Change is in the air...

The change I'm speaking of is to my blog but I'm more excited that the sun is going to be shining for the next TWO days. It feels like it's either been raining or dark and cloudy for a month! I miss the sun.

So anyways awhile back I wrote about how I was going to be making some changes. One of the most important changes was the blog name. I never really liked having our last name on here and let's face it...it wasn't very creative. So I not only changed the name but also the header....again. I like change...probably because we move so much. HA!

Also, there is a little poll on the right hand side. Make sure to cast your vote on what you think Baby T. is going to be!! Your have about 6 weeks to decide...

So welcome to the new and improved blog: Our Little Branch

Baby T. Minus 27 Weeks & Counting

JUST THE FACTS, MA'AM

We are 13 weeks today. Hello second trimester...it's nice to see you...again.

Baby T. is about the size of a medium shrimp....(HEY! who ya callin' a shrimp?!)

He or She has fingerprints on his or her tiny fingertips.

His or Her body is starting to catch up with his or her head....(which isn't saying much in this family of big heads!)

I'm getting tired of writing his or her....we find out the sex in about 6 weeks...March 11th.

I've been having braxton hicks contractions since 6 weeks...my doctor said they don't call it braxton hicks that early though...it's just cramping....but feels just like the BH. I got them with Delia around 18 weeks and 13 weeks with Madie. For me they continue throughout the WHOLE pregnancy....:)

My next appointment is Feb. 16th.

The silliest, littliest things are making me all mushy and emotional...but I've yet to actually cry this pregnancy...I think....?

FOOD CRAVINGS
No new cravings, but I did recently realize that we didn't eat at Chipotle last week...so I'll probably need me some of that this week.

FOOD AVERSIONS
I can't think of anything right now....

REASONS WHY I THINK IT'S A BOY

My face isn't breaking out like it did with the girls.

Uggg! I know there are more I just can't remember them. I'll start writing them down when I think of them.

BABY BELLY @ 13 WEEKS

I'm Not A Hippie...But I Play One On T.V...

I've been thinking for months about doing a weekly post about the natural, organic and "GREEN" things that I do. I'd be writing about what products I like and dislike, reasons why I do what I do, ingredients to avoid....etc etc.

So what do you think? Is that something you'd be interested in reading? More than likely whether I get a million responses saying "YES!" or one measely "yes..." I will do it anyways...cause that's how I roll.

Living a natural and organic life has become sort of like a hobby for me and while there are still some things that I haven't switched over yet it is still a BIG part of our day.

I know there will be a few of you readers...ha! who am I kidding...I only have a few readers! Anyways I'm sure there are some of you who think I'm wierd and crazy for doing the things I do (my brother..to name names ;)...but you will soon learn the reason why I do the things I do....It's life changing......I promise! Okay maybe I'm exaggerating....a little. :)

The reason for the title is because some of the people in my family call me a hippie.....they just don't get it....so I'm here to set them straight. ;) I am the furthest thing from a hippie and just for fun I'm going to name a few reason why...

HOW COULD I BE A HIPPIE IF...

1. I have never used drugs such as marijuana and LSD to explore alternative states of consciousness.

2. I do not listen to pyschedlic rock.

3. As far as I know Woodstock is just a cute bird from Charlie Brown.

4. I've only been to San Francisco once.

5. I wouldn't be caught dead in anything tie-dyed.

6. I've never ridden in a VW bus....that one kind of makes me sad...they are kinda cute.

7. I was born in the 80's and while I sported my fair share of bell-bottoms it was not for peace, love or (no) war.

So what do you say? Do you want to hear about my natural, organic and green adventure? You might be surprised about the reasons behind my "tree-huggerness". I promise it's not because I'm one of those pro-global warming yahoos.

So if you feel so inclined leave me a comment with your thoughts on the matter...and either way I plan on sharing every Friday.

Wordless Wednesday

I call this one

The Barking Squirrel and the Stupid Cat

click to see it bigger

Baby T. Minus 28 Weeks & Counting

Alright. Here goes the first pregnancy update! Along with the updates I will be posting a Belly Picture!! So that I can document the changes each week...something I didn't do with either of the girls :(

JUST THE FACTS, MA'AM

We are 12 weeks today.

Baby T. is about the size of a lime.

He or She will soon be peeing the amniotic fluid he/she is pretending to breath in.

In the beginning I had morning sickness but it has been better for the last few weeks.

Unless I eat every few hours though I feel horrible and nauseous...especially in the afternoon/evening...so I eat and eat and eat.

My next appointment is tomorrow. Hopefully we get to see the baby again.

I have more energy now.

FOOD CRAVINGS

Most of the time if I crave something and eat it then I don't crave it anymore at least for a while.

But one time a few weeks ago I REALLY wanted Chipotle but we had just cancelled our bank cards and didn't have any cash and they don't take checks....it was a long 4 days! But I finally got my Chipotle.

So I suppose that is one craving I have IF we are eating out.

And pizza always sounds good but we don't eat it often...which is just fine with me.

In the beginning when I was really nauseous and tired I wanted good tasty yummy BAD FOR YOU food that someone else made....I did not want to be the one making it!

FOOD AVERSIONS

Cereal-I can't stand it....unless it's Lucky Charms or Fruit Loops...HA!

Quesadillas with Ham-Just the thought makes me want to gag.

That's all I can think of right now....and honestly thinking about more might send me straight to the bathroom...

REASONS WHY I THINK IT'S A BOY

The pregnancy has felt differently since the beginning.

The nauseousness was/is different. It didn't/doesn't feel the same at all.

With the girls I could eat cereal all day and be just fine....as previously mentioned I can't stand it.

More cravings...I didn't really have any with the girls....I did however eat a whole lot more sweets with them....I still eat them cause I like them so much but I usually can't eat very much before I feel yucky.

I thought there were other reasons but right now I can't remember them...haha oh well.

Here's the ever growing Baby Belly at 12 weeks.

and here is how most of the shots looked....sometimes it seems as though Jake never cut the umbilical cord....it's like they're still attached...not a bad thing I might add.

Wordless Wednesday

I'm sorry but this is just so sweet I couldn't keep it wordless!

The girls were enjoying some "down" time watching a show at Grandma's.

This is what I saw when I walked in to the room....I love that they will cuddle like that.

So sweet!

MIMHBIRBAT

which stands for:
Missing In My House Because I'm Really Busy and Tired

I know it's been a long time since I posted anything. The reason is because I will be changing a few things as far as the blog and blogging goes. I have been wanting to change a few of the security settings for a long time and I am now actually going through with it. The blog will still be available to EVERYONE but just won't have as much of our information available......huh makes sense, right?

Some other changes will be..............

On Mondays I will be posting updates on the pregnancy because that is when I hit a new week in the pregnancy. I am due Monday, August 2nd. :)

So I will be moving Meditation Monday to another day.....TBA...(that stands for to be announced).

Wednesdays I will still be doing my Wordless Wednesday.

So that is what is going on with the blog right now............I hope to have it all figured out and up and running soon.

Hope you all have a nice day! :)