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Last Sunday, Andrez and I celebrated five years of marriage and twelve years of being together. In some ways the time has just flown by, but when we look back on everything we have done, it seems like we've been together so much longer. We celebrated by going out to dinner to Jake's Famous Crawfish and enjoyed steak and crab, shrimp, brie, and cream cheese stuffed salmon! Our dinner was delicious and it was fun spending our weekend together. We didn't do presents this year, but instead, to commemorate our five years married (the theme is wood), we decided to buy some items for our garden-strawberries patches and blueberry bushes. We also wanted to plant a tree, but we're having a hard time deciding what kind we want, so we'll also be planting one in our front yard in the coming months.</div>
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Here are a few pictures from our night out, and of course, I didn't get any of the two of us together! </div>
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<br />Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961078348029649120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568462742676933298.post-16212982539108890882014-03-23T10:12:00.001-07:002014-03-23T10:12:20.655-07:00Watch Me Grow! 28 weeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Another week has come and I am now just 12 short weeks from my due date. Andrez and I have started working on the nursery and have the crib (gifted from some of my wonderful Okinawa friends Cortnie, Amanda, and Johanna) and wardrobe set up. We still need to arrange the furniture and get some things hung on the walls, but we'll get there slowly but surely. </div>
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This last week was pretty uneventful and we both just worked, and due to somewhat restless nights of sleep, I just relaxed when I came home each night. Here's this week's bump picture and an update on my pregnancy!</div>
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<b>How Far Along: </b>28 weeks (The baby is the size of a cauliflower head and I am officially in my third and last trimester.)</div>
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<b>Total Weight Gain: </b>As of my last doctor appointment two weeks ago, I had gained 23 pounds. </div>
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<b>Sleep: </b>This week I had really weird nights of sleep where I slept in what felt like a dream state instead of the deep rem sleep. I just felt really tired all week, so I am really happy that it's the weekend where I get to wake up without an alarm!</div>
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<b>Mood:</b> Good. This was a good week overall. I am staring to feel a little more hormonal as far as emotional ups and downs, but they are small. I'm getting more and more excited to meet this little one and am starting to come to grips with the reality that Andrez and I are going to be parents in less than three months! </div>
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<b>Symptoms:</b> Besides being really tired, my symptoms were minimal this week. I am feeling really big and can't really get out of bed or get off of the couch the way I used to. It's been interesting taking prenatal yoga and seeing how flexible it's kept me and that I'm still able to do some of the same positions and stretches that I could when I started 8 weeks ago. I also think it's helped reduce back and body aches so far, but I know that I am still growing and some of those pains are inevitable. For now, I am going to enjoy feeling good!</div>
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This last week was a good week overall. We had an appointment with our midwife and everything seemed to look great with the baby. The heartbeat (145 BPM) now sounds like a horse galloping because it's getting larger and we're able to hear more. She also measured my belly and I am measuring a week smaller than what I am, but it's completely normal for my body type. I also had to take the dreaded glucose test! It actually wasn't too bad, the drink tasted like fizzled out Sprite and I didn't have to fast or anything which made it not that bad. I luckily passed, so now gestational diabetes for me!</div>
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The weather was so nice this week in Portland and we had a couple of days of sunny, 60 degree weather! It felt so good that Tuesday after work I came home, put on shorts and a T-shirt, and laid out in our front yard. The sun and nice weather was so invigorating and felt amazing! It's funny because last year when we arrived in April to similar weather, we thought all of the Portlanders out in their sundresses and shorts and T-shirts were crazy. Now we are one of those crazy people who thinks 60 and sunny is like summer! Funny the difference a year can make!</div>
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Here's to the end of my second trimester and beginning of the third!!!</div>
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<b>How Far Along: </b>27 weeks-Accoridng to some apps and books, this is the start of my third trimester and according to the others, it's the last week of the second. I guess I'll cut it in half and say that Sunday is the third trimester (also our 5 year wedding anniversary!!) (The baby is the size of a cucumber!)</div>
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<b>Stretch marks/Belly Button: </b>No stretch marks yet and my belly button keeps getting more and more flat!</div>
