I've been desperate to blog but I can't find the time since I've been so busy at work. FINALLY I'm catching a break to..catch up? lol.
I have my doctors visit today so hopefully I'll find out how much more weight I've gained along with when I'll officially be starting my maternity leave (thank goodness). I don't really keep track of how far along I am until someone asks me. Then I just kind guess. I have this app on my phone from What to Expect and it tells me how far along I am and how much more I've got to go along with some weekly and daily updates on growth. I don't check it very often until I'm reminded to. I officially have 12 weeks and 1 day (but who's counting that one day) left! I can't believe how fast time has flown by and now that it's closer I have to get moving on some things!
I don't know if its common for second pregnancies to be a little neglected. The first one is new and exciting and you don't really know what to expect so you're all about it. With this one, I'm just kinda like, when the baby comes he'll come. Bad mentality. Now all these things that I thought I had so much time for..I REALLY DON'T! One thing I'm quite disappointed in myself about is working out. I remember talking about working out more and maintaining a healthier and stronger body so after the baby I can get back into volleyball sooner. So I've decided now that it's warmer I'm going to start going on walks with my neighbor and friend Kat. I HATE WALKING but its not so bad when you're doing it with someone else. Plus I bring Chase so pushing about 25-30 lbs is a good workout as well and he gets to go outside and enjoy the ride. I only started this past Saturday but my hips and shins were killing me. My legs do feel a little tighter today. We're going to try and go every Saturday. We're also going to try yoga together Sunday! I'm REALLY excited about that. I got a free 3 day pass to 24hour fitness to see if I even like yoga first. I've never done it before but it seems like it's something that will tone my body out and help me relax. God knows I could use a little relaxation right now, esp mentally! I'll have to update on how yoga goes.
Another big thing is...baby name. Everyone keeps asking me have you thought of a name yet? I go mmm we like Hunter, but besides that we haven't really sat down and talked or thought about it. Well I look at accounts all day so I see all sorts of different names. I saw the name Trent and instantly I loved it. It was a name that I had forgotten about for a while since I don't know anyone named Trent, but I do remember this MTV cartoon I use to watch called Daria and Daria's best friend's brothers name was Trent and he was so cute (for a cartoon). I really like that name it's masculine, strong and unique. So on my way home I looked up what the name Trent means and it means traveler, journey across. Ilike that. Traveler.
I suggested the name to Brandon and since Hunter was something we both really liked we decided on Trent Hunter Chalecki. I'm getting more and more excited as my due date is approaching. I feel like now that it's close enough I can get excited about it. Interesting enough Chase Ryder is like the reciprocated version of Trent Hunter since Chase means huntsmen and Trent means traveler (ryder).
I can't believe I've only got about 3 months left to go. I'm excited, nervous, worried, thrilled, anxious but hesitant all at the same time. I'm interested to see who baby Trent is going to look like.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Starting My Own Clothing Line?
So lately I've been looking at baby clothes online for our new baby's bring home outfit and for Chase's summer wardrobe. As I'm looking for these "alternative" style hip baby clothes I realize how expensive and hard it is! You've got to do some interesting online searches and even then you come to a website and it's so expensive! It reminds me of one of my few passions.. I've always wanted to start my own business. I know a lot of people talk about starting their own business, but no I really have thought in depth and even tried to plan it.
I've always like crafts. I use to cut up my stuffed animals just so I can sew them back together. I have a bunch of Frankenstein looking stuffed animals haha. My toys must think I'm like Eddie from Toy Story. That's his name right? The scary kid that mistreats his toys? Anyways, I always tried making my own things. It's always easier to be inspired when it's something you want too. I made my own homecoming dress (it wasn't anything fancy.) My mom sews, I guess that's where I got it from. She made our dresses and barrettes that we wore to our uncles wedding.
Recently, I've been getting into wearing bows! The problem is I feel like bows are WAY too overpriced. The cute ones are at least. So I got this idea, how about I make my own bows?!? If they're cute enough maybe I can even sell it! I thought I'd start on that when I'm on maternity leave since that's the only time I feel like I'll have time for anything. Well, now that I've been looking for little boy t-shirts I thought to myself how nice would it be if I could just design my own.
