Hi, Long time no see :)
I'm checking in today to tell you about a great new recipe that I tried, using Ragu. Full disclosure, I received a bottle of Ragu to try free from influentster.
In this recipe I made a batch of the pizza dough found here.
Then I used this vegan pepperoni, found at my local Sprouts.
Lastly I used this mozzarella cheese.
Its really a simple recipe. I rolled out the pizza dough and cut it into small enough pieces to fit into a muffin pan, pushing it up the sides. Spooned in some Ragu sauce, sprinkled the cheese on top and then topped it with two pepperoni slices. I cooked them in the oven for 10/15 minutes at 350.
My entire family LOVED this recipe. I served it with extra sauce for dipping, because dipping is my 18 month old daughters favorite thing to do. :)
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Sunday, November 1, 2015
Monday, September 9, 2013
In the Home Stretch
Of the first trimester at least! I'm so excited to be in the last bit of this part of my pregnancy. I know I haven't had it as hard as a lot of other people do during the first trimester, but even so I'm ready to be over this part. I'll be 11 weeks in two days. I'm so tired of being tired. And while its been subsiding it has not gone away. Also I'm ready to be healthier, but because of the nausea all I've been wanting to eat are carbs, which makes me even more tired. Its like a very sleepy cycle! I miss the way veggies make me feel, I just still can't stomach them. I know soon this will turn around and I can't wait for that time.
In other news I made a surprise trip home this past weekend to visit my mom for her birthday. It was so much fun, but very short! I was only there for one whole day. I got in at 11:30 pm Friday night and left at 9am Sunday morning. I only got to see a few of my family, but I'm going back next month for my cousins birthday so I should be able to see everyone then. I only made sure to see my immediate family, since they are most important. I saw my dad for breakfast. I gave him a t-shirt that says New Grandpa established 2014. He cried when he saw it. I told him he could tell whoever he wants to, as long as he tells them not to put it on facebook. I'm not ready to announce it to the world yet. I'm sure its spread through the entire family by now though, he is not good at keeping secrets! I told my brothers too. Nothing as cute as the t-shirt I got for my dad. I just had them together and told them that they are going to be uncles. They seemed excited, so that was really great. And of course my mom already knew, but I told her she couldn't tell anyone until I told my dad and brothers, so right after I told them she announced it to everyone that would listen. I'm so thrilled that everyone was so excited, of course I didn't have any doubts that they wouldn't be, but its still nice to experience. It is so wonderful that this baby is already surrounded by so much love and support.
Next up is to tell Matthews family! His mom is in Iowa visiting his grandmother for her birthday until the 16th, so we will tell them when she gets back. Our ultrasound is on the 19th so I thought we could wait until after then and show them the ultrasound picture.
In other news I made a surprise trip home this past weekend to visit my mom for her birthday. It was so much fun, but very short! I was only there for one whole day. I got in at 11:30 pm Friday night and left at 9am Sunday morning. I only got to see a few of my family, but I'm going back next month for my cousins birthday so I should be able to see everyone then. I only made sure to see my immediate family, since they are most important. I saw my dad for breakfast. I gave him a t-shirt that says New Grandpa established 2014. He cried when he saw it. I told him he could tell whoever he wants to, as long as he tells them not to put it on facebook. I'm not ready to announce it to the world yet. I'm sure its spread through the entire family by now though, he is not good at keeping secrets! I told my brothers too. Nothing as cute as the t-shirt I got for my dad. I just had them together and told them that they are going to be uncles. They seemed excited, so that was really great. And of course my mom already knew, but I told her she couldn't tell anyone until I told my dad and brothers, so right after I told them she announced it to everyone that would listen. I'm so thrilled that everyone was so excited, of course I didn't have any doubts that they wouldn't be, but its still nice to experience. It is so wonderful that this baby is already surrounded by so much love and support.
Next up is to tell Matthews family! His mom is in Iowa visiting his grandmother for her birthday until the 16th, so we will tell them when she gets back. Our ultrasound is on the 19th so I thought we could wait until after then and show them the ultrasound picture.
Monday, September 2, 2013
It has been a busy two weeks since I last posted. I has planned to post once a week during this pregnancy, but it hasn't quite panned out that way. Let me catch you up on whats been going on.
Two Saturdays ago Matthew and I ran in the Color Me Rad 5k. I was a little worried, because the night before I was having some cramping and just felt off. Also I had stopped training for this run when I found out I was pregnant, which means I was not prepared for it at all. It ended up not being as intense as the races I've done in the past though. They didn't time you and a good portion of the people participating walked it. We started out running and I was actually doing great. I was afraid I would be keeping Matthew behind, but he was the one that asked to stop running first. So we only ran the first portion and a little at the end. I'd say we walked about 2 miles of the total 3.2. It was really fun, we got sprayed and pelted with different colors one at a time. By the very end our white t shirts were full of colors.
