What, Puberty!?!

Sunday night after FUSION the leaders were meeting about next Sunday's Christmas Party.
Well, Anthony thought that he needed to put some info in and said something about a box.
When he said box, his little voice went...CRACKLE!
Mike & Noe started teasing him and making fun... after all it was funny!
Later I told Jose, "No way can our baby be going through puberty."

Well, last night while Jose & the kids were playing/wrestling Anthony was trying to be the "big dog" and taking Jose down. At one point Anthony was laughing and saying something and I noticed his voice cracking and breaking up.
When Jose stood up, I pointed out to him Anthony's voice crackling. He kinda chuckled in the "proud papa" mode and shook his head like he heard him.
I know this time was coming, but gees, already!?!
Can't a mama have a break and not have to go through this before her baby is 13?
Another bitter sweet moment in my life...

It's Winter!!!!

Yesterday we woke up to TONS of rain and Fareezing cold temps! I went to work and it was a chilly 33* at 5:00am! I was VERY surprised it wasn't snowing down here.
Well, when I got home from work, I walked in the house and what do I see...
My cute little boy, yes Dominic, in his pajamas still, cars slippers, his robe and holding a big 'ol cup of "chockie chockie's". It was too stinken cute!!!! I wish I had a camera in my hand.
Jose had the fire going and it was a chilly 66* in my house. Totally fine with me, I am LOVING the cold (except at work, where it's a chilly 60* and NO heater or heat...UGH!)
It rained all day long, it was fabulous!
My mom left to go to work around 10 and came home around 12 and said that on her way up to Yucaipa, there was a snow plow truck plowing snow on her way up to Wildwood Canyon...HOW COOL!!! She said it was really thick up there.
So, I thought we could take the kids up after school, but then I realized Adriana had her performance that night at 5:00pm. So we will be going today!!!

Later that night the kids & Jose all got wild hairs and started wrestling and playing around on the floor. Since I can't get in the mix at this point, I stood back and took a couple of pics.
Here they are...
Dog Pile Papa!


Shoving a stinky sock of Adi's in Papa's face


Papa & Dominic w/ Adi's stinky sock...YUCK!


Oscar getting in the mix

Adriana's Christmas Performance

Adriana had her Christmas Band Performance last night. It was 3 Rings Ranch combined with Palm Elementry. It was actually a good performance. Here are videos.
Adriana is the second girl on the right playing the clarinet...

I was accepted!!!!

I just got an email from Miracle Diapers:

Dear Applicant,

CONGRATULATIONS! Your application has been approved, and we have accepted

your application for our diaper loan program.

I have been SO SO SO worried about what I was going to do for diapers with this baby. My hearts desire is to cloth diaper, but to start up, the price is out the door! It's crazy. In the long run, yes I will be saving, but we just don't have the money to put out right now. But Miracle Diapers program is REALLY going to help!!!! WOO HOO!
God Is Good!

LONG Overdue Posts...

I haven't been getting on to blog all that much lately. I am SO stinken tired & can't figure out why. I got about 7 1/2 hours of sleep last night and then a 2 hour nap today and I am still tired...UGH!
Anyway...I have a few posts to come that are LONG overdue...

Random Pics

Here's just some random pics that I felt like posting...
My little girl with a Santa Hat

Little & Bits

My Honey, reading as always lately

Christmas Tree Decorating

Well, my older 2 kids just suck! I have come to that conclusion. I really shouldn't say that, but it's hard not to when they are such Bah-Humbugs with helping decorate this year.
Adriana was at her friend's birthday party and Anthony was at his friends when I decided to finally decorate the tree.
Anyway, Dominic, Cera, my mom & I had fun deocorating. Here's some pics...

Bits starting to put the decorations on

Focusing hard on his little area

This is what he did. A group of ornaments in one 1x1' area...LOL

The finished product during the day

And at night (I thought I could get the light, but I can't)

Foot Washing

Pastor Mike has been teaching on servant hood and serving. James approached Mike about doing a Foot Washing Ceremony with the kids.
Mike opened it up to FUSION and got 2 responses from the kids. Renee & Adriana were the ones that wanted to do it along with Jose, Noe, Monica, James, Taffy & Lauren. Originally we were going to have all the Pastors of the church be those who be served and have their feet washed, but we had a few down with illness', so we invited Mick & Janie and they graciously agreed. I think that the position that the Lord has placed Mick & Janie in our church, they were VERY deserving of being served in such a way as this.
I don't think that all the kids really got the gist of what was going on and the purpose of the foot washing, but it was an awesome thing to watch happen!
Especially since my daughter and husband were two people who joined in and laid their pride aside to wash those Pastor's feet.
Here's some pics...

