Forever & A Day

Looks and feels like it's been forever since I've made an entry (not that anyone actually reads this).  My life is a whirlwind right now and I'm trying to catch my breath.  I'm quitting my job and moving 3 hours away into a new home with my BF and baby girl.  I hope that things work out well.

I've been really down in the dumps lately.  I can't lose all of the baby weight and my hair is in this weird, gross growing out phase.  I just can't seem to get out of this funk.  Of course, the sleep deprivation isn't helping.  But, it's all for the love of Kiersten and I wouldn't change that for anything.  My baby is getting so big and changing so much everyday.  I never could have imagined loving someone or something as much as I love her.  She's my everything!  She's 17.5 weeks old now and developing her own little personality.  We tried baby food for the first time last night.  It was so cute.  I cannot wait until she can say "mama."  Of course, I say that now! Lol.

Kiersten Aileen is HERE!!!!

After a pretty uneventful pregnancy, my blood pressure shot up out of no where. For about 4 days I was in and out of the hospital and my doctor's office. On Saturday 11/8/08 they decided to admit me and induce labor. Kiersten Aileen Upshaw arrived Sunday 11/9/08 weighing in at 5lbs 11 oz and 18 inches long. She was 4 weeks early but VERY healthy. She's the light of my life. She's 3 weeks old now and is up to 7lbs 1 oz and 20 inches. She's growing by the hour! I love this little gift that I've been given more than life itself!!!!

Counting down the days...1st Baby Shower

I drove down to Miami this past weekend to visit my mom and have my very 1st baby shower! It was nice to visit with mom and, of course, receive all of the cutesty baby gifts. I really got a lot of stuff that I needed and/or wanted. This child will have enough clothes to wear for, at least, the first year of her life! Lol. We also got a bouncer, a swing and a diaper genie amongst other things. I was really happy. We finally decided (or so I think) on a name. As of right now, her name will be Kiersten Aileen. Aileen was my grandmother's name and I wanted to carry on her name and spirit, especially since she is no longer with us.

So, as of now, I'm just counting down the days until baby Kiersten is here with us. I feel blessed everyday to be carrying her inside of me. I've waited for so long to become a mother and my dreams are finally coming true!!!

Survived the Storm & New Hair Cut!

I didn't think Tropical Storm Fay would ever leave! Luckily all we had here in Orlando was a ton of rain. No flooding though. It just rained and rained and rained. I thought I was going to have to build an ARK! Lol. I finally broke down on Saturday and chopped all of my hair off. It was high time for this. My hair just kept getting bigger and frizzier as the days went by. I needed something new and fresh and most of all EASY! This cut only takes 5-10 minutes in the morning, which means I can sleep in a few, itsy, bitsy minutes longer! Yay!

Here We Go Again!

For those of you that do not get to experience a Tropical Storm or Hurricane, let me just say that you are definitely not missing anything! Although I live more inland than what I did for the 2004-2005 season, I'm definitely not taking it lightly. Do you even understand what it's like to live in the Florida Heat w/no electric for 6 days!?!? To put it lightly, it's sickening. I PRAY that we don't lose electricity, especially right now, when I'm 6 months pregnant! I think I'd die! Right now, it's just dreary and overcast. I'm hoping that we won't experience any damage, just rain and some winds. They've already closed schools here in Orlando and in the surrounding counties. My mom lives in Miami and they sent her home from work at 1pm and told them to stay home tomorrow. I wish they tell us that HERE! This will be my BF first storm and he's already predicting the worst. Needless to say, we really don't have much in the ways of hurricane supplies. We most definitely need some water and batteries. We have enough candles to get us through though. Too bad we don't have a freakin' generator!

I feel SO big & 4 more months to go!!!

I feel so tired all of the time. It doesn't help that I have to get up once every hour every night to pee! Ahhh. Still 4 more months to go. We haven't come up with a name yet. I didn't realize that part would be so hard. I must have suggested at least 100 names, yet the BF doesn't like any of them. Hopefully she will have a name soon.

It's a GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Three cheers for TEAM PINK!!!!

Getting FAT!

Ugh! I'm getting soooooooo fat! Yes, I do realize I am growing a human being inside of me, but still! There is going to be one MAJOR diet plan once the little one pops out! I'm getting so antsy for July 15th to hurry up and get here. That's when we go in for the ultrasound to see if it's a boy or girl. Secretly I'm hoping for a girl, but I will be ecstatic regardless. I just want to know so that I can start shopping for either PINK or BLUE!

I've actually been feeling the little peanut moving around inside for a few weeks now. It's one of the most amazing things I've ever felt. I'm looking forward to actually feeling some little feet kicking me from the inside.

Feeling Better

I'm starting to feel better. Hopefully this is the light at the end of the 1st trimester tunnel! Lol. I got my haircut on Friday and I highlighted it myself today. This is going to be a lot easier than before. I've just been so tired in the mornings that I was just pulling my hair back in a ponytail everyday. Can't do that now, but this cut will take less time to style. I'm liking it so far.

Long Time NO Post

Well, it's been quite awhile since I've posted anything. That's because I've been soooo sick. I haven't bought any makeup since who knows when and haven't really worn any since then as well. As you can see, the little widget on my page, I am going to have a LITTLE ONE! I'm soooo excited and scared. I'm 11 wks and 2 days today. I got to hear the little heart beat today and that has put me on top of the world!

Idol Gives Back (Oh yeahhhhh!)

I don't think I can stress hard enough how much I LOVE the show "So You Think You Can Dance!" I went and saw the tour of the second season and am in love with all of the dancers from season 2 & 3. I missed the performance last night on Idol Gives Back, but was able to catch it on youtube! Yeah!!!!!!!

TGI Flippin' F!

I didn't think Friday would ever get here! But, alas, it TIS HERE! Hope everyone had a good week and wishes for a grrrrrreat weekend!