Losing the weight I need Thinspiration real bad!

I’ve done it, you’ve done it, we’ve all done it… Envied the girl who was back in her size 2 jeans right after a baby (I can think of a couple, those lucky hookers). Also, I feel like there are constant eyes on me looking to see if I will be one of “those” girls who lose the weight quickly. I wanted to be that girl but turns out I’m not. I knew when I got preggers that I would not be that girl. I do not lose weight very easily. Mainly, do to my love for pizza, cheese and anything that has 1200 carbs and the fact that I’m not good about working out.

The only comfort I’ve had is knowing a friend of mine that had a baby 10 days after me is pretty much in the same boat. Her weight is not dropping off like wet water. But on the flip side of that I’m not sure that either one of us are making drastic changes to make it happen in a quick fashion.

I wanted to give myself time to heal, I did have a c-section, and it is a lot for your body to go through.( I mean it took me 9 months to gain 35 pounds so I can take my time to loose it, right?) No, wrong I’m over it. I have been going to the gym at least 4 times a week going on 5 weeks now, and I have not lost one pound! So, now I know it’s due to what I eat, UGHHH the dreaded word DIET. Again, I wish I was one of those girls who can skip lunch or eat lettuce, but I’m just not.

I’ve even thought of joining the Kardashians with a Quick Trim diet, what are your thoughts??? I’ve also thought of trying weight watchers.

Does anyone out there have the secret to success? I know working out will be a main ingredient but I want to eat too.

Happy Monday!

Destined to be a star

I think I'm destined to be a stage mom. Ha!
Ella is the cutest little baby ever. I know I would think the same even if she was not so pretty but the honest truth is she is really a cutie pie.
So, the research has begun. How do you get in the biz. Showbiz that is. My baby is destined to be a star with this face. The current Gerber baby better watch out:)
Thanks to John's sister we are ahead of the game. She has set us up with an industry contact in Nashville. Also, we have found out that babies can't "work" until at least 4-6 months.

Our thoughts are that if she gets something great and the money will go towards college tuition and if she doesn't she is still the cutest little gal in our eyes:)

What are your thoughts on babies getting into the biz?

Here are some pictures of our cutie pa tootie:)

all the best,
chit chat chic

Baby will be here scheduled and on time...

It's official I am scheduled for a c-section on Friday, which means I will get to see Ella for the first time, which means I will be a mom, which means I'm a bundle of emotions:)

I've come to peace with a c-section months ago since I was told almost from the beginning it was a likely possibility due to my small frame and Johns large frame:)

I guess I am a little sad that I won't ever get to experience the OMG moments of going into labor, or my water breaking, or freaking out and panicking over getting to the hospital.

However, on the flip side I know exactly when she will be here and there will not be any surprises.

I really don't know what to expect after the surgery. Will I be tired, drugged  up, in major pain....
Everyone is different and I've heard so many stories.

If you have a c-section how was your experience? I would love to know:)


All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse

It's on my calendar which means it has to be true!

When you first find out you're pregnant you are given a date of when you can expect to deliver. This provided "due date" seems especially far away at first... then you starting counting down the weeks, which makes everything go by pretty quickly. Then you get to the larger digit weeks 34... 35... 36... and things seem to slow down. I'm 37 weeks pregnant, yesterday. Which means I've been waiting for a long time to meet this little girl practicing gymnastic skills inside of me:)
I keep hearing all of these stories of people delivering at 37 or 38 weeks and begin to get a little jealous. (NOTE: I realize I'm very blessed to have a healthy growing baby, and trust me I keep in mind when I complain about walking, sleeping or being plain uncomfortable).
Throughout the time, I keep this provided "due date" in mind knowing she will be here no later than the provided date. Now brace yourself, here is the bad part, some people go past the due date!!!!! I can't image going past September 1, 2010 my doctor provided "due date." This should be set in stone. I've done my part, I've been a good mom, I didn't eat that sushi I wanted and now you tell this could go on longer -- NOT FAIR:(
I guess this is what I get for being overly optimistic that she would arrive before my due date (which could still happen) and overly naive for thinking the "due date" would be the last possible date she would arrive!

This is bananas, provided "due date" is bogus!
All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse

Packing my bags

The time has come and I am going to "pack a bag." To me this makes it official and scary -- not that the large stomach, weight gain and baby stuff galore taking up our house shouldn't have already done this, but hey each person has differing defining moments.
The much anticipated arrival of miss Ella Harper Morgan is very close. I am 35 weeks this week (wow how time flies), so I need to get prepared for the unexpected. I've made a list from gathered information online.

