tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61964592520373488982024-02-18T22:50:33.079-08:00Tullar HomesteadUrban Homesteading Wannabe, Momma, & Wife Jessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-5177579140446403692013-06-20T20:12:00.000-07:002013-06-20T20:12:05.189-07:00New!
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I'm
baaaaackkk!! I cannot believe it's been so long since I've blogged! I honesty
think that it mostly has to do with the fact that instagram has become a blog
of sorts for me. I can post pictures of all my projects and daily life with a
short blurb and I'm good to go - but I miss blogging dearly and love that it
keeps a record of certain parts of my life I might not otherwise remember.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Around
here, I have been loving my role as a full time stay at home mom and wife! Now
that Connor is getting older I have been taking on all kinds of new projects.
Currently I am obsessed with all things homesteading {hence to the blog name
change - more on that later}. I have been reading books, watching videos, and
trying out all kinds of things to save money and live a more sustainable
lifestyle.<br />
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Johnny
and I both share a love for a good deal {in other words, we are cheap}. I think
that is why homesteading appeals so much to me. I love to save money and I love
to make things/ do things on my own. It gets me so excited!<br />
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I
also love the idea of teaching Connor how to work hard and do things himself
instead of getting them handed to him. I'm already envisioning him harvesting
vegetables with me in the backyard and running around playing in the dirt at
the same time and I just love it!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Just
for fun I looked up the Wikipedia definition of homesteading:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Broadly
defined, <b>homesteading</b> is a lifestyle of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-sufficiency"><span style="color: #0000ee;">self-sufficiency</span></a>.
It is characterized by subsistence agriculture, home preservation of
foodstuffs, and it may or may not also involve the small scale production of
textiles, clothing, and craftwork for household use or sale.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sounds
awesome right?! <o:p></o:p></div>
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I
also changed my blog name - Here's why:<o:p></o:p></div>
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My
old name {If It Jiggles} is still near and dear to my heart because I blogged
under that name for a long time but it just doesn't seem to fit anymore. That
name to me meant blogging about health and fitness and although I am still very
passionate about those subjects, I have so much more going on now and I thought
a name change was in order! I chose Tullar Homestead because it describes my
life - homestead is defined as: <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->A house, esp. a farmhouse, and outbuildings.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->A person's or family's residence, which comprises the land, house,
and outbuildings<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #191919;">Tullar Homestead means the place where my little family resides
and all the activities that go on here! I'm looking forward to sharing
more with you all very soon! </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #191919;"> xoxo Jessenia</span><span style="color: #191919;"> </span></div>
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<!--EndFragment-->Jessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-71557529804532328082012-12-12T07:58:00.001-08:002012-12-12T08:32:07.455-08:00Mommy Tip #1 - SquatsAlthough I've only been a mom for a little over 3 months I feel like I learn something new everyday so I've decided to add a new section to my blog called mommy tips. I love reading about other people's experiences with motherhood so I wanted to be able to share mine in quick little blerbs here and there. Mommy tips will be little tips about anything mommy related that I discover on my journey in parenting! So here it goes! :)<br />
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Mommy Tip #1:<br />
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Finding time to workout as a new mom is hard sometimes. Running is my main means of exercise but sometimes it's a struggle to get out the door! Here's my mommy tip on how to squeeze in a workout at the most unlikely times.<br />
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Squats are a girls best friend! I used to do 100 squats a day on top of my normal workouts and I love what they do for my butt and legs. As a mom I now have a built in weight of about 13-14 lbs. His name is Connor!<br />
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Sometimes the little guy won't take a nap unless I rock him to sleep. This is the perfect time for me to get in a mini workout. While I rock him I do sets of 10 wide squats. You can also try a traditional squat or side lunges. Not only do I feel the burn but it actually helps C fall asleep from the rocking up and down!<br />
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If you want an added challenge, make a rule that every time you change a diaper you have to do 5-10 squats while holding baby. You'll be surprised how sore you are the next day!<br />
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Hope you enjoyed the very first mommy tip! Feel free to share some of your mommy tips in the comments. I'd love to hear them!<br />
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xoxo JesseniaJessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-46469537333134228972012-11-27T11:03:00.002-08:002012-11-27T11:03:34.980-08:00Running - Mommy Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you know me, you know I love running. My freshman year of high school my mom convinced me to run cross country to get into shape for soccer and also because she ran when she was in high school. When the season first started I hated it! I remember we would have to run around the fields behind the school and when we got to a part where our coach couldn't see us we would walk.<br />
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As the season progressed I fell in love with it. I especially loved racing. Putting everything you have into training and then competing in a race is such an amazing feeling and not only are you racing against the other runners but your racing against yourself. I was constantly trying to beat my PR.<br />
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Even though I loved racing and running I was always one of those runners who was content with being in the middle of the pack - not super slow and not super fast. I trained hard but when I felt like being lazy I did. lol.<br />
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I continued running through college and up until I got pregnant, competing in 5ks here and there and I did my first half marathon last October. I had always thought I would be a pregnant runner but once I got pregnant it just didn't feel right to me. I know there's loads of research on the pros and cons but for me personally it didn't seem like the right choice so for a whole 9 months I didn't run. It was the longest I have gone without running since I was 14. Needless to say, I missed it .. <i><b>a lot</b></i>!<br />
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After my c-section the doctor cleared me to run at 4 weeks and I started out really slow with walk breaks. It always sucks to have to start running from scratch but I kept at it and built up my endurance. As of now at 12 weeks I pretty much feel back to normal with my endurance and pace. I'm running a 5k soon and then I'm going to be training for a half marathon starting in January.<br />
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Although most of the time I run by myself while my husband watches Connor, I still feel like running has changed for me. Being a mommy runner is much different! When I go out for a run most of the time I think about Connor at home. What is he doing? Is he hungry? Is he still sleeping? My husband is great with him so I know I don't have to worry but that's just what moms do!<br />
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I also can't just run for as long as I want or decide I want to run another mile mid- run because I know I have to be home to feed Connor since he still doesn't go very long between feedings. Even though these might seem like bad things they aren't at all! I love knowing that when I walk in the door after a great run my little man will be waiting for me! I love him so much! I also can't wait for him to get a little bigger so he can ride in the BOB running stroller without the car seat. I hope he likes it! That way we can go on long runs together and of course when he can run, I hope he'll be running next to me!<br />
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I have read many forums about mommy runners who say they are in better shape and have more determination post baby than they did before and I think I could say the same for myself. I'm not in better shape quite yet but my determination is higher because I have something to work for. I'm working off the baby weight and working towards feeling strong again. My goal is to beat my PRs for a 5k and half eventually and when I do I know I can look forward to seeing my husband and my sweet baby boy waiting for me at the finish line!<br />
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Hope everyone is having a great week! If you're a mommy runner, how has it changed for you?<br />
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xoxo JesseniaJessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-25728395140627858442012-11-19T12:11:00.003-08:002012-11-19T13:04:22.737-08:00Thoughts on Co-sleeping When I was pregnant I wrote <a href="http://ifitjiggles.blogspot.com/2012/07/31-weeks.html" target="_blank">this post about co-sleeping</a>. Having never had a baby before I had no idea how I would actually feel on this subject. I went through all the ideas in my head before Connor was born. I finally settled on side-caring Connor's crib with our bed. We set it up a few weeks before his arrival and I would stare over at it every night and dream about the day he would be laying in it!<br />
