27 Weeks!

This pregnancy hasn't been smooth sailing but hopefully this week we found some answers.  I've been swelling a lot, overly tired, and I keep getting kidney infections.  I did my first glucose test and failed miserably.  They gave me a diet to follow for 3 days then made me go to get the three hour glucose test. YUCK!  I barely made it to the end of the first hour test. I wasn't happy to find out that I had to attempt to last 3 hours.

My diet consisted of 6 pieces of white bread a day (I hate white bread with a passion), 2 baked potatoes a day, 6 tablespoons of sugar (yes, sugar). Plus some other things but those three things were VERY tough for me.  Oh, I always got to eat cake or pie for lunch and dinner every day.  It seems like the perfect pregnant diet.  So I pushed through the three days of dieting and stuck to it very well.

I was lucky enough to have my bestie Natalie take me to my appointment.  I'm positive if she wasn't there then I would have gotten sick within the first 20 mins.  There were older ladies in the waiting room where we were sitting that kept trying to talk to me and made things much worse. I needed to focus on not getting sick and they kept making me think about getting sick.   Luckily, Natalie was there to help!

The problem with giving me all of this glucose is my terrible kidneys.  Once I started the glucose diet, I noticed I had a lot more kidney pain. By the time I took the test, I had terrible kidney pain.  Apparently, kidneys aren't a fan of anyone who is hyperglycemic. I have pretty bad kidneys and get kidney stones and infections a good bit.  The diabetes is making it much worse.

I am hoping on my appt Monday my doctor will be able to fix the diabetes and my kidneys.  But as long as the baby is doing well,  I will deal with anything that I have to.  My main focus and goal is to keep this baby as healthy as possible.  I just need to listen to what my doctors say.

How far along? 27 weeks and 4 days.
Total weight gain/loss: 14 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Cuqui got me the cutest t-shirt and cami from Motherhood Maternity which I am currently wearing as I type.
Stretch marks? No! Thank goodness.
Sleep:  Sleep is a relative term.
Best moment this week: We got to have dinner with such an incredible couple Cuqui and Eddie.  They are the kindest couple.  Allison adores them and Kiko really adores them.  Cuqui has been friends with my mother in law for many many years.  I'm blessed to know them.
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Miss Anything?  Sleeping all night without waking up.
Movement: Lots and lots of movement.
Food cravings:  Watermelon. I could eat an entire watermelon in a matter of hours.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not a lot now.
Have you started to show yet: Big 'ol belly!

Gender: BOY!!!!!!!!!
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? Off :(
Happy or Moody most of the time: Emotional for sure.
Weekly Wisdom: When you are this far along, remember to take the time to enjoy it. Cherish the little moments when you are laying in bed and you feel the baby moving.  You won't get those memories back.
Looking forward to:  Spending time with Kiko.  Finding time for just the two of us is not an easy task.

Baby Shower!!

I am so blessed that I have the family that I do. At first, I was against having a baby shower since I already had one with my daughter, but I found out that I was having a boy and warmed up to the idea.  Also, the last three times I traveled up to Ohio was to attend funerals.  It was so nice to get together with my family and friends for a joyous occasion.

The day that I found out what I was having, my mom (MaryJo) and Stephanie (my sister in law) started planning!  Stephanie even sent me over a power point presentation of ideas so I could sort thru them.  So amazing!! Knowing that I was having a boy meant one thing for the baby shower, an airline theme.  Kiko and I are both in aviation and it just isn't a job. Aviation is a passion for the both of us.

With all of the problems going on in my pregnancy (you will get an update for my 27 weeks blog which will be coming tomorrow), my mom wanted to make sure that I could fly up so we did it a little early. We planned it also so Kiko could come up. He is so cute and loves to be involved in everything.

I went up to Ohio a few days early so I could help with the final decorations and details. (I may or not may have OCD and need things a certain way)  Steph and I spent hours on making our gift bags.  Totally worth the time! We wanted cute suit case luggage gift bags.  We bought (meaning my mom) brown paper bags, blue ribbon and scrapbook stickers.  We made one as a template.  So we just cut out a handle, used double sided tape to add the ribbon and stuck cute stickers on.