For a little bit, I was making my own shirts and sweaters that are "smoker friendly." Whenever I wear them, people compliment me on it. It's something unique and different. I feel like I have all of this creativity inside me and no way to express it. Now a days, with the internet being so helpful I feel like I can just dip my toes in the water and try to sell things online instead of making a full commitment of actually starting a business. It's less time consuming so I can just do it on the side. Ultimately, I do want to be a business owner. Right now is not the type economically and financially, so I'll just have to find another way for now.
I just found the site that I was making the clothing from and you can also have your own "site" to sell them. But personally it's way too expensive!
I gotta learn about this screen print thing because apparently that's how you get your graphics and design printed on a shirt. I just feel like I want to do SOMETHING!
I've always like crafts. I use to cut up my stuffed animals just so I can sew them back together. I have a bunch of Frankenstein looking stuffed animals haha. My toys must think I'm like Eddie from Toy Story. That's his name right? The scary kid that mistreats his toys? Anyways, I always tried making my own things. It's always easier to be inspired when it's something you want too. I made my own homecoming dress (it wasn't anything fancy.) My mom sews, I guess that's where I got it from. She made our dresses and barrettes that we wore to our uncles wedding.
Recently, I've been getting into wearing bows! The problem is I feel like bows are WAY too overpriced. The cute ones are at least. So I got this idea, how about I make my own bows?!? If they're cute enough maybe I can even sell it! I thought I'd start on that when I'm on maternity leave since that's the only time I feel like I'll have time for anything. Well, now that I've been looking for little boy t-shirts I thought to myself how nice would it be if I could just design my own.
For a little bit, I was making my own shirts and sweaters that are "smoker friendly." Whenever I wear them, people compliment me on it. It's something unique and different. I feel like I have all of this creativity inside me and no way to express it. Now a days, with the internet being so helpful I feel like I can just dip my toes in the water and try to sell things online instead of making a full commitment of actually starting a business. It's less time consuming so I can just do it on the side. Ultimately, I do want to be a business owner. Right now is not the type economically and financially, so I'll just have to find another way for now.
I just found the site that I was making the clothing from and you can also have your own "site" to sell them. But personally it's way too expensive!
I gotta learn about this screen print thing because apparently that's how you get your graphics and design printed on a shirt. I just feel like I want to do SOMETHING!
Rimmel Volume Accelerator (Week 2)
So this is going to be a quick update on my Rimmel Volume Accelerator lash growth. I took a picture last night instead of this morning. I did forget to apply mascara once this week =X
So honestly, I can't really tell much of a difference from last week to this week. I did a poor job of removing my eye make-up last night, that's for sure! I almost feel like my lashes look shorter.
Be back next week!
So honestly, I can't really tell much of a difference from last week to this week. I did a poor job of removing my eye make-up last night, that's for sure! I almost feel like my lashes look shorter.
Be back next week!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Oh no! Itchy Belly!
My stomach has been SOOOO ITCHY today. I'm trying so hard not to scratch but instead use a rubbing motion. I have been trying everything I can to prevent stretch marks on my stomach. I was lucky enough to go through my pregnancy with Chase unscathed. I have a feeling I won't be as lucky the second time around. I read that its hereditary and all these lotions and oils really have nothing to do with it, but I don't care I'm willing to try. Ever since the day I found out I was pregnant. I've been lubing my belly with Palmers Stretch Mark cream. I do it every night after I shower. I think it's time I increase the frequency to morning and night. I also carry around a tube of it in my purse. Towards the end of the pregnancy is when you grow the most and more rapidly. I believe stretch marks are caused by sudden stretching of the skin. So drastic weight gain or maybe even weight loss? I could be wrong don't quote me.
I've been wearing a lot of maxi dresses ever since I've been too big to fit into anything comfortable. I snuck into the bathroom to put this on and frankly I'm not sure if I love the scent. The one I have at home does not smell like this and before when I've purchased this one, it didn't smell like it. It doesn't smell bad, it just smells like...chocolate?? I quite pin point what the scent is. Anyways, I swear by this and hopefully it won't disappoint with this pregnancy.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Daunting Reminder of Terrible Twos
So I'm sitting here at the lab waiting for my hour to be up for my glucose testing. For those that are unfamiliar with the procedure, you have to fast for 8 hours then come in, drink this orange drink ( I chugged it like a champ causing a brain freeze) then you wait an hour for your blood to be drawn. It's very important to get it right the first time, because if not I believe you have to come back another day and go through an even longer test. I'm not sure exactly, but I haven't had to go that route. So the best time to do this is first thing in the morning. There's not a darn thing to do while waiting, so brilliant me, now that I have 20 minutes left I remember I can blog on my phone!
