A Few Fun Finds

Technically 13 days.  I think a layday on the message board I was on yesterday said it best: "I just think I will always be pregnant.  At some point I will have contractions, I will be in the hospital and a baby will be handed to me...But even that seems like a dream.''  That 100% sums up how I've been feeling lately.  Yes, I know he's worth the wait. Yes, we're beyond excited.  Yes, he's almost here.  I know, I hear everyone.  But I feel like I've been pregnant forever and feel like that is a part of who I am now.  I don't see an end.  I know it's happening in literally days, but it seems like a dream to me.  Hopefully someone can relate to this  somehow and I'm not just crazy? On another note, since I've last blogged, we've had two doctor appointments to check on Cash's progress.  As of today, I'm 1 CM dilated and 50% effaced!  Which doesn't mean a whole lot in terms of time, but my body is getting in gear and doing...

Thanks everyone for your love, prayers, and messages over the last few days about my Mimi.  She is so so special to all of us, and I wish more than anything she could have met Cash.  She already loved him so much and left him a 2 dollar bill (these were special and rare to her) so he'll always remember her.  I will miss her every day. xoxo, ryann

I survived to blog another day.  After almost cracking and demanding Chipotle and ice cream, Brett saved the day by making the yummiest chicken sandwich EVER last night, and my cravings were squished.  I won't go into detail because I'm sure y'all are like, great not another food post.  So I'll be brief b/c this helps keep me somewhat accountable. Yesterday: Breakfast sandwich Grilled chicken greek salad with low fat feta, cucumbers, olive oil & vinegar dressing Grilled chicken sandwich with turkey bacon, low fat cheese, honey mustard Today: The nastiest oatmeal known to man. Aka steel cut oats. Never again. Back to Official Baby Watch 2013 , which is why you're really reading this right?  THREE WEEKS exactly from today.  Feels like a lifetime.  I haven't left the house in 2 going on 3 days.  You should see my hair.  I'm so uncomfortable and can barely move so I've just made myself (sorta) useful around the house.  I'...

We survived day one!! And successfully avoided a thin mint craving disaster.  But that means I woke up extra hungry and was happy to find myself fully satisfied after one of my bkfast sandwiches I wrote about yesterday.  Let's recap the rest of the day, shall we? After camping out outside for an hour because Google convinced me there was carbon monoxide in the house, Brett came home for lunch with a detector in hand.  NO C-O TO BE FOUND. Phew.  Anyways, I cooked turkey burgers for lunch (Jennie-O) on a slice of whole grain 100 calorie sandwich thins (which aren't all that bad actually) and a slice of part-skim cheddar cheese.  For the sides, we had a few of the 100 calorie popped bbq chips--Dr. Oz approved-- and a beeeg bowl of strawberries. 'Twas good. For dinner, we both cooked, which is one of my fav things to do together.  And decided to make this baked tilapia recipe.  We wanted to feel like we were eating semi-normal and ...

Today is the first day of our "cleaner eating'' week.  Yes, week.  Small steps people, small steps. I'm by no means on a diet since I have to make sure Cash is getting enough nutrition etc.  but for example, this weekend he demanded Wendy's.  I demanded the extra side of chicken nuggets, but that's a whole other story. That's not the best for baby so this week we are trying to eat cleaner and healthier.  We went to the grocery store yesterday prepared to spend 9325809235 dollars since I find that usually to eat super healthy makes you go in debt.  But there must have been some good sales or somethin' because we spent like $50 less than we usually do on processed foods. This is what we had for breakfast this morning: Le ingredients: 1 Thomas' Light Whole Grain English Muffin, split 1 slice (1 ounce) lean, low-sodium ham or lean Canadian bacon 2 egg whites 1 slice low- or reduced-fat Cheddar cheese  Salt and pepper to taste  ...

How was everyone's Valentine's Day? My main man surprised me with flowers Wednesday for an early V-Day and a happy-9-months-of-pregnancy: :) Then yesterday we went to the doctor (more on that later) and he took me to satisfy my craving of Shipley's for breakfast.  #strawberryandcherryicedplease.  For dinner, we had a feast at County Line, which made me feel like I was back in Austin for the night.  'Twas perfect.  And I came home to the sweetest card from him, Cash, and all 3 of our puppies.  I couldn't have asked for anything more. (I love you baby!)  He's the reason I get to stay home and be pregnant and soon take care of lil baby Cash and for that I am forever thankful. About the doctor-- overall it was a great appointment.  She said that I'm measuring just where I need to be and that we're right on track for the March 13th due date!!  She SAID "I don't see you going over at all.'' Which got my hopes up, but I know that is n...