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The first two nights we spent at the hosiptal I was still very sore from surgery and I could barely get out of the hospital bed so Connor slept with me in the hospital bed. I was also struggling a little with breastfeeding since I didn't get to put him to the breast right after delivery (sigh) so it was nice to have him close to try feeding him as much as possible.<br />
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Once we got home the plan had been to have him in his crib next to our bed but I couldn't sleep on the side with the crib because it was too hard for me to get out of the bed since I was still very sore. I ended up putting Connor right next to me in the bed all swaddled and basically held him the first two nights at home because I was so nervous to roll over him.<br />
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As I started feeling better I started sleeping on the side of the bed where his crib is attached and at the beginning I could get him to fall asleep in his crib and then when I would feed him I would let him fall asleep on me which quickly transitioned into him having to sleep on top on me all the time. We went on this way for a while and then we discovered that he slept well in his car seat so we put his car seat in the crib and put him to sleep in that (sounds a little weird but it works!)<br />
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Now if I am not going to bed at the same time as C, we usually put the car seat in the crib and he falls asleep in it for about 4-5 hrs. Then after his first feeding I just set him next to me (in between my husband and I - not in his crib - he somehow knows the difference and won't sleep in his crib) pat him on the back and most times he falls right asleep.<br />
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I remember saying in my original post that I didn't want to have him in between us at night. Oh how things have changed! I think co-sleeping arrangements are totally personal choice and based on each family but I am also finding out it has a lot to do with what baby wants too. C isn't one of those easy babies that you just put in their crib and they fall asleep. Based on how many different ways he has preferred to sleep in his sort 2 1/2 months of life, he is definitely opinionated. I love having him sleep with us because he's only going to be a baby one time and we both are so enjoying snuggling with him every night and morning.<br />
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Since my husband works from home, most days he wakes up at the same time as C and I do. Wake up time is always decided my C himslef. He kicks me in the stomach every morning until I wake up! After I feed him Johnny and I play with him in bed and enjoy all of his adorable baby smiles and coos. There's just nothing like it!<br />
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My plan is still to start transitioning him to his own room around 6 months which means before then I'm going to have to wean him off of sleeping in our bed to sleeping in his crib - attached to our bed. We will see how this goes though. I am still a firm believer that parents should be the boss of their children and not the other way around. Right now C is so small and innocent that I don't want to wean him, train him, or put him on schedules yet but once he is older I want to get a little more structured which means him moving into his room.<br />
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However, it's still a few months away so for now we are going to enjoy C being a little baby and snuggling as much as possible! Thoughts?! Leave a comment :)<br />
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Have a blessed week!<br />
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xoxo Jessenia<br />
<br />Jessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-7598566894216998052012-11-07T09:38:00.003-08:002012-11-07T10:16:01.309-08:002 Months Post BumpHola! Has it really been 2 months 3 days since my little C was born? I can't believe it and yet it feels like he has been a part of our lives forever. A friend of mine is pregnant and she asked me how it was being a parent and I told her that sometimes I look at him and I just want to cry because I am so happy. (sometimes I do lol)<br />
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This past month has been full of changes and milestones for Connor. He is growing so fast and we are loving every single second with him. I wish I was writing down more of what he is doing and I am trying so that I can write it all in his baby book.<br />
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At around 7 weeks he started making so many new noises. I just love hearing his little voice! So many coos and grunts and everything in between. He has also mastered to art of whining.. wonder where he gets that from! haha I said in my one month post that he had my personality and it becoming more and more apparent daily. Even though he is hard sometimes I don't even mind because he is the sweetest most adorable baby I've ever seen (of course ;)).<br />
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At around 8 weeks he started to suck his thumb and is very interested in getting his hands in his mouth. He only gets his thumb in his mouth on occasion and is still exploring and trying to figure out his little hands and what there are. So cute.<br />
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I know all babies are gassy but this guy like I said before is a farting machine! It's so hilarious and gives Johnny and me lots and lots of laughs. I'm thinking it's because of my vegetarian diet. Any vegetarians out there experience this?<br />
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He is very active and doesn't sit still for a second unless he is sleeping. He is constantly kicking and turning his head to look at everything he can. He is very strong and already has pretty good control of his head. He loves to be held in a standing up position and can hold himself standing for a few seconds. I try to give him tummy time daily but he hates it! Hopefully he'll like it a little more soon.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwofc20p4vo11zYicIql91Y2rmoXGU0RYFSdIjKHJoFGh19low6eW2WtwHiIBeb1vK0DII_LE35y3H-kMcoT5XsgaWIHSIFCj1QJsrF3z2INiNVhZOrdhT2VdOdk1Zqu-URHVnKKDzuU/s1600/IMG_4196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwofc20p4vo11zYicIql91Y2rmoXGU0RYFSdIjKHJoFGh19low6eW2WtwHiIBeb1vK0DII_LE35y3H-kMcoT5XsgaWIHSIFCj1QJsrF3z2INiNVhZOrdhT2VdOdk1Zqu-URHVnKKDzuU/s640/IMG_4196.JPG" width="640" /></a>He still is eating every hour unless he is sleeping and it is so tiring but I'm kind of getting used to it now. My mom was reading on <a href="http://www.askdrsears.com/?q=topics/breastfeeding/faqs/how-much-weight-will-my-breastfeeding-baby-gain" target="_blank">Dr. Sears website</a> that babies that are breastfed on demand vs. a schedule grow faster and have an easier time maintaining their weight when they get older because they control when they eat. Makes sense to me! I think he has to eat so much because he burns so many calories with all he crazy moving.<br />
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Here's how I've been doing:<br />
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At two months postpartum I am feeling great! Occasionally my incision feels a little sore but its not painful at all. I have been running pretty consistently the past few weeks and I am training for a 5k in decemeber. I am following two plans picking and choosing workouts from both depending on how I am feeling. I can't say enough about how great it is to be back running again. It's such a big part of me. I am really thankful now for the ability to run after taking so much time off. There's just nothing like it!<br />
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I tried doing some leg workouts with squats and lunges a couple of times but my incision was starting to hurt so I am currently just running for now. Hopefully soon my incision will be able to handle a little more soon.<br />
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I am now about 5-6 lbs away from my pre pregnancy weight and I feel like the lbs are coming off so slowly but I think when you only have a few lbs left thats kind of how it goes. I know I'm putting in the work and it will come off eventually. I do feel my body changing though. My legs are slowly changing shape, feeling stronger and getting muscle definition back and my belly is going down. It's so amazing to me that we have the ability to literally change our bodies just by what we eat and how we exercise. Pretty cool when you really think about it.<br />
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Overall, right now I'm focused on being the best mom to my little C as possible but I'm also taking care of myself and I'm focused on running my first 5k back to the best of my ability. I can't wait to cross that finish line and see Connor and Johnny waiting for me! First race with a baby - So exciting!<br />
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That's all for now! I'm hoping to write a post on cloth diapers soon so keep on the lookout for that. :)<br />
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(P.S. If you think C looks different, it's because we buzzed all his hair off because he was starting to look like an old man! It accidentally got a little too short and I had an emotional breakdown about it lol but now it's growing in all even and fuzzy so it's all good!)<br />
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xoxo JesseniaJessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-81764432402472900702012-11-01T14:18:00.001-07:002012-11-01T14:18:06.310-07:00Around here ..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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there's been tons going on. I have once again been slacking on my blogging but I'm finally feeling like I'm getting the hang of this whole mom thing (somewhat) so hopefully my blog will be a little more loved soon than it is now!<br />
