Dec 31, 2010

I Lost The Baby…

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THANK YOU FOR EVERYONES SWEET COMMENTS! I AM TRYING TO COMMENT TO ALL OF YOU INDIVIDUALLY, BUT MY BLOG IS NOT LETTING ME :( BUT, I WILL!!! THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!!!!!

Just wanted to let you all know that I lost my baby. Well, technically it has not been “lost” yet, just waiting to see if it does it on its own, or like the other two miscarriages I had, will have to go in for a d & c. The doctors think that I will have to have the d & c, only because they have been monitoring me for the past three weeks… Anyways, so that is what is going on.

Now I want to bitch about life and miscarriages and loss..

I thought that since I had already gone through 2 miscarriages, that this one would certainly be easier, right? Hell no. It is NEVER easy. EVER. If you have ever been through a miscarriage, YOU KNOW what I mean. I tried to take a nap when I got home from the doctor, and I kept waking up realizing, I am carrying a dead baby, waiting for it to be taken out of my body. My heart kept dropping as did my stomach. Then I would fall back asleep again only to wake up to the SAME feelings. Shit, I am depressed. Yep, this one is getting to me too. Yep, I feel this loss just as bad as the others…

Hubby is DONE. He wants NOTHING to do with trying again, EVER. I don’t blame him. Is that what I want? I am not sure. But I do know I can’t take THIS again… I just can’t. I am not young anymore. I am 36 years old, so time is certainly not on my side for baby making. Also, a fallopian tube was taken from me, yes, taken from me from a surgeon who said it WAS NOT necessary. That is another story and you can read that if you want to… So, age, and only one tube, I would say my chances of conceiving again are pretty SLIM. This pregnancy was a miracle. It took us 16 months of charting, temping, taking FertilAid AND using ovulation kits, to try and conceive this one. We actually took that month off and it happened… Then it died… Thanks God….

Am I bitter? Yep. Will I always be? Probably not, but right now don’t tell me things will be better. Don’t tell me to be happy for what I already have ( I will PUNCH you OUT, like I am not happy for my little kids…), don’t tell me it was not meant to be, AGAIN, don’t tell me God has other plans, Don’t tell me God does not give you more then you can handle….. The list goes on and YES, I have heard them ALL.

I hate that I am STILL feeling sick, morning sickness, I hate that my boobs are huge and hurt like hell…

And, you know all those tests that the doctors give you that usually ensure a healthy, viable pregnancy? You know, like the hcg number thing? Or that if you have good signs of morning sickness, you are good to go? NOT with ME. I have all those. My hcg numbers were AWESOME. The nurse even called me back to tell me this…

The baby just never grew. The sack did, just not the little fetal pole that floated motionless in my uterus. No h/b. As the three weeks went by and the nurses telling me that they see this ALL the time, I will be okay, with every u/s, always seeing the same thing. Just the sack.. no h/b… Whatever…

Of COURSE I had to see 753403458034583 pregnant women on my way to the upstairs office of the hospital, so that was real nice.

Anyways, I am not like this, so negative, but right now I feel like shit and I just don’t really care. I do want to thank everyone for their SWEET comments (thank you everyone for saying the RIGHT things!!) and I love you all. Reading through those comments had me BAWLING. It means so much to me, it really does..

I am going to hug my babies close and cry myself to sleep for the next few nights.

To some, this whole post might seem so dumb or some may say “why is she so upset over a MISCARRIAGE??” but, until you experience one you will NEVER know. I already loved this baby and planned on him/her. I even thought of names and bought some things. So ya, you don’t know unless you have been there and I hope if you have not, you NEVER do.

Thanks for listening

Kim

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Dec 30, 2010

Maclaren Triumph Stroller Review

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“Triumph: The All-Purpose Go Fast Buggy”


I really needed a stroller for my daughter, I don’t have one!! So, when I researched strollers, I really liked the Maclaren Triumph Stroller. It just seemed to fit my style and needs. So, I was so happy to learn that I was able to review one of these strollers!! Yeah!

I received the Maclaren Triumph Stroller and right away we put it to use. With the holiday shopping in full force, what a better time to hit the mall with our new stroller!! Woohoo :) I just pulled it out of the box, and pushed down the back and there it was, in all it’s glory, ready for use. So easy and so nice to look at! It also can be taken down very easily and stored for the next use and has a strap attached to the back of it for easy carry! Some strollers in the past that I have used are so hard to fold up and put away, really. I had a well known stroller that would NOT go down unless me and my husband pushed it down, so this stroller is such a breath of fresh air for me!   And, it turns on a dime baby! With strollers, especially in busy shopping malls, you NEED your stroller to be able to turn on a dime and manuever the smallest of spaces, with the Maclaren Triumph, I can do that. It is very smooth too. My daughter fell asleep after just 15 minutes of being pushed around in the mall in this stroller. I am just so pleased with it!

