Do I have to eat?

Is this what pregnant stick figures look like?

I've never wanted to eat food less in my entire life; I've also never wanted to eat less food in my entire life. I have to eat to avoid nausea (still, though I'm supposed to be out of the nausea stage,) but even when I do eat, I hardly ever want to. Crazy change for the girl who would eat 1/2 a cheesecake in one sitting--if given the chance.

Honestly, I don't know how people get themselves into trouble "eating for two." Every time Dylan and I go out somewhere to eat, I can stomach just 12 bites before I'm full. I've gained 1.5lbs in what tomorrow will be 17 weeks of pregnancy (the average by now is 6lbs). More than that, I just NEVER WANT TO EAT. Nothing sounds good. Nothing satisfies. Eating is just another chore.

At least I'm still looking forward to Thanksgiving. 

Turn Back The Clock

Don't forget Daylight Savings Time. Fall Back!

The bagel that loves you back:

I usually stay away from bagels because they're too hard and flavorless to be worth eating, have 3 or more servings per bagel, and are usually full of empty calories and sugars. French Meadow Bakery's "Hemp Bagels" and I found each other in May, and they're a step forward in bagel-dom.  Though they are a little pricey, I continue to get them on a regular basis. 

A whopping 19 grams of protein, 11 grams of fiber, half the carbs of normal bagels, no added sugars, no yeast, and only 280 calories for the whole bagel instead of the half-bagel serving sizes you usually see, Hemp Bagels are great! You wanna talk whole grain? These babies have 3 servings of whole grains, 9 types of seeds (that you can see in every bite), and lots of good-for-you stuff like sprouted quinoa. Plus they're YUMMY.

Happy Halloween

Just Take A Bite

"Poison" candy apples found here

Snow White won't stand a chance! Aren't they gorgeous?

Recipe after the jump:

It SNOWED today! YAAAAAY!

...just a little... but there WERE flakes. "and there was much rejoicing....yaaaaay."

Time to Say Goodnight

Dylan and I found this today and found it amusing. Perhaps you will, too.

English Muffins

This morning I saved $1.25 by buying English muffins at the Wonder Bakery Thrift-shop instead of the normal grocery store. Ha! *insert happy dance*

Wonder-thrift is a tiny hole-in-the-wall store you can see from our freeway entrance-ramp; since it's not easy to see from any other vantage point few people frequent the shop, even though hundreds drive past it everyday. Link to map/address of Provo store.

There're a ton of bargains in this place, as well as a bunch of random Hostess goodies that I've never seen anywhere else... mmmm...big bags of crunchy gingersnaps... yumminess.

Well, that was scary.

Sunday night Dylan and I had to break a dinner appointment; we drove to Lehi (a few cities away) but then had to turn around and go home because I felt very sick and had pains. Not thinking that it was anything unusual, we just made our apologies and Dylan took me home to rest. 

When we got home, I discovered that I was bleeding profusely. As I am 13 weeks pregnant I instantly started to panic. It's not uncommon to "spot" bleed during pregnancy--I knew this-- but bright red blood in copious amounts is not good. A little later I started leaking fluid (sorry for the graphic descriptions). Fluid loss is a really bad sign. I tried not to panic, but after losing a ton of fluid I was pretty confident that I was having a miscarriage.

Background: I am allergic to my own pregnancy hormones, which is one reason I've been so sick. Weird, right? I'm allergic to my baby! Haha. Anyway. I'm taking meds to hopefully build an immunity, so Monday morning I went in to get my hormone levels checked-- make sure everything was okay on my end-- and the concerned MD asked to do a "doppler," or to check for a fetal heartbeat. 

He found one! Yay! I hadn't heard it before and it was such a relief to know my baby was still there and safe. The Doc had several hypotheses about what had caused the issue, but since a strong heartbeat is present, he ruled out the dangerous ones. Dylan and I are so happy everything's okay.

Beyond Glaze

Hommina. Beyond Glaze, a doughnut shop in Draper, UT boasts two dozen flavors of... glazed doughnut. With individual flavors like 

raspberry mango,

peach cobbler,

and German chocolate doughnut,

I'm a thinkin' a field trip is in order soon. I gotta get my paws on one! Visit Beyond Glaze.com for a mouthwatering peek.

Guess What Was For Dinner

Sloppy Joe was for dinner. We done eat him up.

Looks Like a Real Ghost

 

Doesn't it look like a skulking apparition is haunting that area? As it turns out, it's nothing but sculpted chicken wire.  Happy Halloween!

 Ghost found at WackyArchives.

Be Smart

Notice something amiss?

Many websites list ideas of how you can "seem more smart." If appearing intelligent is of any concern to you, forget taking their advice and learn to spell instead. Relying on spell-check is foolhardy! It will not always be there to save you.  

Correct spelling and grammar will shine a spotlight of intelligence on you faster than your college degree can (and in many cases, more accurately than your degree). People are smart in different areas, I know-- I certainly have no gift for math.  Just trust me on the spelling, okay? There are many different ways of being smart, but few faster ways of appearing stupid than poor spelling.

 

Pumpkin Love

I am dying to get my hands on some pumpkins to carve. Fall makes me dream of raking leaves, laughing through corn mazes, and baked apple sweets. Most of all I look at my porch and dream of jack-o-lantern faces glowing there at night.

All I have to do is wait until it's closer to Halloween so my carving doesn't rot!

"Sweet, refreshing rain!"

Rain has visited often, lately. The smell is lovely.

Look Alikes

I seriously think that Gordon MacRae (from Oklahoma! and other old movies) and Michael Buble look alike. Possibly it's the smile. Really it was this music video that made me see the resemblance. If you're familiar with MacRae in movies, you'll probably see it too.

Besides, the music video is fabulous! I love the charm of it, and the dancers' exhilaration is contagious-- so much smiling! It's a great pick me up. Every time I see it I wanna grab a baton and dance down a grocery aisle. 

It's been a week since I last posted. Way too long, I know. I plea illness! I spend most of my days roaming the house with a bowl, just in case, and since this afternoon I experienced a rush of joy at keeping down jello... I think it's a fair excuse.