tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67883832192504791602024-03-15T20:09:36.587-05:00Tales of an (Almost) Mommy'Fake it 'til you make it.'Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-78650082302813827692011-04-15T12:50:00.000-05:002011-04-15T12:50:39.613-05:00Come on, Give 'em a try! You know you want to....<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">I made a decision before I had pumpkin pie (who is now 20 weeks old!!!) that we would give cloth diapering a serious shot. I bought a bunch of different kinds of clothies, as I like to call them, and have used them on and off since CC was born in late November. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><a href="http://www.bumgenius.com/">Bum Genius</a> and <a href="http://www.fuzzibunz.com/">FuzziBunz</a> and <a href="http://www.gro-via.com/">GroVia</a> are my favorites so far.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">But now I'm looking to sell the other brands that don't fit CC. This is not to say that they won't fit your child... they just didn't work as well for her as the other brands listed above. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Soapbox off. </span></span>Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-4917842862838222892011-03-02T11:17:00.000-06:002011-03-02T11:17:05.384-06:00Just a tank of gas away is Bangor, the center of its region of Maine - The Boston Globe<div>My hometown gettin' some love! Check it out! Such a proud Mainer!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.boston.com/travel/explorene/maine/articles/2011/03/02/just_a_tank_of_gas_away_is_bangor_the_center_of_its_region_of_maine/?camp=misc:on:share:article">Just a tank of gas away is Bangor, the center of its region of Maine - The Boston Globe</a>Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-20097375220396792882011-02-27T14:39:00.000-06:002011-02-27T14:39:02.596-06:00The Writing on the Wall<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I haven't put a post on here in a long time updating you on my writing career... so I'd like to take a moment to do so. Here are some links to articles I wrote in 2010 and early 2011... I'm hoping for a bigger and better year so if you are an editor and like what you see or if you are a follower and have any connections to publications in your area... please pass along the information. I'd love to write some articles in your area!!!</span><br />
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</i></span></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 8px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><u><a href="http://www.onthemindsofmoms.com/storage/past-issues-pdf/AngelaKolling_AugSept2010_feature.pdf">On The Minds of Moms Magazine: August/September 2010</a></u></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 8px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font: 24.4px Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>"A</i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>ngela Kolling has a tattoo. The red and white bracelet wraps around her left ankle and has the name ‘Morgan’ surrounded by hearts printed on each side. This tattoo has meaning. It’s not something Angela got on a whim; she didn’t pick</i></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 8px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>it out from a sample book. Unlike a tattoo inked out of rebellion or a misbegotten night, Angela’s tattoo is a symbol of unwavering love and devotion. The bracelet is a permanent reminder that someone is missing from Angela’s life—her daughter..."</i></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 8px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i><br />
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</i></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 8px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thevillagefamily.org/files/public/pdfs/Magazine/Magazine-Feb-Mar-2011.pdf">The Village Family Magazine: Mom's View Column: February/March 2011</a></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 8px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><div style="color: #1a1a18; font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>It’s not that I set out to be (or for that matter, wish to be) one of those pushy parents who posts on Facebook every milestone their child achieves. We get it, we get it––your kid rolled over/ took a step/lost a tooth/rode the bus to school. Clearly, he’s a genius and will surely be President of the United States. But try as I might, I also can’t help but wonder about my tiny daughter’s potential greatness every time she does something remarkable (three poops in a day!).</i></span></span></div><div style="color: #1a1a18; font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i><br />
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</i></span></span></div><div style="color: #1a1a18; font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=43387&page=1">Gulf Coast Parents and Kids Magazine: August/September 2010</a></span></span></div><div style="color: #1a1a18; font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Getting your children back in school may offer some welcome relief to you. But sending your kids to classes once again may bring a whole new set of challenges to your family. From homework to bullying, and sleeping to sports, a fresh school year can mean fresh problems. But there are things you can do to make this school year your child’s best yet – so read on!</span></i></span></span></div></i></span><br />
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</i></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 8px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><u><a href="http://www.onthemindsofmoms.com/storage/past-issues-pdf/2010_10-11_OTMOM_issue_feature.pdf">On The Minds of Moms Magazine: October/November 2010</a></u></span></i></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 8px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><div style="font: 8.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 24.4px Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>I</i></span></span></span><span style="font: 8.0px Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>sn’t there something you would like to change? Something in our world, country </i></span></span></span><span style="font: 8.1px Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>or community? Sure! We all do, right? The difference is many of us don’t do </i></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>anything about it except talk or complain. Or we may feel like one person can’t</i></span></span></div><div style="font: 8.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 8.0px Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>really make a difference. But there are people like Kris Wallman. People who, when they see a way to improve something they care about, do something; something for themselves, their children, their community. That’s Kris. When she sees something that needs changing, whether it is personal or professional, she doesn’t look for someone else to do it...she does the research, looks in the mirror, takes a deep breath and charges ahead.</i></span></span></span></div><div style="font: 8.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 8.0px Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i><br />