These were worth all of the time that we spent making them. Plus, Steph and I laughed and talked the entire time.  I love projects that make you sit down and talk because throughout this entire baby shower process, Steph and I got so much closer. I would say that is why I appreciate these gift bags.




We also made signs that said "Baggage Claim, Arrivals, TSA, Lavatory, Galley and BV Airlines.  There aren't a lot of pictures of those but I will find some!

Thanks to Pinterest we got the great idea of "cloud jello".  Sooo soo cute! And so easy to make.

 These are also easy to make.  Just find plastic cups that are very very clear. Some aren't so clear and you want to be able to see the cloud effect.  My mom just made blueberry jello and whipped cream.  My second mom (one of my moms best friends and someone I look up to) Missy put these together at the shower.  She did an amazing job.  I appreciate all of her help, but she is always there for us!


We also made labels and stuck them on everything.  We wanted the labels to match the invitations.

We made these labels and put them on the cups, water bottles, and we planned on putting them on our "first class meal" to go boxes.









Lastly thanks to my incredible brother, Tanner, we had run ways down the middle of our tables.  Steph and I thought that there was no way we could get it done because we only had an hour to set everything up.  Tanner stepped in with the help of Ryan, my sisters boyfriend, and made it happen.  They put it together so fast and they looked so good.  I do want to take the time to thank my brother for everything that he did for me and this shower.  He was such a huge help.  I am beyond proud of my brother and everything that he has done in his short 21 years of life.  He is the most generous person I know.  I hope my son is just like him. Tanner is the perfect role model (besides Kiko of course) for Shiny Anchor.

The tables were made out of blue and black table cloth.  Tanner and Ryan cut wide strips  out of the black and laid them down the middle.  They used a wide white shiny tape and put the dashes down the middle.  The control tower centerpieces were made out of two terracotta planters.  We gorilla glued them on top of each other.  We also named each table for an airport that meant a lot to Kiko and I.  We also had a game where the guests had to guess airport codes.  My brother also bought a lot of airplanes and helicopters to put down the center of the runway. The kids also got to take them home.

We had a TSA area set up. That is where the kids got to go and make airplanes and color so the adults could enjoy the shower.

It was so nice to get together and spend time with my friends and family.  I really needed it. I come from such a strong family of woman and being around them in comforting while I'm pregnant.  I just wish I could travel home more but I'm grounded until this baby comes out.  I want to thank everyone who came to celebrate such a joyous time in my life (even though it hasn't been the easiest labor).

 This is myself and my moms neighbor, Cindy.  She is one incredible person, mother, and woman.  As you can tell from the picture, I was so happy to see her.  She is full of love and a woman I look up to.  It was great to see her.

My crazy sister, Shaye, mom, and brother Tanner hard at work getting all of the "first class" meals ready for the guests.  Without them, I wouldn't have such a good life.

<3 Kristen <3 She and I have not been friends for millions of years but in the last new years that we have known eachother, we have been very close.  I had to move back to Ohio for awhile and she was always there for me.  I would do anything in the world for her. In the next picture, you will see that she made a beautiful painting for the babys room.  As soon as I opened it, I started to cry.  It means so much to me that she would take the time to paint me something that is so beautiful and so meaningful.

It is the perfect painting.  Its a vintage airplane and the quote says  " When once you have tasted flight, you will always walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward: for there you have been and there you will always be." 
It's one of my favorite quotes and perfection for the nursery.  

This is my beautiful nanny (or grandma).  Everyone calls her nanny.  This time last year I had 3 grandparents and now this year I just have her.  I cherish every single moment, conversation, and piece of advice she gives me.  She has the kindest heart and is the most honest person you'll ever meet.  I am so glad that she was able to make it.  It meant the world to me.

<3 Siblings <3 How am I the oldest but the shortest?  Not fair!  I'm blessed that have them. The may have driven me nuts when we were younger but I'm glad we are as close we are now.

