Weigh In Wednesday Week 4

Week 4: 142.8lb

this week -1.2 lbs, total -6.6 lbs

17.8 lbs to goal.

Now that's more like it! I was much better this week about eating right. J and I had a date night Saturday night and I majorly splurged at our favorite steak house. I'm okay with that because I just made sure I didn't use it as an excuse to splurge the whole day or even the whole weekend like I would have before. And it shows! Any week that I can lose over 1.0lb is a major accomplishment in my book. I started adding wind sprints to my lunch time runs on Monday. Wow what a butt kicker those are, but in a good way. I also had the best compliment this week on Friday evening from J. He said he could really see that whatever I've been doing is working, and that I'm losing it everywhere. Ahhhhh thanks babe :)
I'm very happy that I reached my goal of at least 5lbs lost by the end of January. Looks like I'll be heading to Charming Charlie's this weekend to cash in on my 5lb prize. 16.8 weeks to go till my B-Day, 17.8 more pounds to lose. Let's do this!

Sea World Trip

While my brother was in town with his girl friend over Christmas we made a little family trip to Sea World. Day is in love with dolfins and pretty much anything from the sea. This was also little miss Kenize's frist trip there. We had a nice relaxing day watching a few shows, feeding sea lions, and enjoying a picnic lunch with Christmas leftovers. Plus, mommy got to test drive her new lens! LOVE! Days like this remind me how lucky we are to live in So Cal. It was gorgeous out in late December. Now that we have passes for the year I'm looking forward to more family trips like this one.

Bundled up for the 65 deg weather

Caught him in mid chew. Sorry babe, you're too cute not to share

What choo lookin at?

Day gave us an impromto dance performance in front of the pengiun exhibit. Ham :)

Cozy in Papa's arms

Checking out Shamu with Grandma-me

Brother's beautiful girlfriend. Love her <3

Rant - #DoctorVisitFail

I will preface by saying this will have some TMI and a few curse words…..


Still reading grandma?


Okay well I warned you....






I have had three different insurance plans in the last year. Our company was switching plans in October (right before baby K was born) so to keep my doctor I had to pay more than twice the premiums I was before. Ouch. They took mercy on me and after Kenzie was born they allowed a one time switch back to our cheaper plan. Downside was only the girls got to keep their doctor; I had to find all new ones. The only exception was I could see my original doctor for a 6 week post partum check up. Well, the girls were sick and I missed my appointment. They couldn’t fit me in until after my 8 week mark so the insurance would not cover the appt as post partum, it would be a well woman visit. I couldn’t use my old doctor for a well woman visit since my insurance wouldn’t cover her so I had to find a new doctor. The new doctor couldn’t fit me in until today, over 3 months after having baby K. Oh well. I would have just skipped it all together but seeing as how I am now done having children I was in need of some ehem contraceptives. I was hoping to get the IUD since I am not 100% sure that we are done having children. I don’t think I should make a decision like that while I’m still hormonal from the last pregnancy.


Anywho. I called and made the appointment back in November for both a well woman visit and consult for the IUD.


Fast forward to today and my appointment with the new doctor. I was the first appt at 9am. Got there at 8:45am, they didn’t even open the office door until 9:05 so I’m already a little annoyed just walking in the door. The front desk assistant checking me in informs me that because I do not have a referral from my primary care doctor that they can’t see me for the IUD today. What??? Not happy. They should have told me that when I made the appointment. I really didn’t care about the well woman visit and considered canceling the appointment there on the spot, but seeing my frustration the assistant assured me that the doctor could at least go over a few things about IUD and give me some more information while I was there. Plus, I would need the well woman anyway before they could do the IUD. Fine, I stay. I fill out about a billion papers since it’s my first visit and wait.


And wait.


And watch a few women go in ahead of me.


And wait some more.


Finally they call me back. Take my weight (their scale is a flipping liar), and I have to undress and wait for the doctor.


So I wait.


freezing cold.


butt ass naked.


I wait.


And wait.