After the race I really started feeling bad. It turned out to be a cold of some sort. I had a fever and scratchy throat and slept pretty much the rest of the day. By Sunday night I felt a lot better, but the tiredness didn't subside. I've spent pretty much all of my free time sleeping and laying on the couch since then. The fatigue was so intense most days at work I'd take a nap in my car on my lunch break. It doesn't help that school started that Monday, so not only am I working 9 1/2 hour days but I go to school at night Monday through Thursday. Luckily school this semester seems pretty easy. I'm taking my last math class and a creative writing class.
Last weekend wasn't as eventful. Matthew was on call and we don't really get to do much when he's on call. He is basically attached to his computer for the entire week. I actually didn't feel very tired on Sunday so I decided to clean. Matthew has been really helpful and picking up the slack when I haven't been able to, but he just doesn't clean like I do. Its probably a guy thing! I started on the bathrooms and got both of them spotless. After that I decided to work on the kitchen so I started scrubbing some pots, but my back started hurting really bad. I've had a constant dull ache since before I found out I was pregnant, but this pain was intense. I ended up spending the rest of the day laying on a heating pad trying to get some relief. I could barely move. I was pretty disappointed because I finally had a day where I felt better and I couldn't even do everything I wanted.
So that brings us to this weekend! Labor Day weekend! We made a trip up to the mountains on Saturday. We went to Vail and had a great day. We even found a place that makes vegan Gyros in a town nearby. I was in heaven! The rest of the weekend has just been spent relaxing. We had lunch today with Matthews friends Sean and Sara. (Different Sean than the one from my last post). But other than that we have just been enjoying each others company. I love my little family and truly enjoy all the time we get to spend just being together.
As far as the pregnancy symptoms, as I said, the fatigue hit me pretty hard for about two weeks. Now it just comes and goes. I can't really be sure when I'll get tired, but it has subsided a lot the past few days. The slight nausea that I've been experiencing still comes and goes, but I bought some sour candies that are supposed to help with it. Other than that I feel fine. I'm getting excited for our first ultrasound. Its in a little over two weeks. I can't wait to see our little peanut!
Two Saturdays ago Matthew and I ran in the Color Me Rad 5k. I was a little worried, because the night before I was having some cramping and just felt off. Also I had stopped training for this run when I found out I was pregnant, which means I was not prepared for it at all. It ended up not being as intense as the races I've done in the past though. They didn't time you and a good portion of the people participating walked it. We started out running and I was actually doing great. I was afraid I would be keeping Matthew behind, but he was the one that asked to stop running first. So we only ran the first portion and a little at the end. I'd say we walked about 2 miles of the total 3.2. It was really fun, we got sprayed and pelted with different colors one at a time. By the very end our white t shirts were full of colors.
After the race I really started feeling bad. It turned out to be a cold of some sort. I had a fever and scratchy throat and slept pretty much the rest of the day. By Sunday night I felt a lot better, but the tiredness didn't subside. I've spent pretty much all of my free time sleeping and laying on the couch since then. The fatigue was so intense most days at work I'd take a nap in my car on my lunch break. It doesn't help that school started that Monday, so not only am I working 9 1/2 hour days but I go to school at night Monday through Thursday. Luckily school this semester seems pretty easy. I'm taking my last math class and a creative writing class.
Last weekend wasn't as eventful. Matthew was on call and we don't really get to do much when he's on call. He is basically attached to his computer for the entire week. I actually didn't feel very tired on Sunday so I decided to clean. Matthew has been really helpful and picking up the slack when I haven't been able to, but he just doesn't clean like I do. Its probably a guy thing! I started on the bathrooms and got both of them spotless. After that I decided to work on the kitchen so I started scrubbing some pots, but my back started hurting really bad. I've had a constant dull ache since before I found out I was pregnant, but this pain was intense. I ended up spending the rest of the day laying on a heating pad trying to get some relief. I could barely move. I was pretty disappointed because I finally had a day where I felt better and I couldn't even do everything I wanted.
So that brings us to this weekend! Labor Day weekend! We made a trip up to the mountains on Saturday. We went to Vail and had a great day. We even found a place that makes vegan Gyros in a town nearby. I was in heaven! The rest of the weekend has just been spent relaxing. We had lunch today with Matthews friends Sean and Sara. (Different Sean than the one from my last post). But other than that we have just been enjoying each others company. I love my little family and truly enjoy all the time we get to spend just being together.