Pastor Mike, Pastor Todd, Pastor Ken & Mick

Jose washing Mick's feet, Taffy & Adriana washing Pastor Ken's


Top: Janie, Pastor Mike, Pastor Todd, Pastor Ken
Bottom: Monica, Noe, Renee, Lauren, Taffy & Adriana


James 13:2-17
The evening meal was being served, and the devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.

He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?"

Jesus replied, "You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand."

"No," said Peter, "you shall never wash my feet."
Jesus answered, "Unless I wash you, you have no part with me."

"Then, Lord," Simon Peter replied, "not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!"

Jesus answered, "A person who has had a bath needs only to wash his feet; his whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you." For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.

When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

My Honey & I

On Thanksgiving a friend of ours was taking pics at the outreach. I went over to Jose to see what he was up to and while talking she got a few REALLY good pics of us.
Here they are...


I am debating on getting them printed and framed for Jose for Christmas, but I'm not possitive.
So what do you think?

Symphysis Pubis Disorder

Can you even pronounce that!?!
Well, I have been on a MASSIVE hunt to find out what is wrong with me and it looks like I have finally nailed this sucker! Everything that SPD describes is what I am and have been suffering with. I can barely get upstairs and then forget about climbing into bed, I need a step ladder!
So this is what SPD is...

What is Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction?
The symphysis pubis is the name given to where two bones meet at the front of the pelvis. The pelvic bone is roughly in the shape of a heart, and is actually formed by three bones, which are held together by very strong ligaments.

The bones meet to form three 'fixed' joints - at the front (the symphysis pubis) and at each side of the bottom of the spine (the sacro-iliac joints).

Normally, these joints are not designed to allow movement. However, when a woman becomes pregnant, a hormone called relaxin is produced which loosens all the pelvic ligaments in order to allow the pelvis slight movement at the time of birth.

For some reason, the ligaments occasionally loosen too much and too early before birth. This means they can't keep the pelvic joints stable so the pelvis moves, especially on weight bearing. All this is made worse by the increased weight of the growing baby and sometimes the symphysis pubis joint actually separates slightly. The result is mild to severe pain, usually in the pubic area, and is called SPD.

What are the symptoms?
The most common is pain and difficulty when walking. Some women describe the feeling of their pelvis coming apart. The pain is made worse when turning in bed or doing something that involves standing on one leg, such as climbing up stairs, getting dressed and getting in and out of a car.

The pain is generally felt in the pubis and/or the sacro-iliac joints, but can also be experienced in the groin, the inner side of the thighs, the hips and in one or both buttocks.

SPD can occur towards the end of the first trimester or after delivery. Many women notice their symptoms for the first time around the middle of their pregnancy. If you experience SPD in one pregnancy, it is more likely that it will reoccur in your next pregnancy. The symptoms may also come on earlier and progress faster, so it is important to seek help as early as possible. It can help if you allow the symptoms from one pregnancy to settle before trying to conceive another child.

What are the symptoms?
Pain in the pubic area and groin are the most common symptoms. You may also suffer from back pain in pregnancy, Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) or hip pain. It is common to feel a grinding or clicking in your pubic area and the pain may travel down the inside of the thighs or between your legs. The pain is usually made worse by separating your legs, walking, going up or down stairs or moving around in bed. It is often much worse at night and can stop you getting much sleep. Getting up to go to the toilet in the middle of the night can be especially painful.

How is it diagnosed?
SPD is becoming more widely understood by GPs, obstetricians and midwives. Your doctor or midwife should refer you to a physiotherapist from the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's Health, who will have experience in treating this complaint. It is diagnosed by a combination of your own description of symptoms and a series of tests designed to look at the stability, movement and pain in your pelvic joints.

How is it treated?
A pelvic support belt can often give quick relief. Exercises -- especially for the tummy and pelvic floor muscles -- form a large part of the treatment and are aimed at improving the stability of your pelvis and back. You may need mobilisation (a gentler form of manipulation) of your hip, back or pelvis to correct any underlying movement dysfunction. Hydrotherapy (exercise in water) and acupuncture can sometimes be useful. Surgery is only used to treat the most severe DSP cases and is often unsuccessful.

You should also be given advice on how to make normal daily activities less painful and on how to make the birth easier. Your physiotherapist or midwife can help you to devise a birth plan which takes your SPD symptoms into account.

