This is too exciting not to share. After 13 months I can finally say I am not only at my pre-Lauren weight but under it! Booyah! This is big because 18 months after having Luke I wasn't back at my pre-baby weight then I went and got pregnant again. So I'm only a few pounds away from pre-Luke and my "before I had any kids" weight. I got this. No biggie.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
We Have a Walker!
Lauren decided it was time to take her first steps this weekend! She had been so close for a while but was hesitant to let go. Zach got her to do it and she hasn't stopped since. She looks adorable, all zombie like with her hands out in front of her. She also got her first taste of real cake and icing this weekend - none of that dairy/soy free stuff I tried to give her on her birthday. Still dairy free of course, but the real deal. And I FINALLY found dairy free yogurt! It was an incredible weekend around here. As I was smiling from ear to ear showing Lauren the yogurt I found that really is dairy free (there's a lot of tricksters out there) the Rocky theme song was playing overhead in the store. It was the perfect moment. I felt like running through the isles in triumph! Not to worry though, I didn't actually do that.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Color Me Rad
First 5K - DONE!
I was nervous for today but once I was there and running with all those people around, it wasn't bad at all! I ran farther than I have yet, did walk at two points briefly, but finished in a little under 40 minutes! I was pretty pumped.... and colorful.
I had a blast and am ready for more! Mud Run - 5 weeks.
I was nervous for today but once I was there and running with all those people around, it wasn't bad at all! I ran farther than I have yet, did walk at two points briefly, but finished in a little under 40 minutes! I was pretty pumped.... and colorful.
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| Before |
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| DONE! WOOT WOOT! |
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| YAY KIMMIE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! |
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| After |
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| The end result. |
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Still Dairy Free
Lauren went to the allergist today to get skin tests for food allergies and try a food challenge to see what, if anything, she could tolerate. I was terrified of this appointment because of all the unknowns, more so with the food challenge than anything else. Then of course you sign tons of paperwork stating you understand the risks for doing testing and every possible thing that could go wrong.
She was a champ for the skin testing. Squirmed a little but overall nothing bad. They tested for dairy, soy, peanuts, and two different types of cat allergies. That was a surprise, we went in thinking only food was our issue but after talking to the doctor he decided it would be smart to test just in case at the same time. I agreed. Dairy - positive. Soy and peanut - negative. Cat - one positive, one negative. It's amazing to see the difference between them all and how even the positive reactions looked completely different. She was uncomfortable but also hungry and did a great job.
They also gave her a pea size piece of baked pancake when they started the skin tests. She scarfed it down and wanted more but within 5 minutes was scratching and getting red in her arms/cheeks. So that was a big old positive too. No baked milk or any dairy whatsoever for Lauren.
Crazy how quickly she reacted and pretty scary also. Based on everything we learned today the allergist recommended she go back on soy formula (did a complete circle here...) until 15 months, at that point she can switch to soy milk and see how it goes. He also confirmed again that she can have absolutely no dairy. She now has an epi-pen prescription in the event she accidentally does ingest anything with dairy and a full supply of Benadryl along with the epi-pen at home and school. Daycare has an action plan and we understand what we need to do as well. If we are very careful about what she eats (which I'm probably overly careful which in this case I think is okay) then she shouldn't have to use any of the action plan steps but its there to be safe.
We'll go back and try the oral challenge again in 6 months. The doctor is still optimistic that she could grow out of it, it just may take a while longer for it to happen. And if she doesn't, she doesn't and that's all good too. I'm a really good label reader and substitution cooker nowadays.
As for the cat allergy, totally shocked. However, the doctor didn't say or even hint that we need to get rid of the cat, just gave us a list of things we could do around the house to help her out. So Knuckles and Lauren can both stay ;) She LOVES him but luckily he doesn't reciprocate that love yet so it won't be so hard to keep him away from her. And of course, we'll work on keeping cat hair to a minimum, which all of you cat owners know is pretty impossible. Good thing we have a Dyson!
The great news about this appointment is being able to eat soy again gives us a ton of new food options! Woohoo!
She was a champ for the skin testing. Squirmed a little but overall nothing bad. They tested for dairy, soy, peanuts, and two different types of cat allergies. That was a surprise, we went in thinking only food was our issue but after talking to the doctor he decided it would be smart to test just in case at the same time. I agreed. Dairy - positive. Soy and peanut - negative. Cat - one positive, one negative. It's amazing to see the difference between them all and how even the positive reactions looked completely different. She was uncomfortable but also hungry and did a great job.
They also gave her a pea size piece of baked pancake when they started the skin tests. She scarfed it down and wanted more but within 5 minutes was scratching and getting red in her arms/cheeks. So that was a big old positive too. No baked milk or any dairy whatsoever for Lauren.
Crazy how quickly she reacted and pretty scary also. Based on everything we learned today the allergist recommended she go back on soy formula (did a complete circle here...) until 15 months, at that point she can switch to soy milk and see how it goes. He also confirmed again that she can have absolutely no dairy. She now has an epi-pen prescription in the event she accidentally does ingest anything with dairy and a full supply of Benadryl along with the epi-pen at home and school. Daycare has an action plan and we understand what we need to do as well. If we are very careful about what she eats (which I'm probably overly careful which in this case I think is okay) then she shouldn't have to use any of the action plan steps but its there to be safe.
