Maybe I'm a perv!

So last week I met up at the Zoo with a new friend, her little boy and my boys.... This is the first time I had actually hung out with my new friend. I met her at Target a few weeks ago. Anyways, while we were walking through the Zoo we get to the Giraffe's. Which, let's be honest are kinda funny looking. Cute though. Standing in front of us is this giant male giraffe, just relaxing eating some leaf's from the tree. To the right of him is a smaller female giraffe just kinda standing there looking confused...Well my new friend says to me, "when we came to the zoo last week, they told us that the female is probably pregnant." My reply wasn't your typical "oh, that's cool." or "cute, a baby giraffe" Mine was........ "Really? (Long Pause) I wonder what that looks like when they're doing it." As a visual of these two giraffes standing in front of me pops into my head. I couldn't help but laugh. I think this statement completely changed my new friends view of me. Ha Ha. Maybe it's just me, but don't you think that would be quite interesting to see? However, as interesting as it may be I haven't Googled it, or youtubed it. I don't know if we will be going on anymore playdates. Yet to hear back from my new friend. So, maybe I am a little bit of a pervert.

Good-bye Hell!

A year ago today, I gave birth to my little boy Boston. Since there was only 18 months between my boys, I decided I needed a very reliable birth control. We had been using other birth control before, and it had failed us. After Boston turned 6 weeks old, my OB okay'd me to get the Mirena IUD. I was excited to not have to worry about getting pregnant. Little did I know, this little device would cause one the worst experiences in my life. For along time I thought I was just suffering really bad from Postpartum depression. I even took anti-depressants and nothing improved. Every month, I just kept telling myself I will feel like myself soon. I thought maybe, I just can't handle two little boys like I could with one. Before my IUD, I was always being told how patient and loving of a mother I was. In the last year, all patience has left me. My depression and anxiety rate sky rocketed. I became so mean at times I couldn't even believe I was acting in ways I never had before. I had NO PATIENCE. I was constantly cramping and severely bloated, constantly getting infections and fatigued. It was a challenge to get out of bed everyday. I honestly didn't even recognize myself. I felt like a horrible parent and spouse. Many people noticed a change in my personality. My memory was gone, and I always felt like there was a fog in my head. Initially, I lost all my baby weight within a couple months, and I kept weight off for a while. Then, in the last month I gained at least 12 pounds!! Holy cow, this made me feel even more miserable about myself. Weight gain is one of the biggest side effects. I hadn't changed eating habits and actually was more fit, but not to the point that I packed on muscle weight. Every month towards the end I kept telling myself I will get it taken out when I get insurance in August. Well, insurance in August never happened for a few reasons. At this point, I was just done. I decided I will just pay the whole amount to get it out, as soon as possible! I researched this topic, and there are thousands/millions of women with the same problems from Mirena. There is even a coalition for a class action suit against the company. It's because the hormone found in the IUD causes the body to think it's pregnant with a synthetic (fake) hormone. This same hormone, causes all your other hormones to be thrown off and has been proven to cause cancer.The funny thing is, their slogan is, "keep life simple." It sure did not keep my life simple! On average 2/10 people with this IUD have the same side effects I had. Well, two weeks ago I had this little destroyer removed!! Within in two days I felt a difference. And, at two weeks after I almost feel completely like myself. YAY!!! I've lost 5 pounds of the weight it made me gain and I can't wait to get rid of the rest. I honestly feel like I have hope again. My patience is coming back!! I feel so bad for my family that they had to put up with me this way. I can honestly tell you it was destroying my marriage. Thank you Nathan for being a trooper. I hope to be fully restored very soon! Not all women have this problem, some women love it. But, if you are thinking about it. Really do your research. I can give you numerous other women who have experienced what I have. I love feeling good again!!!

To Start off the new week....

Was she going for a thong or bikini?

Sexy right?

