Lamaze Class #1

Last night was our first Lamaze class, we go for 6 weeks straight. I was nervous and excited at the same time-hoping to meet people in our same situation. There were lots of comment made and lots of ideas given. I'm glad to have enrolled and paid $74 for this 6 week class. I feel it will get Brandon and I ready - I want to know everything, all the possibilities that could happen with labor. I know this class will also help Brandon know what I'm going through and know that I need his help every step of the way. Now there is homework, we have to read the Lamaze magazine, practice breathing, and practice relaxing. I know I can do the last two things :) So here are a few facts I learned:

11 Best foods to eat

• Oatmeal
• Oranges
• Strawberries
• Cantaloupe
• Sweet Potatoes
• Beans
• Whole Grains (3 grams of fiber or more!)
• Dairy
• Blueberries
• Broccoli
• Spinach

Also, did you know......

• The National Average age for breastfeeding is 2 years old (America's bring it way down!)
• Michael Jordan was breastfed until he was 4 years old
• Mother knows best!
• They used to sedate women to have babies (who knows if you were getting the right baby)
• The shows on TLC are drama, normal labor/birth is boring (they want to keep us watching).

Wish me luck on my journey, 12 more weeks until our baby girl comes! If anyone has any tips or suggestions I will gladly take them.

Pregnancy Update!

Today is a great day! I'm so lucky to feel good and not be sick during my pregnancy. Sorry for those who are :( but after a long day at work and busy errands- I still get tired. I told Brandon I require a lot more sleep. He lets me sleep in on Saturdays and Sundays to catch up for the next week. What a good husband I have. Brandon has been my rock through this whole time. He helps me remember to eat good-get enough milk, fruits & veggies, protein, take my vitamin, and have fiber in my diet. Today I am 24 weeks along. More than half way through. I will post belly pictures when I take them this weekend. With me feeling so good, I think I have gained a lot more weight than most girls do. Oops! I have been able to go walking and get to gym. My little girl seems to be positioned very low-which is spreading my hips, thighs, and everything else. I'm starting to get swollen feet and hands at work, hard to put my feet up! I'm not really craving anything, but I've always loved Mexican food, so it's a good excuse! We are going to soon start on the her room, but are still trying to find the perfect yellow for the walls. AND I still need to register! Life is good. 16 more weeks and counting down!

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary! It's been 7 years since Brandon and I got married. Wow! How time flies by. I can't believe it's been that long. Brandon is a great husband and does many things that most men don't do. He helps me so much around the house, we have a great system/schedule. We are great business partners too. Once a week we discuss the bills and what we are doing with our paychecks. It's nice to know what is going on and what I'm working for. Brandon is a wonderful husband and I know when our baby is born he will be a wonderful dad too. Here's to many more anniversary's! 7 down and more to come!

A BOY or a GIRL????

As most of you know, I am Pregnant! I am 19 weeks today! Almost half way there to have Baby Rauen. We are so excited! I'm due Sept 17th. This has really happened so fast. We figured that since I was on birth control for almost 7 years, it would take a long time to get pregnant, but lo and behold someone had different plans for us. So on the first try, first month, it happened!! So next week is the big ultra sound. I think once we find out what we are having everything will fall into place. I have been in denial about the whole thing, cause I can't believe it happened so fast! Now if only Sept could come faster. What do you think we will have.... A boy??? or a girl???

Fun in the Sun

We went to Hawaii on the spur of the moment at the begining of March. We have been to Hawaii 5 times now. I love those vacations, just pack your bag and run. We had so much fun in the sun. We also got to visit with our friends that live on Oahu. Isaiah and Jess are the best tour guides! We saw WHALES! We dug for CRABS! We had PINEAPPLE everyday! We even saw Dennis Quaid! We had SHAVED ICE almost everyday too! All in all it was a nice and relaxing week.

Blogging Tips

I've made it a goal to do better at my blog this year, but it don't think it's helped. We've been back from Hawaii for about a month and I haven't posted any pictures. Slacker! I know! I'm not really busy and have no excuse. I think I need tips on blogging. Maybe a blogging lesson. What to write about? What to say? I guess I've never been one to share my feelings, so that must be it. Any tips or give me a lesson on blogging would be very helpful. Please leave a comment. Throw me a rope and send help my way :) Pictures from Hawaii are on the way. Hold Please!