The End is Near

      And no I am not talking about the world people.  I am glad to say that I have survived the rapture, apocolypse, the end, whatever everyone was calling it.  What I was refering to was school.  I just turned in my essays for economics (cross your fingers I did well).  I now get to fully enjoy "holiday break" and the upcoming Christmas holiday.  I am a much happier person compared to how I felt last year .  Thankfully that is behind me and I get to enjoy this time with family who loves and cares about me.  Well, that's it for now, I have about a mile long list of things to do that I have been putting off in order to finish my essays.  I hope every one has an amazing holiday, I know I will enjoy every minute of Aubrey's first Christmas.  I can't help but feel so blessed.

xoxo

Pinterest

      I have been using Pinterest a lot lately.  Mostly to look at all of the cool things, and to experiment with a few cool recipes I see.  Some work, most don't look as good at the photo provided on Pinterest, but for the most part I like to look at DIY and crafting, mainly for idea on decorating our future home.  Another thing that is in abundance on Pinterest are desserts.  My mouth waters, and my stomache growls when I see all of the amazing desserts.  Sometimes I have to revert my cravings and close the app completely.  I have gained followers via Pintererst and hope to get more followers, then use Pinterest as free advertising to revert them to this blog to see my creations, once I accomplish goal #3.  Now off to accomplish goal #1 while everyone is sleeping.

Future Goals

#1.  take the best care of Aubrey.

#2.  finish this semester, spring semester, graduate.

#3.  after graduation, start some serious crafting, and hope to sell some of my creations.

#4.  learn to use a sewing machine in order to accomplish goal #3.

#5.  blog more.  post more things.  stay in tuned with my blog world.

#6.  set aside a little bit of time during the day for myself in order to accompligh #5.


with that said, i also have a few new years resoloutions to ponder since the new year is right around the corner.

      ps: how do you like the new layout and title?  I figured it was time for a change, since my life has changed so much..

Graduation

(Imagine graduation music playing)

I would like to announce that I, ME, ALLIE will be graduating college in June of 2013.  I never thought I'd see the light at the end of the tunnel but it's shining and I can't wait to complete this chapter of life.  I got accepted into PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) one of the worlds largest honor society's for community colleges.  I accepted my membership (lifetime) and ordered my PTK tassel, and honor stoles.  I can't wait to graduate.  I am going to have a nice little get together to toast to my accomplishments.  Even though it's not a bachelors degree I'll be happpy to add my Associate of Art degree of Business to my resume.  I'm so excited to take pics in my cap and gown, haha its like high school all over again.  I feel like my AA is my third milestone in life (graduating high school, having Aubrey, and graduation from NVC) what will be my next?  I am hoping I can put the knowledge and skills I've gained into something amazing.  Opportunities are endless and I will find one. 

Cookies

Shh the baby is sleeping!  Thought I'd show case what I made during Halloween week. 

Just a generic no butter sugar cookie recipe that I found online, I then separated the dough into three even portion, colored one portion orange, and the other portion yellow.  I stacked the dough onto each other into a tupperware,then cut slices, and then cut in to triangles.  It was super easy.  Then bake for about five minutes.  Be careful though, you don't want food coloring on your clothes.

Hello from the new mommy

Hello to those who still read "The Adventures of Allie". Life has been a complete adventure for me, I've embraced motherhood with open arms and so far enjoying every minute with my amazing little girl. She brings such joy to both of our lives. Aubrey has changed me so much from the moment I found out she was growing inside of me. I started writing my birth story which I've yet to finish, I'm hoping to get that posted this weekend. With being a mother and taking online classes, it's hard to blog these days. I mean right now it's 1:36am, she's sleeping in her bassinet and jersey shore in on the tv. Lol. Now is my chance to do a quick update. Aubrey is now 2 months old, and she gets her shots tmw. :( eek. So nervous for my lil babe. Well that's all for now, just wanted to let everyone know yes I am alive, we are doing great! Things honestly couldn't get any better. I am working with what we have and making the best of it.
Love,
A&A
Ps: I went into labor shortly after my last blog post :) best day of my life.