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</i></span></span></span></div></i></i></span></i></span>Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-62908383741455634342011-02-24T21:08:00.001-06:002011-02-24T21:09:44.543-06:00Anne Geddes Better Watch Her Back!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvKy7YnQDe9p-ct8CjkS0OkKT8mxp9vuThIuB6ZnYV-SV14jCq5AqkiFuD6jpqR930G1VUFxVrGEgcPFg3NE-XHUWLHyjSPt0pBSXc8QVkaNyzprj9OZrGMiQMY_dXPbFrMP6ro7Bv8RoD/s1600/natural-light-newborn-photography1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvKy7YnQDe9p-ct8CjkS0OkKT8mxp9vuThIuB6ZnYV-SV14jCq5AqkiFuD6jpqR930G1VUFxVrGEgcPFg3NE-XHUWLHyjSPt0pBSXc8QVkaNyzprj9OZrGMiQMY_dXPbFrMP6ro7Bv8RoD/s320/natural-light-newborn-photography1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And now for more pictures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These amazing photos of Coralynn (and us) were taken by <a href="http://www.rialeephotography.com/index2.php#/home/">Ria Czichotzki</a> when CC was just a couple of weeks old.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I think this is the only shot we got of her with her eyes open. CC was a sleepy little pumpkin that day.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Watching Ria position CC and get her to conform to certain poses was really neat. I have since used some of Ria's techniques to sooth CC to sleep if she's fighting it a bit.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I brought some outfits and headbands but Ria had the best selection and already had most of the photos mapped out in her head. This fuzzy one is so precious.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The happy family.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And yes, momma stripped down for a little maternity session too at 37 weeks! I figured my pregnancy body probably wasn't going to look this good the second time around (if there is one!). As a matter of fact, things did take a turn for the worse the last two weeks I was pregnant. The Goodyear Blimp decided to take up residence in my belly and left me with the stretchmarks to prove it! Stretchmarks in the last two weeks of pregnancy - what a bitch.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I highly recommend working with Ria for your <a href="http://rialeephotography.com/blog/">family's next picture experience</a>. She's a true pro, loves children and knows how to take a damn good picture. </div>Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-9008236453409674422011-02-22T17:49:00.000-06:002011-02-22T17:49:30.569-06:00Me and CC3 months.<br />
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Already.<br />
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My daughter is 3 months old. Where has the time gone?<br />
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Actually, when I think about it, I know very well where the time has gone. I can remember weeks, days, moments in Coralynn's short life. She has quite a few milestones already:<br />
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getting newborn photos taken<br />
visiting with Santa<br />
smiling<br />
shots at the doctor's office<br />
loving her nightly tubby time<br />
copious amounts of zoey kisses and kitty rubs<br />
blowing out her diaper at the cop shop (we had to hold her up in the locker room shower to clean her off)<br />
discovering her hands and shoving them into her mouth non-stop<br />
two trips to Florida - flying!!! - to see Nai Nai and Ricky<br />
seeing monkeys and tigers and giraffes and other exotics for the first time<br />
putting her toes in the ocean<br />
falling in love with 'blanky bear'<br />
sleeping poolside<br />
staying in a hotel<br />
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These are awesome memories for me to keep... and to tell her about in the future. I just thought I'd share...<br />
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</div>Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-76658449287988239892010-10-06T13:49:00.000-05:002010-10-06T13:49:05.868-05:00Help a Friend in Need?Hello all!!!<br />
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I'd like to share something with you that affects one of my dear friends... <br />
Please consider donating, attending the benefit, or simply spreading the word so that my pal can get the assistance she needs. Many thanks!!!!<br />
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<em><span style="color: #351c75;">Kris Noonan, born on March 1st, 1976 a lifelong community member of the Fargo-Moorhead area (1994 graduate of Moorhead High School) has fully recovered from a near tragic accidental brain injury that happened in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 13, 2009.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #351c75;">Kris is very lucky to have survived a fall that resulted in an intracranial hemorrhage and required her to have an emergency craniotomy nearly one year ago. The accident required ...her to endure a surgery in which the outcome was unknown for family and friends. Her recovery period in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit was painful and extensive. Unfortunately, with a head injury like this, the recovery does not end once you are released from the hospital. In rehabilitation Kris endured many CT scans, MRI’s, and countless appointments since the day of her accident to ensure that she was on the right road to recovery. This last July she was blessed to find out that she is able to lead a normal full life again. She is able to chase her beloved daughter Lucy around the park again, work full time at her store Pout Baby Boutique, and not become anxious with each headache.</span></em><em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #351c75;">Kris is so grateful for her recovery and truly feels that she has been given a second chance. Unfortunately with that second chance she has been affected with thousands upon thousands of dollars in medical bills. Now it is our time as friends and family to show her that the support does not end now that she has physically recovered. It is time to celebrate what a great daughter, mother, sister, and friend she has been to all if us.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #351c75;">So we would like to share our love for Kris with you and invite you to the “2nd Chance Party for Kris”. The event will consist of hors d’oervres, cash bar, and silent auction with all proceeds going to the Kris Noonan benefit fund.</span></em><em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #351c75;">When: Friday, October 8, 2010</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #351c75;">Where: Doublewood Inn in Fargo : 7pm-11pm</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #351c75;">Tickets: $25.00 per person</span></em><em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #351c75;">To make an online, tax-deductible donation, go to: www.dakmed.org/lendahand</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #351c75;">‘Learn More/Make A Donation’, ‘Individual/Family Funds’, select Kris Noonan Benefit Fund. </span></em><em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #351c75;">DMF Lend a Hand is providing up to $5000 in matching funds.</span></em>Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-81103160377756100432010-09-24T21:02:00.000-05:002010-09-24T21:02:18.577-05:00It's Showtime!Hey everyone,<br />