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<b>Sleep: </b>Really good this week. I have slept really soundly, but I have had a hard time falling asleep each night. I normally go to bed around 9:30pm, but with the time change, that has morphed into 10:30pm or later. Luckily, I have been sleeping through the night.</div>
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<b>Cravings:</b> I really didn't have any strong cravings this week. We ate salmon and caesar salad for dinner one night, which we have every week and I always crave. I did want a frozen yogurt, which we had last night and it was pretty tasty!</div>
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<b>Movement: </b>Lots! This little baby is becoming very active. Andrez also got to feel the baby move for the first time this last Sunday (3/9) which was really special! </div>
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<b>Symptoms:</b> What I thought was heartburn, might actually be a muscle-skeletal type pain. We visited our midwife this last week and she thinks because of my build and where I am feeling the pain, that it may be more of my ribs, muscles, and everything else making room for this little one. I am also starting to really feel pregnant, as in, I am able to do less and less because it makes my back hurt or my feet are throbbing by the end of the day. Andrez is taking on more and more chore and house-wise which has been nice for me. It's just a weird feeling to be growing so big and knowing that I will continue to grow for another 13 weeks!</div>
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<br />Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961078348029649120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568462742676933298.post-61080483568460702622014-03-14T19:56:00.002-07:002014-03-14T19:56:54.212-07:00President's Day Weekend at Mount Hood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
For President's Day weekend, we rented a cabin near Mt. Hood in Rhododendron which is just outside of Government Camp. It was a little cottage with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a hot tub (which we actually didn't use at all), a kitchen, and a huge living space. The cottage was very secluded and the Zig Zag River was right off our deck. We had booked the trip before I got pregnant, so it was intended to be a snowboarding trip, but I was okay with not snowboarding this year and getting some much needed R&R instead.</div>
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Andrez and our friends, Lester and Rachel, all got to snowboard and said that they had an amazing time. The first day we were up there it rained, which didn't make for the best snowboarding conditions, but the temperatures lowered enough that night that Timberline (the ski lodge) got snow and everyone had a great second day. I can't say that snowboarding trips are as fun when you can participate, but it was fun getting to see the lodge and lifts and I'm excited to get out there next winter!</div>
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Another week down in the journey to meeting our first born baby! This last week went by pretty quickly with work and having some of my closest Okinawa girlfriends come visit me. They came to Portland for the weekend, and despite the rainy weather, we were able to get some fun site seeing, shopping, and eating in. It was so fun having them here to visit, but saying goodbye Sunday night was so hard, especially knowing that a couple of them I won't see until after the baby is born. I feel so lucky to have friends that I can miss that much, and it just makes the reunion trips we have that much more special and fun.<br />
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<b>How Far Along: </b>26 weeks (The baby is the size of a head of lettuce!)</div>
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<b>Total Weight Gain: </b>I haven't stepped on a scale, so we'll go with 18 lbs. but I'm sure it's more. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow, so I'll have a better update next week. </div>
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<b>Stretch marks/Belly Button: </b>No stretch marks as of yet and my belly button is a flat innie, if that makes sense!</div>
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<b>Sleep: </b>Overall pretty good. I had one night this week where I woke up to go to the bathroom and then laid there awake for two hours while the baby kicked and played. It was pretty fun to feel so I didn't mind too much and I think this is prep for the sleepless nights we're about to have!</div>
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<b>Cravings:</b> Still salmon! I also have loved sour candies, like Sour Patch Kids, and my friends were so kind as to get me an almost 2 pound bag of them, which is sadly almost gone!!</div>
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<b>Movement: </b>He or she seems to be pretty happy in there and I feel them everyday. It's most fun when I'm sitting at work because it makes me feel like I have a little buddy with me all the time.</div>
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<b>Mood:</b> I was sad on Sunday night after my friends left, but I'm feeling better and feeling good about the pregnancy. I definitely have my moments where I freak out about all of the body and life changes that are and are about to take place, but my excitement to be a mom and meet our baby far outweigh any fears I have.</div>
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<b>Symptoms:</b> I still have some heartburn, but not as bad. My feet have also been hurting by the end of the day, which they never used to. I do get tired a lot more quickly and by the end of the day, I am pretty spent. Last night I treated myself to a bath, which after two long days at work, felt like heaven on earth!</div>