Post Due

      I was due on Sunday 7/22, and I know only 5% of babies come on their due date but come on Aubrey!!!  As scared as I am, we both want to meet this life that we created.  We have everything ready, we are ready, but apparently she't not ready!  I wouldn't want to come out either.  So her arrival should come anyday now.  Wish us luck!       I went to the doctor on tues, so far I'm only 1cm dilated, an I go back for an NST (non stress test) on Friday to make sure the placenta is still functioning 100% and still delivering oxygen.  We'll see how that goes, maybe she'll have come by then.  Keep your fingers crossed for us that Aubrey comes out healthy and safe.

A Breath of New Life

      I think this my be one of my last posts for a while considering that my life is going to change in an instant any day now, and I probably won't have much time for the computer.  As I reflect back on the last 25 years of "Allie" I can't help but think, so far its been a good run.  I have done a lot of things that not many people get to do, I have experienced independence, I've worked hard, played hard, went to school, learned what it's like to be an adult who takes full responsibility of their own actions.  As the tables turn I will now be fully responsible for another human.  At times it's overhelming and I get emotional because it's not a gradual change, even though I've been anticipating the baby for almost 10 months it's more like a BAM here's a baby time to start changing diapers, feeding, and get ready for sleepless nights.  I am going to be a parent any day now, we will be parents any day now.  It's so wierd to think about because we both have been anticipating this moment for so long that once she's here it's going to be so quick and I'll have to adjust quickly. 
      I can't wait to meet my daughter, writing that and even saying that is just wierd to me.  I never imagined this moment in life and I am so happy I am not doing this alone.  Aubrey is already so loved and I couldn't be luckier, happier, blessed, and more thankful for the loving family that already cares so much about her. 

Meternity Leave

Yesterday marked the first day of my new beginning. I am officially on maternity leave and couldn't be more thankful that I have the most loving and supportive man. Even though I will be on disability and will still have some type of income, it won't last forever. And I know one day I will have to return to work. But for now I am going to be a stay at home mom as long as it allows us, income wise. I couldn't give Brett any more recognition for all of the hard work he does and to stick around to support his family. I love him with my mind, body, and soul. Everyday he gets so excited to meet "his baby". He's always telling me that his co workers tell him he's going to be such a good dad. He already has been an amazing dad and can't wait to see him be one.
Yesterday my friend Jessica came over and she helped me organize the rest of Aubrey's clothes. They're all sectioned by size and age group. She also somehow got my bassinet put together. I couldn't figure it out for the life of me so I'm so happy she figured it out. Out of no where I got a sore throat and a slight cough. I have been in bed all day trying to rest to get this sickness out of me before Aubrey arrives. I can't be sick giving birth and this bug has horrible timing considering my due date is 11 days away. Brett's delivery prediction is 7/29, mine is 7/24. But whenever she decides she's ready is fine with us.

Cabin Fever?

      This week was pretty slow, boring, uneventful.  Nothing really to write about but since I have nothing to do I am going to write about it.  My days off consisted of laundry, eating, cleaning, and walking. 

Monday:  I worked and got off early to go to my friends re-marriage ceremony.  They had gotten divorced, and decided to make it work and got re-married.  What happened during the middle of their vows I wouldn't wish upon anyone, but was very disturbing, and very hard to recover from.  The ceremony was supposed to start at 7pm, since weddings almost never start on time the gig started at about 7:30ish.  Right as the couple exhanged rings, a girl who wasn't invited, but got invited out of guilt HAD A SIEZURE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WEDDING!!!!!!!  The episode had postponed the entire event.  EMT arrived on the scene along with the fire department, and they took her to the ER.  She told EMT that it was the year 2007, she was 25 (she's 26), and that some other guy was the president, she knew she was in Napa though.   How do you recover such an intimate event after that?  I know she didn't mean to do it, or plan on having a siezure, however I feel what happened took all of the attention off of their happy monumental moment they wanted to share with everyone.  Now their re-marriage ceremony is remembered by the girl who had a siezure.  In the end the girl is ok.  She thought she just fell asleep.  But Im telling you it was the craziest thing I had ever seen in my life.  To see someone convulsing, and foaming at the mouth made me feel disgusting.  I've known this girl since 3rd grade and shes always had problems, invthe past few years she has heavily gotten into perscription pills.  It's sad.  Recently a friend passed away from overdosing on pills leaving behind 3 children.  Rumor has it she siezed up and went into a coma, and passed away.  Her boyfriend at the time is now hanging out with the girl who just siezed.  Later that night I called her mom, and talked to her for a while.  I thought it was best to pull the skeletons out of the closet even though it may have not been my place too.  I told her she has been abusing pills, I mentioned the guy shes been spending time with.  She thanked me for telling her.  It's not like I was trying to tell on her but I am honestly concerned that if it gets too bad she could too leave behind a child.