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My little C is growing up so fast and I cannot believe it. Every day I look at him and think he looks even bigger than the day before. He's growing <i><b>too</b></i> fast and I kind of wish it would stop.<br />
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I have lots to share about how he's been changing but I will wait until the 2 month update! Ohh the suspense. ;) He'll be 2 months old on sunday. Holy crap! Time flies.<br />
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I've starting training for my first 5k post bump and I'm super excited about it! I <i><b>love</b></i> being back out running again and can't wait to race. There's nothing like getting up early and running in a race. I just love it!<br />
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Oh and the weather here has been gorgeous. 50s at night and 70s during the day. Perfect for cute little boys in beanies. :)<br />
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xoxo JesseniaJessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-4912031934500013762012-10-22T09:18:00.000-07:002012-10-22T09:18:28.890-07:00The Endless to-do List Happy Monday! It's nap time here at the Tullar household and so far I picked up the living room and worked out. I probably should be doing laundry and dishes but instead I'm taking the time to write down all the things I need/ want to do.<br />
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Lately I have been feeling so motivated and excited to do so many things. Like I mentioned before, I really think that having a newborn takes up so much time that you don't take any time for granted. I've recently been sucked back into pinterest so of course there are millions of ideas swirling around in my head every time I look at it.<br />
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So here it goes, my to-do list begins! :)<br />
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<li>start a garden (i already have sweet mint, chocolate mint, & spinach)</li>
<li>make diy cleaning supplies</li>
<li>make diy toiletries (ie shampoo, deodorant)</li>
<li>sew a bandeau bra</li>
<li>fit into my old jeans ;) </li>
<li>up my running milage </li>
<li>workout everyday</li>
<li>start cloth diapering full time</li>
<li>make diy cloth diaper detergent</li>
<li>bake some fall treats </li>
<li>go completely gluten free </li>
<li>clean/ reorganize my house one little section at a time (this may take me foreverrr)</li>
<li>run a 5k </li>
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Jessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-59961451191531508272012-10-15T09:15:00.001-07:002012-10-16T11:02:30.067-07:00Nap Time Projects: Natural Orange Cleaner Recently I've noticed that I do more housework/ projects now, with a newborn, than I did when I was pregnant. One reason is probably because at the end of my pregnancy I was so big that I didn't want to move lol but I think it's also because newborns take up so much of your time that the time you do have when they are napping becomes a mad rush to get things done.<br />
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My husband got a great deal on one of those video monitors at Target that connects with your Iphone so when Connor is napping in his room I just carry around my phone and watch him sleep. Sometimes I catch myself just staring at him because he's so darn cute. </div>
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Today I decided to start a project that I recently discovered on Pinterest (which has by the way sucked me back in again!). It's a natural orange & vinegar cleaner and it's super easy to make. I've always known normal cleaners have lots of chemicals but I never really took enough time to think about it and plus the "natural cleaners" that you can buy are expensive. </div>
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Let this set on the kitchen counter for about 2 weeks and then pour into a spray bottle. You can leave it concentrated or add water. I will probably try a 50/50 mix. Also, I read that if you are using it to clean windows or glass tables you can add a few drops of dish soap and it won't leave any streaks.</div>
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Since Connor's birth I have felt like my body is unrecognizable to myself and naturally it should be. It's not the same as it was before because it grew a human being inside of it. Just writing that sounds crazy! At the beginning I definitely had the baby blues and was emotional about everything and especially my body. I have always taken pride in my physical fitness not because I care what people think but because I care about how I feel about myself. I love working out and feeling and seeing the results of my hard work. </div>
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As anyone who has ever had a baby knows, after giving birth your body is a strange place; from jello-y stomachs to huge butts and thighs to leaking boobs. It all comes with the territory. It's not so fun but it all serves a purpose in the nurturing of our babies.<br />
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As of now, at 5 weeks postpartum, I look pretty normal, just not normal for me. My boobs are enormous which makes it hard to fit into my pre-pregnancy shirts but I'm not complaining haha. My stomach is almost flat again. In the morning its pretty flat but shows bloating by the end of the day. Unfortunately, I won't be able to do any ab work for a while because of the c-section but honestly it doesn't really bother me that much. It's not even bathing suit season anymore. ;)</div>
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My butt and thighs are the major problem areas. These are the places that my body naturally gains weight. As long as I can remember anytime I have put on any weight it goes straight there. I still can't fit into any of my pre-pregnancy shorts or jeans because of it and its killing me but I know it's only a matter of time if I keep up with working out. </div>
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As far as weight goes I am still about 7 lbs above my pre-pregnancy weight and honestly I could care less about the number on the scale. All I care about is what I look like and how I feel, not how much I weigh. I don't really expect to go down to my pre-pregnancy weight anyways because my boobs are at least a pound heavier each lol. </div>
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I have been calculating my postpartum progress in inches; inches around my thighs and my hips. I don't know what my measurements were before I got pregnant but I measured about a week after giving birth and since then I have lost an inch in my thighs and 1/4 of an inch in my hips.<br />
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I haven't really been able to work out until just recently because of my c-section (which also caused a lot of emotions on my part - knowing if I had a natural birth I could have been running sooner) but I'm just learning to go with the flow and I have started running with walk breaks and it's amazing to be back out again. Running makes me feel like myself and it's done wonders for my mindset. Next week I will be at the 6 weeks point and will start full running and adding in some squats, lunges, & other activities such as pilates and yoga. </div>
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As far as food goes I've cut out all processed food (shouldn't be eating these anyways) & bread. I've still been eating a lot and wouldn't call this a diet since I am breastfeeding and need to keep up my calories. I've been eating lots of fruits & veggies, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, nuts and beans. </div>
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Overall, I'm content with the way my body is currently because it's all a part of the process that God designed for pregnancy - the milk's gotta come from somewhere! But I'm not accepting of the way my body looks and that's why I have been doing whatever I can to change it. I'm not the kind of person who can look in the mirror and be okay if I don't like what I see. </div>
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That is what this blog has always been about. The name If It Jiggles comes from the quote "It's simple, If it jiggles it's fat" from the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger. The reason I like it is because to me it means that if we aren't okay with our current level of fitness we have the power to change it! This does not mean I am going to take drastic measures it just means I'm going to work hard within what is allowed at this point and look forward to the results I want to see! :) We are all capable of success if we put in the work. </div>
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As our boy is growing & growing we are seeing his personality shine. He is just like his mom and he is a handful! He knows what he wants when he wants it so he constantly keeps mom and dad on our toes :)<br />
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making adorable baby noises - my favorite is the sigh after sneeze - so so sweet<br />
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loving to eat - all the time - although this is great for him, it's exhausting for me - breastfeeding is no joke!<br />
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having tons of gas - this boy is a farting machine<br />
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This week has been so fun and I've seen so many changes in my little boy. It's so amazing to watch him grow and change every day and I'm constantly reminding myself to take the time between feeding, changing, and cleaning to just enjoy him.<br />
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We've been taking family walks around the neighborhood every night and I really enjoy the time out of the house. It's good exercise for me too until I can start running. Connor really seems to enjoy our walks and always falls asleep.<br />
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My mom went back to Honduras after being here for 3 weeks and it was really hard for me. I cried a lot but I'm getting along just fine and talking to her everyday (of course). A friend of mine wrote me on Facebook and said "it's traditionally excepted to freak out when mom leaves" :) I guess I'm not the only one!<br />
