So I heard back on the HCG quant numbers. They are at 38,950. They still aren’t doubling every 72 hours, but are growing. I’ve been feeling nauseous for the past couple of days too, so that’s probably a great sign. I’ve cramped a teensy bit too, which doesn’t really mean anything- it’s just as likely that I’m having growing pains as it is that I’m showing signs of miscarriage. I had cramps in the first trimester with Austin, Bella & Noah.
I have my first OB appointment on the 1st of August, at which point I’ll already be about 11 weeks and almost in the clear. I’ve never had a loss after the first trimester and the docs seem to think I’m safe if I make it to 12 weeks. So, I guess it’s back to waiting! 
7/2: 9984
7/7: 17671
7/9: 22392
7/15: 38950
Grow Baby Grow!
I’m sooooo sorry. I’ve really had some bloggy blues lately. I haven’t written about the promised love story or the zoo trip, I haven’t been visiting your blogs diligently, and I’ve hardly had anything interesting to write about here on this blog. I’ve been hoping for a few months that I’d get back into this blogging thing, but I haven’t. I think the warm, beautiful weather is to blame! But isn’t it so much fun to spend these warmer months having fun rather than typing away on a computer? Forgive me for my inconsistency…
We’ve just planned our first family vacation since we went to NC/SC when Noah was a couple of months old. I’m so excited about it! We’re heading to Florida at the end of September. I bought our tickets recently which makes it sooooo real! My best friend, Stacey, really hooked us up. Her father owns a private hotel on a small island outside of Tampa, and we get to stay there for free. So now I’m just saving up for our Disney tickets, spending money, food cash. What’s more is that Stacey and Justin are going to be there too! Jeremy and Justin are going deep sea fishing too; which Jeremy is so stoked about!
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I’m still preggers, though I’m still not feeling like it. I have no nausea, tiredness, etc. I have my last blood test tomorrow to see if those numbers are going to indicate anything. The doctor won’t say it, but I’m pretty sure he just ordered this last test to see if the numbers are finally dropping since they aren’t rising at the rate they should be. I’ll probably know more by the end of the week…
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We’re having another yard sale this weekend. One of my neighbors organized the neighborhood yard sale this year. I don’t have too much to sell, but I need to make some room because we’re finally going to start that emergency closet. Everything I’m reading in the news, behind the scenes, etc. says that we’re headed towards another Depression. I’d rather just be safe than sorry. I have too many mouths to feed to ignore my responsibility to be prepared. I’ve found the LDS Church’s information to be very helpful for planning for emergency situations. A blog I found that belongs to a mormon mother says that she lives by the, “Eat what you store; store what you eat” philosophy. It makes too much sense! Your food won’t go bad from not using it if nothing goes awry (depression, emergencies, etc.), but if it does (go awry), you’ll always have a nice fresh stash to grab from. We’re going to aim for storing a year’s worth, ultimately. And quickly. I want to have our emergency closet filled by winter. I’m going to make a huge head start this week– grabbing 20+pounds each of beans, rice, grains and a huge stash of sugar, flour, powdered milk, etc. You can click here if you are interested in using a calculator that determines how much to store for your family’s size. It’s unbelievable how much you need. And since it is heavily predicted that money won’t be doing you any good real soon (wheelbarrow of cash=1 loaf of bread), you might invest that money now into stocking up on the necessities. Some might think it paranoia. I consider it being the smart Little Red Mommy Hen.
I’ve also considered the problem of losing our home if things got bad. I mean, what good is a truck load of supplies if you have no where to live and no gas to drive the truck to greener pastures? But then I read a quote from the Depression era: “You better come take my guns before you try to come take my house.” Can the banks take all of our homes? If it got bad enough that we’re all losing our homes, can the banks really come and foreclose on you and all of your neighbors too? Yeesh. America is the most heavily armed nation in the world. I’m hatin’ it for those repo guys. I’m a real Priss Pot as you know, but I’d get down right GI Jane on some mofos trying to kick my babies onto the street. No!
So, while I’m excited about the potential changes with the upcoming elections, I’m also a bit skeptical of the times we’re in. What a mess we’ve made!
Use your economic stimulus checks to visit Disney World one more time. Buy beans with what’s left over. Be good to your friends. And, lastly, don’t be afraid. Be prepared. Going back to nature is going to be a good thing. Mother Earth said so.
Here’s some more links for you to ponder:
X Waves
Countdown to Crisis
Economic Outlook
Emergency Stash Info
Emergency Preparedness Blog (I really like this one!)
Meal Recipes
3 day food supply
Soooo, tell me. I’m interested… Are you totally rolling your eyes at me? Or are you a Little Red Mommy Hen too?
I want to start by saying that I completely respect everyone’s choice to vote for any candidate, and a great deal of the people I love dearly are Republicans/Green Party/Independent. I am not a Democrat, I thought I should say that as well. No, I haven’t liked the things that have happened in the last 8 years. I don’t blame Bush entirely, I just don’t like him entirely either. I’m a little bitter about the 8 previous years, yeah. I think more people should be. I wish more people were aware. informed. open-minded. and I wish more people felt. I wish more people would just feel. I don’t want them to feel what I feel or believe what I believe. I just think that too much has gone down for us to just shrug our shoulders and hang our heads. We’ve made some mistakes and we need to except responsibility for that. I’m not sure how that’s done exactly. But I think starting with electing a leader who will guide us, steer us, and represent us is a great start.