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<br />Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961078348029649120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568462742676933298.post-56550671161702606962014-03-02T21:25:00.000-08:002014-03-02T21:25:19.893-08:00Watch Me Grow! Weeks 22-25<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
There has been a lot of growing going on these last few weeks! It's funny because Andrez and I think that I have been showing and big for so long, but when we look back at these pictures, we see that I didn't really pop until weeks 23/24! </div>
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These past few weeks have been pretty hectic with work, a snow storm, a weekend at Mt. Hood (post with pictures to come), and applying for and interviewing for my job, which I got (it was a temp position turned into a permanent position)! The month of February flew by and the month of March shows no signs of going any slower! </div>
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<b>How Far Along: </b>25 weeks (The baby is the size of an eggplant!)</div>
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<b>Total Weight Gain: </b>As of my last doctor appointment on February 4th (2 days shy of 22 weeks) I was up a total of 18 pounds. I wasn't too surprised given how hungry I had been the weeks prior.</div>
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<b>Maternity Clothes: </b>Pretty much all maternity except for some of my dresses.</div>
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<b>Movement: </b>More and more each week. I found out that I have an anterior placenta which means my placenta is in the front and acts as a cushion between the baby and me. It's not harmful to either of us, but it does make it harder for me to feel the baby. I don't feel the baby all of the time, but I do feel him or her everyday.</div>
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<b>Mood:</b> These last few weeks were a little more difficult emotionally. I had a little more anxiety than normal, which I think stemmed from not knowing my future with my job and dreary weather. Ever since I was offered my job, I have been feeling much better!</div>
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<b>Symptoms:</b> I am feeling more and more stretched out, and I still have 15 weeks to go! I have been been getting heartburn which is uncomfortable, but eating smaller meals seems to help. I have been feeling pretty good overall, minus a bad cold I came down with this last week. </div>
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<br />Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961078348029649120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568462742676933298.post-49573229403294797782014-01-30T20:40:00.002-08:002014-01-30T20:40:29.420-08:00Watch Me Grow: 21 weeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I think the time has come that I officially look pregnant! I am really starting to feel little babe move around a lot, mostly at work after I've eaten something. Today I felt the first kick or punch that made me stop what I was doing it was so strong. It didn't hurt or anything it's just a weird feeling and kind of shocked me. This last week was a pretty good one and I am just feeling more and more stretched out. The funny thing is I feel like my belly is so big, but I have 19 more weeks and the baby needs to gain about 6 more pounds before it's all over! Andrez and I are loving my growing and laugh everyday about how all of the changes I am going through.</div>
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Here's an update on this last week!</div>
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<b>How Far Along: </b>21 weeks (the baby is the length of a carrot and weighs about 11oz or so)</div>
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<b>Total Weight Gain:</b> I haven't weighed myself this week, but I go to my midwife next week, so I'll have to report back then.</div>
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<b>Maternity Clothes: </b>Yes! I am going to order some more with my Gap gift cards from Christmas and some Gap Cash I earned from an order earlier this month. Gap maternity leggings are the bees knees!</div>
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<b>Sleep: </b>I have been having some weird dreams lately! I have been sleeping through the night but seem to wake up about an hour or so before my alarm every morning. I'll take the 6-7 hours straight before that though.</div>
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<b>Cravings:</b> Still tacos. In fact, on Taco Tuesday this week, I ate 7, yes 7, tacos! My appetite is out of control. I am a bottomless pit! I told my parents that I will be eating a meal and I almost get hungry again before my meal is over. Andrez has been very supportive and tells me to eat to enjoy what I want because my body obviously needs it. </div>
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I am also craving citrus fruits, salmon, and fruit Popsicles.</div>
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<b>Movement: </b>Yes! Still not consistent at all, but definitely feeling stronger kicks and more each day!</div>
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<b>Mood:</b> Good. This was a good week emotionally. I am really loving being pregnant right now and am trying to enjoy each and every day. I am really looking forward to my pre-natal yoga class this weekend, as well as, the Superbowl! </div>