Now for the rest of my week...

Tuesday:  I basically just cleaned the house, did laundry, and went out to pizza with my Dad, bro and Brett.  Brett got off early so we waited for him to be off and then went out.  The pizza was sooo good, not to mention I could drink the ranch dressing Fazeratti's makes.  MMM MMM.  then we walkedto Rite Aid and some of us got an ice cream.

Wednesday:  Brett and I were both off together.  We went to the doctor to make sure that Aubrey is positioned correctly and thank God she is!  After we went to breakfast to Buttercream Bakery, it was delish.  Brett got some new shoes that he ended up wearing all day to break in.  We took a nap and believe it or not he cooked dinner. mmm.  We went on a walk, and went to Target. Then cabin fever set in, I got so bored out of no where.  I feel like there's so much to do but nothing to do at the same time.  I don't want to finish all the baby stuff yet because what am I going to do during maternity leave before she gets here?

Thursday:  Here I am writing this blog post listening to a show about people killing people.  I feel like this post is getting really long so I am going to end it now.

Predictions?

I feel like I might go stir crazy. When I start maternity leave it will be just me, the cats, and the baby most of the time. I feel like I may lose means of communication with adults and I hope I don't lose touch. I can't have conversations with the baby or the cats and with Brett working till almost midnight every night is going to be tough. I have this horrible feeling that I will most likely be passed out by the time he comes home leaving us no time for adult convo. Sigghh.

Dinner for Three

      When I say three I'm talking about me, Aubrey, and Brett.  Soon it will just be dinner for two because she will only be drinking milk.  haha.  Anyway, lately I've been keen to the cooking channels, and today I saw Giada De Laurentes making a delicious penne pasta with creamy almond sauce.  I saw her making it and thought, ummm that looks easy and delicous.  I went to Trader Joes after my doctor appoint which by the way went swell.  I picked up a few ingredients and came home.  I blended the chicken stock, slivered almonds, and garlic, and combined everything in the end.  It was sooooo good, and I hope Brett likes it.  Well he basically likes anyhting at midnight after a long day of cooking and not eating.  These days it's more of a guessing game for him to guess which ingredients I use, this one should be fun, I wonder if he'll guess almonds.  The only changes I made to the recipe was instead of 1 cup of peas, I used the whole bag, and instead of penne I used farfalle noodles.  Accompanying the pasta, I made a salad with a made up honey mustard vinaigrette dressing.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/penne-in-almond-sauce-recipe/index.html

Another Year of Life

      Yesterday June 12th, I turned 26 years old.  Usually I have every detail of my birthday planned, but for some reason this year I didn't.  The only thing I had planned was to have dinner at Brett's work which by the way was amazing as usual.  I got the best present from Brett ever, a pair of my very own Tiffany & co. Pearl earrings.  My favorite part about the day was when I was presented wiith my own personalized cake from Jenn one of the pastry girls at Redd.  Mmmm Mmmm.  I got few texts messages, phone calls, videos, and virtual shout outs.  My birthday was awesome, I had a smile on my face the entire day.  I always have a surreal feeling when I wake up on my birthday.  Aubrey I'm sure had a good time because I ate such good food and desserts.  Hopefully she has Mommy's taste buds for good cuisine.  Here are a few pics shot through out the day.

Refelections:  I am now 26, four years away from 30.  I am pregnant on my birthday.  No celebratory toasts.  I think 26 will be the most life changing year for me yet.

19 Days and Counting

My last day of work is july 9th, therefore, I start my maternity leave July 10th!!!!! I can't wait!!!

