- the beautiful sunshine we've had the past few days. Although the temps are still cold, the sunshine does wonders to lift every one's spirits.
- that the other night when my stomach was ridiculously tight, Mike could feel the baby's head, bottom, and arms through my stomach.
- the sound of the birds outside my window.
- today being Opening Day!! Baseball means spring and summer are coming!!
- all the crazy kicks, jabs, and head butts from Baby. Although they can be painful and uncomfortable at times, I love knowing there is a miracle growing inside me.
Today I'm thankful for...
Weekly update!
How far along?: 25 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: not sure but afraid to find out. I have a feeling it isn't going to be pretty
Symptoms: lots of Braxton Hicks, Kicks, and a bout or two of Heartburn especially when I don't eat for long periods of time
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: Slept pretty crappy most of this week
Best moment this week?: Mike, Colin and I had a family night last night - shopping and went out for dinner.
Movement: lots and lots of kicks
Food cravings/aversions: Still no real cravings
What I miss?: Oberon is coming and I'm dying to have one!
What I am looking forward to?: Spring coming and more importantly STAYING!
Size of Baby: According to BabyCenter - an average rutabaga - 13 1/2" and 1.5lbs which we've heard our baby has already surpassed that weight mark
How far along?: 25 weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: not sure but afraid to find out. I have a feeling it isn't going to be pretty
Symptoms: lots of Braxton Hicks, Kicks, and a bout or two of Heartburn especially when I don't eat for long periods of time
Gender: Team Green
Sleep?: Slept pretty crappy most of this week
Best moment this week?: Mike, Colin and I had a family night last night - shopping and went out for dinner.
Movement: lots and lots of kicks
Food cravings/aversions: Still no real cravings
What I miss?: Oberon is coming and I'm dying to have one!
What I am looking forward to?: Spring coming and more importantly STAYING!
Size of Baby: According to BabyCenter - an average rutabaga - 13 1/2" and 1.5lbs which we've heard our baby has already surpassed that weight mark
Tried *gasp* TWO new recipes this week and both were big hits! Thank goodness for elastic pants!!! Neither are remotely healthy and leave quite a bit in leftovers, so they shouldn't be used nearly as often as I'd like to make them.
Bacon Parmesan Pasta
1 pound bacon
1 package of penne pasta
1 c. heavy cream
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan
2 eggs
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, start the sauce.
Add a cup of heavy cream and the package of cream cheese to a saucepan and heat on low. Once the cream cheese is nice and smooth, remove from heat.
Add two eggs and 1/2 cup of the shredded parmesan. Mix well. The eggs will cook from the heat of the sauce and pasta.
Cook and chop up bacon with sprinkled crushed red pepper flakes.
Drain pasta and return to pot. Now add the sauce mix and chopped bacon. Mix well to coat.
*Next time I think we will add chicken stripes to it, although it was frickin-fantastic without it*
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Two-Cheese Spaghetti Bake
6 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup water
4 ounces Velveeta, cubed, divided
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain spaghetti; stir into beef mixture. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt; gradually stir in milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add 1/2 cup process cheese and Parmesan cheese; stir until melted.
Spread half of the spaghetti mixture into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Cover with cheese sauce; top with remaining spaghetti mixture and process cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Bacon Parmesan Pasta
1 pound bacon
1 package of penne pasta
1 c. heavy cream
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan
2 eggs
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, start the sauce.
Add a cup of heavy cream and the package of cream cheese to a saucepan and heat on low. Once the cream cheese is nice and smooth, remove from heat.
Add two eggs and 1/2 cup of the shredded parmesan. Mix well. The eggs will cook from the heat of the sauce and pasta.
Cook and chop up bacon with sprinkled crushed red pepper flakes.
Drain pasta and return to pot. Now add the sauce mix and chopped bacon. Mix well to coat.
*Next time I think we will add chicken stripes to it, although it was frickin-fantastic without it*
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Two-Cheese Spaghetti Bake
6 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup water
4 ounces Velveeta, cubed, divided
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain spaghetti; stir into beef mixture. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt; gradually stir in milk and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add 1/2 cup process cheese and Parmesan cheese; stir until melted.
Spread half of the spaghetti mixture into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Cover with cheese sauce; top with remaining spaghetti mixture and process cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Weekly update!
How far along?: 24 Weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: according to Dr, nothing. according to how I feel, up a few (or perhaps not even few!) pounds
Symptoms: lots of Braxton Hicks and Kicks!
Gender: Still Team Green!
Sleep?: Still getting up for frequent bathroom breaks but I'm feeling a little more rested lately
Best moment this week?: Seeing my squishy cheeked baby at our ultrasound on Monday
Movement: Lots of kicking
Food cravings/aversions: Nothing really although I'd live on Rice Chex and strawberries if I could.
What I miss?: Nothing yet
What I am looking forward to?: finally deciding on a girl's name
Size of Baby: according to the Baby Center, the length of an ear of corn and weighing a little over a pound. According to our ultrasound, (s)he already weighs 1 pound 12 ounces!!!!
How far along?: 24 Weeks, 2 days
Weight gain/loss: according to Dr, nothing. according to how I feel, up a few (or perhaps not even few!) pounds
Symptoms: lots of Braxton Hicks and Kicks!
Gender: Still Team Green!
Sleep?: Still getting up for frequent bathroom breaks but I'm feeling a little more rested lately
Best moment this week?: Seeing my squishy cheeked baby at our ultrasound on Monday
Movement: Lots of kicking
Food cravings/aversions: Nothing really although I'd live on Rice Chex and strawberries if I could.
What I miss?: Nothing yet
What I am looking forward to?: finally deciding on a girl's name
Size of Baby: according to the Baby Center, the length of an ear of corn and weighing a little over a pound. According to our ultrasound, (s)he already weighs 1 pound 12 ounces!!!!
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