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<b>Symptoms:</b> Overall, most pregnancy symptoms have disappeared. Not to be too TMI, but my boobs have started to hurt again. They are going through some changes and I can feel them! I woke up from boob pain last night, in fact! I also get random cramps and pulling pains, which are round ligament pains that come from my uterus and everything stretching to accommodate my growing baby. Other than that, I feel great!</div>
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<br />Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961078348029649120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568462742676933298.post-76230237569148307282014-01-25T19:33:00.000-08:002014-01-25T19:33:09.247-08:00Watch Me Grow! Weeks 18-20<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's hard to believe, but I am now at the half way point in my pregnancy-20 weeks! I can't believe how fast it's gone so far and can't believe that we're going to meet our little babe in 4.5 months! These past few weeks have been really good. We had a doctor's appointment where we got to hear little babe's heartbeat, 155 bpm, and we had our anatomy scan. We LOVED the hour long ultrasound where we got to see our little baby, their brain, heart, profile, fingers, toes, arms, and legs. He or she was putting on quite a show for us by sucking on their little thumb (we even got to see their tongue!) and putting their entire fist in their mouth! We got the news on Friday that the baby is perfect and healthy, which was great to hear!</div>
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<b>How Far Along: </b>20 weeks (our baby is the length of a banana and weighs 10oz!)</div>
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<b>Total Weight Gain:</b> According to my scale: 9-10 lbs. According to the doctor: 11 lbs. </div>
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<b>Maternity Clothes: </b>Yes! I actually ordered a pair of Gap Maternity leggings and jeans and they are comfy! I still have tops and dresses that aren't maternity that fit and that I wear. All of my jackets and sweatshirts are TIGHT and I can barely zipper them up!</div>
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<b>Sleep: </b>I still wake up every night to go to the bathroom, however, my sister recently ordered me <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Leachco-Organic-Snoogle-Pillow-Natural/dp/B001J2RZ1K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390706208&sr=8-1&keywords=organic+snoogle">this</a> Snoogle pillow. It looks funny, but it is comfy!! I have slept so much more soundly with it and if you are pregnant, do yourself a favor and order one!!</div>
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<b>Cravings:</b> Tacos--hard shell, ground beef, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, and salsa, to be exact! I can't get enough of them! I have also been craving citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and lemons. My appetite has grown tremendously, so in general, I am eating a lot more! I feel a little bit like a bottomless pit, so I eat lots of fruits, but also enjoy a bag of Skittles or Dairy Queen blizzard, too! </div>
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<b>Gender:</b> We didn't find out, only 20 more weeks until we know if this little babe is a he or she!</div>
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<b>Movement: </b>I still am not feeling the baby a ton, but I am feeling them. Last week (at Week 19), Andrez was able to feel the baby for the first time by touching my stomach. It was pretty amazing for him to get to feel our baby for the first time and I can't wait until we feel punches and kicks everyday!</div>
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<b>Mood:</b> Overall, pretty good, but a little overwhelmed. It's a lot to take in that we are going to be responsible for a perfect, new baby in a short few months. I want to make sure things are in order and ready, but I am also trying to relax and enjoy this time. This will be my only first pregnancy and I am trying to soak in every minute of the excitement, nervousness, and all of the firsts Andrez and I are going though.</div>
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I took my first pre-natal yoga class today and really enjoyed it! I think I am going to be a little sore because I have not worked out my entire pregnancy, but it felt good to stretch and do something good for my mind and body. I also liked the social aspect of it as all of the girls in the class introduced themselves and could talk about their week, where they are at in their pregnancy, and how they are feeling. I have already signed up for four more and plan to take them through the delivery.</div>
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<br />Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961078348029649120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568462742676933298.post-63719102897437519902014-01-02T20:53:00.000-08:002014-01-02T20:53:06.193-08:00Watch Me Grow! Weeks 15-17<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can honestly say that I am finally starting to feel better! It has been a week since I have thrown up, I am starting to get more energy, and with my belly growing, it's becoming a quick reality that Andrez and I are going to be parents in less than 6 months!<br />
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We went home for a week for Christmas and got to spend some much needed quality time with our families. We got lots of delicious homemade meals like carne asada, ribs, turkey and ham, and prime rib! I left with my belly full, which I'm sure the baby loved after weeks of me eating whatever it was I craved, which was usually not home cooked or healthy.<br />
