Edy’s Apple Pie Ice Cream

This is seriously heaven in a bowl… you have got to try it!!!

When it comes to Ice Cream, I know what I like and I usually stick to it. However, due to my current condition, when I passed this delectable dessert on my way to the milk aisle I couldn’t help but be interested and I picked one up (it was also 50% off).

When I got home I made a nice big bowl and I have not been able to stop eating it ever since.

IT IS AMAZING!!!

I am not going to tell you what is in it or what it tastes like… go buy a gallon!

*Dryer’s and Edy’s, owned by same company. FYI.

One month from today, our little girl is expected to arrive. CrAzY!! Not ready… stay in there! Unless you really want to come out… but I think you should hang out in there a little longer.

Ryan and I started out Labor and Delivery class on Monday- it was GREAT! I love it! Ryan really enjoyed it as well. It is a four-week class and after the first night, I already feel so much more prepared and relaxed about the whole thing. My favorite part about it was probably the relaxation technique segment at the end of class where we layed on mats surrounded by pillows while our husbands or “support partners” massaged us. That was great. We were told to keep practicing… I love our instructor!

After tomorrow, we will have been in our house for a whole week. It is starting to feel more and more like home. The bathroom is my favorite place because it is the only room that is completely finished… it makes me feel calm when I am overwhelmed by all of the other partially finished rooms.

Two things about our house that I don’t really care for… actually three.

1. Hardwood Floors. I love the way they look but I do not like how much sweeping I have to do to keep them clean, I have to invest in a Swiffer asap. The hardwood floors also actually really hurt my back. I have never lived in a house with them so I was unprepared for the pains in my legs and back because of the hard surface… we really need to get some rugs.

2. Lack of hot water. It takes a long time for the water to get hot and when it does, it is not hot, it is luke warm. I took a shower last night and the glass didn’t even get foggy. I like scolding hot showers so this to me was a seriously unsatisfying experience. Ryan said he figured out how to turn the heat up so I will let you know if it gets any better.

3. The basement smells like cat pee. I really do not like cats (sorry to all you weirdo cat lovers). We can’t afford to replace the basement carpet yet and every time I walk down that is all I can smell… ew. Ryan can’t smell it… it could just be me (I have an excellent sense of smell)… I don’t know. Any suggestions as to how to get the smell out? We have steam-cleaned it and shop-vac’d it and Febreezed it.

Just letting everyone know that I ate the worst thing ever last night but it was the most amazing experience. I ate a Bacon and Cheese Double Stacker from BK (minus LTO)… YUM! It was heavenly. I don’t like BK or burgers but I did yesterday.

Ok back to work. I am training this week so I have to go be a good example… Ha-Ha.

1. Lucy is still measuring a little big.

2. Strong Heartbeat. =0)

3. I have not gained any weight the past three visits. My Dr did not comment on this so I am assuming everything is fine but I am curious as to why that is. If she is growing, I should be gaining weight, unless I am losing and she is gaining then we would be even, but that means that every week I personally and losing weight as she is gaining weight. I am eating. I am not eating as much as I thought pregnant woman were supposed to eat, but normal amounts of food, and not all healthy food either… a tad perplexed.

4. After my next  apointment on the 11th I will go to weekly visits. He is going to set me up for a sonogram and he will check my Uterus. Holy Moley. Do you know why they check your Uterus? Honestly Lucy… I would rather you just stay in there. I mean, I am excited to meet you, and I am sure that you are cramped but I am realllllllllly nervous!!!!

5. The bad news. Please, please, please pray for me/us.

So, I was informed by my doctor yesterday that my iron levels have not gone up, still at a really low-level. Low iron is not uncommon in pregnancy but the supplements and the vitamins are not helping as they usually do.  At my next appointment they will test my blood one more time and if the levels do not go up then I am going to have to see a Hematologist and most likely have an iron infusion. At my level I run a very high risk of having to have a blood transfusion when I go into labor. This is not good. I am really trying not to worry or be anxious but I am really struggling.

See this guy?

That is who I feel like; the Penguin from Batman. Not the whole “look at me, I eat fish and it is really gross” but the whole big belly waddling thing.

My mind has energy but my body does not. I feel like a lump… 80 years old on the outside and 24 on the inside.  What I wouldn’t do for a personal masseuse!!

Our daughter is due to arrive in 6 weeks. It is so far awa yet not far at all. I am trying to stress out about it. One thing at a time.

Ryan and I start Labor and Delivery classes next Monday at GBMC. It is basically all things childbirth, I am excited to take it but more excited for Ryan because he really has no idea how much he doesn’t know. I think for all or most woman, we have a basic knowledge and understanding of the birthing process and things related… Men (Ryan)  are pretty clueless. I think this class is going to be extremely beneficial for the both of us… looking forward to it!

Lucy, she is still in there cooking, getting bigger and stronger. She is head down now which feels really strange when she has the hick-ups. It kind of feels like you have a really strong heartbeat in your butt. I know that is a weird description but it is the best way I can describe it to you. She has not been kicking my ribs much lately which is really nice of her!  Thanks sweety!

The ladies at my work  surprised me with a shower this morning… I was completely surprised. Of course I was 20 minutes late today! Ah! I was in such a bad mood and my boss was shaking her head at me through the window when I got here and then when I walked in they were hiding behind the wall and screamed at me. I was really confused and then figured it out. They had lots of delicious homemade breakfast foods and fruit and decorations awaiting me… it was reallllly sweet. I am amazed at the generosity and care of all of those around us, we have been so blessed by so many people… {tearing up}…

We are moving this week. I will fill you in on all of the wonderful things regarding this big life change but for now I must go back to work.

Dear Lucy,

Hello! How is it going in there? Not too warm I hope. It feels like you are having fun… unless you just can’t get comfortable which I understand, I am having the same problem.  Don’t worry, I don’t mind. I actually like it because it helps me to know that you are still alive in there. And, when you move around like a crazy person it gives your father an opportunity to hang out with you and enjoy you. You know that you have kicked him in the head once… we wont tolerate that kind of behavior when you are out of the belly but between you and me, I found it pretty hysterical.

I can’t believe that we get to meet you in 8 weeks!! I am so excited. Well, I am not so excited about the birthing part (if you could do anything to help out there, that would be great… like, come quickly?) but I am super excited to see your face for the first time. I wonder what you are going to look like. I am just imagining kissing your cute little baby soft thighs and smelling you and holding you… not to scare you or anything but I really have no idea what I am doing so just try and bear with me/us. Besides your father and I, lots of other people are excited to meet you too, especially you MiMi (that is what my Mommy wants you to call her), she calls and asks about you everyday.. she is the annoying woman who rubs you, talks to you and kisses you all of the time. Just kidding, she isn’t annoying (wink).

We have been praying for you. Specifically we have been praying for your mental and physical health but I have also been praying that you would be a prayer warrior (like Ms. Jessi) and that God would give you the gift of music, I pray that you will have a voice like an Angel. Your Mommy (me) LOVES to sing but unfortunately my singing voice kind of sounds like, well, a dying cat. I really hope that God  gives you the same joy of singing and the voice to go along with it. Don’t feel bad if you don’t, you are getting your mother and fathers genes… it is somewhat inevitable that you wont be able to sing. We will love it either way!

Well, Mommy has to go for now, she has more work to do. I will talk to you later. Maybe if you stop kicking me in the ribs we can enjoy some dessert later… YUM! Kidding again, you can kick me in the ribs if you want. I will still eat dessert later.

Love,

Me!

My Belly Button. Ew.