Baby Shower Bliss

      Our baby shower was quite the sucess I must say.  The food came out wonderful, we looked great, and we got to see so many people.  At times I felt like a caged animal let loose for the first time experiencing sensory over load there was so much going on the entire time.  We went home at about 10:30pm and on the drive home everything hit me.  Brett looked over at me and said "so, are you happy your not going to summer school?" with relief I said "YES".  At that moment I was so exhausted from the entire day that it all just hit me at once that we're going to have a baby.  Our apartment looks like a baby shower bomb went off and destroyed everything in its path.  I feel so bad that everything is just kind of there and not set up. I will be cleaning everything this week and getting things ready for our little girl.  The shower however, was amazing.  The weather cooperated, but it was windy at first.  We had the best food I've ever seen at a shower, and delicious desserts that I could probably eat all day, I did infact eat 3 pieces of cake.  Even my Grandma enjoyed the cake, she's diabetic and 2 pieces only put her sugar up 20 points which is impressive.  We got almost everything we had on the registry, a stroller, car seat, and the biggest item of all that I needed the most, a glider.  I will be using that chair everyday once she is born I was soooo happy to see that when I opened it.  We also got TONS of clothes, I mean TONS.  We also got gift cards galore.  The one thing I didn't get that I didn't realize till my mom brought it up was a diaper bag.  But with all of our gift cards I see us getting one in the near future

 As I sit here writing thing, my feet are swoolen, and the joints in the fingers are aching with pain.  It'd getting harder to grasp things because apparently I am at the stage of where all of the ligaments and joints are relaxing in preperation for labor. 

Our Baby Shower T-22 hours

      Our baby shower is finally tomorrow!!!!  22 hours away!!  After hardly being able to get the day off, food planning, shopping, party favors, people not sending RSVP's, we both are curius how this will all turn out.  This is our first big event we've ever done together and we both are really excited, and ready to get it over with.  Some people still haven't received invites, which is frustrating, and those who did get the invites on time can't go...even more frustrating because I feel like I wasted an invite on them.  Oh well, at least the important people will be there and that's all that matters to us.  We're going to have TONS of food, beer, refreshments, desserts, prizes, games, a slideshow, and a display board of us when we were young.  This event holds dear to our hearts because this is only happening once for us, so we wanted to make it special and extra memorable for us, friends, and family to enjoy and welcome baby Aubrey. 
     I had a doctor appointment this week and found out that I can go on leave 4 weeks before my due date, and 6 weeks after she's born.  Since her due date is 7/22, I am thinking my last day of work will be 7/13, from that moment on I will go on disability.  I just hope it all works out and isn't a nightmare. 
     Next post will have baby shower photo's and will be ALL baby. 

Welcome Aubrey Carson Schaublin

Thanks For Making The Decision For Me

      Well folks, the verdict is 100%, and positively in. I AM NOT GOING TO SUMMER SCHOOL. Yes, I cried my eyes out over it but when I woke up this morning I felt refreshed, invigorated, and a lot better. It was either the "sleeping on it idea" or not getting out of better till almost 1pm that made me feel that way. Anyway, I went to view my summer schedule for school last night and saw that it was blank....hmmm...did a little research and found that I was "de-registered for non payment" which is a crock because my financial aid, and FAFSA cover all that. NVC basically made the decision for me. As much as I wanted to get 2/3 classes out of the way, I also need to prepare for little miss Aubrey and enjoy the last few weeks I have just being Allie before I become Mommy. It's still super weird knowing I AM going to be a mother. From now till whenever she decides she's ready to welcome us I'll be getting her room ready, practicing my "house-wife" skills, and enjoying the next 8-9 weeks of being me. When I first found out we were going to have a baby, I thought to myself "this is crazy I only know me, this is going to be hard letting go the last 26 years". I don't really think about it that way anymore, however the transition is going to be complete opposite from what I am used to. I know that everything happens for a reason so I guess I can thank NVC for dropping me so that way I can enjoy the journey. 

P.S.  Today is the 32 week mark, I am 8 months along.

