In the past 2 weeks i've just been busy with work & school. My next class started and it seems ok so far. I'm taking Vulnerable Populations Across the Lifespan. Basically its a nursing course that deals with public & community health. I think this is perfect timing with all this flu stuff going around... Sounds like lots of fun right?!
I also had my first appointment with the Midwives! I was so nervous, yet I don't know why. The first visit is pretty simple. The nurse asked about my medical history, took some blood and a urine sample. We went over my plans for delivery & feeding my baby, which are still in the making, but i'm pretty sure I'm going to do this as natural as possible and I will be breastfeeding. I chose the Midwives because I want to be active in my plan of care and delivery and they totally support that! So, my next appointment is on October 13th and we will get to hear the heartbeat & see our baby for the 1st time!!
Right now, one of my favorite things to eat is anything with cheese!! I wanted to share my favorite recipe for Chicken Spaghetti!
I start with about 1-2lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders. I cut it up into bite size pieces and add it to a large "wok-style" skillet. I add a tablespoon of butter & I season it with onion & garlic powder.
I cook the chicken on medium-high until its white on all sides. Then I add the spaghetti. I use whole wheat to make it a little healthier ;-) Break it in half and then add about 2 cups of water or until the pasta is completely covered. Boil for about 10 mins until the pasta is cooked and the water has almost completely evaporated. Next, add in half a can of rotel tomatoes, a bag of frozen vegetables, 3/4 of a box of velveeta cut up in squares, and a splash of milk.
Then just cook until the velveeta is melted and serve! This is a horrible picture, but it's yummy... I promise! :-)
On tonight's menu... Salmon Cakes! I will try & post pics with a recipe ... I'll end this long post with a Pregnancy Survey I found on the internet!
Our baby in the making..
How far along? 9 wks based on mathematical calculation, but a sono coming soon to confirm!
Total weight gain/loss: None either way
Maternity clothes? Nope... my clothes fit loose actually
Stretch marks? None caused by this pregnancy! I had some to begin with :-(
Sleep: Lots of it! I yawn all day long regardless of how much sleep I get.
Best moment this week: Going to my first appointment... Its starting to sort of feel real..
Movement: None, and probably not for a while :-(
Food cravings: Green olives & mac & cheese!!! Yummy!
Gender: Doesn't matter!! Just a healthy baby is what we're praying for...
Labor Signs: No I better not!
Belly Button in or out? I've always had an innie.. Its pretty deep so I don't think that will change
What I miss: Iced Tea, Splenda, Sushi, Margarita's, & my memory and energy! This baby has sucked my brain dry and I feel like a lazy sack of bones...
What I am looking forward to: Seeing my little peanut in 2 wks via sonogram!
Weekly Wisdom: It goes by so fast! Enjoy everyday and get all the sleep you can!
Milestones: No nausea & morning sickness!!! Yay me!
6 comments:
So exciting! I am looking forward to adding this recipe to my next dinner menu!!
Yay awesome! As tired as you are, keep up with the updates! I want to live vicariously through you!
Brianna, it's hard to read your blog with the gray colored font!
Hope all goes well at your next appointment! Maybe it will be twins! :)
Your chicken spaghetti sounds interesting! LOL! I'll have to give it a try as it looks easy and quick enough for after practice dinner!
Happy Friday!
~ingrid
Looks so yummy :)
Congrats again!
p.s. I craved anything cheesy for the first 2-3 months :)
so since a month has gone by... are we gonna get another update??? lOl
Hello, Brianna! I'm checking to see how your "baking" is coming along? :) I hope all is well with you and baby! Oh, and of course your hubby, Brian!
Happy Friday!
~ingrid
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