It also comes in some great colors like: Racing Green, Scarlet, Coffee (the color I received!), Charcoal and Majesty! So, you can choose a color to fit YOU! The basic weight of this stroller is 11.5 lbs and can hold up to 55 lbs! The seat can recline, which is nice for that sleeping baby of yours!

Some features that I adore are the rain cover that is included in the package, so my baby is kept dry. I also love that it has a water resistant hood, because it rains soooo much here in Washington, and that is a MUST! Has easy to use, foot operated brakes for quick thinking and breaking. A convenient shopping basket to store all your little necessities, a  washable seat easy to clean when your child must have that messy ice cream cone! We have all been there, right?? The five point harness offers extra security to my precious bundle and keeps them extra safe when Mom is wheeling them around at high speeds :)

(My daughter got into my makeup, sigh…)

So, as you can see, this stroller pretty much has you covered! Great features and turns on a dime, my kind of stroller :)

Buy It!

You can purchase the Maclaren Triumph Stroller online at http://us.maclarenbaby.com/

Or you can purchase on Amazon.com!

Disclosure:

I was sent the Maclaren Triumph Stroller to review. These are my honest opinions of this stroller. The above Amazon.com link is my own personal affiliate link, thanks!

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Dec 29, 2010

Shapercise: Body Shaping Underwear (Review)

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“Underwear and Workout in ONE!”


Shapercise, Powered by ShaToBu™, is based on the principle of resistance training. Resistance is defined as a force which opposes motion. Seamless bands strategically placed directly in the shaper demand an additional muscular effort when walking or moving, which consequently strengthens (tones) muscles.

I received a pair of the regular waist Shapercise body shaper. Since I found out I was pregnant, I let me sister try them out (we are about the same size). The body shaper can be worn in place of your underwear and it provides a smoother, sexier you! My sister said that the Shapercise was a bit restricting, but that it really held her in in places she thought she never would be able to be held in. She wore them about 3 weeks, with washings in between of course, and said that they were fairly comfortable. They did not roll up at the thighs, like some body shapers do, and that was a big thing for her. They washed great and she had no problems there. Since they have a moisture-wicking, breathable fabric, she did not sweat as much and so she really liked that too.

This workout and body shaping underwear is suppose to help burn more calories, while performing your everyday activities! The resistance bands built into the undergarment force muscles to work harder, therefore burning more calories! Shapercise not only provides women with a smoother and slimmer looking silhouette instantaneously, but with regular use over time, this body shaper allows women to see and feel a change in their bodies long term. Shapercise, Powered by ShaToBu™, look and feel terrific while fitting a light workout into your daily routine.

Overall, my sister loves the Shapercise Body Shaping Underwear and swears she has tightened up a bit since wearing them. You do have to wash them a lot if you wear them as underwear, but that is the only drawback she can find. She plans on buying a couple more pairs because of that.

Buy Them!

You can purchase the Shapercise Body Shaping Underwear online at http://shapercise.com/ and locating a store nearest you!

Connect with Shapercise on Twitter and Facebook!

Disclosure;

I was sent a pair of the Shapercise Body Shaping Underwear to review. These are my own honest opinions, thanks!

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Dec 28, 2010

“A Better World” New Facebook Game!

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“Can You Imagine A World Where Everyone Treats Each Other Kindly? Where Wonder Fills the Air? Where All The Good Deeds You Do Are Rewarded? Then You Have Come to The Right Place…”

Here is Me in My Game:

Cute, huh?

There are quite a few Facebook games, but none like “A Better World“. This Facebook game (and no, this game was NOT developed by Facebook, it was just made for Facebook), is all about being positive and doing good for others. The more good you do and say, the more you can earn and get in the game! After all, this is where all goodness gets rewarded!! You can earn “Do Good Gold” by leaving nice messages to your friends or by visiting the Gratitude Grotto and saying what you are thankful for. It is actually uplifting and fun to play!

I enjoy visiting the town and getting my hair, makeup and looks changed up :) It is also fun to buy new clothes with the money/gold you earn from being so dang nice! Or, you can visit the village and visit your friends homes, stop by and leave them a nice gift! Or add or invite friends to grow your village!

At times when I played this game, my computer would crash, and just completely go back to my screen saver. I was in Fire Fox. It still does it sometimes when I play it, and I really can’t figure out why. I think my computer is just way overloaded and I need to clean out my hard drive asap. Other than that, the game is fun, entertaining and my kids LOVE to play it and watch me play it too.

I love that if you are not sure what to do with something or just have a question, you click on the big blue question mark and you will get some answers, super easy to do. The more good you do, your home will also grow bigger! More rooms and levels. So, this game is really fun and never dull. You are always working towards something bigger and better, while helping others or making others feel good! Love it!