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The one good thing about my mom not staying with us anymore is that I had to take over all the household duties again. It would seem that this would add to my load and be overwhelming but I've actually been enjoying it because it breaks up my day and makes me feel accomplished.<br />
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Connor is eating like crazy as usual and as challenging as it is for me to feel like I'm always feeding him, its such a good feeling to know he is healthy, strong, and growing like he should!<br />
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His personality is definitely showing and he's so much like me. My mom said I was a pretty opinionated baby and I guess it's my turn to get what I gave to my mom haha. He's really a good baby but when he wants something he lets you know! I've been learning that I just have to find ways to make him happy and he will be a doll. If I don't do the things to make him happy he's well .. not too happy lol.<br />
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This week he hasn't been napping as much as at the beginning and I spent a whole day just trying to get him to sleep and failed. He only napped a total of about 1 1/2 hrs all day. I was frustrated but the next day I decided I needed to get a little more creative. Instead of just holding him and trying to calm him down I tried some other ideas like pushing him around in his stroller, putting him in his swing, and turning on his sound machine.<br />
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Guess what?! It worked! Being a new mom isn't always easy but it's so rewarding. Not to mention all the cuddles and love!<br />
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Next week Connor will be one month old! Ahhhh so crazy! I love him so much.<br />
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xoxo JesseniaJessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-49035961873694684432012-09-24T09:36:00.000-07:002012-09-24T09:36:47.390-07:00Connor's Birth Story Part TwoAfter Johnny left the operating room with the baby I was still laying on the table while they sewed me back up and all the nurses said congratulations to me. I was so full of excitement and was looking forward to holding my little man for the first time very soon.<br />
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Johnny stayed with Connor while he got weighed and measured and my parents got to see him for the first time!<br />
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They transferred me to a rolling bed and brought me into the recovery room where I had to stay for a while so they could monitor me and make sure that I was doing well. While I was there Johnny brought Connor in and I got to hold him for the very first time. It was such an amazing feeling and it finally all made sense and I really felt like he was mine.</div>
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It was such a beautiful moment of our little family being together for the first time. We took lots of pictures and enjoyed our new little miracle.<br />
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Next I had to be brought to my hospital room and Connor went for a blood test while I was wheeled upstairs. I waited with some family until Connor and Johnny came back and then I held my boy again.<br />
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We only spent two days at the hospital because I made a pretty quick recovery and Connor was doing great. Even though I was in pain during the stay I enjoyed those first two days his life so much. They were so special. We had lots of visitors but also had lots of alone time as the three of us, which is so amazing in itself.<br />
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**All photos are by Hannah Mayo Photography! Check out her work <a href="http://www.hannahmayophotography.com/#/special/splash/hannah-mayo-photography---your-life-is-art/" target="_blank">here</a>.Jessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-30828146399717978962012-09-18T11:38:00.001-07:002012-09-18T11:39:15.752-07:002 Weeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Well here we are at two weeks! I'm probably going to say this every week but I can't believe it's been 2 weeks already. I also can't believe how much my boy has grown in the past week. He already looks and feels so much bigger to me! As you can tell from the pictures below his belly sure is filling out! :)</div>
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This week has been full of new adventures. Connor seems to be much more awake during the day and I have been trying to talk, read, and sing to him when I can. He's a poop and pee machine and I know all newborns are but seriously he goes a lot! I started using my cloth wipes this week but I am still using disposable diapers because I don't think I could keep up with how much he goes with cloth diapers. </div>
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I really like the cloth wipes so much better than disposable wipes. I make my own disposable ones from paper towels and wipe solution. We use the disposable ones at night because when you're half asleep you don't want to fuss with rinsing and such. I like the cloth ones better because they clean better and they are so soft on baby's bottom. They are much easier to use than I anticipated and require relatively little maintenance. </div>
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I have them in a normal wipes box for easy access and I have a spray bottle of solution on the changing table. All I do is grab a wipe and spray it a few times then take off the diaper and wipe up as much of the poo with the old diaper as possible then wipe the rest with the cloth wipe. Once I'm finished I rinse it in the toilet, ring it out, and toss it in the dirty wipes pail and sprinkle on some baking soda. </div>
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People use either dry or wet pails for cloth wipes/ diapers. I've been using the dry one and I like it so far. I've been washing them every other day. When I used to think about cloth wipes I would think of them covered in poo but really they don't get much on them unless it's a huge blow out. ;) </div>
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Breastfeeding is still going well and Connor is continuing to gain weight. He wants to eat all the time! What a boy! We went to the pediatrician this morning and he weighed in at 7lbs 15 oz. At first we were confused why he only gained 2 oz but then the Dr. figured out that they weighed him with his diaper on at the one week appt which means he was probably only about 7lbs 8oz last week and he gained about 7 oz this week.<br />
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I'm still using a nipple shield for breastfeeding which is super annoying. They can be really helpful if you really need one but the consultant at the hospital started me on one for no reason and I really wish I would have known more about them because I definitely would have told her I didn't want to use it.<br />
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Basically they are used when the baby has problems latching and they are usually only used when every other option was explored. Not the case for me. She started me on it without really trying to get him to latch normally. They make such a huge stink about your baby gaining weight at the hospital like they are going to waste away if they don't learn how to latch asap! As you can tell I'm not too pleased about the situation because now I have to teach him how to latch without it and its such a pain. He hates it! But it's also a pain to use it and I would much rather go natural and not have to use the stupid thing! In the end though at least he is eating and that's really all that matters but I still really want to be able to wean him of the shield. I guess I have my work cut our for me.<br />
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I promise I will write the second half of the birth story tomorrow (I think) haha! Until next time!<br />
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xoxo JesseniaJessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-23542388212671639852012-09-13T18:32:00.000-07:002012-09-13T18:34:30.991-07:00One Week!I can't believe it's already been nine days since my little man was born. Time seems to be flying by! Life with a newborn seems to make the days go by so fast. I'm trying to treasure every moment with my baby boy because I already feel like hes getting so big and changing everyday. Its so amazing to watch him grow. I love him so much.<br />
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I wanted to take some time and reflect on the first week of his life and my first week of not being pregnant anymore.<br />
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Day One: You finally arrived and you were so gorgeous with chubby cheeks and bright eyes. Your daddy and I had a long first night with you and he had to walk back and forth and rock you to get you to sleep. I think you missed being inside my belly. When you finally fell asleep you slept on my chest and I loved feeling you so close to me. </div>
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Day Two: Lots of your family came to visit you and they all love you so much! You got your ears checked and you passed the test at the highest level in both ears at the same time. The nurse said that means you are very smart! You slept with me again and you made the most adorable baby noises. Even though I was tired I didn't want to fall asleep because I just wanted to stare at your adorable face. </div>
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Day Three: We took you home and you had your first car ride. It was pouring rain when we left the hospital. When we were leaving the hospital a transformer blew right where we were about to drive and it made a bunch of sparks. It was like fireworks celebrating you going home! </div>
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Day Four: You seemed very comfortable at home and you love to sleep in your little rocking crib in the living room. The cats are curious about you and I cant wait until you are big enough to play with them. You are a very picky baby and you know what you want but you are a very good boy and you don't cry very much unless you are hungry. You are the sweetest boy ever!</div>
