12 Weeks down...

It has been 7 weeks since we found out we were going to have another little one in the house. It was so surreal the day we found out. I really didn't think the test was going to be positive but sure enough there it was that second line. I cried! Then I got to go out and tell Christian and Piper that Mommy had a baby in her belly. Christian was excited and knew what that meant since he was old enough when I got pregnant with Piper. Piper on the other hand was hilarious she asked if I had eaten the baby? I mean how else did I get it into my belly? Cj was at school so I had to wait to tell him. I called Curtis at work to tell him the news kinda nervous what his reaction would be. We had planned on trying in June but I guess the universe had other plans. Of coarse Curtis was in an all day training and didn't answer his phone. I couldn't wait till that night , I was to excited! He finally called me and shocked the living daylights out of me. He was so excited and I could hear how big his smile was. That melted my heart. He has been such an amazing dad with our first three I just couldn't wait to see him with this one. I am one lucky girl!!


The first few weeks went by with no problems but of coarse like with all  my pregnancies the sickness reared it's ugly head at about week 7. I was expecting to be sick like i was with Piper but to my surprise this has been pretty easy. I have been sick but not everyday all day long. The worst has been the constant nauseated feeling but I can usually work past that. My belly popped out around 8 weeks to my surprise. But I absolutely love being pregnant and all that comes with it.

week 8

We had our first Midwife apt with Sherri at week 9. I have to say this was probably the thing I have been looking forward to the most. I love the care and attention you get from a midwife. They don't treat you like a number. They want to know about every aspect of your life. It took a few minutes because someone was playing hide n seek, but we got to hear the heartbeat. A strong 179 beats per minute. That sound can cheer you up no matter how bad the mood. To know that the little peanut that has gone unnoticed for so many weeks is healthy inside you is an amazing feeling.

12 weeks

We have another apt with Sherri in a couple weeks and in the mean time we continue to pack with the hopes that we will be moving soon. Now the biggest internal battle I'm having is whether to find out the sex of the baby or not. To start this pregnancy I was going to wait and be surprised. As the weeks tick past and we get closer to that 20 week mark there is an internal battle going on whether to find out or not. We will see which one wins out in 8 more weeks. Stay tuned.

Another month down and a little less of me!

It's been a month since I last posted and there has been some changes. Some I didn't know were so drastic  until just recently. So here we go....... When I left you after the New Year I weighed in at 139.4. Since then I have made constant progress and am thrilled. I hit my 5% and 10% body weight loss goals. And as of friday I weighted in at 134.4. To put this into perspective I haven't seen this weight since I was pregnant with Christian. Over 7 yrs ago the scale read those numbers. I am only 9 lbs away from my goal weight and am so excited to continuously watch the scale go down.

There was another huge change that I didn't even know till last night. Curtis and I had purchased a weight watchers scale back in the summer of 2011 sometime. It reads your BMI, body fat, body mass, and other fun things. When we bought the scale we both got on and got our numbers. I knew mine were bad but I didn't realize how bad. For my age your BMI should be 20-25. When I started I was 28.9, as of last night i am now
25.6. Almost to the healthy area, yeah for me!!!! Also my body fat was 50.9. (HOLY SHIT!!!! Did I really just read that right?) Last night it was 30. The normal healthy range for my age is 19-29, so again almost there. I am just blown away every time I sit back and look at the whole picture not just the weight loss. I never knew how bad i really was. I knew I wasn't happy with what I saw in the mirror or how my clothes fit. But I didn't know my insides were not happy too.

Today I am a happier and healthier me. It has taken a lot of work but i don't regret a second of this journey. I have lost 17.3lbs, 14.8 inches, and a crap load of fat! All this change happened because I made a choice to put me first. I said yes to playing soccer and yes to making me a priority. I am cooking healthier food every night, have more energy, and am a happier person all around. I still have my days when chocolate beats out veggies and french fries keep me sane. But after those moments, which are few and far between now a days, I get back to my plan and keep chug chug chugging along.

My goal now that I am getting closer to my ideal weight is to start building muscle. I know there is going to be a point when the weight loss slows down till I get the muscle in there to help burn it away. The issue I am having is carving out the time to get to the gym to work out. My days are so crazy with kids going to school at 2 different times, cooking dinner, helping with homework, cleaning house, and my full time referee job. I know if I try hard I can get it done but god help me I just cant figure it out right now. I am doing a challenge for the month of Feb. that I found on my new favorite web site, Pinterest. I am doing sit ups, push ups and planks every day. And everyday the number of each increases. At the end of Feb I will be doing 100sit ups, 25 push ups, and a 2 min plank. It doesn't take much time to do it and it makes me feel a little stronger every day.

So there you have it. That is the last month wrapped up in a pretty little bow. Looking forward there is a lot coming up in this house hold. April will bring my second half marathon (hopefully) in Salt Lake. In May/June we will start trying to expand our little family by 1 more. Curtis and I have an AMAZING vacation coming up in August to San Francisco. And before the end of the year we will hopefully be in a bigger house (FINALLY!!!). I am really really looking forward to all the new stages in my life. I am very blessed and try to remind myself of that on a daily basis. Here is to a healthier and happier US!!!

Welcome 2012 and a new me!!

I took almost a month off from posting and now i'm back. I also took about 3 weeks off of Weight Watchers. I didn't want to feel super guilty for eating all the yummy's that come along with the holidays. However to my surprise even without logging everything I put in my face I only gained 1 pound since the beginning of Dec. Last week I weighed and I as actually down from my last post but new years screwed me and I was back up to 139.4. But I am totally OK with it this is part of the weight loss game. I know by next week I will be back down to where i was but hopefully even lower. I have also started cooking again this week and didn't realize how much i missed it.

With the beginning of the year also comes training for the Salt Lake half marathon. I have hit the road twice this week and am LOVING it!!! The freedom of being out in the cool air and forgetting about your duties as a Mom and a Wife is so therapeutic. It took me some time to realize how important a little me time is. I am a happier and calmer person when I get to put me first for a little while. The half marathon is in April and my goal is to beat last year's time of 2hrs 32min. I just remember the feeling I got when I crossed the finish line it ranked up there with Piper's birth. I was so amazed and proud of  myself for finishing something I never thought was possible. I can't wait to show up at the start line wearing my Snuggie (thanks Dooce). I am still playing indoor soccer and look forward to Monday night all week long. The ladies that I get to spend an hour with once a week are amazing. They make me laugh no matter how I feel when I show up at the game. I am a better person for spending time with all of you.

So now onto what this new year will bring, or at least what I hope to accomplish during it. I am hoping that before the end of this year we will be in a bigger house. We have soooo outgrown our little starter home. I am also hoping to be pregnant with our 4th (yes i know i'm crazy) before to long. I would already be there but the other half of this equation is taking a little longer to convince. I am trying to be a more patient person especially with the kids. I WILL be down to my perfect weight before the summer (as long as i'm not knocked up). We will be spending more time together as a family with a summer trip planned with the Hanor's. Can't frickin wait for that!! Curtis and I will be doing more races hopefully this year. We already have 2 planned. We will get our bills payed down so the thought of another kid and a bigger house wont be so traumatic for Curtis. I will continue to put me first so that the rest of the family will be happier.

I think that just about sums it up. 2011 was a great year and I accomplished a lot but 2012 will be AMAZING!! I wish all of my family and friends an amazing New Year also. May all your dreams come true.