best burger ever!

I recently read a blog article about In N Out and of course it was about their secret not so secret menu, although I did learn a couple new things. However one of my favorite secret menu items was not on the list, the delicious Lemon-Up (a half and half of their pink lemonade and 7-up). The best thing about the article though was that they ordered all the items on the menu and took pictures of it all! 

Now on to my burger.. 

Personally I have always enjoyed In N Out but always felt like something was missing and it wasn't the things I don't get on burgers (tomatoes in my mind just don't belong on burgers, they ruin the meat and cheese flavors). 

I now know what was missing..

Grilled, chopped onions, 2 slices of cheese and the bun extra toasted. I used to get the lettuce but I prefer it w/out it now just to get full taste of the In N Out sauce. 

How to order My burger:

1x2 w/ grilled onions, no tomatoes or lettuce, bun extra toast :) 

and you have to get fries well-done 

yum!

21 weeks

• Weighty Issues: 122 this week so still right on track and actually on the low healthy weight gain range for where I'm at. Still need to begin workouts, which I am thinking of tying into my plans for Lent this year. 
• Stretch Marks: No new ones, I notice some of the ones on my hips from puberty again but thats okay. 
• Sleep: Not any better but not worse. Had the most horrible charley horse early yesterday morning. I might have cried a little but hey it was not expected pain and it woke me up. 
• Best Moment this week: Baby has been kicking like crazy and I think I can feel it from  the outside too. Hoping Patrick gets to feel it this week! Also got some more basic clothes for baby :)
• Movement: Yup, multiple times a day now 
• Food Commentary: A bit of heart burn here and there. Its been really hard to eat anything healthy other than side salads. Not sure why, I was on a health kick a week ago... Haven't thrown up in weeks now so thats nice.
• Belly Button In or Out: Flat/stretched
• What I miss: Liking vegetables, I used to eat green beans weekly but they aren't as appealing as a burger and fries lately
• What I'm looking forward to: Still waiting on health insurance stuff, they requested more paperwork so I'm working on getting those gathered to mail to them. 
• Weekly Wisdom: My friend Rachelle tweeted this yesterday, "It's not a goal if you aren't prepared to give it your all." I am working on figuring lots of things out before baby is born. 
• Weekly WTH: Nothing crazy other than the evil charley horse
• Nesting: Really want to start working on nursery but must find new apartment first :(

For more on the development of a 21 week old click here.

p.s. belly pics will get better... trial run.. lol.

20 weeks

How far along: 20 weeks

Weighty Issues: Still right on track but I am definitely losing muscle. I must be diligent and start working out.. I already have a dvd to do and everything! No excuses!

Denise Austin: Fit & Firm Pregnancy

Sleep:  Has been downright horrible! Issues falling asleep, issues staying asleep, issues... plus charley horse and weird dreams while sleeping, ugh!

Best Moment this week: Best and worst is knowing I'm half done. I am loving being pregnant but I'm sure I will love it when baby is here. I've hoped and dreamed of being a mother since I was a little girl. Also had a great convo with one of my regular customers at work she was so encouraging, she had her son 2 months ago and had a rough time through her pregnancy and birth/healing after but was so positive about the whole situation and has this immense joy about just being a mother. Hubs and I went through biblical baby names lists, it was hilarious. p.s. baby names are hard to choose. 

Food Commentary: No more cravings, I miss them. Well except for one....

steak

!!! I love me some meat. I could never be a vegetarian or vegan. I have a hunger for meat and cheese way too often. 

Maternity Clothes: Almost given up on my pre-prego jeans they just feel weird but I was already a lover of tunic style tops so almost all my pre-prego shirts are wearable. 

Belly Button In or Out: Flat, its kinda cool. 

What I miss: Other than my 1st trimester cravings. Warm weather-is desperately missed I feel so cold lately, I swear its a more intense coldness. 

What I'm looking forward to: Still waiting on my insurance stuff to come through so no gender scan yet.. I really feel like I'm missing out not knowing what baby is.. Originally, I had the feeling that it was a boy but now I'm unsure. Registering is basically done, I personally don't do it in stores because I always feel awkward and I like to research while making my choices. Thankfully I chose all unisex stuff anyways because I want to be able use it for future babies. 

Weekly Wisdom: Do what I want, sometimes you just have to sleep in cause you can. 

Weekly WTH: I have been a crying machine the past couple of weeks.. a little sensitive lol. 

Nesting: Haven't bought anything at work in a week! This is a huge accomplishment, sadly. 

Milestones: Baby was a busy-body this week in the belly :) love it!

p.s. belly pics to come soon, I promise

19 weeks

How far along: 19 weeks 2 days, so surprised that I am almost half-way done. At this point I feel like I could stay pregnant forever but we'll see how long that feeling lasts. 

Weighty Issues: Now at 120 woot woot! Definitely the only time I've been so excited about weight gain.  Total weight gain= 6 lbs (including the 2 I gained back) I am right on track with my gaining yay!