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Day Five: You had more visitors. You are one loved boy! I'm really enjoying breast feeding you because we get plenty of snuggle time. Sometimes you hold onto my finger while you are eating. When I woke up in the morning you were laying on your side and now you love to sleep on your side. You are so strong and already roll to your side from your back all by yourself!</div>
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Day Six: We went to your first Dr appt and you did so well. We found out that they measured you wrong at the hospital and that you are really 20 1/4 instead of 18 1/4. We knew you seemed longer than that and we were right! You weighed in at 7lbs 13oz which is two pounds above your birth weight! You were down to 7lbs 3oz on your second day and you gained all that back and then some! You are a great eater and we spend lots of time on feedings. The Dr said its because you are going to be tall like your daddy. </div>
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Day Seven: You are one week old! When I burp you, you hold on to my arm and its the cutest thing ever. We love you so very much! When you are fussy or hungry you kick your legs as fast as you can and your daddy said that if we put you on the ground that you would just start running. I hope that means you will be my running buddy when you get older!<br />
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I'm sure there's a lot more that happened that I missed but overall its been just amazing for my husband and I to bond with our little guy and its so crazy that he came from us and hes part me and part my husband. So so cool!</div>
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Since I had a c-section I've been having to recover from that, get used to having a newborn, and learn to breastfeed all at the same time. I'm not going to lie its been a challenge and I felt really overwhelmed at times and even had a few emotional breakdowns (dang hormones) but even though the first week was a challenge, its worth every single tear, ache and pain because our little boy is such a blessing! Everyday I feel a little better and more like myself and I think overall the husband and I are settling into parenthood fairly well. </div>
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My husband is the most loving father and it amazes me how he transitioned into fatherhood so easily. Its like he was made for it! </div>
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During my pregnancy I gained just about 30 lbs. At one week postpartum I was down 18 lbs. Here's me at 8 days postpartum.<br />
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I'm probably going to give updates on my little guy once a week and will give another update on my recovery/ postpartum weight loss at one month. Also, I know I promised the second half of the birth story and it's coming, I promise! Being a mom is a busy life. ;)</div>
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Now I'm off to spend more time with my little bundle of love! </div>
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xoxo Jessenia </div>
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Jessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-82411779979671583652012-09-08T10:53:00.000-07:002012-09-08T10:53:46.377-07:00Connor's Birth Story Part One It's finally time to write the birth story! I'll say now that it is not how I planned it but the end result is more amazing than I could have ever dreamed. Having a baby is the most amazing feeling and I love him so much it's crazy.<br />
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Connor's birth story really starts at 37 weeks even though that is about 2 weeks before he was actually born. I found out at 37 weeks that he was breech. In other words, he was head up with his feet down towards my cervix. It was really surreal when I found out. The midwife said she suspected he might be breech and they quickly got me in for an ultrasound between other patients.<br />
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When the ultrasound tech turned on the machine I was sure it was going to show him head down but unfortunately that was not the case. Since we didn't actually have an appt for the ultrasound the tech was going super fast and basically said oh yup he's head up and quickly wiped my stomach and send us on our way to talk to my midwives.<br />
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They said they were sorry he was breech and started their whole spiel about c-sections and what was going to happen and also went over what to do in the meantime to try and get him to turn naturally. When I look back it seems like that hour or so was such a blur and everything happened so fast. I had planned the perfect natural birth complete with birth plan and high hopes and everything seemed to be crashing down. I held it together during the rest of the appt but when my husband and I got to the car I started hysterically crying.<br />
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I know it seems like a minor issue compared to what can potentially go wrong in a pregnancy and I am so thankful for my beautiful healthy baby but when you are pregnant everything is a big deal and I had been planning for months. The following weeks were full of doing every exercise possible to get him to turn, going to the chiropractor to see if she could get him to turn, and mentally preparing myself that I might have to have a c-section.<br />
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I'm not going to lie, it was a really rough 2 weeks. I was constantly fighting with myself in my head between holding on to the birth I wanted and hoping he would turn and facing the reality that if he didn't I would have a c-section.<br />
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The days passed and there was tons of movement (my little guy is strong!) but there was no movement into the head down position. As the days dwindled down until the c-section date set for Sept 4th I become more and more at peace with what was going to happen. I decided that I needed to let go of everything I had planned and make a new plan. Just because it wasn't what I planned didn't mean it wasn't going to be the best day of my life and the first day of my sweet little boy's.<br />
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My parents came in the day before the c-section and I was so happy to see them. I went to be early and got up early to take a shower, do my hair, put on makeup and get ready to go. As I packed the rest of my things I couldn't help thinking how weird it was that I knew in just a few short hours that our baby would be here and that this would be the last time we would be at our house as a family of 2.<br />
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We took some last pictures of me pregnant and we hit the road on the way to hospital. When we got there they checked me in and and I got in my hospital gown and the first thing they did was an ultrasound to see if baby had moved or not. I had become very aware of his head in my ribs since he was so big at this point so I knew he hadn't turned and of course the ultrasound showed his head right at the top of my uterus.<br />
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After that it all become very real. I looked at the clock and it was around 11:30 am. The surgery was scheduled for 12:30 pm. In a little over an hour I was having a baby.We did a lot of waiting, my friend Hannah came to take some birth photography photos of the before and I visited with my family.<br />
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Soon the Dr. came in and said hi and asked if I had any questions. The anesthesiologist also came in and explained the spinal to me. I just listened and stayed focused on the end result, skipping by all the other stuff mentally.<br />
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Then it was finally time to go into the operating room. I walked in and it looked so cold with bright lights and instruments everywhere. Luckily, I'm a biology teacher and have always loved everything having to do with human body and thoroughly enjoyed every dissection I've ever done so thinking about getting cut open didn't really scare me. As weird as it sounds, it was actually intriguing.<br />
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They sat me down on the table and I had to curl my back for the spinal to go in. I'm not scared of needles either but the nurse that was holding my shoulders was talking to me trying to get my mind off of it and she made it seem like it was going to be really bad. When the needle went in I was surprised at how not bad it was. The nurse was like wow you didn't even flinch. A little prick and some pressure and instantly my toes went numb. Weirdest feeling ever!<br />
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The turned me flat on my back and called my husband in. I started getting a little queasy because everything was going so fast and within minutes I couldn't feel my entire lower body from about mid ribs all the way down. Losing control is such a strange feeling. Once I saw Johnny all dressed up in his hospital scrubs everything was fine again and I started to get so excited I could hardly stand it. They put up the big blue curtain and I stared at the light above my head.<br />
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I felt some pressure and instantly asked the Dr if I was cut open yet. He probably thought I was weird because I was talking during the whole surgery. He said oh ya we started already and I told Johnny to look at it and tell me what it looked like. He stood up and said it looked like a big cut and he could see my insides.<br />
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About 30 seconds later I heard one of the nurses say "I see feet" and Johnny stood up and starting saying "oh my gosh, oh my gosh" and laughing. It was so amazing to hear his reactions to seeing our baby for the first time. Within seconds I felt more pressure and I finally heard my boy cry for the first time and even though I couldn't see him I starting crying and was so overwhelmed with love for him already. It was unlike any feeling I have ever felt before.<br />
