Pregnancy Support Systems I am extremely lucky to have a supportive SO while going through this pregnancy. It means a lot to me that he is so attentive and is always making sure I am okay. I also have an amazing support system coming from the few best friends I have told. They are constantly…
First Trimester Part Two: Symptoms and Thoughts
Feb 23, 2016 8 week (approximate) update: I took my first “bumpie” and sent it to my family. One photo, in particular, has inspired the announcement idea for when the time is right. So exciting! I am still freaking out a bit about whether or not everything is going okay. There’s a constant need for…
First Trimester Part One: Symptoms and Thoughts
Feb 18, 2016 I am presently 7 weeks and 4 days pregnant (I think). St Mary’s called me back and my first appointment is on March 7th- just over two weeks away! The wait has been killing me. I still don’t know if the baby is okay. I am terrified that we will get to…
Dollar Store vs Brand Name Pregnancy Tests
Dollar Store vs Brand Name Pregnancy Tests I remember when I was younger, passing by the pregnancy tests in Dollar Stores and almost snickering. I would think “Yeah, right. I wouldn’t trust those to give me the correct response, who are they trying to kid?” Later on, I worked in a pharmacy and I was…
The Two Pink Lines That Changed Everything
The Two Pink Lines That Changed Everything If you noticed that I have been a bit more “quiet” on this site, it is for a very good reason. Almost two months ago, I received news that my life was about to change forever. I am pregnant! Now that the exciting news has been shared with…
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) Movie Review
“After her humiliated husband kills himself, an embittered pregnant widow loses her child, and embarks on a mission of vengeance against a woman and her family.” –IMDb The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Starring Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Madeline Zima, Ernie Hudson, and Julianne Moore Directed by: Curtis Hanson Box Office: $88,036,683…
One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe
One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff One of my SO’s favorite recipes is the Beef Stroganoff his Mother makes. While I was unable to make it like his Mom does, I thought I would at least try making it for him. It also helped us use the 2 pounds of ground beef we had in…
Zootopia (2016) Movie Review
“In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy.” – IMDb Zootopia Starring the Voice Talent of: Ginnifer Goodwin, Idris Elba, Jason Bateman, Tommy Chong, JK Simmons Directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore, Jared Bush Box Office: $1,024,121,104 Review Ever since…