Be Thankful: Bama Flip Flops

When you're pregnant it's the little things that make your day shine...

Today I'm super thankful for my Bama flip flops that I'm rocking at work (shhhhh... Don't tell). They allow my swollen preggo feet to stay comfy as possible.

What little things make your day shine?

Preggo Dreams Gone Wild

I've noticed lately that I'm having some of the STRANGEST dreams I've ever had. A few weeks ago I dreamed about this guy I know telling me he lived at Dunkin Donuts. It was odd and I'll never reveal his name because it'll be weird... Ha!

Last night was equally strange. I dreamed that I was out on the town with Franki Valli - you know "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Grease". We were at a theater seeing a play, then went to dinner and back to what apparently was his apartment but it was located in a Savannah-esque place. In my dream I texted my mom saying "you'll never guess who is showing me the city tonight" (she's a huge fan). The dream didn't really have an end it just faded away...

Any other preggos have really weird dreams or am I just that odd??

Baking Soda & Solo Cups

Has anyone ever heard of the Baking Soda gender test? Ok, me neither (& if you said yes then whoopty freakin do). My gal pal from my days at the U of A told me about it. You see, she is due 8 days before me so she was giving it a go for herself. I looked up instructions and decided that I wouldn't wait to do it in the comfort of my own bathrooms. No! I'll try it at work!!

I scoured the kitchen for my supplies - a disposable cup (because you can't ever wash out pee smell... Ewww) and some Baking Soda. Lucky for me, we have a test friendly facility here!

I sprinkled around a teaspoon of Baking Soda into the cup and then snuck into the bathroom to add my personalized ingredient. (You pee in the cup for those of us who have no clue). The test is supposed to fizz up if you're having a boy because your pee is more acidic. If its a girl, it just mixes together with no bubbly action.

Well, here is the results... It fizzed around the edge but not in the middle and no where near as much as other photos I found online. (Yes, people post pictures of their frothy/non-frothy pee. I was disturbed so I'm sparing a photo). I'm leaning towards girl BUT who knows!! We have our next ultrasound in 6 weeks where we should find out a more definite answer.

Much love,
Steph & Peanut

My Absence Explained

So yeah... Remember how I've sucked at blogging and I said last week there was an explanation? Well it's because I'm exhausted. I'm sick all day... IT'S BECAUSE I'M PREGNANT!! Do you know how incredibly hard it's been to keep my little secret?? Sheesh! Well at least now you know :)

I'm 12 weeks as of yesterday with hopes of my first trimester ailments (extreme morning/day/night sickness and lackadaisicalness) will be leaving my daily routine soon. Pray y'all. Pray that I can stop losing my lunch (and dinner) everyday! I'm also wishing for some more energy in order to let my creative juices flow again. Thus far I've spent my pregnancy working, sleeping, and trying to eat if I feel well.

Here I am with Peanut!