As far as the pregnancy symptoms, as I said, the fatigue hit me pretty hard for about two weeks. Now it just comes and goes. I can't really be sure when I'll get tired, but it has subsided a lot the past few days. The slight nausea that I've been experiencing still comes and goes, but I bought some sour candies that are supposed to help with it. Other than that I feel fine. I'm getting excited for our first ultrasound. Its in a little over two weeks. I can't wait to see our little peanut!
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Will I Ever Feel Pregnant?!
It feels like I've been pregnant forever, but really I've only known for two weeks. I'm not sure how I am going to last for 8 1/2 more months! I am such an impatient person. Normally when I decide I want something I wanted it yesterday. I've always known I wanted to be a mom, so this waiting is hard.
They say at 6 weeks is when you start to really feel pregnant, but I'm still not feeling it. Or I guess what I should say is, I'm not feeling what I think I should be feeling. I don't have that run to the bathroom, can't stomach food, nauseous feeling. What I do have is a queasiness that comes and goes throughout the day. I also don't have that breast tenderness that everyone says is horrible. I just have some slight discomfort when there is pressure put on my boobs. I do find myself having to use the bathroom a lot, but I've been SO thirsty lately that I've been drinking double what I normally do. And I drink a LOT of water to begin with. So I don't really count that as a real symptom.
I know a lack of pregnancy symptoms doesn't mean that anything is wrong, but I can't help but let my mind wander there occasionally. I don't think I can explain how badly I've wanted and waited for this. And thinking that it could be over before it starts is heartbreaking. I am a worrier. I worry mostly about things out of my control (because if they were in my control then I'd have control over the outcome. HA!). I know I will worry this entire pregnancy, but I do trust that God will do what he thinks is best for our family. He will not throw anything at us that we cannot handle. I am just taking this pregnancy day by day right now.
Today is actually a big day for us. Today is the day we tell our favorite people, Sean and Ashli, that we are expecting. Sean is Matthew's best friend and Ashli is his wife. They also have an adorable 2 1/2 year old daughter, Fiona, that I am in LOVE with. I love spending time with them and I am so excited to have someone in Denver that I can talk to about pregnancy, since she has gone through it already. I also really wanted Matthew to be able to have someone to talk to. Since we are trying to keep it a secret from most people I thought it was important for Matthew to be able to talk to someone. I told my mom, so its only fair.
They say at 6 weeks is when you start to really feel pregnant, but I'm still not feeling it. Or I guess what I should say is, I'm not feeling what I think I should be feeling. I don't have that run to the bathroom, can't stomach food, nauseous feeling. What I do have is a queasiness that comes and goes throughout the day. I also don't have that breast tenderness that everyone says is horrible. I just have some slight discomfort when there is pressure put on my boobs. I do find myself having to use the bathroom a lot, but I've been SO thirsty lately that I've been drinking double what I normally do. And I drink a LOT of water to begin with. So I don't really count that as a real symptom.
I know a lack of pregnancy symptoms doesn't mean that anything is wrong, but I can't help but let my mind wander there occasionally. I don't think I can explain how badly I've wanted and waited for this. And thinking that it could be over before it starts is heartbreaking. I am a worrier. I worry mostly about things out of my control (because if they were in my control then I'd have control over the outcome. HA!). I know I will worry this entire pregnancy, but I do trust that God will do what he thinks is best for our family. He will not throw anything at us that we cannot handle. I am just taking this pregnancy day by day right now.
Today is actually a big day for us. Today is the day we tell our favorite people, Sean and Ashli, that we are expecting. Sean is Matthew's best friend and Ashli is his wife. They also have an adorable 2 1/2 year old daughter, Fiona, that I am in LOVE with. I love spending time with them and I am so excited to have someone in Denver that I can talk to about pregnancy, since she has gone through it already. I also really wanted Matthew to be able to have someone to talk to. Since we are trying to keep it a secret from most people I thought it was important for Matthew to be able to talk to someone. I told my mom, so its only fair.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
First Midwife Appointment
Yesterday we had our first Midwife appointment. It was very long! I got there at 1:30 and didn't leave until almost 4:30. They asked a lot of questions, did an exam and took lots of blood. Everyone at the office was really nice. There are ten midwives and they work with a few doctors. They said that throughout my pregnancy I would probably see all the midwives, so when it came time to deliver my baby I would know the midwife that is on call. Their office is right across the street from the hospital and that's where I would be delivering. I like the idea of having a midwife delivery experience, but within the safety of a hospital, so if something were to happen I'd have immediate action.
