Baby at week 6

We have made it another week in pregnancy. Baby is the size of a sweet pea. I already feel so bloated! My face feels puffy and it's only going to get worse. I try not to sleep on my stomach but I just can't help it. I'm a total stomach sleeper. It is so comfortable to me and I have to enjoy it as long as possible.

I'm hungry a lot!! I try to supress my cravings and I try not to use the "I'm pregnant" excuse to eat whatever I want. I'm hungry now but I have to control this hunger. We'll see how long that lasts.

We still haven't told anyone yet that I'm pregnant. I'm too nervous to tell anyone because I don't want to say anything and then have something horrible happen. I know it's in the Lord's hands and I pray that everything will be ok.

We love you baby and just keep growing and we'll see you in 34 more weeks!

At 5 weeks

I discovered today that I am pregnant. I am filled with mixed emotions right now. I am super happy to expand our family but at the same time I am filled with sadness for the baby that I lost earlier this year.

What can I do different this time? Nothing, I'm sure! I don't want to have to go through the sadness and heartache again. Heavenly Father has a plan for our family, I know he does. I want this baby to make it and I want to hold this child. For some reason we lost Taylor and we can't wait for the day when that baby will join us again.

I can't wait to meet you Baby. You will be greeted by two older brothers who will love you and protect you. They will probably not share their toys at first but they'll warm up to you eventually. Levi is protective of his stuff so watch out for that. Jax is very care-free so I wouldn't worry too much about him. Either way, you're coming to a wonderful and loving family.

My expected due date is April 28, 2012. I'm five weeks along and the baby is about the size of a sesame seed.

According to the Chinese calendar this baby should be a girl too!! Fingers and toes crossed that it is!

So this will be a tough few weeks for me to get through. But with a lot of prayer I know everything will work out as it should.

Yipee!! Let the craziness of pregnancy begin!

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

I made this lasagna last night and it was very good! It's a fun twist on the usual taste of lasagna. Enjoy!

Image and recipe courtesy of Prevention RD

Printable version

12 whole wheat lasagna noodles, uncooked (I used oven-ready lasagna noodles)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed or shredded (canned chicken would even work)
3 cups Hunts Four Cheese Spaghetti Sauce
1 cup mild buffalo wing sauce
1 1/2 cups water
15 oz non fat ricotta cheese
1 egg
9 slices Pepperjack cheese

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook chicken over medium high heat for 4 minutes or until almost done. Stir in sauces and water. In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of the pan. Arrange 4 noodles over the sauce. Spread more sauce, then a layer of ricotta mixture. Add another layer of sauce, and repeat the whole process until you end with a layer of sauce. Cover and bake 70 minutes. Uncover and place cheese slices on top, then bake for another 15 minutes uncovered. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.