So, what are you waiting for? Go try out “A Better World“, it is free and totally worth it!

Disclosure:

I am receiving a gift card from Likeable Media as thanks for testing and writing about the game.

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Dec 27, 2010

Pampers Gifts To Grow Points

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I have not done this in a while and wanted to share!

Pampers Gifts To Grow Points (you can enter these codes and earn gift cards and free stuff!)

GTGWELCOME10PTS (10 Points!)

CONGRATS2NEWMOM (10 Points!)

DEC2010FACEBOOK (10 points!)

2beginearning50 (50 Points!!!)

WelcomeMembers5 (5 Points!)
GIFTSTOGROW4MOM (50  Points!)

GETSTARTEDNOW10 (10 Points)

CAREFORNEWBORNS (10 Points)

GTGCOUPONPOINTS (10 Points)

WELCOME2VILLAGE (10)

WELCOME2GTG2010 (10)

10PTSFREECODE4U (10)

JOINNOW4REWARDS (50 Points!)

WELCOME2PAMPERS (50 Points!)

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Dec 27, 2010

Keurig Special Edition Brewing System!!

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Every morning, I have to have my cup of coffee. Now that I am pregnant, I do have to cut back on it, and so I also sip a good cup of the old decaf too! I have always heard really great things about the Keurig Coffee Maker and was so happy and thrilled to be able to review the Keurig Special Edition Brewing System!

This came right before Christmas and I was excited to try it out. Super easy to just pull out of the box and get started. I am really bad at reading directions and tend to go with looking at pictures. Since this required no assembly, I was pretty much good to go. The only thing I did have to do was add water in the side pitcher and run water through it before the first initial use to ensure it was “cleaned” out or “flushed out”. That was easy :) Next, I filled the pitcher compartment again, with cold water, and attached it back to the coffee maker. Then, I pressed the power button and just waited. When it says “Ready to Brew” you open up the top part of the Keurig and put in your little K-Cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa (YES, hot cocoa!!!!!!), and then close it up. Then, the three buttons for small cup, medium cup or large cup will start blinking and you just press which one you want. It will start brewing your cup of perfection immediately and it only takes about 5 seconds!!! NO filters to worry about, no mess to clean up!! Love this machine!! I got such a wonderful variety of teas, coffees and hot chocolate. Of course the hot chocolate is our all time favorite! It is very chocolatey (but maybe that is because I never make the big cup, I always just do the medium on everything). I did do a big cup of the hot chocolate for my Mother in Law and she said it was kind of watery, but I never tasted the larger cup for myself. The Lemon tea that came with it is so so so delicious! I seriously have never tasted a tea that was that good. Of course I do have to add my regular granulated white sugar to it :) I also love the fact that making an iced coffee or iced tea is super easy to do too. You already have it in the cup, so just add the ice and you are good to go!!!

Some dislikes? The only dislike I can think of, and this was because my Mother-in-law brought it up, was that it can get watered down a bit, if you have a bigger cup, only because there is only so much product in those pods of coffee, hot chocolate and teas. If you want it more potent, just go for the small or medium cup and problem is solved.

The machine itself is attractive and sleek. It looks nice on my kitchen counter and I have received many compliments on it. Though it only makes one cup at a time, I personally love this. I always made myself ONE cup of coffee a day, no one else really wanted any, so if more was made it would get wasted. So this is just perfect for me! And, it would be perfect for dorm rooms or smaller apartments too!

Some Facts About the Keurig Mini Plus:

*Coffee-lovers can choose from three serving sizes: 6 oz for a more intense brew, 8 oz for an average serving or 10 oz for a small travel mug.
*The temperature heats up to 185F, so you get a piping-hot cup every time without wasting any coffee.
*With 200 varieties of K-Cup flavors, you are sure to find the perfect coffee, iced coffee, tea or hot cocoa for any class, exam, or post-party wake-up call.
*It also comes in three color options including red, silver and black.

The Details (taken from the Keurig Site):

The Special Edition Brewing System brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage in under one minute at the touch of a button. Featuring chrome accents and a blue, backlit LCD display, the Special Edition brewer allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock and Auto On/Off. With the choice of three cup sizes, the Special Edition brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs. Includes a bonus variety box of 12 K-Cups®.

* Programmable
* Choice of 3 cup sizes (6 oz., 8 oz. and 10 oz.)
* Removable 48 oz. water reservoir
* Quiet-Brew Technology®
* Energy Savings Mode – Auto On/Off


Buy It!

You can purchase the Keurig Special Edition Brewing System or the Keurig Mini online at http://web3.keurig.com/ and right now you get free shipping on all brewers!!

Or on Amazon.com!