Relaxing For Once

Well I was right, the next time you would hear from me it wouldn't be about the "S" word (school). I am peacefully laying on my couch, watching Fashion Police, and watching my belly move around because Aubrey is having a lil solo party right now (must have been the yummy dinner I had). I went to a nice little BBQ this evening then the hosts started fighting, it got awkward and I ended u leaving. So now I am basically waiting for Brett to get off work So we can hang out for a bit before we got to bed. Tomorrow is the big day, we get to see our baby!!!!!! We're having a 3d ultra sound done, we're both so excited to see what baby Aub's looks like, whose nose she has, if she yawns, or smiles during. We can't wait!!!!! I'll post pics and some video clips most likely tomorrow, but for now I'll leave you with a few outside the womb pics of us both.

The End is Near

My last day of school for the Spring 2012 semester is Monday 5/21.  I couldn't be more relieved.  I literally want to scream from a mountain top that's how happy  I am SO HAPPY this semester is finally over.  However, I will barely pass my math class.  If I get a D that means if I ever plan on transferring to a real college I will have to re-take the class to get a C or better (UC's and CSU's only take C's or better) so that's the only bummer about it.  Other than that, I feel very confident about my 2 other classes that I took.  That D though will totally bring my GPA down, and I've been working really hard to get it to a 3.5 so I can join the honor society.  I really want to graduate with honors, and wear honor stols.  I talked to my math teacher and he said I won't fail but it sort of unmotivates me into not wanting to study because he said the only way I's fail is if I turned in the final blank.  This teacher really is a horrible one.  I should have stayed in the last Math 99 class I was in.  In the end I am trying to study but it's really hard with out a pre-test ot some sort of guide because there are so many things I have to try to remember.  Uhg.  Anyway wish me luck!!!!  And hopefully my next post will be about 3D ultra sounds, our baby shower, and getting her room ready. 

Raging-30 weeks

      Today I read about raging hormones and how they're supposed to kick in.  I can say that I am quite thankful (compared to my other friends) that I haven't been that hormonal-raging-pregnant-woman.  I discount the time I pushed someone, but he was getting too close.  I am very thankful I don't have that crazy pregnant lady reputation.  In other news I am 30 weeks today, give or take 10 more weeks to go till Aubrey is here.  We are all excited for her arrival.

Helllllo!

      Hello everyone!  Its been a while since I have posted so here we go.

      The past few weeks have been quite eventful.  I won't get into too much detail but I am glad these little bumps in the road have passed.  Im positive I will encounter more but thank God today is a new day.  Brett and I went to a wedding and it was fantastic, they had a room full of desserts and that Im sure would make any pregnant woman's day.  Oh man it was good.  Plus it was the first time Brett and I have EVER had a Saturday off together. 
      I got some good news regarding my maternity leave.  I'll get 6 weeks paid disability, and then I'll get an additonal 6 weeks of FLMA.  It's unpaid and doesn't guarantee me a job but we'll see how it works out.  Other good news, I am 3 classes away from having my AA degree!!!!!!!  I couldn't be more excited you guys.  I decided I am going to attend summer school to knock out 2 of the classes, then I'll only have 1 left!!!!!  However, if I want to transfer I'll have 4 more aside from these last 3.   Finals are coming up and I need to do a lot of studying, so I am cutting it short to read some articlos related to my Anthropology final.  Hope everyone is doing fantastic!!!!

10 more weeks of carrying this lil sweet girl inside me!

A real 3d ultra sound is coming up on the 26th.

Congrats/Changes

      Congrats to the father to be for accomplishing his dreams and getting that much closer to his dream.

  Yay for Brett for

becoming a Sous Chef!

I am so happy for him.  Today he said "yep only two more years of this and then maybe I'll become a chef and make double what I am now and then you can quit your job, or work part time"

I am not sure if he was kidding about that but I added (jokingly) yeah and then we can have another baby and get your boy! ahahah!!! He didn't say no though.  

Indecisive....

     I just don't know what to do with my life these days...I could take the summer off of school, be lazy, and do baby stuff. Or, I can go to summer school and get the last few classes I need out of the way while I can.  My initial life plan included transfering to a university, I am going to put that on hold for now because a little girl is going to need me soon, and will be needing me for a long time.  So if I put the transfer classes I need aside, that leaves me with 4 classes left, and then I can receive my AA in Business Management.  If I go over the summer I can take Econ online, Satistics (with my fav teacher guaranteed A), and that would leave me with Econ part 2, and Speech for the fall, or spring of 2013.  Then I can officially say "I HAVE AN AA DEGREE".  On the other hand if I don't attend summer school, I'll have 2 more regular semesters after Aubrey is born, and if I can get part of the battle out of the way in 6 weeks instead of 5 months I might as well go right?  I am going to sign up, and at least be enrolled, and if I change my mind, I change my mind.  Ahhhh (that was a deep breath) almost done!  I can't believe it, the hard work has alllllmost paid off.