Sleep: Extra tired this week, so I've been trying to sleep more.

Best Moment This Week: I've been a little down this week but was brightened by the package I got of a couple things I ordered for baby including: baby's first bottle (so daddy can feed baby too, I plan on breastfeeding)

Lifefactory Glass Baby Bottle with Silicone Sleeve, Spring Green, 4 Ounce

and baby's first cloth diaper (we want to try doing a combo of disposable and cloth diapers since you can save a lot)

bumGenius One-Size Cloth Diaper 4.0 - Grasshopper - Hook & Loop

also got a couple books recommended to me on natural birthing

Husband-Coached Childbirth (Fifth Edition): The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth

Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way: Revised Edition

excited to start reading those in addition to the million other pregnancy books I'm reading :)

Food Commentary: Less cravings surprisingly! I kinda miss them. A lot of foods sound boring to me. Sometimes its hard for me to intentionally eat, other times I'm starving. Hard to explain... 

Maternity Clothes: Bought more maternity tops but desperately in need of more bottoms. Pre-prego jeans feel awkward and uncomfortable but it seems nowhere can I find my size in store. Also got these amazing and cheap open wrap knit things for $6 each at Old Navy in 3 different colors. Old Navy also had a maternity and baby sale going on at the same time and I got this for baby and a couple other items.

Koala Bear-Graphic One-Piece

Belly Button In or Out: Almost flat. Thankfully I don't think I have enough belly button for it to pop out much. 

What I miss: Energy, the little peanut must be growing extra this week. 

What I'm looking forward to: Still waiting on finding out the sex of our baby. We have been having issues with my insurance which should be worked out very soon. Can't wait to plan the nursery, My aunt and I might conspire on sewing and quilting bedding for babers but we shall see cause there are a few sets I already love but we might be able to replicate them some how. Also can't wait to think more seriously about names for baby once we find out its sex. 

Weekly Wisdom: Make time for myself to relax. I called in sick yesterday, it was needed I was so worn out from this week physically and emotionally for unknown reasons. 

Nesting: The above mentioned purchases... plus I'm sure more. Its addicting and uh I work in a baby store, I usually only buy things that are under $5-7 dollars though. Sorry to my friends that like buying baby clothes as gifts, this is probably the last thing baby needs lol. Sadly since Borders is closing in our town I got a few baby books on super sale this week, including this one for $1

In My Meadow

Milestones: Baby is the size of a mango in length! 

More 19 weeks info

His & Hers: Diaper Bags

At one time I was going to get a Coach diaper bag but that fell through... boo.

So I then had to search again for the right diaper bag. His was a piece a cake and I found it months ago. Part manly, part very useful. I knew I really liked how thought out the design of Skip Hop bags are and their durability and price.

Skip Hop Duo in Navy Corduroy

But could I find the right one for moi.  Well I feel I did and a better deal, since this bag is 1/4 the price of the Coach one which I was supposed to get half off. It will most likely last longer than that one would have anyways. You would not believe how hard it is to choose which pattern to get. 

Skip Hop Dash in Blossom

Some nifty Skip Hop features: 

-Shuttle clips: separate clip and strap just to hook the bag on to your stroller

-11 pockets on/in each of our bags

-Magnetic closures on mine, velcro on his and a couple zippered on both

-Shoulder strap that comes off when you don't need it

-Diaper changing pad and back pocket that holds it separately

18 weeks

How far along: 18 weeks

Weighty Issues: Not gaining as much as I thought I would but I think that might have to do with my work schedule lately and I have a slight sinus thing going on. Strangely though I am looking more pregnant

Sleep: Better overall but definitely need a better schedule 

Best Moment this week: That people notice more that I'm pregnant, much better than just looking pudgy

Food Commentary: Had a really delicious dinner at Armadillo Willy's last night, I'm easy to please. Didn't love it last time I was there but this time got the boneless buffalo wings instead of the sliders. Some of the best wings ever cause they aren't even wings they're strips and flavored perfectly. Been craving much more healthy items as of late, i.e. smoothies and berries w/granola cereal yum yum!

Maternity Clothes: Really want to find more maternity jeans, regular ones just feel awkward now. Must go to Gap maternity for these but they usually don't have my size. Have also decided that I don't love full belly panel jeans, they kinda hurt. Have also just acquired some maternity underwear, can't wait to try them out tomorrow. Hoping for a whole new comfort level :)

Belly Button In or Out: Still in, I don't really want it to go out I think its gross looking but mine looks strange in general (scar from belly button ring, yes I was once that cool jk, but no really)

What I miss: Having more clothes to choose from, being satisfied on less food lol Sometimes I feel like I'm force feeding myself 

What I'm looking forward to: Moving to a bigger place and finding out what were having. Also hangin with my mom on friday, yay!

Weekly Wisdom: Still must workout regularly or rain must stop so I can go on walks

Weekly WTF: This ug and scary weather, I want my sunshine back

Nesting: Someone please stop me from buying stuff lol