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I am starting to not fit into any of my regular clothes, so my mom and I made a trip to the Gap, where I got some of my first maternity clothes! To any of my friends who are pregnant or will be one day, do yourselves a favor and buy maternity clothes, they are the most comfortable clothes you can wear! I was trying to stretch (literally!) my normal clothes for as long as possible, but maternity clothes are so much more forgiving, comfortable, and made for your growing body. Going up a size in regular clothing looked awkward, so I'm happy that I have comfy clothes now.<br />
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Here are some of the most asked questions and some updates on my pregnancy for my current week:<br />
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<b>How Far Along: </b>17 weeks (our baby is the size of a turnip!)<br />
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<b>Total Weight Gain:</b> About 8 pounds.<br />
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<b>Maternity Clothes: </b>Yes, I am wearing maternity clothes, but I do still have dresses, tunics, sweaters, and leggings that aren't maternity that I'm wearing.<br />
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<b>Sleep: </b>I'm not sleeping really well. I wake up to go to the bathroom at least once per night and I wake up randomly at different times. I am also a stomach and back sleeper, which I won't be able to do much longer!<br />
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<b>Cravings:</b> Black tea (any way-hot, iced, sweet, unsweetened, with sugar and milk), beef, pork sausage, green apples, salmon salad sandwiches, and Skittles. Random, I know and no, I don't eat/drink these all together!<br />
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<b>Gender:</b> We aren't finding out! We want it to be a surprise! If I am going on intuition, I would say I'm leaning towards a girl, but who knows!<br />
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<b>Movement: </b>I've felt little bubbles and flutters, but I'm not sure if they are actually movements. I've been told that's what they feel like, but honestly, they could just be gas bubbles for all I know!<br />
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<b>Mood:</b> My moods kind of shift. I have been much more sentimental and I was really sad when I had to leave my family this last weekend. I would also say I have been more calm and not as much of a worrier as I have been in the past. Overall, I am really happy and so excited to be pregnant!<br />
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<br />Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961078348029649120noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568462742676933298.post-44098516373311468192013-12-17T20:35:00.003-08:002013-12-17T20:35:59.041-08:00Watch me grow! Weeks 6, 8, and 14<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Here are my first trimester bump pictures! My goal was to take one every week, but as you can see, there is a big lag from 8-14 weeks. Let's just say, I wasn't feeling or looking my best during that time and taking a picture was the last thing I wanted to do. My belly also didn't really grow much until this last week, at week 14. </div>
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Andrez and I laughed looking at the three of these pictures because I was feeling great and so optimistic at week 6. I thought that pregnancy wasn't so bad and didn't know what anyone meant by morning sickness or feeling awful. Then it hit, slowly at first and in waves, and by weeks 7 & 8, I was miserable. Week 8's picture is a forced smile and was probably taken right before or right after throwing up for the second or third time that morning. That's why we laughed because I was feeling so awful but wanted to get my picture in. Obviously, I stopped caring about the pictures, journaling, and pretty much everything except for laying on the couch and sleeping for the next 6+ weeks.</div>
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At week 14, which was last Thursday, I felt much better and now the picture taking will commence each week until I'm holding our sweet little baby! Now that the misery is slowly going away, I am really enjoying my growing baby and belly and can't wait to share this journey with you all!</div>
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<br />Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961078348029649120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568462742676933298.post-2989541885140224732013-12-17T20:24:00.001-08:002014-03-23T10:38:29.767-07:00I'm Pregnant!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
They say the best gifts don't always come under a tree or even at Christmas. Baby Posada will be arriving in June 2014!!!!!</div>
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Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961078348029649120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568462742676933298.post-5103884525908225612013-09-26T21:14:00.002-07:002013-09-26T21:14:47.737-07:00Swifts at Chapman SchoolEven though I have some posts to catch up on, tonights events were too cool to not share right away. When Andrez and I first moved to Portland, some friends told us about the swifts at Chapman School. You can learn more <a href="http://audubonportland.org/local-birding/swiftwatch">here</a>, but basically it's an event every year in Portland in September where the Vaux Swift's start their migration toward Central America and use this school's chimney to roost, or sleep. Andrez's brother, Mateo, has been visiting and it was really fun to get to see thousands of birds flying over this school and park and into this chimney!<div>