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Johnny wasn't allowed to go over to see him for a minute or so because they had to check him out and make sure he was okay. Johnny had videoed the whole thing and he showed me the video as I laid there. I was so amazed at what I was seeing and in the background I could still hear my little guy crying and crying as the nurses checked him out. It was all so fast and amazing and crazy all at the same time. So technically, I saw him for the first time on Johnny's phone and then soon after Johnny went over to see him and I was still just laying behind the curtain completely unable to move while they sewed me back up.<br />
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I soaked up the experience and marveled at the fact that the baby I heard crying was actually mine, the same baby I carried for 9 months, the one whole kicked and rolled inside of me and gave me so much joy. I couldn't wait to see his face and soon enough they brought him over to me all wrapped up like a little burrito and I couldn't believe me eyes. He was so beautiful.<br />
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After I got a peek at my precious little man they took him to the nursery and Johnny waved and said see you later and I remember thinking about how happy he looked. Like a proud new dad. It was absolutely amazing.<br />
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That's all for part one! Part two will be coming tomorrow!<br />
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xoxo JesseniaJessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-11577909110664072912012-08-25T11:40:00.001-07:002012-08-25T11:40:32.223-07:0038 Weeks The past few weeks have been so busy and we are getting so so excited for the arrival of our little boy. My days have consisted of cleaning, relaxing, and making sure everything is ready for not only my little one to be here but also my parents who come in on Sept. 3rd. <div>
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We had an ultrasound yesterday and baby boy is weighing in at around 7 lbs already! So crazy. The whole reason I had the ultrasound was because the doctor said my uterus was measuring a little on the small side. Guess I'm just small and he is big lol He's all scrunched up in there. :) </div>
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Here's some pictures from the past few weeks: </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fat boy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">free stuff!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">gorgeous dresser made by my brother and his girlfriend, samantha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">big belly and cupcake wars </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">36 weeks</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sleepy boy</td></tr>
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Only 2 weeks or less to go! I can't wait to see my sweet boy's face! </div>
Jessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-71809082406290388722012-08-05T15:11:00.002-07:002012-08-05T15:11:39.677-07:0035 WeeksThe countdown on my computer currently says 1 month, 2 days until baby! I can hardly believe it's almost here and part of me wishes it would just be here already. Soon enough our little boy will make his debut. I'm so in love with him and I can't wait to meet him.<br />
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This week has been interesting. I am getting bigger (of course) and as much as I'd like to say I love being pregnant, that's not entirely true. I love feeling my boy move and I love the amazing miracle it is to carry him but I don't like having a massive basketball in from of me. ;) I think at this stage most pregnant women would agree they are kind of over it, but I will keep on going with joy and excitement because I know the end result will be one of the greatest blessing I will ever receive!<br />
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Since my due date is quickly approaching I figured it's about time to compile my hospital bag. This is so exciting to me because it makes me think about everything that is ahead of me. Reading the bradley method and standing on scripture has given me a calm attitude toward labor and deliver and I'm actually really excited about it.<br />
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I've read a few blogs and articles about what to bring to the hospital and I decided I'm going to be one of those people who over packs. It's just in my nature. Here's my list so far. Let me know what you think!<br />
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The Bag:<br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">swim shorts for hubby</span> - just in case I want him to get in the tub/ shower with me during labor</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">insurance info and copies of birth plan</span> - how many copies is too many?! </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">bradley method book</span> - just in case hubby needs to refresh his knowledge ;)</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">bible verses on childbirth</span> - to read in between contractions</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">non-skid socks</span> - for walking the halls during labor - these are up in the air still because I don't usually like my feet being covered</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">old sweater </span>- to wear during labor if I get cold </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">glasses</span> - I'm planning on wearing contacts during labor because I don't want anything touching my face but I def want the option to wear glasses after when I'm tired </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">headbands and pony holders</span> - I'm hoping to be able to do my hair before I leave for the hospital - I know I sound crazy but having my hair done makes me feel good and I want to feel as good as possible during labor so these will come in handy if I need to get the hair out of my face</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">pen and notebook</span> - for writing down birth story the next day when it's fresh in my brain :)</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">change</span> - for vending machines - never know when hubby or I will want a snack </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">cards</span> - I have to stay at the hospital for 48 hrs so we might get a little bored </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">computers</span> - I've been reading a lot of birth stories and one woman said she watched a movie and it helped distract her from contractions - you never know </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">tennis balls inside a sock for back massaging</span> - hoping I won't have back labor but just in case </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">snacks</span> - energy bars and chews - don't know if I'll feel like eating during labor but if I do I will be prepared</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">chapstick</span> - very very important! </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">fuzzy blanket</span> - love my fuzzy blanket </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">birth ball</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"> </span>- I have no idea what will help relax me during labor so I'm keeping all options open </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">coconut oil</span> - to rub all over my belly during labor to avoid any stress to my skin</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">shoes/ socks</span> - as mentioned above I'm not sure what my foot covering of choice will be for labor but I want all options available </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">pads</span> - gotta have options other than the ones at the hospital </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #3d85c6;">underwear</span> - same</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">baby quilt</span> - I want little baby boy to be nice and warm and snuggly in the baby quilt grandma Tullar made him!</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">water</span> - I'm a zephyrhills snob so I'll probably bring a bottle or two</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">phone chargers</span> - can't let the iphones go dead </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">clothes for hubby</span> - for the 48 hr stay</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">clothes for me</span> - same - I will probably bring some sweatpants, maternity tanks, and a sweater, possibly pjs or I might just sleep in a hospital gown - what's it really matter</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">boppy pillow</span> - for nursing - not sure if I will use this but again I like options </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">towels</span> - I've heard hospital towels are thin </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">breast pads</span> - every time I hear this is makes me laugh - but hey don't want any leakage </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">toiletries</span> - shampoo, conditioner, face wash, body wash, lotion, etc. </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">make up</span> - don't know if I'll have the energy to put on makeup but I know it'll make me feel more human </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">straightener</span> - crazy I know but if I have the energy to use it, I just might </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">sleeping bag and pillow for hubby</span> </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">sleep and nursing bras</span> - I'm going to try making a few diy nursing bras - more on that later </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">going home outfit</span> - not sure what this will be yet </li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">diapers & wipes</span> - I know they give you these but I might bring some just in case</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">baby outfits</span> - I'll probably only bring a few - I want my boy to be stylish</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">hat/ socks for baby</span> - gotta stay warm</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">swaddler </span>- another thing I might use, if not oh well</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">car seat</span> - obviously will be in the car! </li>