The doctor finally comes in and it is now well over an hour after my original appointment time. She starts going over my chart and asks when my last well woman visit was. I tell her it was last February when I went in for my first OB appointment for my pregnancy. She stops (I can tell this isn’t’ good) and tells me that a well woman visit will not be covered since it has not been a full year since my last one. O.M.G. I started crying. Being rejected (even by a doctor) while you’re cold and naked makes it sting more than usual. The doctor felt so bad. She gave me a mini consult for the IUD anyway I think out of pity (which after our brief discussion turns out I can’t even get it until October when I stop breastfeeding). Props to her for at least warning me the well woman visit wasn’t covered so I wasn’t charged for my visit, but I was ready to find the girl who made my appointment and knock her teeth in. I wasted a morning and half a work day just to get turned away.


And what the hell insurance companies! Can you possibly make it any more difficult for me to get some flipping health care! I still haven’t been seen for a check up since having a baby but you won’t cover it because I fall in some loop hole between insurance companies and visit timing? What a stupid rule anyway to make me wait a year for a well woman exam. Is that really necessary? Are there really so many woman trying to come in once a month or something that you had to put a limit on visits? Geez, what am I going to do this week? Hmmmm I know! I’ll have a doctor take a look at my whoohaa! That sounds like fun!


Morons.


Rant over. Think I’ll go stand in line at the DMV for a while. That should turn this productive morning around….

Weigh-In Wednesday Week 3

Week 3: 144.0lb

this week -0lbs, total -5.2lbs

19lbs to goal.

Well it could have been worse. On my Sunday weigh in I was up, so at least I didn't gain for the week. Life went crazy for a few days and I got seriously off track. It happens. I only worked out three times in the last week :( I think this was a wake up call that I really do need a lifestyle change and not just a diet. It didn't take much to throw me off. I need to make eating healthy a habit and not a special event or I will never keep off the weight I lose. No use boo hooing about it. Check in with Melissa for motivation this week. Im sure she did better than me :)

Christmas 2011

Yes this is a month late but I couldn't go without documenting anything for Kenzie's first Christmas. So I'll keep it short and sweet.
We had a busy but wonderful Christmas season this year. Since I was home with the girls we were able to really relax and enjoy the holidays. Christmas was as busy as ever this year. We spent Christmas Eve with J's family at our home and had a true Noche Buena dinner. Yummy! We all were spoiled beyond belief with gifts including a new lens for mama (70-300mm It's seriously fantastic) and tons of adorable clothes for the girls including hand made matching pjs from their Mimi.
Christmas morning was a quiet fun time with just the girls and J and I. Day had fun opening gifts once she finally made it past the candy cane in stocking. That girl is obsessed with candy canes I tell you. Obsessed!
After our presents were opened my parents and brother with his girl friend came over. I am so grateful that they could come visit us from Japan this Christmas and meet their new niece. We ate all brunch together and opened yet more gifts. I still can't get over just how generous everyone was this year. Our family is spoiled! :)
We ended the day at my Aunt and Uncle's new house for Christmas dinner and of course more present opening. Day had a blast playing in their HUGE backyard and Kenize was happy to be passed around the family for kisses and snuggles. Dinner was delicious and the homemade canoli dessert was the perfect ending for a perfect holiday.

I didn't take nearly enough pictures but I can say that I was really enjoyed myself so I think that makes up for it.

Dear Kenize ~ 3 Months Old

Kenzie,

You are such a sweet sweet baby. Everyone who meets you comments on how content and “easy” you are. You love to snuggle and be held which is good because I could spend most my day holding and smothering you with kisses. We are so lucky to have you. This month you really started smiling so much more and even give a little giggle here and there. You love to sit on mommy’s lap and sing songs and dance with me. You give the biggest purest smiles that just melt my heart. You love when daddy talks to you in his silly deep voice. We could just sit for hours marveling over your smiles and coos. Your favorite activities right now are laying on you play mat at batting at the hanging toys, sitting up supported and watching your sister play, and sitting in your bouncy chair and grabbing the little swinging monkey and bird to pull yourself forward. You are still our silly and I have a feeling you are going to have quiet the sense of humor. I know that sounds strange given you are only 3 months old but I have a pretty strong feeling that you take after your dad more than myself and will have his dry sense of humor. You are still sleeping and eating very well. You have already out grown some of your 3-6month clothes! Since mommy has gone back to work your sister is looking out for you even more. You two just adore each other. She loves to give you kisses and you love to get them. I’m excited as you grow to see you play more together.