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Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961078348029649120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568462742676933298.post-19342210041773573212013-09-07T17:00:00.000-07:002013-09-07T17:00:35.563-07:00French Doors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
There has been a lack in posting due to me working full time hours now (I was only working 30 hours a week for the first month). Andrez and I have been really busy between work, getting work done on the house, frequent visits to Home Depot, me being on the "Tour-de-Friends" as Andrez puts it, and living life in Portland! I am taking this weekend to relax and enjoy being at home, something I haven't done in almost a month (although I'm not complaining!)! </div>
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Last time I posted, our french doors were still being installed and below is the finished product! Andrez and I love them, and I especially think Willis and Lucy approve. We keep them open as much as we can to have fresh air in the house and they bring in so much natural light. I think this is one of my favorite parts of the house now!</div>
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Andrez and I are the proud new owners of a 2001 Subaru Forester! I didn't want to get that old of a car, but when we saw the ad on Craigslist, we went for it. It had one owner, 70,000 miles, and is in almost perfect condition, very few dings, clean on the inside, and new tires. We are excited to have a crossover type car/SUV that has all wheel drive and can't wait to take her to the mountains and on some road trips to Seattle and throughout Oregon! I am very excited to finally have a car of my own! It's funny because so many people in Portland have a Subaru and we are happy to be part of the club now! </div>
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After being cooped up in our house for the past couple of weeks, we finally got out with ours friends, Lester, Rachel, and their adorable baby, Ezra, for some blueberry picking at <a href="http://bellaorganic.com/">Bella Organic Farm</a>. We went early to avoid the heat, and it turned out to be a pretty chilly day. It was actually nice to get outside when the sun wasn't blazing and just enjoy the outdoors with Andrez and friends (the sun came out in full force later on!). We picked lots of blueberries and some blackberries, although the blackberries weren't quite ripe yet. We got so many blueberries that we froze some, gave some to our neighbors, and have already eaten the rest -- they were THAT good! <br />
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<br />Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961078348029649120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568462742676933298.post-83932652017600654952013-07-19T20:20:00.001-07:002013-07-19T20:20:31.795-07:00It's Friday! (House Update)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The last couple weeks have proven to be extremely busy from working, moving into our house, moving out of our apartment (who knew two people could get so settled in a one-bedroom apartment with no furniture??), and just living life in general. On top of moving in and getting all of our belongings that made the long journey from Okinawa to Portland, we are getting some work done to our house. We are having french doors installed in our living room, a new vanity, sinks, and toilet in our bathroom, and the inside of the house painted. We already had the floors refinished and they turned out amazingly! It goes without saying, but after all of the hectic-ness of the week, I'm looking forward to having two days to myself, Andrez, and the pups. I hope you all had a good week!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Start of the french doors.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The drawers to our vanity.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mess that is our house when we have a house full of boxes and can't put things away! We have priorities though, our TV and couch! </td></tr>
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<br />Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961078348029649120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568462742676933298.post-3935150608430230592013-07-04T21:19:00.000-07:002013-07-04T21:19:04.263-07:00House (as we bought it) Pictures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
In case you don't like to watch You Tube videos or just wanted to see pictures of the house as we bought it, here they are! I don't have one of the basement, so I'll be sure to take one and add it later because we have some fun ideas for it! Our floors are being refinished this week and will be done tomorrow, so I will be sure to post pictures because they look so good!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our dining room.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another shot of the whole living room.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our room.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bathroom, ugly vanity!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Same room, it has a door to the back yard.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adorable acorn light in our hallway. We think it may be original with the house.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kitchen.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of kitchen.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And another view of the kitchen.</td></tr>