Being vegan its really important to me to have a natural birth. Medication is not inherently vegan and because of that I would like to stay away from it if possible. Of course if something is needed, either for myself or my baby I wouldn't hesitate to take it. But that's why I was drawn to having a midwife. They prefer to have no medical intervention, but they are so tuned in to your pregnancy that they know right away if you need it. They will do everything they can to avoid it, but know when to transfer you over to a doctor.
So far I'm really happy with our decision. We have our first ultrasound September 19th, so I'm anxiously awaiting that day. I can't wait to see our little peanut and hear his heartbeat!
Besides this pregnancy I've had something else life changing happen. I've gotten glasses! I went to the eye doctors for the first time since I was a child and he told me that I was very farsighted! He said that I have probably always been farsighted, but I am so good at over correcting that no one (myself included!) noticed. I always wanted glasses when I was younger, so its almost like a childhood dream has come true! This is my third day wearing them, so I am still getting used to them. I will keep you posted on how much I actually like them.
Being vegan its really important to me to have a natural birth. Medication is not inherently vegan and because of that I would like to stay away from it if possible. Of course if something is needed, either for myself or my baby I wouldn't hesitate to take it. But that's why I was drawn to having a midwife. They prefer to have no medical intervention, but they are so tuned in to your pregnancy that they know right away if you need it. They will do everything they can to avoid it, but know when to transfer you over to a doctor.
So far I'm really happy with our decision. We have our first ultrasound September 19th, so I'm anxiously awaiting that day. I can't wait to see our little peanut and hear his heartbeat!
Besides this pregnancy I've had something else life changing happen. I've gotten glasses! I went to the eye doctors for the first time since I was a child and he told me that I was very farsighted! He said that I have probably always been farsighted, but I am so good at over correcting that no one (myself included!) noticed. I always wanted glasses when I was younger, so its almost like a childhood dream has come true! This is my third day wearing them, so I am still getting used to them. I will keep you posted on how much I actually like them.
Monday, July 29, 2013
We're pregnant!
It's been less than a week since we found out. I'm really still in shock. Last Wednesday I started feeling a little sick so on my lunch break I ran to the store and grabbed a three pack of pregnancy tests. I know you should take them in the morning, but I was so anxious (I just really wanted to be pregnant) that I took one then. As soon as I got back to my office I ran into the bathroom, ripped open the box and tested. When the line came up it was so faint I thought that maybe my eyes were playing tricks on me. After all I did want to be pregnant so bad! Tentatively I called my husband to tell him we might be pregnant. He was very excited and I was thrilled at his response.
Five tests and five days later I can say that I am definitely pregnant!
I haven't really felt pregnant yet. So far I've had a backache that has been with me for a week and a half. Nothing that warrants pain medication. Its more like an ache that is right on the edge of being troublesome. I also have cramping and I am SO tired. I can't tell if that is a symptom or because I haven't been able to sleep since I first found out. Either way I found it hard to function at work today.
Matthew and I have decided to wait to tell anyone until after we reach the 12 week mark. I am terrified of something bad happening. If anything were to happen I don't think I'd be able to handle reliving that pain with everyone I know. For now just my mom knows. I couldn't keep it from her, but I've sworn her to secrecy!
For now we are just enjoying our time together, before the secret is out, and our lives get crazy.
We have our first midwife appointment this coming Friday. We will get to ask all of our silly questions, as first time parents, and find out some information on our little peanut! Maybe we'll even get a due date. All the due date calculators that I've used say somewhere around April 3-10.
Five tests and five days later I can say that I am definitely pregnant!
I haven't really felt pregnant yet. So far I've had a backache that has been with me for a week and a half. Nothing that warrants pain medication. Its more like an ache that is right on the edge of being troublesome. I also have cramping and I am SO tired. I can't tell if that is a symptom or because I haven't been able to sleep since I first found out. Either way I found it hard to function at work today.
Matthew and I have decided to wait to tell anyone until after we reach the 12 week mark. I am terrified of something bad happening. If anything were to happen I don't think I'd be able to handle reliving that pain with everyone I know. For now just my mom knows. I couldn't keep it from her, but I've sworn her to secrecy!
For now we are just enjoying our time together, before the secret is out, and our lives get crazy.
We have our first midwife appointment this coming Friday. We will get to ask all of our silly questions, as first time parents, and find out some information on our little peanut! Maybe we'll even get a due date. All the due date calculators that I've used say somewhere around April 3-10.
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