Bye January!

So it's January 28th and it's almost February! All I can say is thank gosh! This past month has been the most insane, crazy and horrible month.

Things that I have disliked about January:
1. Going back to work and school
2. SNOW
3. Cold Temperatures
4. Being in the house
5. Winter Boredom
6. No Sun or Warm weather
7. Holidays are over
8. My flu and cold that I got and had to go to the ER to get fluids pumped in my system. I was a sick pregnant girl and miserable
9. My cracked tooth that just happened eating Starbursts!
10. My Sciatic Nerve bothering me ALOT

So trying to think Positive and looking forward to the months ahead.

Things I am looking forward to in the next couple months
1. Warmer Weather-Sun
2. My 20 week appt Ultrasound in February
3. St. Patty's Day corned beef and cabbage (wish it was beer too, but a couple more months)
4. Getting ready for the baby-buying the crib, our showers, enjoying being pregnant
5. A spa getaway in March in Wisconsin!
6. Baby Classes in May
7. Half way finished with my Winter 2011 Classes
8. 2 more classes then a break when the baby comes
9. Reading, relaxing and Nesting
10. Meeting Baby Barista in June 2011

To everyone who dislikes the winter--plan some fun events, getaways, trips to the movies, dinners and outings with friends! At least February is a short month!

Have a great weekend!

14 weeks and finished with my First Trimester

December 22, 2010 and I about 20 more minutes until my Christmas break begins until January 3rd...I CANNOT WAIT!!!

I am really excited because I am officially 14 weeks today and into my second trimester. WOW is all I can say. Things have been going good other than the fact that all I want to wear is comfy, stretch pants and leggins-but I dont' care! They are comfy and so nice!!! Thank goodness leggins came back in style. I have to get over to Macy's over my break and buy some maternity clothes. My tops fit good still, but pants not so well. Hopefully I can find some cute items at Macy's!

I am back to my regular eating schedule and things don't repulse me as much. What a relief--for a while it was touch-and-go. Thank goodness!

How far along? 14 weeks!!!

Baby's size? The size of a fig. A little over 1.5 inches in size.

Weight Gain? about 4 lbs

Maternity clothes? Maternity pants=yes!!

Belly button in or out? In

Sleep? Still cannot get enough sleep. Waking up to pee is annoying, but oh well.

Foods I am loving? pizza, cookies

Foods I am hating? anything-lunch meat...uhh.

Best moment this week? just feeling really good lately

Movement? No movements yet. Another 4 weeks maybe

Symptoms? headaches

Gender? we are not finding out-big surprise!

What I miss? Energy

What I'm looking forward to? Feeling better. My 20 week appt in February.

Weekly Wisdom: lots of fluids and water with lemons

Milestone: finished wiht my first trimester!

Emotions: I feel pretty good!

Getting ready for registering after Christmas and painting! So excited!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Everyone!

New Obsessions of 2010

Here are some of my new obsessions of 2010!!!
The New Colored Nook from Barnes and Noble--the best thing ever! I got it as a b-day gift for my 30th b-day! I love it and you would too!

Glee Songs--I download them from Itunes and I adore them. I adore the show too!

Anything made by philosophy--I love their skin care line

Kertain Treatment for my curly, unruly hair--I need to get it done again, but Ulta does it for $195.00 which is a great deal. It's an amazing product!

Any pants with an elastic waistband (since I am pregnant) they are the best and so comfy--thank you Old Navy!

What are your obsessions of 2010?

Wrapping up 2010

1. What did you do in 2010 that you’d never done before?
Got Pregnant!

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I didn't really make any

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
My friend Abbey and Reghan-two cute baby boys.

4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, thank god.

5. What countries did you visit?
None. We did go to the Outer Banks in North Carolina which was so beautiful--I can't wait to go back someday...sigh...

6. What would you like to have in 2011 that you lacked in 2010?
A healthy baby.

7. What dates from 2010 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
October 18, 2010-the day I found out I was pregnant

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Starting my Master's program and sticking to it.

9. What was your biggest failure?
Not many

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Just morning sicknes

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Our trip to North Carolina--oh wait plane tickets to North Carolina so we didn't have to drive.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Dave--he says "babies" to me-not "baby"

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Just people in general who are unhappy and unpleasant to be around

14. Where did most of your money go?
House, trips

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The Baby

16. What song will always remind you of 2010?"
Glee-Journey

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier!
b) thinner or fatter? umm...fatty
c) richer or poorer? both

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Traveled more places

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Worried about getting pregnant, not having enough money

20. How will you spend Christmas?
At my aunt's on X-mas Eve and Dave's sisters on X-mas Day

21. Did you fall in love in 2010?
My husband

22. What was your favorite TV program?
Glee

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
nope

24. What was the best book you read?
I have read a lot, Jen Lancaster is a hoot and a holler!


25. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Ingrid Michaelson. She's just so cool.

26. What did you want and get?
Baby Barista

27. What did you want and not get?
Make more mula

28. What was your favorite film of this year?
not really great movies this year

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
It was my 30th--my hubby surprised me with my bf coming in from out of town and also a great party! Too bad I couldn't drink (preggo), but it was a blast!

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Can't really thing of anything

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
hmmm...it's all about comfort now with cute scarves that hide my boobs(they are getting out of hand)

32. What kept you sane?
Dave and my family

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I know people dislike her, but I love Oprah--there I said it.

