The land of Bed and True love

Along with pregnancy I also get to enjoy be stuck in the land of Bed.Yet again I was in bed for 3 days due to the flu.After a long day of throwing up I finally decided it was time to go in to the urgent care.I needed to make sure that Owen was gonna be ok.I sure did feel him moving and kicking a bunch so I didn't worry to much but just wanting to make sure.They tried to turn me away because I was further then 24 weeks pregnant but thanks to my loving husband pushing for Iv's they took me back.Two bags of fluids and two meds later I was sent on my way to sleep off the rest of my sickness.

Being a stay at home mom and main care taker of the family needs, I have a system.It may not be the most organized or timely system but it is what makes this family function.To be sick and not able to move adds stress due to you HAVE to give up that control and have others help you.In my case my husband.For me this is true love.To have him get up without hesitation and be the care taker is amazing to me.Always there by my side making sure me and the baby were ok and that the girls were taken care of.Little things to show his love even while im sick makes me appreciate that man that he is.I am grateful to be married to him and even more grateful to have him as the father of my children.

Recipe of the day

Since I am doing this Get fit challenge I thought I would post a recipe for some of my homemade Protein bars

What you will need:

3 1/2 cups rolled oats

1 1/2 cups dried milk

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 cup lite syrup

4 scoops protein powder(i like chocolate)

2 large egg whites or 1 egg

3/4 cup orange juice(i use light o.j.)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 Cup Mini chocolate chips

Start by preheating the oven to 325 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper, or spray on some non-stick butter flavored Pam spray. In a large metal bowl, mix all the ingredients until the oats are well coated. Spread the mix onto the cookie sheet Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown (i cook for about 25 min). While still warm, cut them apart and allow to cool before wrapping. The bars can be stored airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Get Fit challenge

I am linking up with{shutter}mama and starting a get fit challenge.Mind you im 24 weeks pregnant and it will be modified but I need to get these legs of mine toned up.Once this baby boy pops out it will be summer time and that SCARES me.I am a couple days late but here is my post that is suppose to be from Sat.



Current weight: 148lbs Height: 5'6.5"(i have to add the half in. lol)
Fitness challenge for the week (starting Monday): Walk 30 mins daily (M-Sun),along with 25 squats and 25 lunges
Food challenge for the week:ONE cup of Juice a day.Im slightly addicted!
How well did it go?: Just starting off so we shall see
Failures and slip-ups: Again just starting off but no Juice so far 
Weekly Challenge wisdom: Every time you walk in your kitchen do 5 of your exercises...i.e.-i would do 5 squats every time i walk in the kitchen
Advice to other get fit members:If you slip up its ok keep going.


Your self portrait:Again I am pregnant so my belly wont look like this but this is me after 2 kids already.I hope this last baby doesn't mess me up to bad:)

Come join in and link up



   

Being Thankful

Today was a day that I can truly say I am thankful for many things.First I am thankful for my husband to be alive and well.Sometimes in life I think we all to often complain about too much little stuff and don't realize all the joy in things.It isnt till you are faced with life and death situations that you realize how small we are in this world.How precious life is and how it can be gone in a matter of secs.
My world revolves around my husband and there is such a deep love for him, I am not quite sure there are words to express that , other then I would be lost without him.
Today I got a call that makes my stomach drop just thinking about it.When you are a spouse of an epileptic you are always waiting for "the call" that once again they had a seizure.Thoughts just get scrambled and you heart races because you never know what the outcome is.The reality of a call that you lost someone due to a seizure is very real for our family and that is the LAST call I would every want to get about my husband.
So today I say thanks once again to my brother in law Kevin, who unfortunately has been with my husband many times during a seizure, I thank him for saving his life and for bring my husband back to me safe and sound.
I leave you with the thought of being grateful for all the things and people you do have in your life and to remember to not sweat the small stuff.

Dear Laundry day

I have a love/hate relationship with laundry.I can go a couple weeks without doing laundry,which i LOVE, but HATE the day when I finally have to do it.


Todays has already been a great day, I woke up feeling good.No more pain in my back all the time.It now just comes and goes threw out the day.I feel like I can go back to normal mom and housewife things.I never thought I would say that cleaning felt good to do but today it feels great.So for now I leave you with the thought of doing 9 loads of laundry and feeling great about it:)
Have a peaceful day!

Finding a smile

Today has been one of those days that I have struggled with having a smile.Being only 5 months pregnant and not being able to stand,walk,sit or pretty much move in anyway with out being in pain is pretty darn frustrating.All i have to say is this sciatic pain is not my friend.While sitting here in a distraught state this evening I decided to go threw old photos to try and organize them. While doing this I couldn't help but have a slight smile on my face,I guess your kids can do that to you.Two stood out to me so much.When I came across them nothing but pure happiness came to mind.
My baby Bailey and her Best Friend Glowie.

This is my Beautiful big girl with my amazing cousin.Both bring Joy to my life in so many ways.

A mothers Love

Todays blog is my very first photo challenge.It comes from Jhen over at From Here to Eternity!
The challenge is something that you are in love with.
For me It is my children.I am in love with them and couldn't imagine my life with out them. They fill my life with so much Joy and Laughter.This photo is of my oldest daughter Mackenzie on my first day with my new DSLR. No Edits or special setting just on auto.I hope to one day learn my camera:)Hope You enjoy!