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I've got some great news! Butterball and I are soon going to be blowing up the airwaves to help promote our role on <a href="http://www.myfirstbaby.com/">My First Baby.com</a>.<br />
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We've landed one radio spot for sure, and it looks like another station is reaching out to us as well! Yay!!!<br />
Although I have to admit, it feels a little weird for me to be referring to 'us.' That's another multi-person pronoun I'll have to get used to (just like when SFD and I became a 'we').<br />
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I'll keep you posted on stations and times as we secure our spots - thanks in advance for tuning in and supporting us!!<br />
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Also - I got an awesome shout-out from My First Baby.com's host, Jill Cordes, on her blog. You can r<a href="http://www.myfirstbaby.com/blog/detail/15">ead it here</a>! Thank you, Jill, for helping a future mummy out!!<br />
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As for my pregnancy, here's my current stats:<br />
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I'm 30 weeks preggo which puts me at 7 1/2 months. I'm still feeling really good for the most part (yes, I realize how lucky I am), although I've noticed a few odd things cropping up in these later months.<br />
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One) I feel uncomfortable after I eat. Like there isn't enough room for the food so it camps out in my esophagus and makes my chest all tight. Ugh.<br />
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Two) My fatigue has returned. I'm lucky to still be awake at 9 pm to write this!!<br />
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Three) WARNING - Total TMI here: I'm a pooping machine. I understand some women suffer from constipation and the Big H's during their pregnancy. I am the total opposite. If human waste was good for manure, I could be running a friggin' organic farm by now. Seriously. Buy stock in Cottonell.<br />
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Four) SFD and I attended a 'labor experience' class earlier this week. While I feel much more prepared for what I'll experience prior to delivery (called the stages of labor), I've decided there is no way this baby is coming out.Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-57972525808164176842010-09-19T09:56:00.000-05:002010-09-19T09:56:11.557-05:00It's raining baby stuff!Ok, not really (referring to the title) but today is the day of our baby shower!!! Yay - we're so flippin' excited!<br />
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We're having a Jack 'n Jill shower so SuperFutureDad gets to share in all the glory he created!! We rented out a couple of room as the Fargo Billiards and Gastropub so boys get one side, girls get the other, but it's all one open space so we can still interact with each other.<br />
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Punch, chips and salsa and bean dip, salad, pizza and cupcakes are on the menu - nothing extravagant but enough to keep everyone happy through the Vikings football game that will be on all the big screen tv's!!!<br />
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Yeah, this is really more of an excuse to get a big bunch of people together and party! And we can say we did it all for the Butterball!<br />
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My family is in town from Florida and SFD's family is all in from MN so we are so happy to have them all. Plus, so many of our friends are sharing this awesome day with us and we are sooooo thankful to them.<br />
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Finally, I bought a GORGEOUS dress for the occasion and am super-psyched to wear it!!!<br />
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I will post pics and more details once I get everything uploaded later this week so you can see more from Butterball's Baby Shower.<br />
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Until then... to catch up on what I've been up to in my 7th month of pregnancy (how did that happen so fast!!) have a look at my latest MyFirstBaby.com vlogs:<br />
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This one tells all about BB's<a href="http://www.myfirstbaby.com/video/detail/1129"> global travels </a>so far.<br />
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If you're looking for maternity style tips, <a href="http://www.myfirstbaby.com/video/detail/1135">click here</a>!<br />
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As always, please leave a comment and a 'like.' I really appreciate you stopping by and helping MyFirstBaby.com grow!!!Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-83314360237569923942010-09-10T11:39:00.000-05:002010-09-10T11:39:35.885-05:00My Baby is Swag-Happy!Hey ya'll...<br /><br />got another video on <a href="http://www.myfirstbaby.com/video/detail/1105">My First Baby</a>!<br /><br />Please check it out... give it a 'like'... and remember to thank those people who are so generous in your lives.<br /><br />Butterball is one spoiled little girl!!!<br /><br />Thanks!!!Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-87075559958658498162010-09-03T11:31:00.000-05:002010-09-03T11:31:08.357-05:00Butterball is a star!!!!Well... it's taken me long enough... but I've finally posted videos I've been storing up on My First Baby!!!<br />
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Whew - it's nice to accomplish at least one thing on my to-do list.<br />
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Anway, if you'd like to check them out... go to <a href="http://www.myfirstbaby.com/">http://www.myfirstbaby.com/</a>!<br />
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Look for Patricia - or just go to the recently posted videos.<br />