Super Bummed

      Just found out since the company I work for has less than 50 people, I will only get a short 6 weeks off to be with Aubrey.   Wants to cry.

Happy Easter

      Today I wore all things maternity, capris, tank, and shirt. I went for a walk with my little cousins while the "Easter Bunny" hid eggs. When we got back they hunted while I sat and watched. It's super funny watching kids look for eggs you can see, but they can't. I got my fair share of laughs. We then celebrated my youngest cousins 8th birthday that happened to land on Easter Sunday. He opened a few gifts, and was excited when I gave him a gift card for a video game.  Before we could enjoy the Easter ham, I found myself making a to-go plate to take to work.

      I honestly forgot about the fun to be had on Easter, and how the holiday orients around family. Coming from a divorced family, I never really got to enjoy the gracious holiday the "right" way. So, I got to thinking; I want to start family traditions, and have family oriented Easter's. I want to watch Aubrey hunt for eggs in her extravagant, over the top Easter dress, watch her pose for the camera, and help make waffles for brunch while mommy has a mimosa or two. When I put my request to have the holidays off I didn't even put Easter on it, I am changing that now as of today. Again, I seriously forgot about Easter!!! Let's just hope Daddy can have that day off when it really counts. I need a baby/growing up book that I can jot down all these ideas that I think of. I really want to have a family Easter where we make waffles, and other breakfast goodies and get to enjoy the day together. I want to make silly Easter baskets that she can wake up to, dye eggs the night before. I want to make every holiday special for her, and that I will with the help and good company of family.

Farewell Spring Break

      It is now Sunday evening, and my spring break is nearing the end.  I am so sad to see it go, although I enjoyed sleeping in till noon everyday I'll be back on the school grind.  Hitting the ground running Monday am with math.  Yay.  The good part about going back to school is that I only have 7 weeks left to go.

      Quick spring break recap:

Monday: Worked
Tuesday: Went to the gym, Habit Burget, and Painted the apartment with Brett.  He refused to be in any pics at Habit, or let me take any.  He stated "why take pics, its a step up above McDonalds'', fine.
Wednesday:  Warriors game with Brett.

Thursday: We got to see our daughter at the ultra sound appointment, she looks like a baby now.  The tech also confirmed it's still a girl.  Worked out.  Spent some time with my friend Jennae who bought Aubrey's bedding, which is SO cute!

Friday: Worked, went to gym.
Saturday: Worked, went to Target to scan stuff for my registry!!!!
Sunday: present; writing this blog post, and going to work on some homework.


Currently saving for this stroller duo:

Ahh to Sleep in

    For the first time in what felt like months, Brett and I got to sleep in together.  No alarm to wake me up, no getting ready for school, just pure bliss of sleeping.  Well, unless you count the cats as an alarm.  It was so weird in the mid early morning I got a crazy cramp in my gastrocnemius (calf) and woke up to pain saying "ow ow oww oww oww oww" that woke Brett up, bless his heart for being so caring.  Tomorrow we have a date to go to the new Habit Buger that just opened last week.  It's just another chain but man, it is GOOOOD.  A guest at the hotel who was opening the restaurant gave me some coupons for a some free "charburgers" which by the way are to die for.  Then on Wednesday to celebrate Brett's birthday we are going to a Warriors basketball game that he's been so ancy and excited about.  That should be tons of fun, we don't ever get the chance to do things together so I am happy to be able to spend two days off with him.  I feel like the world suddenly stopped and gave us some time to spend together, I coudn't be happier.  I will post our burger and basketball date soon!

