Fetus

My dear little fetus child is growing. And that has me pretty happy! I've got a little baby bump, which is fantastic. So this morning at about 10:25 AM the little critter rolled over and I FELT IT! It was lovely and wonderful. It felt really weird though, but I was really happy to feel it. I sure do love my little critter. :)

Apparently I'm Stupid

This has been a long time coming, but today I just feel stupid. Ross hasn't helped that at all. Ross asked me what I was going to do today. I said I was going to clean the apartment. He said that I should also apply for WIC and MediCaid stuff. I asked him to make sure I knew where all our financial stuff was. Then I told him that I was worried I would mess it up because I am stupid. What Ross should have said was: "You're not stupid, it's ok to be worried about messing up. If it would make you feel better we can apply for those things together later." Instead he stood in the hallway for a second, then busted out laughing, then said: "I'm sorry you're stupid." Thanks Ross. Then I told him what he should have said and then he said that, but it didn't mean anything because he was laughing all the way through it. Gosh.

So then I was reading my awesome sister-in-law's blog. That would be Candi. And she was talking about a party plan that was in the back of some book her daughter was reading. (sorry Candi, I didn't get through the whole post yet, and you will see why shortly) This book is about a mouse by the name of Geronimo. Ross asked me to read the post out loud so he could hear. I pronounced the mouse's name Gair-(rhymes with chair)-oh-nemo(like the fish). Ross busted out laughing again. "Um," he said, "That Geronimo." Which he pronounced Ger-(like the beginning of German)-on-im-oh. Well don't I look like a dunce. Thanks again husband for making me feel stupid. I still love the guy though. And then I was too upset to finish reading so I just closed out of it. Oh, and there's a picture of the mouse Geronimo

This reminded me of a time when I was on a first date with my ex, Tanner. (Who, as my father-in-law would be happy to know, is the son of Ross's second cousin.) We were going to see a movie. Woot. There was a poster for the movie Penelope. I said, "Hey look, Penelope!" Which I pronounced Penn-elle-ope(rhyming with nope). My kind date said, "Um, that's Penelope." Which he pronounced Penn-elle-oh-pee. My bad. That's actually a really great movie, by the way. Just saying. And there's a picture of the movie poster, too. .

So apparently I can't read and I'm kind of stupid. But don't worry, I got the last laugh. Ross couldn't open the door this afternoon on his way to work. "Who's stupid now?!" I shouted and laughed. It's sure a good thing we love each other, me and that Ross.

Productivity

I am trying so hard to be productive through my day. And that is ridiculously harder than it sounds. I've really been feeling crappy the past few days. I've been nauseated, but thankfully haven't thrown up in a while. My head gets all dizzy when I'm standing for too long, which my doctor says is due to my body getting used to pumping more blood through itself for the pregnancy. Lovely. I really hate feeling all lazy and unproductive, as I have felt for the past two months. Yes. That is how long I've been sick. And it is gross and lame and I hate it.

I did clean the toilet today, that was good. It was really gross. I only did the inside, the outside is also pretty nasty. I wiped it down pretty quick today, but it needs to be scrubbed. It is also just hard to be productive when I am so exhausted. This baby is really wiping me out. I had no idea that so much energy had to go toward making a baby. Goodness. It is a little ridiculous. needs to be done, too. Lame. I really need to clean the whole bathroom and living room. They're pretty messy. Oh, and I'll have to do the laundry again soon. Lame sauce. And poor Chuck needs a cage cleaning. He also needs a bath and to have his nails trimmed. Poor baby. I really need to get on this stuff.

On the bright side, I'm almost at 15 weeks. Within the next month or so I should be able to feel the baby. And that is a pretty exciting thought! It sure is crazy to think that I'm gonna be a mom. I doubt that I will ever feel like I'm ready for this, but who knows. Everything will work out for the best.

On another note, marching band has been fantastic. I freaking love being involved at Mountain Crest. The band has done really well this year. We were the only Utah band at the Idaho State competition this year and we got all of the captions and first place in our 5A division. I'm really proud of those kids. I started to realize the other day that I pray for them. I sure must love those kids a lot. And I do. The picture is of (in order from left to right) Allycia, Chris, Jamie, Angie, and Laisha. They would be the guard captains and the drum majors. That picture is from ISU. What a party that was.