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I'm so excited I can hardly wait! Now I need to do some baby laundry and start packing this bag! </div>
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Oh and here's my massive belly. Our boy is growing! I guess that's what I get for marrying a giant. ;)</div>
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xoxo Jessenia + Baby Boy </div>Jessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-14946794582517727652012-07-29T16:43:00.000-07:002012-07-29T16:43:29.695-07:0034 Weeks & Maternity Photos!This week we took maternity photos and I am so happy I have them back already so I can share them!<br />
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We had the maternity photos done by Michael Afonso. You can see his work <a href="http://michaelafonso.com/" target="_blank">Here</a>.<br />
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The location we chose is called the House of Refuge and its on the beach in Stuart, Florida. I loved the place we picked because there is so much diversity in the scenery.<br />
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I am so pleased with how the photos came out and overall it was such a fun experience! Michael is actually the boyfriend of one of my friends, Asia, so she came along too which made it even more fun. Here's some of the pictures. Enjoy!<br />
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I also wanted to include a belly shot for the week since this photo shoot was taken on Wednesday and it is now Sunday.<br />
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Do I look any bigger?! I feel like I get bigger everyday! Lately, I have been feeling oh so heavy like I want to just hold my belly up when I'm walking.<br />
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I've also been seriously slacking on exercise, but honestly, at 34 weeks pregnant everything other than sitting feels like exercise. Well maybe not the kind of exercise I am used to but let me tell you after walking on the beach from location to location for the photo shoot I felt like I did a decent amount of work so let's just call that my workout for the week!<br />
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Next week I'm going to talk about what I'm bringing in my hospital bag. It's getting so close! : D<br />
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xoxo Jessenia + BabyJessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-90064278421219840822012-07-24T16:07:00.000-07:002012-07-24T16:07:57.905-07:0033 Weeks& 3 days :)<br />
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I know I say this every week but I cannot believe how close it's getting to my due date. Our little one should be in 6 weeks or so. That is crazy and exciting and amazing!<br />
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Last week and this week I have finally been able to start working on the nursery. There's not much too it yet but it's coming along.<br />
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The best part it is, it has a floor! My hubby and brother finally got around to flooring in with the wood laminate that is in the rest of my house. I am so happy to see it finally look like a real room!<br />
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I also did some artwork for the walls, got a rug, thrifted a vintage rocker, put in a bookshelf, sorted baby's clothes, got an adorable little rocker, and started on a sweet handmade ottoman.<br />
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Here's the sneak peek :)<br />
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It's not really going to look "finished" when he gets here because his crib is in our room and will be for the first 6 months but that's okay with me! I'm just so excited for him to have a room that's all his own for all of this clothes and things and to spend time with him in.<br />
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xoxo Jessenia + Baby Boy </div>Jessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-77517229431227954932012-07-16T09:06:00.002-07:002012-07-16T09:06:44.391-07:00CVS Deals - 7/15Happy Monday! Did any of you hit up CVS yesterday? I did! Here's a summary of my trip:<br />
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<li>$1.00 coupon for sunscreen</li>
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I'm late on my pregnancy update as usually. It will be coming soon to a computer screen near you! </div>
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Jessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-79722579516096904302012-07-09T14:39:00.000-07:002012-07-09T14:39:11.146-07:00CVS Deals - 7/8Time for my first CVS deals update! I always go to CVS on sundays after I get the paper and plan out my trip to make sure they have everything in stock. Also, I just get really excited and I can't wait anymore. I know I'm a nerd.<br />
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<li>$0.40 coupon for toothbrush </li>
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I had more items on my list but decided they weren't as good of deals as I would have wanted once I got there so I only ended up with these three items. I always like to make sure the deal is good enough for what the item is and that I <i>need</i> the item, not just want it! Razors and toothbrushes are always needed. Gotta keep up that personal hygiene! ;)</div>
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<br />Jessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-70346044502719793462012-07-08T12:18:00.000-07:002012-07-08T12:18:29.684-07:0031 WeeksIt is officially less than 2 months until my due date! - by one day ;). I was thinking yesterday how these are the last two months of our lives that we won't be parents. That is such a crazy thing to think about but so ridiculously exciting! <div>
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I said last week that I had finally decided on sleeping arrangements for the baby and that we were going to be using a co-sleeper that goes in the bed. As I'm finding out, pregnancy makes me very indecisive and I have already changed my mind about that arrangement! I have now decided that we will be side caring the baby's crib up against our bed and using it as a co-sleeper for the first 5-6 months and then hopefully moving the crib and our little boy to his own room. </div>
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Here's the crib we bought: </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20203332/">Ikea Gulliver Crib, White </a></td></tr>
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Here's the mattress my parents got us: </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Organic-Cotton-Orthopedic-Mattress/dp/B003BIFNYQ" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Organic-Cotton-Orthopedic-Mattress/dp/B003BIFNYQ</a></td></tr>
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<b>Weight gained:</b> 0 lbs. Still at around 17 lbs gained. </div>
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<b>Thoughts about labor:</b> Excitement! After getting some great advice from my mother-in-law and reading the Bradley Method book I'm feeling so peaceful and prepared! </div>
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<b>Baby's position:</b> I'm almost positive my little boy is head down now but we will see at my appointment on Friday what the midwife says!</div>
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xoxo Jessenia + Baby Boy</div>Jessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-35669255950452887932012-07-05T08:53:00.002-07:002012-07-05T08:54:32.636-07:00I Love CVS!For as long as I can remember every time I went to the store with my mom growing up we were only allowed to get things that were on sale or had a coupon. I've always tried to live this way as an adult in order to make the most of my money.<br />
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I never really got into couponing though until a good friend of mine reintroduced me to it. She taught me the basics and I've been at it ever since. I, by no means, am a crazy coupon lady haha I just use my basic skills to get some good deals!<br />
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I'm going to walk you through my basic process so hopefully some of you can give it a try!<br />
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<b>Where you shop:</b> CVS<br />
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<b>What items you buy:</b> Mostly toiletries, cleaning supplies, makeup, and occasionally food<br />
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<b>Where to start: </b>Coupons can be found in many places these days but I always start with the Sunday paper. Make sure you are buying a paper that has coupon inserts. In my area it's the Palm Beach Post. Cut out all the coupons you will use and file them in a coupon book.<br />
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(I usually don't cut out the ones I know I won't use but I always feel like I'm wasting them. I'm thinking about starting a coupon swap so none of my coupons get wasted.)<br />
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Next, get the CVS flyer from the newspaper (it should be in the same area as the coupons where). Look through and look for the best deals. As a rule for myself I usually look for the deals with Extra Bucks first and then decide if it's something I really need (It's so easy just to buy things because it's a good deal) and then look if I have a coupon for it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Note that under the deals that have Extra Bucks it says -1.00 or however much extrabucks. This is how much you will get back. Also, it shows you if there is a coupon in your local newspaper. </td></tr>
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When I find something I want I circle it and set the coupon aside so it's ready for my trip. (Note: Extra Bucks are unique to CVS and they are basically cash back rewards in the form of a coupon that can only be used at CVS. The importance of these is that on your next trip they can be used and the amount of Extra Bucks you have will be taken off your total.)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Note that is shows you how much it's worth, when it expires, and what you got the reward for. This one was for buying a Gillette Fushion ProGlide and Manual Razor. </td></tr>
