRIDAY</b>: rice and beans, tortillas, cheese, sour cream, salsa</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>SATURDAY</b>: <strike>pork chops, au gratin potatoes, spinach</strike><br />
i didnt like how the pork smelled so i ended up making meatloaf, baked ptatoes and spinach</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>SUNDAY</b>: <strike>pasta night (not sure exactly what kind yet)</strike><br />
we had so much pasta last week that i decided to skip it this week. we are having subway with the leftover giftcard from christmas and a coupon!<br />
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<b>DESSERTS/TREATS</b>:<strike> pbj cookies ( i need a recipe) </strike><br />
never got to these! putting them on next week <strike><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This post is linked to : <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2011/01/menu-plan-monday-jan-17th.html">Menu Plan Monday</a>@ Orgjunkie.com</div><br />
I also have this posted on my other blog - <a href="http://cristiniscouponcrazy.blogspot.com/">Cristin Is Coupon Crazy</a>From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-2753927656953298002011-01-15T07:15:00.000-08:002011-01-15T07:32:43.713-08:00SICK - for the 3rd timeI was hoping to get this blog caught up with my baby bump pics and to actually stick to my menu plan..<br />
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i came down with a horrible cough- for the THIRD time since i got pregnant and i am only 26 weeks!<br />
i have been up all night coughing and sleeping in 2 hour increments. i know most will say to get used to it because the baby will keep you up.<br />
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i am aware of that..lol..but i would LOVE to be able to sleep UNTIL she gets here! but since i keep getting sick and am starting to get insomnia again it makes it alot harder for me to do.<br />
i couldnt call the clinic because they were closed so i called maternity. the ob called me back (which i havent even met or seen yet) and didnt seem like there was much concern. so he called me in a zpack and that was that.<br />
i didnt feel comfortable not being seen before getting a perscription so i finally gave in and went to the ER. mainly because my primary doctor wont treat me pregnant and the clinic was closed (where i go for my ob appointments) and due to my insurance i cant go to a walk in medical place either so the ER is my only option.<br />
my blood pressure was a bit high but my oxygen was ok. im not sure if i had a temp because they didnt tell me . i got seen pretty much right away in the other area of the hospital- urgent care i believe. no one was there at all which was nice. the lady just checked my nose and throat and told me to take the zpack i was told to take.<br />
they couldnt do an xray since im pregnant and i was shocked they didnt even do a throat culture.<br />
needless to say..i am very sick and miserable. i was up all night coughing and barely slept at all. i just hope this goes away soon so i can enjoy the end of my pregnancy!!!<br />
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EDIT: i forgot to mention.. oh how fun it is to practically pee myself numerous times a day while coughing..love it! LOLFrom Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-64989086648929107842011-01-13T09:30:00.000-08:002011-01-15T07:01:10.689-08:00MENU PLAN MONDAY (on tuesday)-REVISED on thursday!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tinypic.com/?ref=14jnfac" target="_blank"><img alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" border="0" src="http://i56.tinypic.com/14jnfac.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>TUESDAY</b>: hot open turkey sandwhiches, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, cranberry sauce</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>WEDNESDAY</b>: <strike>stuffed french toast , bacon </strike><br />
we went out for the day and my fiance's mom treated us to a late lunch at Pizza Hut so i decided not to cook a big dinner. they had leftover pizza and i ended up having a yogurt</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>THURSDAY</b>: kelbasa with potatoes and onions, green beans<a href="http://savingtowardabetterlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/mondays-money-saving-recipe-ranch.html"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>FRIDAY</b>: had subway with a gift card we had i was sick couldnt cook-moved sloppy joes to another day<a href="http://savingtowardabetterlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/mondays-money-saving-recipe-ranch.html"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SATURDAY</b>: <strike>old fashioned homemade mac and cheese , stewed tomatoes , peas </strike>this will be made next week<br />
sloppy joes , <a href="http://savingtowardabetterlife.blogspot.com/2010/04/mondays-money-saving-recipe-ranch.html">ranch potato fries</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SUNDAY</b>: crockpot chicken cacciatore (from ALL YOU magazine), angel hair pasta, garlic toast<br />
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I didnt have to change much to the weeks menu. we had a late lunch on wednesday so i didnt make the stuffed french toast and bacon so that will probably be made for breakfast this weekend. i was going to make sloppy joes on thursday but my fiance wont be home for dinner and the fries probably wont heat up good so thats moved to friday. then i moved the mac and cheese to saturday. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>my menu is posted at: <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2011/01/menu-plan-monday-jan-10th.html">Menu Plan Monday</a> @ Orgjunkie.com</b></div>From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-25884921583684372592011-01-08T10:17:00.000-08:002011-01-08T10:25:59.847-08:00MY FIRST GIVEAWAY! $10 AMAZON GC- ends 2/15<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/amazoncom/cvguero/amazon.gif?o=2" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="50" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/cvguero/amazon.gif" width="200" /></a></div><br />
In hopes of getting more followers, email subscribers and blog interaction i have decided to do a giveaway for a $10 amazon giftcard that i have earned with my swagbucks.<br />