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<br />Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961078348029649120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568462742676933298.post-63548181637742717822013-07-04T21:08:00.004-07:002013-07-04T21:08:44.223-07:00The Story of Becoming Home Owners<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Andrez and I knew before we moved to Portland that we wanted to buy a house. We really didn't want to pay rent and knew that buying a house meant that we were investing into our future. When we got to Portland, we searched on Angie's List for a good real estate agent and we found one, Colleen. We met with her at a coffee shop one Saturday afternoon and she told us that we needed to be pre-approved for a loan, then we could start house shopping. We also talked about Portland, where we wanted to live, what we thought our budget would be, and what kind of house we wanted (large, forever home vs. starter home, old vs. new, etc). </div>
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That next week, I went to the bank and applied for a VA loan. We decided to go with the VA loan for a couple of reasons--we wouldn't have to pay mortgage insurance, the loan is backed by the government, and we didn't have to put any money down. We weren't sure that the house we'd find would be our forever home, so we didn't want to put a big chunk of money down right away. A few days later, I heard from the bank and we were pre-approved for a loan, meaning we could shop for a house! </div>
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I posted about our house search in <a href="http://posadasinportland.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-business-of-buying-house.html">this post</a>. Right after that post, we put an offer on this house.</div>
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It was a foreclosure selling at the high end of our budget, but it was beautiful. It sat at the bottom of a hill and at the top was a huge forest park. It had 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, had a beautiful dining room and seating area, large kitchen, a large back yard, and a mother-in-law suite attached--we called it a Texas home in Portland. It was definitely a new (built in 2007, I believe), forever type home, which wasn't what we expected to buy right away. When we put our offer in, we offered about $60,000 less than asking because it was in an area with a high foreclosure rate and it needed a little cleaning up. Once we put our offer in, someone else did too and we were instructed to put in our best and final offer and the bank would accept the highest. We didn't budge and we didn't get the house. We were a little disappointed because you get excited signing the offer and hoping that it goes through, but we knew that since it didn't, it wasn't meant to be. So, we kept looking, but not for long! The next day we drove to our house, looked at it, loved it, and put an offer in! Funny thing is, this house was the opposite of the first one we put an offer on, it was old (built in 1942) and a tiny, starter home.</div>
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The thing with Portland is houses are selling fast and they are selling high! We were nervous with our house because we offered the asking price, plus we asked the seller to pay for closing costs. We played the waiting game and knew that it looked promising, but also knew there was another offer. Less than a week after writing our offer, we got the news that the seller chose us! It was a great feeling, but we knew that it was the first hurdle of many before the house was ours!</div>
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After our offer was accepted, we had 10 business days to get an inspection on the house. The inspection is for the buyer and pretty much lets you know if there are any major red flags on the house, like mold, a bad roof, termites, or anything that could potentially be threatening. I was in Las Vegas during our inspection, so Andrez held down the fort and was able to be there for it. Everything looked good, especially for it being a 71 year old house, however there were a few things that needed to be fixed. The chimney needed to be replaced, there were a couple of electrical issues, there was some chipped paint on the outside, the furnace needed to be replaced, and the toilet leaked. We asked the seller to replace the chimney, fix the paint, toilet leak, and electrical issues, and empty the furnace because we would replace it, if she agreed to fix the rest. Then, we waited and she said she would fix it all! We were shocked, but so happy! Soon after, the bank called to let us know that we were officially accepted for our home loan!</div>
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After the inspection, came the appraisal, which is done by the bank (and VA) to ensure that the house is worth what we offered, and if it wasn't, we wouldn't get the loan. The appraisal was done with the listing agent and we weren't there for it. This was a nerve wrecking part because we didn't want the appraiser to say that the house wasn't worth what we wanted to pay and we heard that VA appraisers were the toughest (which is a good thing, I think!). A week later, we got the great news that our house passed the appraisal and that sealed the deal that we would get the house. The next two weeks were waiting around, the seller getting the repairs done, and us getting tired of living in our apartment!</div>
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Last Tuesday, we signed the papers on our house! It wasn't that bad of a process and a note to anyone looking to buy a house, make sure to only use your first and last name on the loan, so that you don't have to sign your full name on every document. I was advised to do that at the beginning and I was happy to not have to sign my full name on every document! Once the papers were signed, we had to wait for the seller to sign her documents and for the house to get recorded in our name. Then, Friday, after work, we got the keys to our new home and celebrated with Colleen and the pups!</div>