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And if you like what you see - please remember to give Butterball a "like." She really appreciates it!!!Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-20791415400146827462010-08-30T20:06:00.000-05:002010-08-30T20:06:14.508-05:00Pee Pee Pow WowNotice to fellow airline passengers: If you see a pregnant lady coming out of the plane's bathroom with toilet paper sticking out of her maternity jeans, please be a dear and give her a heads up. She can't see behind her anymore. Thx.Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-92107345336845171052010-08-21T09:11:00.000-05:002010-08-21T09:11:29.354-05:00The Sound of MusicI've got to be honest. I've never seen the movie 'The Sound of Music.' I know it's supposed to be a classic and blah blah blah but it's never managed to capture my attention while scrolling through the Tivo lineup.<br />
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However, I do LOVE the sound of music. From country (Lady A/Jason Aldean) to pop (Gaga/Kris Allen) to rap (Eminem) to rock (Kings of Leon) to classical (Ravel), I'm never far from tunage. Pandora at work... Ipod while mowing the law... VH1 Top 20 Countdown during Saturday mornings at work... I can't get enough.<br />
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The best part of this is that I get to share it all with Butterball now. One of my favorite things to do with her is listen to music in the car and discuss the artist... sing a little bit... talk about the album and year it came out and what was going on.<br />
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We've covered a lot so far.<br />
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Pearl Jam - Alive<br />
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Miley Cyrus - Party in the USA<br />
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Lady Antebellum - their whole album<br />
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Lee Ann Womack - her bluegrass stuff especially<br />
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Eminem - Recovery<br />
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Default - second US-released album<br />
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Anyway... I could go on and on with the names of artists we've learned about together. Sometimes BB kicks like crazy (darn her, she's a Miley fan!!), other times I think she's already tuning out mommy. Like, "I KNOW, MOM. BUT EMINEM WAS SOOOO 2000'S."<br />
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Either way, it's a simple joy of parenthood I'm loving even before BB is born.Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-8957182010956703792010-08-04T18:29:00.000-05:002010-08-04T18:29:10.146-05:0023 Weeks (5 1/2 Months)<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a Butterball bump!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Anyway, I have another article assignment I'm working on and would love your input. As always, please leave me your name and where you're from so I can include your statements in the article (unless you want to use an alias... which is cool... I just need to know you're choosing to go that route for ethics and attribution purposes). Cheers!!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: magenta;">Question: When sports just aren't in the cards... what do you do if your kid has zero interest in sports??? (ie how to ensure they get exercise and perhaps how to deal with a disappointed parent who was hoping to raise the next Brett Favre) What's your advice???</span></strong></div>Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-90256860616077919622010-07-28T21:27:00.000-05:002010-07-28T21:27:56.789-05:00Here's Your Sign...When I became pregnant, I fully expected to become engrossed in all those baby and birthing shows plastered on cable. You know the ones... A Baby Story, Birth Day, NICU... the list goes on and on. <br />
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But I've come to find out that I don't want to see anyone else's horror show. At this point in my pregnancy (5 1/2 months or 22 weeks), the prospect of labor still scares the crap out of me (which, coincidentally I've heard happens during labor). I will totally admit I am creeped out by the site of babies when they are first born. They're coated in blood and white goop, often have purple and wrinkly skin, and scream to high heaven (I guess I would too, if I were plucked from a warm, cozy womb and thrust into cold, sterile birthing environments).<br />
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But there is one show that bugs, annoys and appalls me every time I see a clip of it on <a href="http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/the_soup/index.html">'The Soup.'</a> You can probably guess where I'm going with this if you've ever stumbled on to <a href="http://health.discovery.com/">Discovery Health</a>.<br />
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It's called 'I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant.' <br />
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Now, I'm not trying to pass judgment on the women featured in this fine piece of television, nor am I meaning to sound crass, but the junior-high phrase 'dropping the kids off at the pool' takes on a whole new meaning when you watch this show. Seriously - does every episode have to end with a woman taking a dump and whoops! - out comes a baby??!!<br />
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There have been so many signs that I am clearly, most definitely, preggers that it is hard to believe other women could have missed their signs. So... in the vein of <a href="http://www.jefffoxworthy.com/">Jeff Foxworthy</a>... here's your sign that you're knocked up:<br />
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Do you gag, dry heave and occasionally puke when you brush your teeth? Guess what, you're pregnant.<br />
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Have your feet 'suddenly' grown outside the soles of your shoes? Just a heads up, you're knocked up.<br />
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Do your farts smell so bad you could clear out an entire concert hall - even those folks in the nosebleeds? Yep, you've got a bun in the oven.<br />
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When you spit water out of your mouth in the shower, does it hit your stomach instead of heading straight for the drain like it did before? You'll be a mum in 9 months.<br />
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Does your tummy flip and flop as soon as you lay down at night? You don't have gas, you have a womb.<br />
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Can you eat an entire bag of Bertolli meals-for-two by yourself? You're not fat, you're pregnant.<br />
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Are your rings the casing around your sausage fingers - especially in the morning? You'll be changing diapers soon.<br />
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Have your arms suddenly started playing Bingo by themselves? Blame the baby.<br />