Other therapies that may be useful include osteopathy and chiropractic but it is essential that you see a registered practitioner who is experienced in treating pregnant women.

Self-help tips

• Avoid pushing through any pain. If something hurts, if possible don't do it. If this type of pain is allowed to flare up, it can take a long time to settle back down again.

• Move little and often. You may not feel the effects of what you are doing until later in the day or after you have gone to bed.

• Rest regularly by sitting reasonably upright with your back well supported.

• Avoid heavy lifting or pushing (supermarket trolleys can be particularly painful).

•When dressing, sit down to put on clothing such as your knickers or trousers. Pull the clothing over your feet and then stand up to pull them up. Don't try to put your legs into trousers, skirts or knickers whilst standing up.

• When climbing stairs, go up them one step at a time. Step up onto one step with your best leg and then bring your other leg to meet it. Repeat with each step.

• Avoid separating your legs and making straddling movements -- such as when getting in and out of the car or bath. If you need to separate your legs, do so slowly and carefully and keep your back arched.

• Avoid swimming breaststroke if you can and take care with other strokes. Swimming can often feel like it is helping whilst you are in the water but cause an increase in pain when you get out.

• Performing regular pelvic floor exercises and lower abdominal exercises can help to reduce the strain of the pregnancy on your pelvis. To perform a safe and easy lower abdominal exercise, get down onto your hands and knees and level your back so that it is roughly flat. Breathe in and then as you breathe out, perform a pelvic floor exercise and at the same time pull your belly button in and up. Hold this contraction for 5-10 seconds without holding your breath and without moving your back. Relax the muscles slowly at the end of the exercise.

• Follow the advice in our protecting your back and pelvis article.

• You can get in touch with other women in your situation by contacting The Pelvic Partnership, a charity which was set up to offer support to women with SPD. The National Childbirth Trust also offers information and support to women with a range of pelvic dysfunctions.

How soon will I recover from my SPD symptoms after the birth?
A recent study showed that around 60% of women with SPD still experienced some symptoms after delivery. Most women find that their symptoms improve after the birth of their baby although a small percentage still have pain when their babies are a year old. You should continue with physiotherapy after the birth and get help with looking after your baby during the early weeks if you can. Some ex-sufferers find they experience pain every month just before their period is due, which is caused by hormones which have a similar effect to the pregnancy hormone relaxin.

Comparison Pic

The other day I did a weight post. Well, last night after I saw a pic of me, I went...
"WOW!" My face has really gone down since being pregnant.
So I wanted to do a comparison pic post.
I am wearing the same outfit last year as I did last night, and it about fits me the same (that's eye opening!).
On the left is last year and the one on the right is from last night.





And here's a pic that Adi took just of me

Nighttime Disneyland Trip!!!

Yeah, we got to go to Disneyland last night!!! Our passes expire Christmas day, so we want to be able to go a few more times before they run out.
We waited for the kids to get home from school and headed out around 4pm. It took us 2 hours to get there, the traffic was horrible!!!
They were open until 12pm, so we stayed ALL night. Jose and I were D-O-N-E by the time the night was over, but it was fun! Here's some pics...

Adi & Domi waiting to go into Buzz Lightyear

Honey & I

Little & Bits

Sarah & Adi

Buzz Lightyear,,,He's Dominic's hero right now!

Jose found these really cool hats and insisted we take pics of them..

Dominic didn't like them, but I got a pic out of it anyway

Dominic driving us on Autopia

Bits & Mama on Autopia

This is what Jose & the kids decided to do, instead of riding rides...BRATS!


The kids waiting to go on Mr. Toad's ride



Papa & Bits with Mr. Toad

My silly kids after the ride


On our way out, Mickey & Minnie was walking through & we got a pic



We had a really good time! Disneyland is GORGEOUS during Christmas time!!!

Weight Update

So, I was tracking my weight every month (just for my own info & I want to track my total progress and then see what I am after I deliver), and I took all my stats home to put them in the puter and I can't find them now...
So I am gonna just do from last month to this month. I do believe that from now on I will be gaining big time. Once you hit 8 months your baby gains appx. 1/2lbs a week and then 1lb a week.
So here we go...
November 7, 2008
Weight: 218.8
BMI: 37.6
Fat %: 47.4
Fat Mass: 103.8
FFM: 115
TBW: 84.2

December 3, 2008
Weight: 223.2 +4.4
BMI: 38.3 +.7
Fat %: 47.3 -.1
Fat Mass: 105.6 +1.8
FFM: 117.6 +2.6
TBW: 86 +1.8