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While it was a long process all together, about 2 months, it went pretty smoothly. We had the BEST real estate agent and loan officer who helped everything go smoothly. It wasn't nearly as stressful as I had imagined, but it's also not something I'm in a rush to do again anytime soon! Right now, we are getting the floors refinished, french doors installed in our living room, a new vanity and toilet installed in the bathroom, a new furnace installed, and new paint inside. I will be showing pictures of all of this progress, so stay tuned! Sorry for the long post, but I thought it was an interesting process and wanted to share it!</div>
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Last year, we were in Hoi An, Vietnam eating some of the best food we have ever had in our lives, getting clothes made, and enjoying spending time together after a long deployment. We have talked a lot about our post deployment vacation recently and can't believe how much difference a year makes! I hope everyone has a day spent with friends and family, BBQs, beer, and lots of fireworks! </div>
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Technically, we bought a mortgage, but once we pay it off, we'll own a little Portland bungalow! If you follow me on Facebook, this isn't a surprise, but it was all official on Friday, June 28th in the afternoon. Our whole house buying process took about two months and once we put an offer on this house, it was pretty smooth from there. I didn't want to say anything until it was official because I didn't want to jinx anything. The Portland housing market got pretty crazy this spring and we are VERY lucky to have gotten the house we got! I will go through the whole process in separate posts, but for now, please enjoy a tour of our home!!!! </div>
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This week I went back to work after a two and half month break. Andrez found out about a temp Administrative Assistant position for the Facilities and Property Management Division at the county. I had an interview last Monday morning and was offered the position that afternoon! I am definitely being challenged, learning a lot, and will be working really hard. It has been fun waking up, getting ready, meeting people, and taking in a flood of new information! I am working in the same building as Andrez, so we get to drive together to and from work now. We don't see each other much during the day, but it's fun knowing that we are both there and working for the county that we now call home.</div>
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(I also have to mention that I got to spend the weekend with one of my closest friends from Okinawa, Kelly. I didn't take many pictures because we were out and about enjoying a sunny Portland Saturday and shopped until we dropped at the mall on Sunday. I'm so lucky to live a couple hour drive from her!)</div>
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If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, then you probably saw that Andrez and I went strawberry picking on Saturday. Growing up in Las Vegas, going to a farm on the weekend was not a regular activity. We saw that <a href="http://www.krugersfarmmarket.com/">Kruger's Farm </a> was having a strawberry festival, so we took the short drive to Sauvie Island to enjoy the sun and some fresh fruit. We got to take a short hay ride to the strawberry fields and picked as many strawberries as we wanted. The fields smelled so good and you could literally smell the strawberries in the air. We picked a couple little container's worth and also picked up some fresh raspberries (they were picked that morning, but not by us) and cherries. </div>
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Fresh picked fruit is about the tastiest thing! Andrez and I ate everything we bought by Sunday night (at least it was healthy!)! We plan on going to more farms and picking more fruits and veggies, and hopefully, growing some of our own soon! </div>
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There is a restaurant on Hawthorne Blvd. that Andrez and I pass every day when I take him to work called <a href="http://lardopdx.com/east.html">Lardo</a>. The restaurant itself is kind of small, but there is a large, tented seating area outside and there are always lots of people there. They feature pork dishes, and while the menu is on the smaller side, we still had a tough time picking out what to eat because they all sounded so good! We split the pork meatball banh mi, the double burger, and lardo fries. Our meal was delicious, the banh mi was the standout by far! We were stuffed when we were done and we will definitely go back for more!</div>
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Here is your weekly dose of Willis and Lucy pictures--love these two!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andrez and I always laugh when we take the dog's collars off because they look naked, even though it's a little collar. </td></tr>
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I got back late Saturday night, which allowed Andrez and I to sleep in, go out for lunch, and take the pups to Laurelhurst Park for a sunny Sunday here in Portland. Laurelhurst Park is a big park with a little lake near our house in a very nice area of Portland. We have driven by it multiple times and decided to take advantage of the nice weather and go! </div>
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