34. What political issue stirred you the most?
yuck politics...everything

35. Who did you miss?
My grandma-I would have loved to have told her I was pregnant, but she passed in 2009.

36. Who was the best new person you met?
Everyone in my Master's class--they are very unique and different!

37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007.
Be Patient--don't rush things and it will come!

38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
I could not ask for more-Edwin McCain

Am supposed to feel like this?

So in the past week I have been feeling much better than about 3 weeks ago. I am 11 weeks and almost finished with my first trimester. Three weeks ago I was feeling so sick-beyond tired, body aches, boobs hurting, nauseous feeling and just wiped out. I didn't feel human and not feeling like yourself is the worst feeling. Then one day about a week and half ago, I woke up and didn't have the sick feeling to my stomach, my food issues were gone ( I was having trouble smelling and eating certain foods), and I had more energy! Thank goodness! My second doctor appointment is December 7th and I can't wait to go and see what they say!

Looking forward to being off work December 24-January 2nd! It will be a nice vacation from work and hopefully the husband and I can get some work done around the house.

House Projects to complete:

• Paint the Office and decorate with new comforter and fun paintings!
• Paint the Guest bedroom which will be the baby's room
• Paint the basement and hopefully get new carpet (it's our dog's favorite place to pee) eww!
• Register for the baby
• Buy the crib and start setting up the baby's room

Surprise I am Back!

Baby Cupcakes
Surprise!

Okay so I haven't written in a very, very, very long time! I am so sorry. I have been a little busy. Lots of things have been going on in the past couple months; weddings, showers, bachelorette parties, my 30th (wow) b-day and oh yes my husband Dave and I are expecting a baby in June 22, 2011! WOW!

Yes we found out on Monday, October 18, 2010...I had not gotten my monthly friend and thought "hmmm, maybe I should take a test." I took a test and it came back positive. My hands started shaking, my heart racing and a huge smile came upon my face! OH MY GOSH!

We had so much fun telling family and friends and now I am sharing the good news with you all! It is an amazing feeling minus the nausea and my pants starting to feel a bit more snug. Right now I am about 9 weeks! We are so excited, blessed, nervous and tired! haha!

I'll be gearing my blog more to my pregnancy and any questions I have--hopefully all of you will chime in with kind words, love and suggestions!

Love,
Big Feet Girl +1

My 16 Year Old Letter...to me!

Me at 16 on the far right with the bangs! haha

I was reading a blog one day in the Winter of 2010 and came upon this awesome blogger and she inspired me to think about my life and different situations when I was 16 years old. Being that I am almost 30 year old in 78 days (gulp), I really enjoyed going back to when I was 16 and giving myself some pieces of advice!

Go on to to read my letter to myself...I am sure a lot of you will have similar pieces of advice!

http://www.red-boots.blogspot.com/

Thanks Red Boots!

Here is my Letter:

Dear Kelly

16 and loving life is what you are doing right now....great friends, playing volleyball, boys galore and you have just gotten your lifeguard certificate--hello Tan and being out in the summer all day long. A couple of notes to remember and take in breath by breath.

You are pretty oblivious to the boys that are going to start creeping up in your life....dont' be too scared--but take advantage of that cute lifeguard at Eagle pool...he will be your first crush, love and a good friend till the end even though you broke his heart at 19. Boys right now are a big thing and your about to meet someone in about a year that will change your life (or so you think). Don't give in to easy with him liking you and date around and don't fall for the first guy who will end up breaking your heart and end many of your high school friendships because they took his side after you broke up - HE IS NOT WORTH IT. Say yes to Josh-the lifeguard again and don't tell him your still in love with your high school boyfriend...stupid--and don't do it.

Volleyball and the one sport you love: Do not worry about making the Varsity Team and playing for the rest of your life like Gabrielle Reece--it's not in the cards sister. In fact, why don't you try out for something else--swimming, cheerleading, Flags...give it your all because you never know what's going to happen. Remember to keep loving Volleyball, but it doesn't have to mean everything to you at this moment.

Friends and Enemies: Right now you have more friends then you can handle , but that's because your honest, loving, friendly and fun! Remember to keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. Sometimes jealousy gets in the way of things--but don't worry about some high school friends because in the end they are not worth it.

Summer before your Freshman Year of College: Have a blast with your friends, lifeguard again and teach swim lessons...you'll become closer to that cute little girl Nola and her family will one day go to your wedding. Also-do not take that Summer School Psychology Class--you will not pass and end up at Harper College...which actually isnt' so bad and you will become Best Friends from a girl who you were just friends with through high school--she will actually end of becoming one of your best friends.

St. Norberts--Go to Norberts and join CC HAMS and remain close friends with your girls--they will end up being party of life when your almost 30...! They are amazing great friends and will do anything for you....oh and that tour guide Mark that you had when you went to visit Senior Year of HS--get in touch with him and smooch him...it will be a story of all to tell people.

Pool--keep in touch with people from the pool---especially Kristin Hoblik--she will later on in about four years introduce to you to the most, wonderful man that you will marry. Do not worry about this--he is a bit older--but he is your soulmate and the best thing...

Chicago--do not worry about staying at home with your parents--everyone does it...but do MOVE downtown--for at least one year...you'll regret if you don't.

When your dating your Soon to be Husband do NOT introduce your red-headed friend to his frat brother--it will not be good--for all four of you....

Be good to yourself...don't keep smoking (it's bad for you) and enjoy life--you only get one!

Yours truly-
Kelly at age 29