We'll go back and try the oral challenge again in 6 months. The doctor is still optimistic that she could grow out of it, it just may take a while longer for it to happen. And if she doesn't, she doesn't and that's all good too. I'm a really good label reader and substitution cooker nowadays.
As for the cat allergy, totally shocked. However, the doctor didn't say or even hint that we need to get rid of the cat, just gave us a list of things we could do around the house to help her out. So Knuckles and Lauren can both stay ;) She LOVES him but luckily he doesn't reciprocate that love yet so it won't be so hard to keep him away from her. And of course, we'll work on keeping cat hair to a minimum, which all of you cat owners know is pretty impossible. Good thing we have a Dyson!
The great news about this appointment is being able to eat soy again gives us a ton of new food options! Woohoo!
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
19 - 13
The past 19 days I have put in over 20 miles running/walking. In 13 days I am running my first 5k. Aaah!
Remember when I posted about signing up for a mud run in June and talking about getting myself in shape so I don't die? Yeah, well my best friend turns 30 in 13 days and I tried to sign up for a 5k with her a few months back. Originally it was sold out so I went on a waiting list. Honestly, I didn't think that meant much and I wasn't preparing to run all that time since I figured it wouldn't happen. Then I got the email that there was openings about 3 weeks ago and now I'm down to 13 days to "race day". It's not really a race, they don't even time you. Instead they throw color packets at you at different points throughout the race so you end up looking like a tie dyed smurf. But do I still want to be in the best shape possible, of course! And its giving me motivation to keep working and work harder. And you know what, its totally paying off. I feel great, I'm losing weight, and **drum roll please** I'm actually enjoying it.
Remember when I posted about signing up for a mud run in June and talking about getting myself in shape so I don't die? Yeah, well my best friend turns 30 in 13 days and I tried to sign up for a 5k with her a few months back. Originally it was sold out so I went on a waiting list. Honestly, I didn't think that meant much and I wasn't preparing to run all that time since I figured it wouldn't happen. Then I got the email that there was openings about 3 weeks ago and now I'm down to 13 days to "race day". It's not really a race, they don't even time you. Instead they throw color packets at you at different points throughout the race so you end up looking like a tie dyed smurf. But do I still want to be in the best shape possible, of course! And its giving me motivation to keep working and work harder. And you know what, its totally paying off. I feel great, I'm losing weight, and **drum roll please** I'm actually enjoying it.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
One Year Old!
Lauren is 1! Her birthday and party turned out great. I made her a dairy and soy free cake (booyah!) and some dairy and soy free icing! I tasted both and thought they were pretty good. She enjoyed the icing and not really any cake but it's all good. She's just holding out for the real deal. Hopefully sooner rather than later, we head to the allergist for testing in 2 weeks.
Lauren likes to cruise along things and walk holding someones hands. She's afraid to test out her balance on her own but I don't think it'll be much longer.
She mimics sounds/words you say. She currently enjoys saying "ut-oh" and looks down at the ground.
She is 19 lb 4 oz and 28 inches long. Still hanging out in the 15th-20th percentile. She's a petite little thing.
She has two teeth, bottom front.
Her hair is really starting to fill in.
She wears size 2 shoes and 12 month clothes.
She LOVES books and enjoys "reading" them to herself.
She's very observant and likes to point things out.
She is very independent and wants to do as much as she can on her own - she thinks she is a much bigger girl than she is :) You could also phrase this as stubborn.
She's eating some finger food and some jar food. She loves cut up fruit the most and tomato flavored puffs.
She's still on the crazy formula and will continue on it until after we meet with the allergist. I'm hoping at that point she can be switched to some form of milk.
She likes to be outside.
She still is iffy with naps but we're working on one solid nap mid-day as opposed to two stinky ones.
She has started disliking bath time and screams! Weird all of the sudden.
She is starting to love her stuffed animals and baby dolls. She pulls them up to her cheek, hugs them, and mimics the "aww" sound.
Her personality is really starting to come through and it's adorable!
Happy 1st Birthday Lauren, we love you so much!
Lauren likes to cruise along things and walk holding someones hands. She's afraid to test out her balance on her own but I don't think it'll be much longer.
She mimics sounds/words you say. She currently enjoys saying "ut-oh" and looks down at the ground.
She is 19 lb 4 oz and 28 inches long. Still hanging out in the 15th-20th percentile. She's a petite little thing.
She has two teeth, bottom front.
Her hair is really starting to fill in.
She wears size 2 shoes and 12 month clothes.
She LOVES books and enjoys "reading" them to herself.
She's very observant and likes to point things out.
She is very independent and wants to do as much as she can on her own - she thinks she is a much bigger girl than she is :) You could also phrase this as stubborn.
She's eating some finger food and some jar food. She loves cut up fruit the most and tomato flavored puffs.
She's still on the crazy formula and will continue on it until after we meet with the allergist. I'm hoping at that point she can be switched to some form of milk.
She likes to be outside.
She still is iffy with naps but we're working on one solid nap mid-day as opposed to two stinky ones.
She has started disliking bath time and screams! Weird all of the sudden.
She is starting to love her stuffed animals and baby dolls. She pulls them up to her cheek, hugs them, and mimics the "aww" sound.
Her personality is really starting to come through and it's adorable!
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| Her birthday cupcake Friday. |
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| Not too sure about it all. |
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| Starting to realize it's delicious! |
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| Cake at her party. |
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| A very clean smash cake experience :) |
Happy 1st Birthday Lauren, we love you so much!
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