So ever since Chase came back from spending the weekend with my parents he has been the biggest jerk. He has been mean to me specifically, back to this angry teenager attitude and this new "mine" thing. He has wanted nothing to do with me and wants only his dad. He literally sees me, I say good morning while his dads in the room and he yells no, angrily. At first I dealt with it, but frankly now its just pissing me off. I feel like maybe the cause is because lately I've been spending more time with him than he does with his dad since Brandon has been busier than usual lately. I know that I'm not the fun one, I am 6 months pregnant so it's hard to keep up. I'm the discipliner and the care taker. I know it sounds silly, but Chase's attitude has really hurt my feelings. I know he doesn't mean it or even realizes it. That he probably doesn't even remember it 5 minutes later, but I do everything for him and yet I'm the one that's mistreated? You have to have a heart made of stone to not feel a little hurt at the very least.
Dylan, our god son, had his 2nd birthday party yesterday. It's nice that he's conveniently 2 months older than Chase because you get a glimpse of what Chase might be going through soon, but sometimes it's also a little scary because I guess Dylan is going through terrible twos. Terrible twos is a widely know phase that boys go through. It is what it sounds like, terrible. The thing is I don't know if there is such thing in the Chinese culture. People start asking has Chase been more defiant? Oh he's just going through terrible twos or starting his early. I almost feel like its a way people accept their child's behavior because it's supposedly "expected." It's really making me a little nervous and scared of Chase turning 2. I'm sure that him being in school where other kids behave that way is not going to make it any easier. It almost makes me want to home school him just so he doesn't become another statistic of rambunctious behavior.
Hopefully, this is just another phase like the one he went through not too long ago. Although it doesn't seem to be improving and it's been almost two weeks. Just gotta keep our fingers crossed! Like Brandon says, there is nothing we can do but keep being consistent with our discipline. One thing that I am very relieved about is that we have very similar, if not the same, mindset on discipline. I think it is very important that parents are on the same page because if not, that will confuse the child or lead them to think they can get away with it with a specific parent. I feel like we are on the right track with Chase. Others may think we are too strict but I guess there is no way to tell but to see the end result in 16 years!
So ever since Chase came back from spending the weekend with my parents he has been the biggest jerk. He has been mean to me specifically, back to this angry teenager attitude and this new "mine" thing. He has wanted nothing to do with me and wants only his dad. He literally sees me, I say good morning while his dads in the room and he yells no, angrily. At first I dealt with it, but frankly now its just pissing me off. I feel like maybe the cause is because lately I've been spending more time with him than he does with his dad since Brandon has been busier than usual lately. I know that I'm not the fun one, I am 6 months pregnant so it's hard to keep up. I'm the discipliner and the care taker. I know it sounds silly, but Chase's attitude has really hurt my feelings. I know he doesn't mean it or even realizes it. That he probably doesn't even remember it 5 minutes later, but I do everything for him and yet I'm the one that's mistreated? You have to have a heart made of stone to not feel a little hurt at the very least.
Dylan, our god son, had his 2nd birthday party yesterday. It's nice that he's conveniently 2 months older than Chase because you get a glimpse of what Chase might be going through soon, but sometimes it's also a little scary because I guess Dylan is going through terrible twos. Terrible twos is a widely know phase that boys go through. It is what it sounds like, terrible. The thing is I don't know if there is such thing in the Chinese culture. People start asking has Chase been more defiant? Oh he's just going through terrible twos or starting his early. I almost feel like its a way people accept their child's behavior because it's supposedly "expected." It's really making me a little nervous and scared of Chase turning 2. I'm sure that him being in school where other kids behave that way is not going to make it any easier. It almost makes me want to home school him just so he doesn't become another statistic of rambunctious behavior.
Hopefully, this is just another phase like the one he went through not too long ago. Although it doesn't seem to be improving and it's been almost two weeks. Just gotta keep our fingers crossed! Like Brandon says, there is nothing we can do but keep being consistent with our discipline. One thing that I am very relieved about is that we have very similar, if not the same, mindset on discipline. I think it is very important that parents are on the same page because if not, that will confuse the child or lead them to think they can get away with it with a specific parent. I feel like we are on the right track with Chase. Others may think we are too strict but I guess there is no way to tell but to see the end result in 16 years!