This is as normal as you will get from us!

I'm happy that I can have such a great sister and best friend! <3 

 My partner in everything! Steph<3 She was destined to date my brother so we could be friends.  She is the perfect addition to our family.  

Our family is about to be complete with the addition to a sweet baby boy.  

My life is so blessed and so filled with love.

Kiko and Alli are the biggest reason my life is so full of life and love.

Kiko is my best friend, biggest cheerleader, biggest head ache, and love of my life.

Alli is my little princess and whole world. She is going to be such a great big sister.

This little boy will come into the world so loved. 

I again want to thank everyone who came to the shower to celebrate a new little life. It couldn't have gone better.  I had the best time.  From start to finish, it was filled with love. I am one lucky person to have such a great family and perfect friends. 

26 Weeks Preggers!

I want to first apologize that I haven't been posting lately.  A lot of things have been going on during this pregnancy. I can't believe I haven't posted in a month!  So in the last month, I have been on and off of bed rest. I currently am on bed rest again.  I started to have contractions and they needed to stop them so they can me some meds and it worked. Luckily.  The medicine was not fun by any means but I'm happy it stopped me from going into labor.  I've been trying my hardest to listen and be a good girl on bed rest but with some much that needs to be done,  I find it hard to do.  I do have great friends who help me out so much.  My best friend from Ohio, Natalie, moved down here and kindly helps whenever I'm stressed out beyond belief.  She swoops in and saves the day.  With the hot Florida summer, comes lots of swelling so I'm starting to feel not so comfortable. I'm going to try Epsom salt in my bath. I hope it works!  Any suggestions are welcomed!

This week was also my baby shower.  (I'll be posting a blog just about my baby shower).  It was incredible and everything I could have wanted.   My family worked so hard to give me the best possible shower ever. I appreciate them more than they will ever know.  So stay tuned for the baby shower blog!

I also want to share a few things that I proudly put together for the baby: (Note: I am not handy at all so this is a huge deal for me).

So this is one of the best things ever invented.  I can take this everywhere with me since I'm coaching or when he needs to go to my mother in laws.  It will be a life saver. I can tell already.  I did have help putting this together. Once again, Natalie to the rescue. 

I am lucky enough to have family that rock! I have 2 of these. One for Ohio and one for Florida.  Stephanie (my sister in law) had this sent to me so I have one here in Florida. It makes my life so much easier.  I put this together all by myself and it felt amazing once I was done!

How far along? 26 weeks 2 days.
Total weight gain/loss: 13 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Nope! Just dresses!
Stretch marks? No!
Sleep: Not at all.
Best moment this week: The baby shower!
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Miss Anything? My cute summer clothes.
Movement: Lots and lots of movement.
Food cravings: Fruit still. Watermelon.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not a lot now.
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes!! Big 'ol belly!

Gender: BOY!!!!!!!!!
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? Off :(
Happy or Moody most of the time: Well, it depends on who you ask.
Weekly Wisdom: When you get bad news from the doctor, be upset for an hour then move on. I've needed to learn this.
Looking forward to:  Getting the rest of the baby things for the room.

22 Weeks!

This week I have been trying to get back into the swing of normal life. I finally feel like I have my energy back. (If you ask Kiko, he will tell you different) In our last ultrasound, we found out that this little baby has one kidney that is enlarged. Apparently this is something normal for little boys, but it needs to be monitored until he is born. So now every few weeks we can to peek at him with ultrasounds to make sure it isn't getting worse. There isn't a lot that they can do until he is actually here. Nothing to worry about.

This week we are celebrating Easter. Alli is finally into it. Easter is actually today. She woke up and found the basket that he Easter Bunny hid for her. She loved every little thing that was in it. I actually made breakfast. That never happens so you know it was a holiday. Then we colored eggs. Kiko is making me "take a rest" so we can go out and have a dinner on the beach tonight. I like to think of him as the rest police. So that's about it for this week!