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<b>Other places to find coupons:</b> I don't always have the time to find more coupons but there are plenty out there on the Internet that can simply be printed out.<br />
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<li>A good website to check is <a href="http://www.iheartcvs.com/">www.iheartcvs.com</a>. They feature a section each week devoted to the weekly CVS flyer and the coupons that go along with it. </li>
<li>All You Magazine is sold at Walmart and not only is this a great magazine to read but it also has good coupons. </li>
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<li>The coupon center at CVS: While I'm on this subject, before you start your CVS adventures you will need to get a CVS card if you don't have one already. This card is scanned at every trip to ensure you get your extrabucks and and other rewards (I.E. if you enroll in the beauty club (free) you get $5 extrabucks for every $50 you spend on beauty products but you have to make sure you are scanning your card at each trip.) </li>
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<li>Now back to the coupon center. When you walk into CVS, there will be a red machine somewhere close to the door. If you scan your card under it, it will print out coupons for you and if you're lucky you might get a good one like $5 off $25! Even more money off your total! </li>
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<b>What to bring:</b> When you are heading out to CVS make sure you bring your coupon book with coupons you are using ready and your CVS flyer. Being prepared is the key to not spending hours walking around aimlessly.<br />
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<b>Once you get there:</b> Scan your card for extra coupons and start shopping! Flip though your flyer and start getting your goods. Always make sure you are getting the right product for the sale, noting the size and other details. Also, match your coupon and make sure it is the same product. (Note: if you don't see a sale sign next to an item you know is on sale, pick it up anyways and show the cashier the sale flyer. Sometimes they either haven't marked something yet or maybe have forgotten.)<br />
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<b>Once you get to the register:</b> Get ready for the fun! This is always my favorite part because I get to see all my hard work in action. Let the cashier scan your CVS card. Then unload all your items for the cashier to scan and make sure you watch the little screen to make sure everything that is on sale rings up for the correct amount. (Note: you will not see the Extra Bucks until the end). Then give the cashier all of your coupons and Extra Bucks. I always have them scan my normal coupons, then Extra Bucks after. Sit back and watch your total go down and down!<br />
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<b>Once you get your receipt:</b> I always always check my receipt before getting into my car. At the end of the receipt there should be all of your Extra Bucks printed out. If you are off by even a few cents on how much you had to spend to get the Extra Bucks you will not get them so be sure to see that you got all the Extra Bucks you were supposed to. If not go back in! Also check how much you spent and how much you saved! This part is so exciting! :)<br />
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<b>Once you get home:</b> Cut out your Extra Bucks from your receipt and put them in your coupon book for your next trip! (Note: you should register your CVS card online because that way if you lose your Extra Bucks from your receipt, your online account will have them saved and you can print them from your computer).<br />
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I'm going to share a few of my trips with you so you all have some motivation but before I want to give you a little side note.<br />
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If this is your first time going to CVS you will likely not have any Extra Bucks. Therefore, your bill will be higher than if you did have Extra Bucks. It's okay! The reason is, your first trip will lay a foundation and then each trip you will spend less and less because you will be getting Extra Bucks back every time. So don't be alarmed if you spend more on your first trip. It'll be worth it!<br />
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A couple weeks ago I was starting from scratch again and spent around $50. I got a lot of stuff but of course it would've been lower if I had some Extra Bucks. But at that trip I earned about $18 Extra Bucks so now my trips since then have been much lower spending. Here's a sample:<br />
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<b>June 3rd: </b><br />
Spent: $20.12, Saved: $44.42, Earned: $12.00 Extra Bucks.<br />
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<b>June 24th: </b><br />
Spent: $2.20, Saved: $24.91, Earned: $8.00 Extra Bucks.<br />
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If you have any questions let me know! I hope some of you give this a try. It's so rewarding, literally, because you are saving so much money on items you already buy and it's really fun! I'll try to give an update each week on my weekly trip.<br />
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Happy Thursday!<br />
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xoxo Jessenia + BabyJessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-80431871910857373012012-07-02T13:28:00.001-07:002012-07-02T13:28:44.714-07:0030 WeeksI'm officially out of the 20's and into the 30's!<br />
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Today the Husband and I went to the beach and it was sooo beautiful out. Even with this terrible summer heat I absolutely LOVE living in Florida! I don't think I could live anywhere else.<br />
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<u>30 Weeks Update: </u><br />
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<b>Weight gained:</b> 1 lb<br />
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<b>Cravings:</b> still buttermilk biscuits!<br />
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<b>Feelings: </b>excited, anxious, excited<br />
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<b>Baby related research:</b> spent a lot of time contemplating where baby boy would sleep at the beginning and settled on a co-sleeper that goes in the bed. Hopefully we like it!<br />
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<b>Looking forward to:</b> Dr appointment next week and hospital tour next week<br />
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On a different note, I'm thinking of adding a couponing/ bargain shopping section to my blog. More on that tomorrow. :)<br />
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Have a lovely week!<br />
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xoxo Jessenia + Baby BoyJessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196459252037348898.post-33775076534709893922012-06-25T12:35:00.001-07:002012-06-25T12:35:21.363-07:0029 WeeksHappy Monday! It's cloudy and breezy here, which is a nice change to the normal scorching Florida weather. Today I am 29 weeks and 2 days pregnant! Time just flies!<br />
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Last week was a pretty good week except for another unfortunate encounter with heartburn that kept me up nearly all night on Tuesday night.<br />
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My Husband is working from home now so it's been nice to be able to see him more often. On Monday we drove down to the the Gardens Mall for a little day date and it was nice to get out of the house. We shopped around a little and then went to Whole Foods. We don't have a Whole Foods close by our house so every time we go to West Palm we always go there. We ate lunch there and I got a vegan pizza with olives and onions. Soooo good!<br />
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The rest of the week I spent just relaxing and thinking about all the things I have to do before our little man gets here in September. I think my nesting instincts are kicking in because I have the sudden urge to make lists for absolutely everything! Now I just need to little by little accomplish all the things on those lists!<br />
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The agenda for today is to clean up the house, work on some sewing projects and clean the floor in the baby room. That way sometime this week we can lay the wood laminate flooring and by next week I can start decorating/ organizing all the baby's things! So excited for this step!<br />
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I also printed up a list of all the things you need for a newborn and checked off what we have already. We probably have less than half of the things on the list so far but the ones left are are mostly the small things like burp clothes, shampoo, etc.<br />
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I'm also going to try to start blogging more than once a week! I don't have much of an excuse now that I'm not working. ;)<br />
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Here's a short recap on last week and a belly shot:<br />
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<li><b>Weight gained:</b> total so far is around 15 - 16 lbs </li>
<li><b>Cravings:</b> grilled cheese (soy cheese), cherries, buttermilk biscuits </li>
<li><b>Belly button:</b> officially an outie most of the time</li>
<li><b>Swelling:</b> fortunately I haven't noticed any unless I'm walking when its hot out, my hands swell a little</li>
<li><b>Workouts:</b> two, one pool day and one walking day </li>
<li><b>Currently reading:</b> Natural Childbirth the Bradley Method Way </li>
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Have a blessed week!<br />
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xoxo Jessenia + Baby BoyJessenia Lynelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08081277898764585087noreply@blogger.com2