Friday, May 4, 2012
Francesca's Collection
So let me start off by saying OMG, I'm trying my hardest right now to not buy anything from this site (probably because I can't decide on what.)
I recently subscribed to Glamour magazine. I only did it because it was dirt cheap for the year. In the magazine they do those where to get this look kinda and I noticed there was this royal blue crossover body bag for $35 dollars. I'm like you've got to be kidding me right. Something in Glamour magazine saying it's actually affordable for us average folks?!? I kept forgetting to check out the site but I finally did and I AM IN LOVE!
I've been dying for a crossover body bag for ever now. I keep having second thoughts mainly because I don't know if I can pull it off. I've been carrying my handheld LV bag that everyone and their momma's got and it's such a pain in the butt because you can only put it around your forearm, not even your shoulder. I recently switched back to my old Coach bag that I can wear around my shoulder but it's still a strain to my shoulder after a while. This site, has VERY affordable bags that are super cute! I just hope it stays that way!
So the site is Francesca's Collections. When you first go on the site you get this hippie/indie feel. I love hippie/indie style although I could never pull it off. On top of the fact that everything is cute and affordable, it's $5 flat rate shipping. Did I just hear the birds sing or what?
I recently subscribed to Glamour magazine. I only did it because it was dirt cheap for the year. In the magazine they do those where to get this look kinda and I noticed there was this royal blue crossover body bag for $35 dollars. I'm like you've got to be kidding me right. Something in Glamour magazine saying it's actually affordable for us average folks?!? I kept forgetting to check out the site but I finally did and I AM IN LOVE!
I've been dying for a crossover body bag for ever now. I keep having second thoughts mainly because I don't know if I can pull it off. I've been carrying my handheld LV bag that everyone and their momma's got and it's such a pain in the butt because you can only put it around your forearm, not even your shoulder. I recently switched back to my old Coach bag that I can wear around my shoulder but it's still a strain to my shoulder after a while. This site, has VERY affordable bags that are super cute! I just hope it stays that way!
So the site is Francesca's Collections. When you first go on the site you get this hippie/indie feel. I love hippie/indie style although I could never pull it off. On top of the fact that everything is cute and affordable, it's $5 flat rate shipping. Did I just hear the birds sing or what?
How cute is this dress, and it's on sale for $14.98. Too bad they only have mediums.
This skirt is on sale for $14.98 but after I put it in my basket it's only $8.99. I've been trying not to buy things that I know I can't fit into right now. This is just too cute to pass up and I can wear it for work!
It did it again, $14.98 but $8.99 in my cart! I am obsessed with cardigans because it's easier to just do a cardigan with slacks or a skirt and it's nice to layer when you're in the office because you never know what the temp is gonna be in the office that day!
Okay, this was the bag featured in Glamour, except they posted the royal blue one. They must not have it in stock anymore...I don't wear red so I am ABSOLUTELY BUMMED! Guess how much? $38.00.
I'm kind of torn between which bag to get...I really shouldn't buy one but it's Mother's Day. I can treat myself right? :)
I don't know which one! They are both under $40. I love the stripe and I think it's more casual but I feel like the black one I could wear with more things. It's also sleeker!
Okay, I know I said that I want a purse I can wear as a cross body (and this one you can but it's probably cuter not) but how cute is this. Alright I need to get myself out of here!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Rimmel Volume Accelerator (Week 1)
Okay! It's been one week officially since I've been trying the Rimmel Volume Accelerator Mascara. I've been VERY GOOD with wearing it everyday (with the exception of today). It's not like me at all to wear mascara everyday and I even wore it to 2 funerals (tears included) and it didn't run down my face like a bad movie!
Here is a picture of my lashes from this morning.
To be honest, maybe it's too soon to tell a difference haha. I think MAYBE I look like I've gained a couple lashes? I've gotten a little bit better at applying it as well. Keeping it from clumping. We will see next week's results!
Here is a picture of my lashes from this morning.
Here is last week's picture..
To be honest, maybe it's too soon to tell a difference haha. I think MAYBE I look like I've gained a couple lashes? I've gotten a little bit better at applying it as well. Keeping it from clumping. We will see next week's results!
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