24 Weeks... and a move later

hey all...


Tuesday we went to the doctors for our 4 week check up. They did a follow up ultrasound to look at her lips to see if she had a cleft, which she doesn't. Then they looked at her tummy where the umbilical cord connects to see if her insides were well.... inside, and they were. Then they looked at her heart. They told me it was to make sure her heart was working the way it needed to. I am happy to say my little girl is pretty perfect. She is almost 2 pounds... It is insane! They also told me my due date is DEFINITELY the 26th of February. As for symptoms, I have a lot of growing pains happening... this is adding to the pain in my sciatic nerves. I am also feeling her move more and with a purpose I guess you could say... She has been kicking harder and harder every day. I love this because these moments are so brief but make me cry for hours. It means so much when she kicks me after complaining about my back to my husband, just like she is saying that it is all worth it in the end. I am looking forward to wrapping my arms around her and just staring into what I am guessing will be pretty brown eyes.


Also we moved in with my mom. It was for many reasons... for me a way to have help if and when I need it when the baby arrives. For Darin it was a way to get away from his dad. We have for the last 2 days been raking and bagging our new lawn. Thanks to some snow and wind it has been interesting. We are still not even close to being done but we are so frozen that we cant move or breathe much.

I thought that I would at least try to update those who read this... I don't know that I am all that interesting but I know that I want to look back and think about these silly little moments and smile about the fact that me and my growing little family are just that growing. We learn more about each other everyday.

pregnancy is the best

I have lost 50 pounds! YAY!!!! I am so excited its so awesome.... Who knew that getting pregnant would be the Best weightloss program ever!

I know its totally random but .... Hasta la Pasta

Pink Or Blue???

We are definately having a GIRL! Today was our gender test. We have several cute pictures of her but we dont have a scanner so I am going to be taking pictures of the pictures with my phone and putting them on my computer that way. Her heart rate was 167bpm! I also found out that because of my family and genetic history that at the next appointment we will be testing for Gestational Diabetes scary for me!

The big thing about this pregnancy has been the weight loss.... I was 356 right before I was pregnant I am now 311! I am so excited that up to now at 17 weeks that I have lost 45 pounds I gotta say that I am super proud of myself. I am getting healthier all the time. We also have already decided on a name Her name is Alora Lee. So our little one should be here barring no complications around the 23rd of February! It seems like it is so far away! Darin is so excited to just see that the baby is healthy, and of course the usual Butt shot happened. My mom was thinking that it was going to be a boy but I know that she is even more excited to go buy all the cute dresses....

If anyone cares our baby's r us registry number is 45663926 if you wanna take a look go ahead ^_^


hasta la pasta

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Hey all!

Hey Friends,

         I am just stopping by today to say hello and to let you know that Darin and I are doing good! I am getting ready to launch a personal business, out of my house. I am making Dread Falls for the rave community... Yes Utah has one. I am a Raver and I love going and dancing my tush off at the club...(my fave. way of exercise) I am also going to be making custom Hula Hoops for those people who want it... You can send requests to  * theshatteredgiver@yahoo.com * that is my business email... I haven't gotten around to making the website. This is because my Aunt Karen had her left leg amputated due to Diabetes and infection. It is taking a toll on me and my family. All I ask is that everyone keeps her in your thoughts..
         I am working getting pictures posted of the dreads I have already made up soon... I just need to get life satisfied for now. For some of you out there who dont know, when I married Darin I also inherited a Goddaughter. Her name is Caitlyn Kounalis. She is the most adoreable girl... she is 8 years old and she is a budding artist. I thought I would tell everyone how fantastic she is. I love this girl! she asked Darin and I if we would be her godparents. Everyone I have talked to has asked me if I understand what a Godparent does. I do, I have a pair myself. I love Richard and Julie with all of my heart. The reason I brought Cat up was that her Father is Greek Orthodox.
         I would like to say Christos Anesti, (yes you have heard that on My Big Fat Greek Wedding) I feel that it is fitting for today... I would also like to take the time to remember my Grandma J. She passed away peacefully 6 years ago today. Although today is a hard day get through there is a sliver lining. I get to remember all the fun we had at all the family get togethers. I also get to be with my Cousin who is expecting a baby boy very soon. I would like to thank Ashley Elkington for showing me MyLiveSignature not on purpose I know but still i like it! I Love You all and I hope that your Easter is blessed and that if you are doing any kind of traveling Be Safe!


Christos Anesti,