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This giveaway will end somewhere around 2/15. at that time i will choose a winner using random.org and email the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is sponsored 100% by me and i will be emailing the winner the gift card codes.From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com263tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-82636293313293719402011-01-07T17:22:00.000-08:002011-01-07T17:22:07.458-08:00Mommy Madness Friday Blog Hop: FOOD<center><a href="http://mommymoment.ca/"><img src="http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy60/LauraJaneDesigns/9b0bab22.png" /></a></center><br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I am currently 25 1/2 weeks pregnant with my first baby, a girl!</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">so i will just tell you what i have been craving lately.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">since before i found out i was pregnant i was craving strawberries. anything and everything strawberry related. i had stuffed french toast with strawberry topping from IHOP 2 days before i found out i was pregnant!</div><span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">i have also been into over easy eggs with toast for breakfast a lot and definatly cereal!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">im loving chips and cookies with milk. i havent had any odd craving yet but i still have 3 months to go! </span></span></div></div>From Cristin to Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09888946819339721700noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137396953609993435.post-67463563567393981212011-01-07T06:59:00.000-08:002011-01-07T07:13:30.594-08:00FRIDAY FOLLOW(S)<div style="text-align: center;">you may know me from my other blog <a href="http://cristiniscouponcrazy.blogspot.com/">Cristin Is Coupon Crazy</a> . i decided to take a break from that blog to work on this one and focus on my pregnancy and try to find some baby deals and meet other moms!</div><div style="text-align: center;">i started this site back in september when i found out i was pregnant and i had such a rough few months that i never kept up on it. now at 6 months along i decided i really want to make this blog work. but i dont have many followers or email subscribers so i need help getting this blog out there. id love to meet and talk to other moms or moms to be! so please subscribe so u can get all the latest updates on me and my baby girl Giada.<br />
you can also <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sfrm=1#%21/profile.php?id=100001706827253">add me on FACEBOOK</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> HERE ARE ALL THE FRIDAY BLOG HOPS</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">i put them all in one spot instead of posting a bunch of seperate blogs</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.smartandtrendymoms.com/search/label/socialparade" target="_blank"><img alt="Smart and Trendy Moms" border="0" src="http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy64/smartandtrendymoms/Untitled-1.png" /></a></div><br />
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</div>i scheduled my 20 week ultrasound a few weeks ago. when we got there and i went to register i had the wrong paperwork! i didnt have the pink sheet of paper with an x by the ultrasound. so they wouldnt take me. so there i was..bladder full, nearly peeing myself and crying to the lady because i had my hopes up and couldnt wait to get my ultrasound done and didnt want to reschedule. well..she called maternity and no one was there to write the script and clinic is closed on fridays. so i was S.O.L. so my fiance cursed at her and i left hysterical!<br />
<b>so.. GENDER ULTRASOUND #1 = FAIL!!</b><br />
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then i finally got to reschedule my ultrasound maybe a week or 2 later. well.. the day before my appointment i woke up and had some bleeding (it was sex related). so i called the nurse and the doctor called me back and wanted me to come in so he could check me and the baby even though the bleeding had stopped. they decided to do the ultrasound while we were there instead of coming back the next day to get the gender ultrasound. well.l. everything turned out to be ok with baby.. BUT.. the baby had its legs crossed! so after an hour worth of an ultrasound and nearly peeing the table.. we didnt get to find out what baby was!<br />
<b>so.. GENDER ULTRASOUND #2 = FAIL!!</b><br />
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i go to my normal monthly ob appoinment on december 22nd and i tell my doctor that they couldnt find out what baby was cuz its legs were crossed.. she looked at my paperwork and told me that<b> </b>they didnt see the babys spine so i would have to go in and get another ultrasound. i was so excited that i would be able to get another one. i wasnt sure when or if they would do another one before baby was born and i totally was not into not knowing and getting gender nuetral stuff.. NO WAY!<br />
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DECEMBER 31, 2010<br />
ultrasound appointment at 8am.. i drank as much water as i could , ate a piece of cherry pudding cake and drank some sunny d as suggested by quite a few people because orange juice apparantly makes the baby move! we got there on time and i was able to register and had the right paperwork this time. we had to wait for a little while but in that time the baby really started to kick me. so my fiance and his mom were able to feel the baby kick for the first time. now i cant wait for my mom to feel the baby kick!! we went into the room and the tech let my fiance and his mom come right in because she was really only looking for a picture of the spine. WELL.. that was unsuccessful. the baby was on its back the last time and this time we could see the spine but not the right angle she wanted to see it.BUT.. my fiance had asked if she could tell what the baby is when we first started..lol..so she said she had to look for what i was there for and then she would check. she randomly said out of nowhere...<br />
<div style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>IT'S A GIRL!!!!!</b></span></div>needless to say.. i cried. and cried and cried. my fiance was so excited and so was his mom. we got our baby girl. i wanted a healthy baby and would have been happy with a boy but we had a feeling from the beginning that it was a girl. and everyone i came in contact with said i was having a girl! so i had a feeling and had my hopes up. so i am very happy.<br />
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Here are some pictures of our little girl - Giada Michelle :)<br />
her profile(face), belly and an arm or leg?<br />
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her thigh, leg and foot- looks like a frog leg. i love it!<br />
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and her thighs and lady parts<br />
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