Kisses for Cami

A friend posted this link the other day http://www.kissesforcami.com/ and I read it and learned about this beautiful little girl and her battle with Leukemia. She is local, so if you'd like to follow the story or donate. Just click on the link.

A year ago

A year ago today, I looked like this!!

In some ways it seems like it's been a long year and in others, I can't believe it!

When I am pregnant, especially at this stage (6 days before baby) I hate it, and afterwards SOMETIMES I miss it. It's weird how that works. Cute little bump!

Please make these people go away!

I like my fair share of celebrity gossip. I even go to people.com and eonline.com almost everyday. However, some "celebrities" are all over the place. You can even go to a News website without seeing their faces and an article that is less than entertaining.

I have never watched, "Jersey Shore," but I see Snooki everywhere in the news.....why? From what I have read she likes to sleep around and party. Yeah, she should totally be all over magazines and news......NOT

Kate Gosselin-

After watching "Dancing with the Stars" last season it was really easy to see why John Gosselin lost his mind. She drove her dance partner crazy, and most castmates did not have anything nice to say about her. I used to watch "Jon and Kate Plus 8" and I could barely handle her then. She is doing whatever it takes just to stay in the spotlight support her kids financially. Even if that means never seeing them and letting a full staff raise them instead. I am so SICK of seeing her on magazine covers...blah. Take care of your kids and give them the most important thing they need, YOUR TIME!!!

Lindsay Lohan

Last, but not least!! Her recent jail stint was EVERYWHERE!! Was anyone really wanting to know her every jail move or being transfered to rehab? I wasn't wanting to know about it, but somehow I know every detail. Lindsay did have a couple good movies, but for a WHILE now, nothing. PLEASE stop giving us a play by play of her life. Thanks.

Note to self

If I get baby hungry, scratch that idea for a long time!!  I love kids, but the last few days has just been way too much. I have my two children, 2 boys. 11 months and 2 1/2 year old. I've also had my 3 1/2 year old niece for three days, and I love her too. However, the emotional break downs, slapping each other, fighting over toys. SCREAMING at the top of their lungs. Refusal of naps and not to mention the messes they make. A sick baby, and sick Mommy. This is just more than I want to take on for a while. OH, and did I mention the diaper changes? Luckily, my niece is almost potty trained, but still it all ads up for a lot of work. Putting three kids into car seats and getting them all out of car seats should be an exercise regimen. My little niece goes to bed early, and since we are staying and my sister-in-laws house, I can't get Kingston down until almost midnight because he isn't in his room. The baby has been up numerous times through out the the night since he's not feeling well, and then my niece gets up early. This equals for NO sleep. The best part is, when I go out in public I get the funniest comments and looks. I have been asked, "Well, you don't waste time do you?" The looks I get are the best.....So, for a WHILE, birth control will not be going anywhere.

Good Times

I started this blog to write about anything on my mind. Which, believe me, can be the most random things on the planet. Post will be random, long, short and whenever I feel the urge. They will probably be all over the map, as far as funny, sad, weird (expect weird.)  My first post, is a good laugh at myself. I picked some AWESOME pictures of myself to share with everyone.

First family picture. Let's be honest, I wasn't the cutest baby...even I know that. I think the description my relatives used to describe me was "down syndrome." Flattering....

My first attempt at make-up. I was way ahead on the vampire phenomenon

Yes, we were raised LDS. Although, we do look a little more like Polygamist. The 80's rocked.

I don't know what's creepier, my dress, hair or my Dad's mustache? You decide.

Glamour shots for 12/13 year old's = just awkward.

Plus, my snaggle tooth is pretty sexy.

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I don't know what to call this period of my life...just plain funny

Braces at 16/17, makes for one HOT MESS! Plus there are numerous other malfunctions in my wardrobe.

My sexy face...

Mama getting wild on her night out. It was all about acting like I was 14 again. Backstreet Boys Concert, dancing like a dork and just looking "special."

I hope you enjoyed.