Just Swell!

Well my feet are starting to swell and my eyesight is going! WTH!!!! Some more of the wonderful things that make you go hmmmm! My back has been bothering me and I am still trying to figure out who is kicking me! (when I find em....it is not going to be pretty!) My DH bought me a pregnancy pillow for my birthday a while back and it is helpful, but I still don't sleep well. I think its the 32 times I have to get up a night to pee! Everyone keeps telling me that I will forget about all the bad once I see the baby. I remind them....I am doing this blog....so I won't forget! LOL Actually I am feeling pretty dang good lately! I haven't puked in a bit and I am not as tired as I was before. So that has got to count for something! Oh ya and the baby is kicking all the time. It is so neat to feel ( I am not looking forward to the foot in the rib tho) Also!!! I was so happy. Went to the Dr. and the first thing he said when he opened my folder was.... "your weight looks good" Well I am trying to figure out...is he scared of me, says that to all prego women, or if it was true!? LOL

ITS OFFICIAL! I AM DEFINITELY FEELING PREGO! but its all good.....I did ask for this, right!?

Recipe #11 Yummy Jello Salad

This recipe is awesome for the Holidays! I could sit and eat right fromt the pan! (but I am prego!)

Recipe #11 Yummy Jello Salad

Lg. pkg Cherry Jello

2 cans juice from blueberry muffins (no blue berries, just juice)

1 can crushed pineapple

Topping

1-2 8oz pkgs cream cheese

1 8oz. carton sour cream

1/2- 1 tsp vanilla

1/2- 1 c sugar to taste

Mix the jello w/ half the water required. Usually 1 cup hot water with 1 cup cold water after jello dissolves. Then put blue berry juice in jello. Add to the jello mixture 1 can crushed pineapple, drained. Place in refrigerator overnight. Cover with saran wrap.

Topping

1-2 8oz pkgs cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla and sugar to taste. Should be fairly sweet. Mix with mixer until creamy. After jello is set, spread evenly on jello. Sprinkle with red or green sprinkles.

pregnancy humor

Pregnancy Questions & Answers:



Q: Should I have a baby after 35?A: No, 35 children is enough.

Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.

Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?A: Childbirth.

Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.

Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?A: Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.

Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?A: Yes, pregnancy.

Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.

Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?A: When the kids are in college.

Recipe #10 New York-Style Pizza Crust Recipe

I have decided to start making our own pizza. It is so much better than store-bought or even from a local pizza chain. We can make individual pizzas and choose our own toppings! Bill and I made calzones the other day and thoroughly enjoyed them. We look forward to making them with the kids!

New York-Style Pizza Crust Recipe

1 hour 1 hour prep
1 twelve inch crust
2/3 cup water (11O°F to 115°F)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 ounce fast rise yeast or active dry yeast
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornmeal (optional)
Combine water and sugar in small bowl; stir to dissolve sugar.
Sprinkle yeast on top; stir to combine.
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until foamy.
Combine flour and salt in medium bowl.
Stir in yeast mixture.
Mix until mixture forms soft dough.
Remove dough to lightly floured surface.
Knead 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic, adding additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed.
Place dough in medium bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Turn dough in bowl so top is coated with cooking spray; cover with towel or plastic wrap.
Let rise in warm place 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down; place on lightly floured surface and knead about 2 minutes or until smooth.
Pat dough into flat disc about 7 inches in diameter.
Let rest 2 to 3 minutes.
Pat and gently stretch dough from edges until dough seems to not stretch anymore.
Let rest 2 to 3 minutes.
Continue patting and stretching until dough is 12 to 14 inches in diameter.
Spray 12- to 14-inch pizza pan with nonstick spray; sprinkle with cornmeal, if desired.
Press dough into pan.
Preheat oven to 500F.
Follow directions for individual recipes, baking pizza on bottom rack of oven.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was very nice and somewhat quiet! Next year will be not so quiet I am sure! Bill worked that day and I worked for a few hours. The kids came that afternoon and my parents too. They brought the Turkey, stuffing and most of the fixins! I made a chocolate cream pie (with the help om my DH) and a jello dessert that I am going put here on the blog. It is so yummy. We ate and then my parents headed home (they didn't even eat dessert!) they were full.

Pictures of the baby!

Here are few pictures of the baby! One is from 10/28 and the other is from today!

recipe #9 Homemade Oreos!

I know I know...these aren't fat-free, but they are yummy! I do not like store-bought oreos (YUCK...I blame it on my Mother~who baked fresh cookies for us when we were little!), but these are soooooo delicious! Try them and let me know what ya think!

Homemade Oreos

2 Packages Devils Food Cake mix

1 1/2 cup Vegetable Shortening

4 Eggs

2 Tbsp Milk

1 package Cream cheese

2 2/3 cup powdered sugar

3/4 cup butter

Cream together the first 4 ingredients. Roll into balls and bake at 350 for 9 mins. Let cool on pan.

Frosting: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter. Spread between cookies.
Best if refrigerated before eating.