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Is your underwear taking up residence in your butt crack? Guess what, your hips don't lie, you'll soon have a munchkin by your side.<br />
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Do you find yourself mixing up words, misplacing your keys or forgetting items on the grocery list? You're not losing your mind, you're getting a nugget.<br />
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Do you look like you should buy stock in Proactive? Don't do it - you can't use it anyway - you're preggo.<br />
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At the end of the day, are your ankles the size of your thighs? It's not bloat, it's a baby.<br />
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Does your normally rolly, polly (or at least soft and girly) stomach feel like there is something from the movie 'Aliens' inside it? You got it - there is.<br />
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Do you have at least one hot flash a day? It's not menopause, it's gestation!<br />
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Does an episode of <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/drop-dead-diva">Drop Dead Diva</a> where a man is fighting to retain custody of his chimpanzee from his ex-wife bring you to a sobbing, snotty mess of tears? You are SOOOOOO pregnant.<br />
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Obviously, I'm writing these examples from my own experiences of growing Butterball inside me - and honestly, I wouldn't change a minute of it. I love being pregnant.<br />
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But I'd love to hear your signs Lady Foxworthy's!!<br />
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Just don't tell me you pooped and out came your kid.Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-17726391882912228102010-07-20T10:41:00.000-05:002010-07-20T10:41:00.837-05:00Today is the Day!!!We find out the sex of our baby/nugget/Butterball today and needless to say, it is ALL WE CAN THINK ABOUT!!!!<br />
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The most recent poll of what Butterball is, is more even than the initial tally. Early on, people were thinking 80% girl, 20% boy. But now it's nearly 50-50!!!! So who knows what we'll be having!!!<br />
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It's so flippin' exciting!!! Although, I admit I am still trying to wake up after we spent a fabulous night out with friends yesterday. Who knew going to bed after midnight would be a problem - I used to do that all the time!!! Welcome to my new life, I guess!<br />
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Well, we even made a video during last night's excursion and posted it on <a href="http://www.myfirstbaby.com/video/detail/783">My First Baby</a>!! Hope you'll check it out - and remember to 'like' it if you do. <br />
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Once again, thank you so much for being a part of our journey!!! It's so much better to share it with friends!!Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-78848604383465596002010-07-17T19:56:00.000-05:002010-07-17T19:56:39.257-05:00Nugget or Nuggette?I can't believe the moment we've been waiting 5 (long) months for is finally almost here! In less than a week, SuperFutureDad and I will know who we'll be welcoming to our family. It's just the most exciting thing to happen in like, forever!!! Ok, besides our wedding day. And when we got engaged. Well, it's one of the most exciting things that will happen in our lifetimes. I get to be a part of the Mommyhood!<br />
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So, I'm conducting a little informal poll - what do you think we're having? A Nugget or a Nuggette??<br />
Cast your votes here!<br />
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Meantime, some other exciting things have been developing with baby. About a week ago I was lying in the dark just before bed and all of a sudden, BLURP!, in my belly. Did I feel something, I wondered? So I waited... and waited... then BLURP! That had to be it, right? That had to be our baby!!!!<br />
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But then... nothing. For the next couple of days it was like it was all dream. I tried to figure out a way to describe it to SuperFutureDad. I've heard it called 'the flutter,' 'bubbles,' 'swishes,' things like that. Here's what I came up with: You know when you're swimming in water when there is fish present? You'll be floating along, and then out of nowhere, a fish comes and skims your leg? It's like you definitely feel something brush against you, but it's diluted because of the water. To me, that's how Butterball feels. I know - what a weird description, right?? After those first couple of days of dormancy, BB has, for the most part, been jazzercising like crazy.<br />
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My favorite moment so far came last night. I was lying on the couch after another long day at work and stuffing my face with kettle corn. I love me some kettle corn!!!! SFD and I were talking about our days when WHAM!, Butterball goes karate on my bladder. I mean straight down karate chop! I kinda laughed and told SFD baby is either angry or as majorly in love with kettle corn as I am. A few seconds later, WHAM! karate chop to the bladder. I just pictured BB taking an elbow straight down - like breaking a board - except it's my bladder! WHAM! WHAM! WHAM!<br />
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Needless to say I got up to pee and that was it for BB. He/She stayed quiet the rest of the night.Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-33389368622847952572010-07-10T21:12:00.000-05:002010-07-10T21:12:24.097-05:00Nugget vs NuggetteSuperFutureDad and I are gearing up for our 20 week (5 month) appointment. I can't believe it's gone by so fast! I know it really hasn't when I think back to all that we have done and all that has changed in our lives and all that is different with my body. <br />
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This baby has traveled to Las Vegas and Belize, SFD and I have signed up for parenting classes, and in the last two weeks I suddenly have a BELLY!!!!<br />
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But at the same time all these changes were going on our daily lives had to continue - and what a blur that's been!!!<br />
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As it stands, we're still fairly unprepared nursery- and product-wise for Butterball. Although I have started a couple of registries, the big ticket items still elude me. There is so much changing technology and standards I feel have to be checked out that I can't seem to bring myself to decide on a high chair, car seat, stroller, etc. When push comes to shove, we'll have to decide, but right now I'm holding off pending consultations with friends.<br />