Love you ZeZe!

Mommy

  

Tag! Im it

I've been tagged twice this week by these fabulous blogs so I'm playing along. Who doesn't love a reason to talk about themselves for a bit eh?
Both tags have you list at least 7 things about yourself so I'm just posting the rules for the longer one. Yeah twofers!
How You Play1.You must post the rules.
2.Post 11 fun facts about yourself.
3.Answer the questions that the tagger gave to you in their post, and then create 11 NEW questions to ask the people you've tagged.
4.Tag 11 people and link them on your post.
I'm only tagging two but feel free to tag yourself and play or leave a comment with your answers. I am really curious to see some responses to my questions
5.Let them know that you've tagged them.

Fun Facts about me:
1. I recently took up knitting and crocheting and I think I'm a wee bit obsessed.
2. I think of myself as a self confident person but lately I've been really insecure. Couldn't really say why.
3. I stay up late a few nights a week to get a little quiet alone time. Not much of either happens during the days around here.
4. I sometimes turn off the music in the car and sing old show tunes my whole drive.
5. I pretty much refuse to watch movies that involve war, prisons, and hospitals. I'm a complete pansy when it comes to that stuff. Too much reality for me to find it entertaining. I wont even watch Grey's Anatomy. I don't care how much everyone loves it. It breaks my hospital rule.
6. Speaking of reality, I don't like reality tv. Unless its ANTM or Project Runway and even then I only care about the fashion, I can skip the personal dramas
7. I love to dance! I shake that booty every chance I get which isn't enough in my opinion
8. I'm totally star struck and get really nervous/excited in the presence of even minor celebrities
9. I'm a horrible cook. Baking I've got down but cooking requires a flare for improv that I lack
10. I'm super competitive, in everything! I have to remind myself that its okay to let the Wooki win ;)
11. I HATE milk. I will order my lattes with non-fat milk and an extra shot of coffee because if I can taste the milk I wont drink it. I will drain the milk off my spoon before each bite of cereal. And before you go suggesting soy or coconut milk or any of that funky crap don't bother, I don't like it any better.

My Questions from Bry1. if you could have any super power what would it be?
teleporter. So I wouldn't have to commute to work everyday and could take spontaneous lunch breaks in Paris.
2. are you a summer or winter person? Summer. I need my vitamin D and beach
3. what is your favorite song? Impossible to answer! I just love too many. I can tell you right now this moment I would most enjoy listening to Love Will Take You by Angus & Julia Stone. Amazing stuff
4. what website do you spend most of your computer time on? toss up between facebook and pinterest
5. your favorite food to eat & make? Cupcakes!!! Baking is like therapy for me
6. if you could change something in the past would you? yes. Ill leave it at that.
7. what is your favorite piece of your wardrobe and why? my Carpe Diem TOMS. So comfy and a dare I say trendy? Not much I own falls into that second catagory
8. what/who inspires you most? my parents. They are amazing. I want to be just like them when I grow up
9. what is your dream job? stay at home mom. If it has to be a job that collects a check then RF Design Engineer, so yes I have my dream job :) and yes I'm a dork
10. would you rather spend a weekend in the mountains or at the beach? Beach!!
11. what is the most important quality you look for in a friend? I had to think about this one a while. When I think of my friends they are all very different (shy, outgoing, funny, homebody, party girl..) but they have one thing in common. Kindness. So I guess the friends I keep are kind :)

My 11 questions for you!
1. Whats your favorite movie quote?
2. Last book you read and would you recommend it?
3. What's the first thing you do when you wake up?
4. What's the last thing you do before you go to bed?
5. If you could spend one day with anyone in the world who would it be and why (person must be living)?
6. Do you prefer to talk on the phone or text?
7. What's the last nice thing you did for yourself?
8. What's your go to comfort food?
9. What can you not leave the house without?
10. What's your favorite holiday?
11.and because I thought it was such a good question... What is the most important quality you look for in a friend?

And I'm tagging.....
Jolie and Lisa!

alright now TAG you're it!