It’s time for us to expect and hope for change, and expect our government to better represent us. Be proud of your country but demand that your government advocate for you and your children. I don’t feel that much of the last 8 years has been a reflection of what the American people want, and I don’t think that we’ve been represented. That’s just how I feel.
We’ve been a Culture of Fear. I’m hoping we can become a culture full of hope and optimism. I’m hoping we can make changes that our children will be proud of.
I am excited! I am excited about the possibilities ahead. I can’t even use enough exclamation points, and y’all know by now how much I like using exclamation points! I’m looking forward to seeing what happens in the next few years within our government. I feel! And I’m ready to help my government represent me and my family! I don’t know if it’s because I’m older, because I have more time (no career), or if it’s just that I’m tired of the wrong kinds of things going down in my name– but I’m actually excited what America stands for and the things our great nation is going to do. Whether it be McCain, or Obama, or even Nader… The end of one era is nearing, and another is beginning! Doesn’t that make you all tingly? It should!
And I think Michelle Obama’s words were alright by me. I’m feeling exactly what she feels.
“For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country, because it feels like hope is making a comeback.”
You will note that “really” amplifies “proud.” As in very proud. It doesn’t mean she hasn’t been proud of her country so far, it means she is more proud now. Is that so wrong? Now let’s get past the proud bit. The important part is the hope part. Whether you vote McCain, Nader, Obama, or Mickey Mouse… Isn’t that “hope” all we want at this point? Isn’t that enough to make you want to get up and do something? Dance a little jig… Do some backflips… Register to vote…
That’s what I intend to do. I want to do something instead of just sitting here and flappin’ my gums about all the ways we’ve gone wrong in the last few years. Jeremy promised me some “mommy time” this weekend. Guess what I’m doing with that time? I’m taking training on getting voters registered! Yayyy for Stepherz! After my training group, we’re hitting the streets for an hour to get voters registered. That’s something I would have never done before!!! Maybe I’m older… Maybe I have more time… Maybe I finally just really like a candidate… Whatever the reason, there are changes a brewin’!
You can register too! You may be already, but if not you can visit here for more information on getting registered. And, because I’m an Obama Mama, here’s some linky love for his campaign. You can visit to read about what he’s up to, make a donation towards his campaign, or learn more about where he stands on different issues…
I have so much to share with y’all but I’ve been kind of distracted lately. I did promise to share my hcg quant counts, so here they are:
7/2: 9984
7/7: 17671
7/9: 22392
Apparently the numbers are supposed to double every 72 hours with a healthy, viable pregnancy. They aren’t doing that. So, though the doctor seems relaxed about it, I’m not completely. I know it’s just a waiting game, but it’s frustrating. I’m ok with the outcome either way… I AM! But I just don’t understant why, if this babe isn’t going to happen, WHY does it take so long for the pregnancy to end? I’m not assuming the worst. I’m just sayin. I don’t know what I’m sayin. I guess I’d be happy if I had some nausea. Some vomiting. Some sore boobs. Some doubling numbers. Some something. Throw me a friggin’ bone here!
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In other news, do you remember the comforter drama I had earlier this year? Here’s a recap if you wanted one. Long story short, I lost money/battled with the eBay seller/spit and cursed at PayPal… and… finally… had to humble myself. I went and bought an ugly comforter at WalMart. But it worked and went alright with the colors in my rug and wall pictures. Well guess what!?
I took the fargin’ comforter to the laundry mat the other day. I wash it once a month. Then I bring the wet comforter home and hang it on my clothesline. Anyhooo, I dropped the comforter off, took the kids to McDonalds for lunch, came back to get the comforter an hour later, and… low and behold… some asswipe stole my wet ugly ass WalMart comforter right from out of the machine! Who would do that!? That’s some ghetto shit for ya! I mean, I’m glad it wasn’t expensive or anything. But still. It was MINE, ugly or not. Jeremy said he was glad someone took it because it was so fug. Guess he won’t mind me dippin’ into that paycheck next week to buy something non-fug? I like shopping.
I think I have bad comforter karma though. Wouldn’t you agree?
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I can’t get an Obama bumper sticker for my car anywhere. I could order one online but I’m just too impatient. So I took that big ol’ Expedition to the car wash and cleaned her up. Then I painted on her! So, in case you were wondering… I’m voting for Obama! I get lots of happy beeps and waves while driving my Obama Mama Gas Guzzlin’ Wagon. Who knew a bit of window paint would make people so friendly?
Bad news is? My car broke down at the park (25 miles from my house AND my mechanic) today. So, I’m hoping that the same hoodlum that stole my blanket isn’t Anti-Obama (not that anyone is; how could you not like the guy?). Otherwise I might find my car vandalized on top of having my blanket stolen! I can’t get my car towed until tomorrow and the windows won’t roll up. Makes it kind of easy for a vandal or theif, huh? I just hope they steal the fargin’ thing and drive it into the river. I’ve put more money into that gas guzzlin’ lemon than I’d even want to admit.
Someone send me a Toyota Prius Angel. PLEASE?
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Want some good news though? We went to the Albuquerque Zoo over the weekend and had a BLAST! I’ll have to share more pictures and tales in my next post though, it’s time for me to make dinner. But, Bella got Llama kisses and Nooskers and I got to ride a camel! How awesome is that!? The Llama, Angel, was sweet enough to squeeze! And the look on Noah’s face in that camel picture is PRICELESS! Full of the most intense joy! Maybe I should trade the Expedition for a camel?
More to come… And I promise I won’t be whining in the next post!
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