What Is That Thing?

I realized the other day that I couldn't button up one of my pairs of pants. I looked down and poked my tummy. Blubber. The whole thing. Just kidding. Apparently the fetus is growing! Right now it is just pushing my insides all around so that is what is poking out, not baby yet, but a lot of innards. And it is quite the belly indeed. Woot. It is nice to see the effects of pregnancy, such as my freaking huge boobs. Just saying. It is nice because it helps me know that this morning sickness and exhaustion is really for a purpose. I'M HAVING A BABY! I tend to say that a lot. It surprises me every time. Holy crap, I'm gonna be a mom. Yikes.

Truth About Pregnancy

So it is true. I am pregnant. To be honest, I hate it. I don't hate that I'm having a child, what I hate is that I am nauseated all the time, throw up pretty much every day, have sore chesticles, can smell EVERYTHING for the first time in my life, have terrible breath, am completely exhausted all the time, can only keep down a few different foods, and my mind is way more scattered than it was before. The other day Ross had dropped some papers on the kitchen floor and I didn't notice until he was at work. But I didn't pick them up because I thought he wanted them there. He laughed when I told him that when he was home. The food at the moment that is staying down best is Eggo waffles. Yum. Usually with lots of butter and a little bit of powdered sugar. Today I tried it with cinnamon sugar, it has stayed down, but was not as good as the powdered sugar.

Tomorrow I go to the doctor for the first time which will be very nice. Then I can learn stuff and know that all this gunk I'm going through really is worth it. I just pretty much feel bloated and fat all the time, like I'm about to start my period, though I haven't had that in two and a half months. It'll just be nice to see the little fetus on a monitor. Woot. It will also be nice to get a more affirmative due date. Then I can know how much longer I'm supposed to be having this dreaded mourning sickness. Which is what I am calling it because it lasts all blasted day long.

Ross's Birthday

So Ross's birthday is coming up in about a week. And I just realized nobody knows what to get him!!! So here's a quick list. To be honest, he doesn't really want much at all. He's such a pansy. And he won't let me spend lots of money on him for his birthday, but he always spends tons of money on me. No fair. Maybe.

Ross would like, and also needs, some new black socks. He likes the ones that go up his calves. They keep him warm. He also does not like really thin socks because they don't last very long. So he needs thicker ones to be happy.

Ross is also in need of some white socks. He prefers the ones that go up his calf as well, and those would be fine. But he is also in need of some white ankle socks so that I will let him go out in public. So yes, white socks of either length would be nice. Oh, and same as the black socks, he likes thicker ones.

Ross would like some casual button down shirts. He says that he would like more short sleeve ones, but I'm sure long sleeve ones would be fine as well.

One of Ross's favorite candies is Peanut Butter M&M's. So if you don't know what else to get him, you can get him some candy. He also likes Twixes, Snickers, and Peanut Butter Cups.

Ross does NOT want any movies. I'm a movie person and always want them, but Ross does not. He thinks our collection is fine as it is. Posh.

I Hate Being Sick

Being sick is the worst thing ever. I've been home sick for the past three days. And it sucks. Just saying. I've been throwing up and sleeping all day. Bleck.

Ross has started a new semester of school. He is only taking a few classes, so that he can still survive working full time. What an amazing husband I have. He sure is a hard worker. And he takes such good care of me since I'm so sick. He is fantastic.

And color guard is going splendidly. Unfortunately I haven't been to the last few practices because I've been throwing up. Gross. At least I'm not the only person working with the guard, because then I would have to go anyway. Thank goodness.

1 Year Anniversary

So I am a little behind in my posting, but that is ok. So on July 31st Ross and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary. Pretty much freaking awesome sauce! Yes, I do think so. It was on a Sunday so we went on a date on Saturday. We went to the Logan Aquatic Center in the afternoon. The picture is us after eating out lunch at the water place. It was a pretty fun little swimming pool and play area and slides and such. We liked the kid pool best because it was way warmer than the other pool. Heck yes.