Here are the items I'm packing for my life changing day:) Well, the items I've read or heard I will need.

• Extra Blanket in the car
• Extra Towels in the car
• Tooth brush for me and John & toothpaste
• Camera - with new card
• Flip Camera - with extra batteries
• Wash Clothes
• T-shirts - three?
• Comfortable pants - two?
• Lots of underwear
• Nursing bra?
• Sports bra
• Change of Clothes for John
• Chapstick
• makeup
• Lots of socks
• Hair thingies
• A robe
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Night Gown - sleep clothes
• Baby book

For Ella

• Blanket
• Clothes
• Outfit to go home in

Is there anything I should add to the list? Would love to know:)

All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse

I wanna make this

I have recently seen quite a few homemade baby mobiles and I think I just may be up to the task of creating one on my own, or for another mommy to be:)

I really like these little birds, add a little ribbon and you have a precious mobile. Easy right!
Here is a look at the little birds and even better Spool has provided a free pattern.

 Download the PDF pattern on the Spool blog.

Enjoy!
All the best,
ChitChatChic
Jesse

I'm taking a Photography class!!!

I bought a SLR camera awhile back and I never use it because honestly I don't know how! I have wanted to take a photography class forever to learn how to take those cool pictures you see everywhere, but just haven't gotten around to it. I don't want to be a photographer I just want my own cool pictures;)
So, thank to Groupon (which is awesome) I have signed up to take a private lesson with Don Wright photography. He seems cool and his pictures look great. The date for my first lesson has not been confirmed yet and I am very eager to get started.
My main goal is to be able to take great pictures of my little Ella on the way!

I love baby pictures that look like this:

All the best,
ChitChatChic

Jesse

Baby room

There are sooo many precious options for a little girls room (almost overwhelming)! One thing I know for sure... I am going to have her monogram on the wall. I'm probably going to go with pink and green colors and shabby chic! This is my chance to do a shabby chic room-- I've always wanted one:)

Here is a picture of the monogram I am going to get from Etsy! Probably in PINK!

All the best
ChitChatChic

jesse

It's a GIRL!

I honestly can not believe it, I'm having a girl! I will have to say, I was so sure I was having a boy I think I was a little bummed (hate to say that). I'm scared for myself and for my bank account! I better like the wardrobe I have because my new little princess will be getting and the new stuff:)

I'm still in shock, ITS A GIRL!!!! WOW I really know now and can say "her," "she" and call her by name, which will be Ella Harper Morgan-- great monogram letters!

Wish me luck:)

All the best,
ChitChatChic

Jesse

The count down is on!

This Friday, I find out boy or girl!!! I am super excited to start shopping for this and that and getting the room ready:)
John and I have been brainstorming room ideas. Well, I've been brainstorming and then letting John in on the ideas, however come to find out he has quite a few of his own if it is a boy! (imagine that, John having an opinion!)
There is a ton of stuff I like for the room, but my one rule is NO THEMES. Yes, they can be cute if done right however I just want to stick to something else. I have made John aware of the one rule and his response was okay, "what about bats and footballs on the wall" I respond, "Uh, John that is a sports Theme." He just doesn't get my no theme rule, all of his ideas revolve around a theme. I want his input when it comes to the room, however I do not want the typical boy room themes!
He has given me full reign if it's a girl he only wants input if it's a boy - Oh the dilema;)

Here are a couple of the rooms I like:)

 All of these designs are featured on Design Dazzle Blog. What do you think?

All the best,
ChitChatChic

Jesse

Pushin Present

Yep, you heard it, have a baby and you get a pushin present. I heard this term a couple years ago from a friend and fell in love. Hooray I get a special present (other than the baby) for having a baby! So John recently has asked me what I would want... Well, I've been thinking a mothers ring with the baby's birthstone or a personal trainer (for obvious reasons after the baby). My due date is September 1 so the baby's birthstone would be Sapphire if born then. If he or she comes early the birthstone will be Peridot (which is the same as mine).  I'm thinking this baby will come early, I just have a hunch (or maybe a prayer). If so, I already have a birthstone ring I got for graduation from my grandparents. I thought of just getting another one, but I don't know. I have posted some rings I like for the occasion;) I like simple and vintage looks. I also, like the idea of the stackable bands that I can add to in the future.

 Have you heard of the pushin present? If so what did you get? If not, what would you want?

Love to know...

All the best,
ChitChatChic

Jesse