How far along? 22 weeks and 3 days.
Total weight gain/loss: 6 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Nope! Just dresses!
Stretch marks? No!
Sleep: I can only sleep for about 4 good solid hours. The rest are off and on.
Best moment this week: Watching Alli find her Easter basket.
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Miss Anything? Kiko not telling me that I need a nap.
Movement: Lots and lots of movement.
Food cravings: Fruit, fruit and more fruit.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not a lot now.
Have you started to show yet: Yes and my belly is a hand magnet.

Gender: BOY!!!!!!!!!
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm not as emotional this week.
Weekly Wisdom: Make sure to include your partner in things. They want to be a part of the pregnancy too!
Looking forward to: An entire week of normal life!

21 Weeks

I am a week behind and I apologize. I have been super busy in the last 2 weeks. My company (Vertical Aviation Technologies) went to our big airshow in Lakeland, FL. It is called Sun n Fun. I have been a crazy person trying to get everything ready. I am in love with my company and I wanted to make sure that we had the best helicopter display out of everyone at the airshow (and we did). It was an incredible experience to see how many people were amazed by what we make. Plus, I got to see the airshows.

Sadly, I only got to spend 4 days at the airshow when I had intended to spend 7 days there. I got the news on Wednesday evening that my beloved Grandma Nancy Wallace had passed away. I dug deep and found enough courage to spend one last day at Sun n Fun before flying to Ohio on Friday. It was such an emotional weekend and I honestly am still having a hard time accepting that she is gone.

I would like to take a moment to remember her. She was the best cook and the best person to have a conversation with. I will always cherish my weekends spent with her while I was growing up. She would make us breakfast (and she always made me bacon because I don't like sausage). I was the official "toast butterer". I actually was excited every weekend to butter the toast. We would sit down as a family and had breakfast (and she ALWAYS made extra for her dogs). She loved family meals. Holidays were a skeptical. She would cook so much food and all of the family would come every year. I have the best memories of the holidays because of her. As I grew up, I learned the gift of gab from her. I will always remember her stories about her love of dogs, God, and family. I was blessed beyond belief to have her in my life for 25 years. Every time I see a dog, a Dairy Queen, or I butter my toast, I will always think of her. I will miss our weekly phone call that would last for 2 to 3 hours. I will keep her memory and her beautiful spirit close in my heart and think of her daily.

Okay, now onto little Shiney Anchor (poor thing already has a nickname that he will never live down). My mom did get to feel him moving around this weekend while I was in Ohio. I was so happy that I could share a moment like that with her. He is a little wiggle worm! I had much needed family time and I got to eat all of my favorite foods while I was there. My time went by too fast but I will be back up in just a few weeks. I have been feeling very good lately despite my emotional breakdowns that seem to happen every hour. I can't believe that I am more than half way there! He will be here before we know it!

How far along? 21 weeks and 5 days.
Total weight gain/loss: 6 lbs.
Maternity clothes? I have come to the conclusion that no one makes cute maternity clothes so I will live in dresses.
Stretch marks? No!
Sleep: It has been hit or miss. I wake up at night and stay up for an hour.
Best moment this week: Shiney Anchor moved for my mom. That was a great moment.
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Miss Anything? Venti Iced Caramel Macchiatos....still
Movement: Lots and lots of movement.
Food cravings: Quiznos and as much fruit as I can get.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Noting lately....thank goodness.
Have you started to show yet: Yes and my belly is a hand magnet.

Gender: BOY!!!!!!!!!
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Emotional.
Weekly Wisdom: It's okay to cry whenever you feel like you need to and talk out your feelings.
Looking forward to: My appt. today. I love hearing the baby's heart beat.

19 Weeks!

This week was a lot of fun (minus my terrible sun burn). We had visitors. Natalie (my best friend from Ohio) came down so she could scout out some places to move into. She found a place only 10 miles away from my house! She will be here in May. We also has the wonderful Laura stay a night with us while she was on her layover. Alli loves them both so much and it was great to see them.

It's been a very busy week for me. I am preparing for my airshow. It is one of the biggest things I get to do with my company and I am so honored to be a part of it. I am lucky to say that I love my job. I can't wait to say that I have been there for 10,20 and 30 years. Plus, helicopters are really fun! So that has been my week.