After the Aquatic Center we came home and took a nap after which we did laundry. I don't like doing laundry, but it sure does need to be done.

In the evening we went to the batting cages and hit some baseballs around. This was where I learned that I am much more sporty than my husband. It had really been a while since I had hit a baseball or a softball or anything, it was fantastic!!!

It has been a wonderful year together. We discussed what we had learned, the thing that both of us said first was that we learned to watch what we say. Pretty good stuff to learn if I do say so myself. :) I sure do love my husband!

Insurance Sucks, But Harry Potter Does Not

I hate insurance. That is all there is to it. I can get covered anywhere, because I am all healthy and stuff. But Ross is another story. I have this great job where I am able to get benefits. We signed up for medical and vision insurance. Got information about it in the mail yesterday. Due to Ross's pre-existing condition, he can't be covered by the insurance for another year. Stupid? Yes, I do think so. And Ross even needs it more than I do. Pa-thet-ick. yes indeed.

Well, last Saturday Ross and I traveled down to Kaysville. My parents, who are awesome, took us to see the new Harry Potter movie. Unfortunately, it is the last Harry Potter movie. The movie was intense and awesome. They did a good job with it. Sorry Julie, we did not see the 3D version. But I was ok with that because 3D movies give me a retched headache. But the movie was good. I think they made the beginning scenes too short, and everything else too long. Just saying. It was a good movie, but I was expecting quite a bit more from the finale. Oh, well. It was still really good.

Friends At Work

I'm sorry that there aren't any pictures with this post, but I don't really have any pictures that would work for it. I hope you all like to read...

Summertime is surely fantastic. I love the sunshine! Life has been going pretty great for me. I am really enjoying my new job at Convergys. I'm making a lot of really good friends in my training group. Here's a little something about the friends I've made.

Becky is a really awesome girl. She is a little shy, but a lot of fun once you get her out of her shell. She went to Layton High School and didn't like Davis very much. I felt the same way about her school. She's a year younger than me.

Camie is totally crazy and tons of fun. She always has something sarcastic to say, and I do love sarcastic people. She is engaged, but the ring isn't finished yet. The ring is is going to cost her lover $22,000 dollars. Absolutely ridiculous. The maid diamond is 3.5 karots. Wow. She's a lot of fun to goof off with.

Taylor is a really awesome girl who is also married to Carson, another of my fiends in class. Taylor is in the army, which I think is pretty kick butt awesome. She loves to quote movies. Carson has a goatee because, as he says, he looks like a twelve year old when he doesn't have facial hair. Which is unfortunate.

Alex is this freaking hilarious guy. He's 29 and only has about half of his hair left on his head. He is really tall and has a great sense of humor. He plays the guitar and is majoring in Computer Science at USU.

Tom is a middle aged man with two kids and a wife that makes great desserts, or so he says. He's a really nice guy and is also very smart. We like to crack jokes together, and that is pretty much cool beans.

Another of my buddies is Joe. He actually lives in Layton but is trying to find a place in Logan for his family. So he commutes over an hour to and from work each day. Crazy. He used to fly Thunderbirds in the military. And he has gotten to shake President Obama's hand. He has two little daughters that are stinking adorable, he showed me pictures, so I know.

Amanda is one of my trainers. I haven't seen her for a week because she's been out of town. She loves sports and has a 5 year old step-daughter who she loves very much. She is proud of herself because she used to be really over-weight and now only weighs half of what she used to weigh. Way to go, Amanda.

JD is the other trainer and he is freaking hilarious. His favorite color is pink and he has a wife and son named Owen. He loves to brag about his family, which I think is pretty cute. He loves shoes and when I asked him how many pairs of shoes he had his reply was: "About 52 pairs." Holy crap.

Anyway, that's just a little about my friends at work. I really enjoy it. I think I will probably stick around this company for a while. I would like to be a trainer eventually. I told JD and he said that I should work really hard to be really great at everything we're learning. And he said to remind him and he would introduce me to the right people. Woot!