Annnnnddd... forward towards the end of of 2013.
Much has happened since the last post. Where to start...
Well, I am a proud mother of 3 boys now - a 6.5 yearold Coton de Tulear (i call him my white shadow since Nismo's a 'white cottonball' that follows me everywhere), a 3.5 year old smarty-pants, and my now 4.5 month old. I am definitely short on some me time since they keep me busy all day long.
Along with the latest addition to our ever growing family, we've moved to Orange County. Hubby decided one day that we needed to save some serious cash by moving us to Irvine...when I was 2 weeks away from my due date. So basically I was going to pop any minute. We spent a whole weekend cleaning the house in Irvine and, let's just say, the move couldn't and wouldn't happen until AFTER the baby was born. There was noooooo way we were ready for a move AND a newborn. It's been quite a stressful year - from start till now. AND to top off the end of the week, my 13 year old chihuahua, whom I've had since he was 8 weeks old, passed away. Rest in peace my baby Jazzy. Mommy has always loved you despite all the crazy times and hormonal rages I've had. What am I saying, I'm still hormonal! Sigh...
Please let all the stress end. I'm super tired and would like to move back to my home in the South Bay. Honestly, I hate it here. The weather sucks! It's constantly hot and scorching. It got up to 104' one day and I had to make a run for home supplies in this horrid weather. The people are definitely not community minded like they were back in Manhattan Beach. People were actually courteous to each other; as opposed to people here, where it's all about themselves. I resolved NOT to be like them and to continue on being the community-minded person that I was when in MB. I will not change! When the time comes, we're packing up and going back to the South Bay! I miss the constant ocean breeze since we lived less than 1.5 miles from the beach. I miss the courteous people. I miss my neighbors. We actually talked and supported each other. When I met my neighbors here, they barely knew who lived next to them! I miss home!!! I call this place "The Rental" cuz I hate this rickety home.
We WILL move back to the South Bay!!!!!
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Symptoms...
How far along? will be 23 weeks tomorrow
Total weight gain/loss: 21lbs
Maternity clothes? yes & no. bought some (mostly pants) but haven't really had the urge to wear them since i've been living in leggings. it's sad that i can no longer fit my designer clothes though.
Stretch marks? very little. i had some from my first pregnancy but using pure cocoa butter has helped tremendously(perks of working as a cosmetic chemist; i got this raw material in pure form).
Symptoms: fatigue & minor nausea in the first trimester. now i'm brimming with energy. hopefully this will last longer into my last trimester *crossing fingers*
Sleep: waking up frequently (2-4 times night to pee & check on toddler). it's a mom thing. you never really 'sleep' through the night after having a baby since you're constantly worrying if baby is snug underneath his blanket or if he's sleeping in an awkward position or...
Best moment this week: having hubby home for 2 weeks and helping me out with daily routine stuff (feed baby, walk dog, put him down for naps...)
Have you told family and friends: the news broke when we went to my family's for thanksgiving. we just started telling hubby's side a few days ago since i've been having complications from the pregnancy.
Miss Anything? SUSHI! Cold cuts from Jersey Mike's or Subway's. Bacon, cheese
Movement: felt movements early on (about 14 weeks). Baby's been having a ball using my bladder as a play tool.
Food cravings: I miss my usual saba (japanese mackeral), sake (salmon), scallops, oysters.
Anything making you queasy or sick: not digging onions or garlic right now. but loved them before.
Have you started to show yet: yes, although i'm considered quite small by american standards. i ate really healthy during my first pregnancy and still was bigger than I am now. this time around, i'm not really watching what i'm eating but am smaller at the 23 week mark. hmm, go figure.
Baby is a: a healthy boy
Belly Button in or out? innie thus far but expecting to pop out sooner than the last pregnancy
Wedding rings on or off? i haven't been able to wear my rings since the first child since it's hard to keep taking off and putting on the rings to wash hands and put lotions on while caring for baby.
Happy or Moody most of the time: i'm mostly happy and/or content. although my toddler does test my nerves often. i try to keep my emotions and words in check.
Looking forward to: having my pre-pregnancy body back (a toned slim body of 103lbs) and my boys loving to play with each other.
Total weight gain/loss: 21lbs
Maternity clothes? yes & no. bought some (mostly pants) but haven't really had the urge to wear them since i've been living in leggings. it's sad that i can no longer fit my designer clothes though.
Stretch marks? very little. i had some from my first pregnancy but using pure cocoa butter has helped tremendously(perks of working as a cosmetic chemist; i got this raw material in pure form).
Symptoms: fatigue & minor nausea in the first trimester. now i'm brimming with energy. hopefully this will last longer into my last trimester *crossing fingers*
Sleep: waking up frequently (2-4 times night to pee & check on toddler). it's a mom thing. you never really 'sleep' through the night after having a baby since you're constantly worrying if baby is snug underneath his blanket or if he's sleeping in an awkward position or...
Best moment this week: having hubby home for 2 weeks and helping me out with daily routine stuff (feed baby, walk dog, put him down for naps...)
Have you told family and friends: the news broke when we went to my family's for thanksgiving. we just started telling hubby's side a few days ago since i've been having complications from the pregnancy.
Miss Anything? SUSHI! Cold cuts from Jersey Mike's or Subway's. Bacon, cheese
Movement: felt movements early on (about 14 weeks). Baby's been having a ball using my bladder as a play tool.
Food cravings: I miss my usual saba (japanese mackeral), sake (salmon), scallops, oysters.
Anything making you queasy or sick: not digging onions or garlic right now. but loved them before.
Have you started to show yet: yes, although i'm considered quite small by american standards. i ate really healthy during my first pregnancy and still was bigger than I am now. this time around, i'm not really watching what i'm eating but am smaller at the 23 week mark. hmm, go figure.
Baby is a: a healthy boy
Belly Button in or out? innie thus far but expecting to pop out sooner than the last pregnancy
Wedding rings on or off? i haven't been able to wear my rings since the first child since it's hard to keep taking off and putting on the rings to wash hands and put lotions on while caring for baby.
Happy or Moody most of the time: i'm mostly happy and/or content. although my toddler does test my nerves often. i try to keep my emotions and words in check.
Looking forward to: having my pre-pregnancy body back (a toned slim body of 103lbs) and my boys loving to play with each other.
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