Before I got pregnant, I always thought certain things were big NO's when it came to pregnancy.  No alcohol, no sushi, no fish, no caffeine.  Most of those things ARE huge must-stay-away-from's, but I was pleasantly surprised (slash excited) when my doctor said that a) cooked fish with low mercury was ok and b) limited caffeine is perfectly fine.  If you google "caffeine during pregnancy,'' a lot of differing opinions are out there.  Some say none at all, some say only after 1st trimester, but most say a certain amount a day is just fine.  And they all revert to the same thing-- go with what your doctor says.  My doctor's guidelines are no more than about 200 mg a day-- which to give you perspective: a tall vanilla latte from Starbucks is 75 mg and a can of Diet Coke is 46 mg.  So you  could  technically get a Grande Latte from Starbucks (150 mg) every day or drink 4 Diet Cokes and still be under the limit- according to my doctor. Now...

I know I've already said this like a million times, but today marks the 1 month countdown until baby Cash is here (hopefully!).  So that means I've been pregnant for 9 months.  Growing up I always thought you were only preggo for 9 months then the baby comes.  But they lie-- you are actually pregnant for TEN whole months.  Tricky.  Last night was our last baby class & I feel like we already knew most of what she went over so that made me feel more confident and all fuzzy inside.  AND there were free m&m cookies so how could I complain?  Honestly watching old episodes of 16 & Pregnant has prepared me more for childbirth than any class ever could.  Just kidding...kinda. Tonight we're venturing to the SA Rodeo to see Gary Allan.  But let's be honest, I'm going for the turkey legs and fried oreos.  And we get to go to the VIP entrance which I'm hoping means UNLIMITED diet coke and iced tea. Then tomorrow morning we have our 3...

Tomorrow will be FOUR weeks until Cash's due date.  I can't believe it!! The first part of pregnancy seemed to drag on, but everyone was right-- the last part FLIES by.  I have this feeling he is coming sooner than later, but of course that probably means we will be waiting around forever right?  I'm officially pretty uncomfortable and immobile 95% of the day so needless to say I am ready for him to be here and REALLY ready to be un-pregnant.  And not pregnant again for a long. long. time.  :) Speaking of babies, they have a lot of stuff.  Here is a corner of the nursery with some of his thangs: This part of the nursery is pretty empty because his bassinet, changing table, and glider are all going in our bedroom for the first few months.  That way we won't have to trek back and forth between the bedrooms at night (not that it's far but you know what I'm sayin'). Here's our bedroom with his bassinet: We ended up going with this guy . ...

Happy TBT (#throwbackthursday)--aka my worst social media nightmare.  Ok I'm half guilty of doing this at one point in time (ONLY ONE), but I seriously pat myself on the back when I make it through a Thursday without shutting down all my accounts.  It's mostly the celebrities who drive me crazy but then again I just can't stop following them you know??? Ok back on topic.  We FINALLY found our old couch a new family yesterday, so our furb couch is officially making her debut on the blog today!  I think our puppies were sad to see her go since that was basically their bed. #lezbehonest.  Except for Finn of course who has her own castle bed right next to her momma.  Have I mentioned she is spoiled? Anyways, I took a break from the nursery to organize our living room situation and this is what I have to show for it so far. Couch: Furbish Studio, Pillows: Miss Bluebonnet Our new couch!! Gray velvety heaven.  And by new I mean we've had it for a ...

Well. Today I'm officially 5 weeks away from our "due date'' and 35 weeks pregnant.  My math must be awful because I could have sworn I was 32 weeks, that's how scatter brained I am these days.  Sorry I've been so quiet on the blog lately, but we're going through some family things as my Mimi is in the hospital.  Please say a prayer for her.  I snuck to Houston this past weekend (per approval from my doctor) to spend some cherished time with her which I am so thankful for.  But it looks like I probably won't be able to travel any more.  Which is really sad and hard for me since I want to be there as much as possible right now. I don't really have many updates for you, but I came home to a house that had been cleaned and organized from top to bottom.  All of my laundry washed and folded. And a freezer stocked full of thin mints-- most of which are already gone (obv).  I'm so thankful for that man I tell you. In pregnant woman news, I ...