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We have picked out a crib, but haven't ordered it.<br />
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We have paint picked out if BB is a girl, but if it's a boy, we're at a stalemate.<br />
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We're signed up for parenting classes, but haven't agreed on a boy's middle FutureNuggetName.<br />
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All in good time, I'm sure, but since time seems to be flying, I feel increasing pressure to get things done - NOW!!!<br />
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ARGH!!!<br />
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First things first though - what are we having??? I have a feeling once we've figured out if we're having a Nugget or a Nuggette, other things will start to fall into place. I think knowing our baby's sex will motivate us to accomplish more... or, that's what I'm hoping.<br />
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So - What do YOU think we're having?? I'm hosting an informal poll and will post the results soon. I totally have a guess... but don't want to bias anyone.<br />
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Can't wait to hear what you think!!!Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-5953802093286518612010-07-06T22:24:00.002-05:002010-07-06T22:25:24.433-05:00Don't Burn Down Your House<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hola my fabulous Friends and Family...</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am having a weeklong Scentsy Wickless Candle BOOK party. No need to come to a party... you can view and order items at your convenience! Isn't that great?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you are new to the Scentsy products, here is a quick introduction. They are the latest thing in scented candles-their warmers warm the wax, instead of burn it so their products are leadless, wickless, flameless and smokeless.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scentsy has 80 scents to chose from and close to 100 plugin, medium and full size warmers...you'll find something that will fit your decor.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Plus just for the month of July...Scentsy is bringing back 20 scents that have been discontiued in the past 6 years. JULY ONLY!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The warmers are electric and heat the wax using a 15 watt, 20 watt or 25 watt lightbulb depending on the warmer. Each scentsy bar can expect to last anywhere from 60 to 80 hours. Scentsy also carries hanging freshners, room sprays and travel tins.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have books and the scents on hand if you would like to come and check them out...or you can check out the Scentsy products at </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://www.scentsy.com/amygriego">www.scentsy.com/amygriego</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and go to my name listed on open parties.</span><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Shipping will be charged on all online orders....otherwise it will be free.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Also, if you would like to hold a party (book or an at home party) the consultant is giving away a free plug in warmer when you close your party ( if held in the month July). I will then in return receive a 1/2 price item at your party.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you have any questions let me know or you can also contact the consultant at 218-329-2335...Amy Griego, Independent Scentsy Consultant.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you do order something, please make the check out to me and then I'll submit a bulk payment to make the process easier.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The consultant also has a Facebook page so be sure to check that out as well.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I will be closing on the 15th of July and items should arrive 2-3 weeks after that.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thanks so much for considering!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span>Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-5500413536198212282010-07-05T13:45:00.000-05:002010-07-05T13:45:57.973-05:00Beiber Fever!!There is new phenomenon spreading across the pop music and tween world. Beiber Fever! It's in 'honor' of <a href="http://www.justinbiebermusic.com/">Justin Beiber</a>, some 16(?)-year-old Canadian singing sensation. His songs and dance moves are apparently taking the world by storm.<br />
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But there is another fever spreading across the F-M area where I live. BABY FEVER!!! Everywhere I go, I am meeting someone who is preggers or hearing about another couple who is knocked up. It's awesome!!! It's so nice to know that there are other ladies like me who are going through the same thing. And for the women who have been through it before and are on their second or third or fourth babies, the advice is invaluable!!!<br />
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For me, I'm still figuring it out as I go - and, of course, posting it here on the blogosphere and on <a href="http://www.myfirstbaby.com/video/detail/595">My First Baby</a> for all the world to read and see!! My <a href="http://www.myfirstbaby.com/video/detail/595">second video</a> is up and running! Thanks to Neaner for making a guest appearance... look for another episode with the two of us soon.<br />
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This week, I am officially 19 weeks (almost 5 MONTHS!!!!) preggers. I still don't understand where the time is going. I am feeling great (except for the occasional hormonal headaches which bring me to my knees) and loving the transformation my body is going through. I realize not all women enjoy seeing their body expand, but I was never a thin girl to start with, so seeing my belly grow with Butterball inside it has been a pleasure so far. Ask me again in a couple of months and maybe I'll have changed my tune - but I hope not!<br />
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SuperFutureDad and I have a TON to do, though. That's the only part that's really intimidating about this whole process so far. We have nothing picked out. Can't decide on nursery colors. Still don't have the house in order. Need to have a garage sale. The list goes on and on. We make a great team so I'm sure it will all work out, but thinking about all the STUFF that needs to happen before Butterball arrives is stressful!<br />
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Anyway, here's what <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-19-weeks_1108.bc?read_more=1&scid=mbtw_preg19:810&pe=2UyqZQp">BabyCenter</a> says about Butterball's development in week 19:<br />