Aubrey's Mommy

New Design

      I thought I would spruce up the place by adding pops of color, and a face lift.  Let me know if the font isn't easy on the eyes, I may have to change that too.  I am going to try my best to blog more, easier said than done.  Currently I am on spring break and have a little more time on my hands to do things that are me related and not school related.  Hail spring break!! haha! 
      My car was broken into last night, thank God that nothing was stolen, just evidence of a sloppy theif was left behind.  Another car in my complex was broken into as well.  We both made online police reports, I know that nothing can be done but it's best to file at least.  I kind of need my car with a baby on the way and all, and I would be devistated if it were ever stolen.

Time to Blog

      Today we had a very special moment, Brett got to feel lil Aubrey move!!!  It was monumental, and he was very excited.  We both can't wait to see her again next Thursday at the ultra sound.  I get these baby talk mags and every time I read them I get so excited to actually meet her.  I also decided that I don't care if we have to repaint, I am (with help) going to paint her room pink.  Just because I live apartment style doesn't mean I can't make a room hers and not personalize it.  So this week I am GUTTING that room, and cleaning EVERYTHING and I am going to pick some pink paint out.  I am also on the hunt for closet organizers, the kind that look built in, but aren't, thats my next mission.  I'll keep everyone posted on the room and baby progress as well.

 Aubrey's Mommy :)

Its Only a Matter of Time

      As I approach the beginning of the third trimester, I can't help to think how excited I am to meet our daughter in just a few months.  I have been feeling her kick away like crazy and can even feel it when I put my hands on my belly.  I try to get Brett to feel but she must get shy when he tries.  I am actually starting to look more pregnant by the day.  I took my belly button ring out that I've had in almost ten years.  I feel so naked with out it.  I am starting to burst out of my work uniform and wear a lot more yoga pants, I have maternity pants, but I don't want to wear them just yet.  I am still in maternity jeans denial at this point.  My appetite has largely grown, and I can see it on the scale that I have gained weight.  Only about 10 pounds though, so I really need to make sure I am eating healthy so I can shed the weight after birth.  My goal is to only gain 25 pounds, lets hope i don't go over that.  I am over halfway there and I'm at 22 weeks now.  Well just wanted to do a quick update, now I have to get back to studying for my anthropology mid term tomorrow, wish me luck!

Aubrey's Mommy

Rush Post: Baby Update

      Its 9:12pm, and I broke from my studies for a bit.  I've been going 72-120 hours of straight studying it feels like, so I had to stop for a quick post. 

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!!!

Brett and I are going to have a sweet lil baby girl, a princess, a daughter!  I can't believe  I am going to have the "Mother" title.  Mom, mommy, mama.  I feel so much better knowing the baby's gender.  Before I was just feeling uggggh.

EXTRA EXTRA THIS JUST IN: My medi-cal FINALLLLLLY got approved.  Everything is taken care of!

Hello

   To my avid readers out there, if any, I am sorry that I have been absent.  No nothing bad has happened, I am ok, Brett is ok, and baby is ok.  I know I haven't been posting as much but I'd rather blog happy than in a funk.  And sometimes I am in more of a funk than happy.  If you blog funky then it can turn a reader away and I don't want to do that.  Lately I have been more of a blog reader than a poster.
      I started school two weeks ago and that's been interesting to say the least.  I am having a tough time in math, but I am hoping that by paying a tutor, and spending oodles of hours in the math center I will gain more of the math skill and be able to pass. 
      In other news, work is still the same downer, so we won't be getting into that.  I went to a baby shower today and heard my friend say that they've been saving all of her paychecks and living off of baby daddy's pay checks.  I wish we could do that.  Again I don't want to be a downer.  I'll just end up crying.  The baby shower was great though, I was very happy to have seen a friend that I rarely get to see.  The next time we see each other I'll be rotund, and she will have her baby.  Since I am no longer going to Vegas I decided that I'll use my ticket to visit her a month or two after her baby is born.  Such a smarty pants idea I pondered today. 
      Well I've been up since 5am, I could write more, but I don't want to bore anyone with a 3000 word blog/novel.  Till next time, think good thoughts for me, pray a get accepted for Medi Cal, and hope my baby daddy gets his license before baby is due.  Or else I'll be driving myself to and from hospital :)

Nap time.

wish i was in maui, or even know what its like to be there...

