Morning Glory Turns Two

Hello friends!
Today is a special day for one of our children. Morning Glory turns two!!! These pictures were taken of him a few months ago and I thought you might enjoy seeing a photo.

Today marks the thirteenth day of my diet. I lost 1.2 pounds in the last six days. I wish I was posting on Monday so I could post my weight on an even 14 days, but I can't count on making it to the library every Monday.

So, so far I've lost 3.2 pounds in 13 days.

Here's a breakdown of the week:
Sunday: 1,202 calories, 2 3/4 mile bike, 30 minute leg work-out, abs
Monday:1,430 calories, 2 1/3 mile bike
Tuesday:1,648  calories
Wednesday: 1,308 calories two miles of walking the kids for Halloween
Thursday:1,455 calories, 2 3/4 mile bike, 45-50 minute back and biceps work-out, abs
Friday: 1,555 calories, 2 1/2 mile bike, 50 minute chest and triceps work-out, abs
Saturday: 1,365 calories

I'd like to mention that I have not had a SINGLE piece of our kids' Halloween candy. I will have one or two Dove chocolate caramels a day though.

I'm feeling good about my resolve. I'm probably definitely having too many calories on my coffees, but I'm not quite ready to go to black coffee.

Thank you for visiting my blog.
Have a good week!

Sincerely,

Sunshine Mama

Hello friends!

You all surprised me with your kind, encouraging words. Thank you!

I've lost two pounds this week with six days of dieting. So...that's two down eighteen pounds to go.

Here's a brief overview of the week in calories and work-outs:

Sunday: 50 minute leg work-out, abs, 2 1/2 bike ride, didn't monitor calories till Monday
Monday- 1,737 calories
Tuesday-1,530 calories, 50 minute back and biceps work-out, abs, 2 1/2 mile bike ride
Wednesday-1,700 calories, eight miles of biking
Thursday-1,535 calories-50 minute chest and triceps work-out, abs 2 1/2 mile bike
Friday-1,720 calories- 4 mile bike ride
Saturday-1,480 calories-

I also worked on drinking more water every day. I may have gotten in at least six glasses.There are some weak spots I need to work on. I'd like to keep closer to the 1,400 calorie range. But I made some positive movements forward. I took out all white flour foods, though I still use sugar and creamer in my coffee. I may have to go to black coffee as this goes on. I think I'm beginning to feel better about myself.

I will probably post on Sundays as it is more challenging for me to get to the library during the week, so I may lose more weight by tomorrow morning as it is not a true seven day week.

Thank you again!

See you next week!

Sunshine Mama

Hello friends,

Twenty pounds in ten weeks anyone?

I'll update in one week!

Sunshine Mama

Hello friends!

Just wanted to let you know our daughter was born on Friday, May 11 at 4:12 a.m. She weighed 8 pounds and measured 20 3/4 inches long. She is healthy and the labor went quickly. I will give those details in another post. For now, I leave you with some pictures that were taken of her when she was 29 hours old.

Hello everyone!

It's May 7, and the baby is not here yet. I did want a May 7 baby, but it looks like it won't happen. I'm officially one day over my May 6 due date and feeling great. I do think I had some action about 3:00 a.m. this morning, but nothing major. It may have dilated me a little more.

So with no baby, I just end up cleaning and organizing more. If she isn't here by the end of the week, all of those pesky files and paperwork will even be organized. Ha!

When I saw my midwife last Friday, I was still 75% effaced and dilated to between 1 to 2. She was also sitting really high.

I thought I should share a few photos from Sunday, May 6th. I was dressed up for our 7-year old Iris Anna's girl choir concert. And, yes, the heels did start to kill after awhile.

We're thinking this baby will be between 7 1/2 to eight pounds. I've gained more this pregnancy than the last baby, but everything will work out. It will just take a little longer to get back in the groove, but I am looking forward to it.

Well, hopefully the next time I blog, I will able to post some baby pictures! Thank you all for keeping up on me!

Sincerely,

Sunshine Mama

Hello friends!

I made it to the library finally. And then after being absent for two weeks I came here to find out that the whole blogging scene has changed.Supposedly it's suppose to be better, but I'm feeling a little annoyed. Hmmm....

And the only reason I'm spending some time at the library here today is that some last minute internet things need to get taken care of before this baby comes.

Well, I have seven days before I'm due. Last Friday when they checked me, I was dilated to one and 75% effaced, where the week before that I was completely closed. I will say that the last few days I have had more frequent and perhaps slightly harder contractions. I have felt more tired than normal this last week or so. I do believe this baby won't come for another week. But starting next Friday the 4th of May I have to be ready for anything. I did get this wild-haired idea to start calling friends and family later this week just to say "hi" knowing full well that they would think I was calling to say I'd had the baby. But wouldn't it be funny to just get them all excited for a minute or two? I told my mom that and she said that I must have my dad's sense of humor.

I hit two garage sales nearby this weekend and was able to practically complete getting the clothes I need for this baby girl. Just love all this cute baby girl stuff. See, here's a bargain idea that Sunshine Mama has discovered for getting awesome garage sale deals. If someone has a lot of baby stuff that you want, but they are charging too much....go back... right when they are about to be done and offer to take most of it off their hands for say $5 a bag. Most of the time they will deal with you because they are intending on giving it all to Goodwill anyway. And, yes, that is what I did with one of the garage sales.

I also have a few more things to do yet to be completely ready for baby....like pack my bag, go grocery shopping, do a little more cleaning of the house, draw up a list of the homeschooling curricula that I need to get.

I will also have about one more week before saying goodbye to Dove Chocolate covered caramels, because after I get home from the hospital, I need to get moving and a groovin and droppin some baby weight.

Well, I do appreciate all of your comments and interest despite my sporadic postings. Not having internet at home has certainly put a damper on some of my creativity with posting pictures and spontaneous posts. But on the other hand, being a homeschooling mom of soon-to-be seven children, I have more time to take care of them.  Anyway, I miss it.

I'll try to post one more time before baby comes. If not, I'll talk to you later!

Sincerely,

Sunshine Mama

Baby Has Moved!!!

Hello and Happy Easter!

I'm at my parents' and they have Internet so, I'd thought I'd share some good news.

I visited the midwife on Friday and she said the baby has moved from being in a breach position to a head down position and and head facing backward position, which is the perfect position. She told me a few movements to do to keep the baby in the right position until labor. I am feeling very relieved. I will now be meeting with a midwife every week until the baby comes. I have officially four weeks until I'm due on Sunday, May 6.

Thank you for your comments and encouragement. I will try to post again after my appointment this Friday to keep you updated.

I will add that I'm beginning to swing into "operation baby preparation" mode. I actually enjoy it.

Talk later!

Sincerely,

Sunshine Mama