Baby Vargas Dos does move A LOT! I love it until I'm ready to do to bed. That is when he thinks it is party time.

Baby Vargas Dos did get to go to the beach for the first time. I got burnt REALLY bad on my right arm and left knee. I officially look like I have a crazy bruise and I am not colored correctly now. I need a spray tan ASAP!

P.S. this will be the only beach picture you will see of me this pregnancy so enjoy it!

How far along? 19 weeks and 4 days.
Total weight gain/loss: 5 lbs.
Maternity clothes? I did just get a pair of maternity jeans. Very comfy!
Stretch marks? No!
Sleep: I am finally sleeping pretty good.
Best moment this week: Seeing our friends Natalie and Laura.
Have you told family and friends: Yes.
Miss Anything? Venti Iced Caramel Macchiatos
Movement: Lots and lots of movement.
Food cravings: Quiznos, tacos, sweet tea, and watermelon.
Anything making you queasy or sick: The smell of some soaps.
Have you started to show yet: Yes. People are now asking me when I am due. Beware: I am not a dog and do not like belly rubs!

Gender: BOY!!!!!!!!!
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Weekly Wisdom: Take time out to go get a pedi.
Looking forward to: My airshow (Sun n Fun) is this week.

Spring Pregnancy Must Have's

I have had a some people ask me what are the things that I love for Spring while I've been pregnant. So I put together a few of my "can't live without" things.

Sunnies for fun– Forever 21 – Wayfarer. These are my spring/summer number 1 must have. Everyone needs a pair of these if you want a cheap pair of sunglasses that you can throw in your purse or want to look cute on the beach without spending money. I will never wear any of my Marc Jacobs on the beach…. Which brings me to my next favorite. http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_sunglasses&ProductID=1000042137&VariantID=

Sunnies for style – Marc Jacobs – Aviators – I love love love these sunglasses. I wear them everywhere. I bought this pair 2 years ago and they still are my favorite. I have a collection of his sunglasses but these own my heart. http://www.neimanmarcus.com/product.jsp?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FNtt%253Dmarc%252Bjacobs%2526_requestid%253D5506%2526N%253D4294967293&eItemId=prod145350162&itemId=prod145350162&parentId=&cmCat=search

The Maxi Dress – Old Navy – I hate that a lot of maternity clothes don’t look like something that I would ever wear. So, I have solved the problem. I will be wearing maxi dresses or some kind of sun dress until this baby comes out. Dresses can be casual or formal. They are really easy to dress up with a few accessories and they are most importantly comfortable! This one at Old Navy is my favorite. It is the perfect length and color. http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=68334&vid=1&pid=828118&scid=828118022

Cute Sandals – Lauren by Ralph Lauren – I have decided to retire my heels (although you may see me in wedges). I have gone on a mission for cute footwear. I found these and needed them! They are super comfy and look great with everything! http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=78150&vid=1&pid=862679&scid=862679032

Tea! – Starbucks – I have been seriously craving lemonade. I stepped it up a notch and now I always want a venti Passion tea Lemonade with 3 pumps of sweetener. Soo yummy! http://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/tazo-tea/shaken-iced-passion-tea-lemonade#size=180835&sweetened=1

Lotion – Skinny Girl Belly Butter – I LOVE this stuff! It smells great and dries fast. I ordered mine from online but now I just saw it in Walmart. This stuff is going to save me from stretch marks! It is made by Bethenny Frankel. It’s a miracle worker. http://skinnygirlfaceandbody.com/mommy/show/21

Lip Balm – Burt’s Bee’s – Since I’ve been pregnant, my lips are ALWAYS dry! Burt’s Bee’s Medicated Lip Balm with Eucalyptus Oil and I are best friends. I have one in my purse, in my car and at work. It’s serious hydration therapy for your lips. http://www.burtsbees.com/natural-products/lips-lip-balms/medicated-lip-balm-eucalyptus-oil-new.html