Back to School Blog Post

      As my winter break nears the end, I am sad but yet happy to say it's back to school time for me.  This is my 2nd to last semester with a full "school load".  This semester I am taking Anthropology (with a lab), Math, and Computer Studies, totaling 10 units.  This time, unlike last semester I am only working 30 hours a week, which I hope lasts just for the purpose of getting good grades.  Last semester I had a meltdown in math, stormed off, drove away, and spun out almost hitting a curb and a car.  Leaving me with a "W" on my transcript and yet another semester behind in math.  I didn’t have time to study or focus because I was always helping some clueless tourist.  I was, and still am pretty depressed about the situation, but with less time at work, and more time to study, I am ready to conquer math and move onto next semester into the next level of math. 

      The "spring" semester will last until 5/18/12; I am debating what my plan will be for summer and the fall semester.  I would LIKE to take a summer class of some sort just to get another class out of the way.  If I do this will be my 2nd year of straight schooling.  The only "breaks" I've had are the breaks the school allots.  I don't have a problem with it, but reflecting back on the last two years, I HAVE BEEN ON THE CONSTANT GO.  At this point in my life all I know is school, and work. Anyway back to the main point, after spring and summer, it's the fall semester.  I, at that point will have a newborn child.  In this moment of time, I will be taking at least one class in the fall.  Brett says that I should take the semester off to care, and get to know baby.  Well, the truth is, I would love to, but I am not getting any younger, this is my 22nd semester at NVC (yes I counted the other day).  Not to mention, I NEED to get this AS degree in order to transfer, in HOPES of getting a better job to provide a decent future for our baby.  If I wanted a break I would have taken the last semester off, so why start now?  Basically 2-3 weeks after popping out a baby, I'll be back in school.

      Holy cow....because I went to New Tech high, we had to take classes at NVC, I have been going to NVC for 10 years....that's disgusting.  What takes someone two years, has taken me 10 years.  Wow what a reflection.  I should have a PhD you'd think.  Damn.  Regardless of the amount of time it's taken.  Two years ago was when I finally made the decision to be a business major.  I will do whatever it takes to finish.

January 31 Day Challenge

First let me explain what the challege is.  Every day of the month of January you take a picture of whatever the list below states.  It's an Instagram challenge.  Now I'll explain what Instagram is, it's an app only on iPhones, and iPads, and I am guessing iTouches.  It's only for iProducts due to the camera quality, sorry non iProduct users.  I use it on my iPad because iPhones and plans are too expensive, but that's a whole other story.  The app is free, and has tons of different filters to altar the picture to look like an older camera captured the shot.  I love it, it's awesome.

Below are my first two days of the month.

January 1 a photo of you.

January 2 a photo of breakfast.

January third I will post tmw, along with something I adore.

Welcome 2012

 Yay!  2011 is over, the holidays are over, so you know what that means.  It's time to take down all holiday paraphernalia and move on people.  I can't stand people that leave up holiday deco past the holiday, stop hoarding and get over it.  :)

I must say this THANK GOD THE HOLIDAYS ARE OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I am in hopes that the stores, work, and everywhere else I go will be less crowded because people have to go back to work (thank god).  I am so relieved to move on from this horrible time of the year.  I am sure the people who work at Target and the mall are also relieved.  OK Im glad I got that out there.  The season is over and Im not looking back.

Updates in my life: 

-Over my days off I went to the mall in Concord and exchanged the ring Brett got me for Christmas for a smaller size.  Indulged in mall food, and bought some lotion. 

-Brett's mom and I went to eat where Brett works and left completely full (thanks Redd, and Angela).

-My NYE consisted of no resolution, and hanging out with my co-worker, her 17 year old son, and 17 year old niece.  Those teens are awesome, really cool to hang around with.  We ate so much food: pot stickers, skittles, starburst, nerds, chocolate cake, guacamole, cheese, salami, and crackers, Chinese food, and cream puffs. We were all so full but yet continued to eat.  I also went all out and got apple cider drunk.  HAHA.  For the past 7 years at least, I always crack a bottle of Domaine Chandon bubbly.  This year that was out of the question so I drank apple cider.  Next NYE it's on, four month old or not, I will be prepared.

Thus far 2012 will be the most life changing year for both Brett and I.  We will become parents, and receive the greatest gift from God; both of our lives are going to completely change.  Please everyone wish us luck. 

xoxo

Cheers To 2012!