Pregnancy Update- 38 weeks

I was doing so well blogging but this week I'm just feeling blah! So I've just been resting a lot..

How far along? 38

Total weight gain:  -2 more.. Down a total of 10 now.

Maternity clothes?  umm yeah my regular jeans fit but they're uncomfortable on my belly.
Stretch marks? yes

Sleep: Not really.

Best moment this week: My 1 yr anniversary bu I've been feeling kinda crappy.

Miss anything? Sleep, eating normal..

Movement: yep..

Food cravings: Not really, I can barely eat anyway.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Gender: Boy

Labor signs: I've had some real but very random contractions (not braxton hicks), dilated to a 3..

Symptoms: exhausted, round ligament pain, swelling..

Belly button in or out? In!

Wedding rings on or off? Off

Happy or moody most of the time: A little of both

Looking forward to: Having this baby!

This was in the bathroom at Applebees for our family anniversary date!

Yummy in my Tummy!

This meal is something my mom has made for years and I'm not exactly sure where she learned it but I love it and it's now one of my favorite meals to make.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Meatball Ingredients:

I used about 2.5lbs of ground beef

1 egg

4 smashed up ritz crackers (you could use bread crumbs also)

1tbsp worcestshire sauce

1tbsp soy sauce

season salt

garlic powder

onion powder

pepper

Sweet and Sour Ingredients:

I just bought 2 10oz (i think) bottles of the store brand sauce

1 large can Dole pineapple tidbits

 Mix all sauces, seasonings, crackers and egg into the ground beef. I just use my hands to mix it and squish it up.

Roll them into about 1" balls and cook. A few of my friends mentioned that they bake their meatballs so you might want to try that also, definitely sounds easier.

Dump the sauces into a sauce pan, drain pineapple and add them. And as the meatballs are done add them.

Since the meatballs are fully cooked you only really need to cook it until the sauce is at your desired temp.

I chose to put it over rice so I cooked up some minute rice.

Enjoy!

 

 xoxo

Jenn 

I believe..

My sweet bloggy friend Kera over at Nugget on a Budget did a post about what she believes in for a link up with Living in Yellow. I loved Kera's post so I thought I'd join in!

So, what do I believe?

I believe that rain is a cleansing for the soul.

I believe in sitting in front of a warm fire on cold night.

I believe in making sugary treats with your little ones. In their tutus.

I believe in adding caramel to any coffee drink. Pumpkin Spice Lattes with Caramel!

I believe in pajamas and a warm blanket on cold days.

I believe in comfy socks, even if they don't match.

I believe that holidays are meant to be spent with family.

I believe that everyone should have a pet.

I believe in loving your children with every ounce of your being.

I believe in margaritas with mexican food.

I believe in cuddly naps with your babies when you're not feeling good.

I believe your husband should be your best friend.

I believe in nail polish. Period.

I believe in supporting other in what they love.

I believe in believing. What do you believe?

Linking up with:

In my kitchen- I pinned it, I made it.

First! People! Check out my new header! Isn't it freakin amazing?? Yeah I thought so.. I almost cried when I got it in an email. I had been talking to Annabelle The Carolina Country Girl about wanting to spruce up my blog a little and she explained to me how to fix it but silly me couldn't figure it out and she sent me this!! Ahh I was excited!

 I  "discovered" a new recipe.. Thank you Pinterest! This recipe is soooo easy and so yummy. I changed it up a bit. 

Muffin Tin Twice Baked Potatoes

4 large potatoes (or whatever your family usually eats)

1 cup shredded cheese

2 tablespoons butter

3/4 cup bacon bits

1 muffin tin

1. I "baked" the potatoes in the microwave and then let them sit for about 10 minutes so they weren't to hot to handle.

2. Preheat oven to 350

3. Either peel the skins off the potatoes or scrape out the insides into a bowl.

4. Mix the butter, bacon bits and most of the cheese in the bowl with the potato.

5. Grease muffin tin and spoon the mixture into the tin.

6. Top with cheese.

7. Bake til cheese is melted/crispy.

8. Enjoy!

xoxo

Jenn

Pregnancy Update- 36 weeks

How far along? 36

Total weight gain:  -2 more.. Down a total of 10 now.

Maternity clothes?  Yep.. And only one pair of pants left since the crotch ripped on one pair!
Stretch marks? No new ones, just the same old ones just darker.

Sleep: Not really. When I lay on my sides it feels like the ligaments on the other side are tearing.. Peeing every half hour..

Best moment this week: My dr appt.. She thinks it'll only be about 2 more weeks til he's here! We'll see..

Miss anything? Sleep

Movement: yep..

Food cravings: Certain pizza places, cheetos..

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Gender: Boy

Labor signs: I've had some real but very random contractions (not braxton hicks)

Symptoms: exhausted, round ligament pain, swelling..

Belly button in or out? In!

Wedding rings on or off? Off

Happy or moody most of the time: A little of both

Looking forward to: Having this baby!

My baby shower (Only a few weeks later!)

We wanted to do a monkey theme but couldn't find much monkey decorations that we didn't have to order and weren't a ridiculous price!

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My aunt made this super cute diaper cake! I'm hoping to cloth diaper but I might need these diapers for some reason. It had some bibs, socks, onesies, little lotions and some baby toys.

My mother in law made these! They're little diapers with trail mix in them. So cute!

Cupcake cake to look like the invitation.

I really didn't look that great! I couldn't find any dresses or outfits that I liked or that looked good on me.

Decorating onesies

Lyla and her little (2nd) cousins Malia and Kendall

Lyla helping with presents. (Some people were even sweet enough to bring her presents)

A sweet crocheted (knitted?) hooded blanket that Adam's aunt made

 Cuuuuute carhartt overalls!

I didn't get as many pics as I would've liked but it was a great day with some wonderful, thoughtful friends and family.

xoxo

Jenn

Oh yes!!

So since I'm nearing the end of my pregnancy doing normal every day things are getting tough and at the end of the day all I want to do is lay in bed and watch tv or sleep.. So I'm pretty excited for some shows to be coming back on and some new shows. Here's my list!

• Sons of Anarchy!! Heck yes! Love me some Jax and Opie!
• The Voice! 
• The New Normal
• Guys with Kids
• Parenthood
• Whitney
• The Big Bang Theory

I'm sure there is more because almost all of those are just on the local channels (non cable). Do you have any favorite returning shows? Or ones that are new but look good?

xoxo

Jenn