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Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/slideshow-baby-size">about the size of a large heirloom tomato</a>. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.<br />
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It's been a long time coming since I found out AGES ago that SuperFutureDad and I had been <a href="http://talesofan-almost-mommy.blogspot.com/">picked by Meredith Video Studios</a> to be a part of this fantastic - and fun - project.<br />
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If you haven't visited <a href="http://www.myfirstbaby.com/">My First Baby</a> before, you're in for a treat. It's an online community where first-time moms and moms-to-be share their experiences on their journey toward the Mommyhood. The best part is, it's all video so you get to see people's cute little nuggets or you get to watch their bellies expand (like mine is!!!).<br />
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My <a href="http://www.myfirstbaby.com/video/detail/507">introductory video</a> is live so if you have 30 seconds (the videos are only between 30 secs and a minute) please check it out and leave a comment. I'd love to hear from you now that you can actually see what I look like carrying Butterball! Plus, feel free to leave me ideas for videos that you'd like to see in the future!!!!<br />
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And don't forget that some of the webisodes will be featured on a nationally-syndicated lifestyle television show called 'Better.' You can also follow 'My First Baby' and 'Better' on Facebook and Twitter.<br />
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OH! Before I go, I should also give you an update on where I am in this journey!<br />
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I am in my 18th week of pregnancy (4 1/2 months) and feeling great!!! My energy has returned. The headaches and insomnia have, for the most part, subsided. I can definitely tell I am gaining some weight - won't be too long before I need to move fully into maternity wear. I'm getting my exercise from mowing the lawn and walking to the pool and swimming. If I could swim everyday, I would - it's the best!<br />
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As for Butterball, here's what <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-18-weeks_1107.bc?responsys_count=1&scid=mbtw_preg18:796&pe=2UyqZQp">BabyCenter</a> has to say: <br />
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<em>Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.</em><br />
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</div>Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-44806479908625846322010-06-21T12:27:00.000-05:002010-06-21T12:27:19.318-05:00DreamWeaverFor the past three days I have dreamed about chasing tornadoes, watching my dog get into a fight with another dog, sex, and myriad other topics. They are so vivid, I swear they are real. Even the hubs woke up to me one night kicking the blankets off like crazy (I was running!). I'm averaging about 4 - 5 dreams a night since getting pregnant with Butterball. Sometimes they continue even after I've woken up for a potty break. It's freaky!<br />
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Turns out though, it's totally normal and lots of preggo women experience vivid dreams. But why? Thanks to <a href="http://babycenter.com/">BabyCenter.com</a> I found the answer. Here's what they have to say:<br />
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<em>Dreams During Pregnancy</em><br />
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<em>Many women report that their dream life shifts into high gear during pregnancy. Interestingly, during the second and third trimesters, you spend less sleep time in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, the cycle in which most dreams occur. Why, then, all those frequent and vivid dream memories?</em><br />
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<em>It's probably at least in part because you may be interrupting a dream-filled cycle when you wake up to pee, cope with heartburn, leg cramps, restless legs, or a backache, or to shift to a more comfortable position. Waking up during REM sleep makes you more likely to remember your dreams.</em><br />
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<em>It may also be in part that dreams seem so vivid during pregnancy because for most women pregnancy is a time of such heightened emotions — from joy to apprehension and everything in between — but no one really knows for sure.</em><br />
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<em>Here's a look at some common themes and what they may mean, according to Patricia Garfield, a clinical psychologist and author of Women's Bodies, Women's Dreams.</em><br />
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<em>You're caring for baby animals. During the second trimester, many pregnant women dream about cuddly, baby-like animals, such as puppies, chicks, and kittens. Friendly creatures in your dreams are generally thought to signify that you're tuned in to your instincts. Menacing animals, on the other hand, may represent ambivalence about the strange new creature entering your life.</em><br />
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<em>You have a sexy encounter with an old flame. Many mothers-to-be are concerned about their changing figure and its effect on their sex life — while many others feel more sexually charged than ever. Both feelings are often reflected in your dreams. Not only do erotic dreams offer comforting reassurance, but they may mirror the sexiness you feel during your waking hours, too.</em><br />
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<em>Your mate is straying. If you dream that your partner hooks up with an ex-girlfriend or a total stranger, it can signal insecurity about holding his love and attention through a time of great change. Right now, you're dependent on the goodwill and support of those around you, especially your partner. Fearing his loss is a common emotional reaction to being pregnant.</em><br />
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What did you dream about during pregnancy? Were they crazy? I'd like to hear all about it!Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-43769568841440069072010-06-20T12:00:00.000-05:002010-06-20T12:00:56.744-05:00What a Good SFD!On Father's Day, I feel it's only fitting to acknowledge and thank the hubs for being such a great partner, especially during these first four months of pregnancy. He may not realize I notice all the little things he does, but I try keep up (he does so many)! So here is brief list of SuperFuture Dad's best moments:<br />