Disclosure:

I was sent a Keurig Mini Plus to review. These are my own honest opinions of this product. The above Amazon.com link is my own personal affiliate link, thanks!

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Dec 27, 2010

CouponTrunk.com: Coupons, Coupon Codes and Discounts!

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Need coupons, coupon codes or discounts? Look no further than CouponTrunk.com! With the holidays here (and soon to be gone, gasp!), what better time to get the best deals around? After Christmas sales are always the best, but on CouponTrunk.com, they are even better :) Let’s say you received an Xbox, PS3 or Wii for Christmas this year, do you have all the games that you want? Did you get some you don’t want? At Gamemine, you can buy, sell or trade or rent your games!!! They have games for all the popular game consoles and quite a selection too.

The current Gamemine Deals include 50% off your first month, so you can test them out and see if you like them!! Awesome deal and score some great games in the process! So whether games is your thing or scoring awesome deals on other things, CouponTrunk.com has many discounts, codes and deals for you! Just check them out for yourself!

Disclosure:

This is a paid post, the thoughts and views above, are my own. Thanks!

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Dec 23, 2010

More Giveaways Coming Soon :)

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CONTEST OVER! WINNER CONGRATS TO

ReggieMann #12

Did not want to get everyone freaked out :) I do have some fabulous giveaways lined up for next week. And in January there will be more too, so never fear! Getting ready for Christmas is a huge chore! We are having family over Friday night and a big dinner. Then Santa has to come and make things pretty! Thank GOD for Santa, sheesh.

I hope you all have a fabulous holiday with your loved ones. Be safe and relax and think of all the wonderful people you have in your lives or had in your lives. It is a time for family and friends, afterall.

To show how much I love all my readers, I am giving away, out of my own pocket, a $30 Amazon Gift Certificate to one of you! This contest will not be advertised, it is just for whomever happens to read this post. That is why EVERYONE should read my posts, because I tend to do this once in awhile to see if people are REALLY reading them :)

If you would like to be entered to win the $30 Amazon Gift Certificate, just leave me a comment below. You can leave me a comment as many times as you would like, no limits. Those are the only rules! This giveaway will end on December 29th, 10pm PST.

Merry Christmas!

Kim

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Dec 23, 2010

T’was the Night Before Christmas…

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And all through the house…

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The Stockings Were Hung By The Chimney With Care…

The Children Were Nuzzled All Snug In Their Beds, While Visions of Sugar Plums Danced In Their Heads…

“Happy Holidays to All My Friends!”


From,

Kim and Family!

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Dec 23, 2010

Bandai America Incorporated announces its “Top 10 Imaginative Toys” for 2010

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“Must-Have Toys Offer Creative Play for Girls, Boys and Preschoolers”

For parents looking to make their children’s wishes come true this holiday season, Bandai America Incorporated is proud to offer an array of value-packed toys that can help kids take their imaginations to the next level.

Bandai’s holiday line up is full of wonderful gifts for kids of all ages! We received two great gifts from Bandai and oh my they are great! We got the Chef Kids Cooking Club ChocoPot and Wild@Art Eraser Art Kit. The ChocoPot is YUMMY and so much fun. I have always enjoyed the kids baking things like the Easy Bake Oven or other kits like that. The ChocoPot is super fun! It was named one of 2010’s coolest toys by CNBC, ChocoPot is a unique cooking experience combining an entertaining cooking DVD, a fun process and great tasting treats. The kid-friendly cooking appliance melts chocolate to create fondue or molded candy in a variety of shapes to share with friends and family.The ChocoPot does not come with the chocolate, but you can purchase M&M’s (the plain ones) and use those. That is what we did. I am sure it would have turned out better if we bought the other kind of chocolate that melts easy and you can buy it at craft stores specifically for sucker making or crafts.

The Wild@Art Eraser Kit is for older kids, but with me doing most of the work, me and my kids were able to make some really cool erasers which we then donated to a nearby school (there was only a few of them, but they appreciated them!)! This kit is super fun and pretty easy to make them. They can get messy, but with me helping out, it was much less messy and totally fun! All you need is some water and a microwave!!

Some other great toys that made the list are:

*Ben 10: Ultimate Alien™ Mark 10 Deluxe Vehicle ($29.99 SRP)

*Pocoyo™ Bump ‘n Go ($24.99 SRP)

*TamaTown Tama-Go™ ($19.99 SRP)

*Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Alien Creation Chamber Laboratory $49.99

*Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Disc Alien Ultimatrix $19.99

*Harumika Style Studio $24.99

*Pocoyo Squeeze ‘n Play $19.99

*Wild@Art Pencil Art $24.99

For more information on Bandai’s must-have holiday toys, please visit www.Bandai.com

Disclosure:

I was sent product to review. These are my own honest opinions. The above Amazon.com links are my own personal affiliate links, thanks!



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