Third week of knowing...prego diary entry #3

The pregnant diary week 6:


Last night I woke up in a sweat. Cramps originating in my uterus radiating down my legs had me in the fetal position for what seemed like all night. I then realized I had to pee… really, really bad. To my amazement, the middle of the night bathroom break was what the doctor ordered. Now I could go back to bed, sleep peacefully and not dream about being in labor. Mind you, this is only my 6th week of being prego, and I have to say that I was laying in bed awake for a good additional hour last night, worried that I had run too much in the heat the that day and all the what if’s you go through…my good friend told me today that I need to not think about all the what if’s…she told me to focus on the positive... on that bean inside me growing and getting bigger and healthier…I decided that she’s right, so that’s exactly what I am going to try to do.

Grow baby grow.

one sweet lunch...

A couple of weeks ago I had a great lunch. It started at 11am and in my opinion, it the greatest summer lunch ever. I kinda like the Indiana Strawberry Fest! My mom did too, because she ate TWO! 

One week of knowing...

So, it's been one week exactly since Alex and I found out that we are expecting a little one in February 2010. I am writing this at the one week mark, but not posting until later...until all those close to us know our good news. And speaking of good news, it hasn't even sunk in yet...this whole..."you're pregnant" thing going on...nope, not at all...never-the-less, we're still thrilled with the idea. I notice that I'm suddenly running through possible names in my head, and trying to picture our lives in 9mos...and then I think, wait, don't get ahead of yourself here, we're not out of the woods at all, and don't get your hopes up! I am caught somewhere in between being totally excited, thinking positive to toning down my thoughts and trying to take it one day at a time because you never know what will happen tomorrow. Takin' it one day at a time. At least there is always Alex for some comic relief when you are deep in thought...apparently he's having some trouble right now with the preparation of garlic tofu pasta that he's cooking me for dinner...time to go assist!

Insert 6 week pregnancy photo here: DIDN'T TAKE ONE BECAUSE I LOOK NO DIFFERENT

New addition to the family...

We finally found a bike for Alex! It's great...manly, yet sophisticated, just like my Cakes. We took a 14mi ride on Sunday, got caught in rain (basically hail) in our sundress and white t-shirt...Fun and liberating in some small way. I am still keeping my eye out for that perfect vintage, Euro-like bike to come into my life, but until then, I'm satisfied with my old rusty beach cruiser...even if we do live in Indiana. 

The Meeting in the Mountains...

Some Wedding Memories...

Like they all say, it was over in a flash...the whole thing...from the engagement to the honeymoon...almost an exact year...over in a flash...but in my memory for a lifetime.

Our engagement picture: of us, for us, by us...

Planning was fun, with so many ideas and inspirations in and out of our heads at any given moment...finally we chose the perfect place for US...Mammoth Lakes, CA...April 4th, 2009.

Our save the dates, road photo courtesy of a flickr member and that's us on the stamp!

From the invites to the thanks you's it was all planned around a simple, mountainous theme..."Mountains of Love" is what we called it...and LOVE was what that day was all about. Our best friends and family came from all over the U.S. to be with us, and we felt like the luckiest, most LOVED couple on the planet. We literally have the BEST people around us, both family and friends...a person can't ask for much more than that...

Our invitations: done by Mavora Design on Etsy.com

Rehersal Dinner at the Chart House, Mammoth Lakes...amazing!

(notice our tree motif in the background!)

FAVORS: Well, they didn't turn out to be peonies...as of the night before we left! So instead we decided to donate the money that we were getting as a refund on the peonies to a California National Forest. Each couple attending the wedding received a certificate of donation and ten trees were planted in their names.

Ceremony "programs": We figured that with such as small number of guests attending our wedding, and with such a simple ceremony planned, we didn't need the traditional programs. We opted for unique, vintage hankies that we had embroidered with our theme "Mountains of Love: 4-4-09".

Each hankie was wrapped with a ribbon and a special tag, each with a different love quote. The backside was a thank you for being there. Because we were so thankful for all those who made the trip to be with us!

Guest Sign In: Polaroid! at the reception, Alex and I just wanted something a little different for our guest book. I love polaroids and think their a lot of fun, so we went with that idea. We had a backdrop set up and polaroids loaded for all guests to take their photo, write us their best advice and hang it up on the twine for everyone to see. Alex and I are going to frame one from each guest/couple.

The Ceremony Location: Top of Mammoth Mountain, 11,059ft. A 10 minute gondola ride took you to the top of the world...

The reception Location: The Mill, slopeside, Mammoth Mountain

The music: Acoustic country blues by Ben Powell. He was quite popular with everyone, especially all my lady friends...we were so excited to have him play at our wedding, he's awesome.

The wedding and reception photographs: by Michael Herrera.

And the Franken's live happily ever after...(and with a bun in the oven)

This was day 1 for me, but really...Week 4...

What I wrote the 1st day we found out we were going to be parents...

My brain is flush with emotion and disbelief. I have always been so excited for all my friends when they learn that they're expecting a little one on the way, yet is seems so surreal that it's actually happening to Alex and I. I took the test this Thursday morning before work. Today was the 11th of June, and 11 is a lucky number...a perfect day for the test. After I started the test, I put it face down on in the bathroom closet and ran to my dressing room, emotions taking hold. I think I knew...or it was the fact that I thought I saw the second line fading its way onto the test screen before I placed it upside down on the shelf. Three minutes later, I came back into the bathroom...Alex had begun to shave, and I fearlessly grabbed the test stick, turned it over and saw that plus sign...this means YOUR PREGNANT! I hastily turned, stepped out of the closet and with one hand over my mouth and the other holding the test strip, I said, "Alex??". He turned and looked at me...deer caught in headlights...then a long hug. Almost some tears, but after all, I'm no crier.

We sat there for a few minutes...(but it had to be much longer than that because we were over an hour late to work)...talking about how this happened so quick. I mean, we know how it happened, but we were told that the average couple takes between 6 mo's-a year to get prego...not us I guess! Never-the-less, we're totally excited and overcome with emotion and anticipation, and to be honest...a little panic.

On that note, I'm hungry.

one fine home project...

A couple weeks ago, Cakes and I set out to do something. After days and days, well, more like years and years (2yrs to be exact) of talking about various projects that we would like to complete around the house, we finally put our foot down and finished one! Imagine that! Actually, you don't have to imagine because I will show and tell you right now:

It's our magnetic chalkboard wall art for our Kitchen. For less than $100, we were able to spend a weekend, painting, re-coating, re-coating, measuring, hanging the frame, and did I mention re-coating? (and if you're Alex...also on the list would be research, research and research followed by a re-read the directions on repeated occasions) (if you're me...where were those directions again? Oh well, let's just push on, come on, we can get this done, no prob...). Needless to say, I think we make a good team=)

All in all, we're thrilled with how our first home project turned out. We love being able to write notes to each other, our grocery lists, and especially when friends leave us messages after they visit. It's also a good place to showcase some of my photographic masterpieces (yeah right!), and of course my inspirations, both artistic and culinary. I have to thank my hubby for being such a good sport, even if it didn't sound like the best idea from the get go. Alex, you're the best and I love you.

Happy Happy Friday...

My Favorites this week of June, originally uploaded by iamBritt.

My Flickr Favorites this week of June...All I want to do all weekend is take pictures....I love these images!

Photography Lately...

Happy Hump Day! More to come soon...like our recent home project.....