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1.) Buying me cherries and protein-enhanced bread. I happened to mention the other day that I was craving cherries and lo and behold, what do I find in the fridge yesterday?! Fresh, beautiful, red, ripe cherries! Yum-o! He also knows I've been having a tough time eating meat and therefore getting enough protein. As I was deciding on what to eat for breakfast this morning, I pulled open the breadbox and saw a brand new loaf of bread that reads "protein-enriched." He's very thoughtful.<br />
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2.) Giving me massages and foot rubs. I don't often like massages - I have a hard time relaxing during them. But SuperFutureDad gets in there anyway, not letting me squirm away. He works his fingers in just like I ask him to which is very nice. He also does not shy away from pulling my toes and rubbing my feet. My toes have never cracked so good - Thank You!!!!<br />
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3.) Scooping and filling the cat litter. Believe it or not, this is actually a chore I miss. I love the idea of caring for my kitties and making sure they're poop is getting scooped is something I know makes them happy. However, since getting KU'd, SuperFutureDad has really stepped up (and to be honest, he's had to because of risks of toxoplasmosis). And even when I said I'd take care of the litter when he goes away on a trip next week, he flinched and said he'd rather I not I risk it because of the potential for birth defects when dealing with cat feces. So I'll be calling his dad. Another good man!<br />
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4.) Letting me sleep. I've slept a lot during my pregnancy. Sometimes 12 hours a night. That means I've let some household chores slip by the wayside. He's never bothered me if I need to catch some shut eye and he's never made me feel bad for not keeping up my end of the chores. Not that he would do either of those things, anyway. But it's still a lovely attribute and I'd like to say thanks.<br />
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5.) Going to baby classes with me. We haven't officially gone to our first parenting class yet, but when we received the list of available classes to take from the doctor, he pulled out his schedule and made sure we picked classes we could both attend. It will be so nice to have my partner there!!<br />
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6.) Spending a 'baby day' with me. On one particular day off that we both shared, SFD really wanted a burger and fries. I couldn't stomach the idea and suggested a stir-fry place instead. He agreed. Then I said, "Why don't we stop at some baby stores and check out some cribs?" He said, "Sure. How many stores?" "Four," I said. And without even raising an eyebrow, he agreed. And so we spent the entire day doing baby stuff. We ate stir-fry because all I can stomach is veggies and tofu. We went to eco-friendly stores, baby boutiques, and big box stores all in the name of seeing what's what when it comes to baby cribs and gear. And I have to say, it was so much fun!!! So thanks for being a great SuperFutureDad!!!!!<br />
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I love you!!! Happy Father's Day. Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-10136417425374404792010-06-15T13:04:00.000-05:002010-06-15T13:04:10.049-05:00Find Me HereExtra! Extra! Read all about it!<br />
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I've been accepted as the <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-53726-Fargo-New-Moms-Examiner">Fargo New Moms Examiner</a>! Yippee! <br />
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You may be asking, what in the world is an Examiner?! Essentially, it's a current events and trends Web site that localizes what's going on in your community with real-time postings. <br />
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It's not like the news station that I work for full-time. We focus on hard news there. Of course, you can head to that <a href="http://www.valleynewslive.tv/#tvg">Web site</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ValleyNewsLive">Facebook page</a> anytime for up-to-the-minute newsworthy items from across the state.<br />
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Cheers!Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6788383219250479160.post-13302472027278390462010-06-12T09:58:00.009-05:002010-06-12T10:00:29.535-05:00Where's Scooby-Doo When You Need Him?<span class="PreviewMsgText
visualIEFloatFix" id="ucPreviewMsg_lblMessage">A funny thing happened when I came into work Friday. I thought I would share the resulting email: </span><br />
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visualIEFloatFix" id="ucPreviewMsg_lblMessage">Did anyone notice something wrong with the refrigerator in the corner of the breakroom? Was a green bag causing trouble?<br />
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The reason I ask is that when I came into work this morning, my green lunch bag was on the breakroom table and my bag of salad, jello (and possibly a yogurt) were missing. A bag of chips and bottle of water were still inside.<br />
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If my bag was causing trouble (those green bags <i>are</i> known to be a bit racy), I apologize. Sometimes that fridge gets full and blocked with stuff and my bag is big - sorry! <br />
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However, if it was acting harmlessly, and someone decided to violate it and its contents, please abstain from this behavior again.<br />
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I'm pregnant, therefore hungry, and I will find out who you are.<br />
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PS - If you decide to post this note on one of those passive-aggressive breakroom note Web sites, again, I will find you.<br />
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PPS - The salad was Caesar. </span><br />
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visualIEFloatFix" id="ucPreviewMsg_lblMessage">And this is the kind email I got from a co-worker in return - which I very much appreciate:</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Your bag was on the break room table at 12:30 am so at 1:00 am I put your salad, jello and yogurt in the refrigerator by the door.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">It’s in the butter tray with your name on it now.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Jello ,Yogurt, salad was very warm so It must have been setting out for sum time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Sorry I forgot to leve you a note.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Needless to say, I will not be consuming the above-mentioned foodstuffs for fear of dying a slow, botulism-laced death. </span></span></span></div><span class="PreviewMsgText
visualIEFloatFix" id="ucPreviewMsg_lblMessage"> </span>Patricia Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17005656047004761649noreply@blogger.com0