Feeding Time!

I am breastfeeding Bailey and since I am going to stay home I really want to breastfeed her for at least 6 months hopefully 9. There are a lot of upsides and downsides to breastfeeding. I only got to breastfeed Aubrey for 3 months. I had to go back to school and work. I had to pump all the time and still couldn't produce enough to feed her, so we had to supplement with formula and eventually I wasn't producing anything. I also hated pumping all the time. Breast milk is a supply and demand kind of process. The less you feed or pump the less milk is produced. Breast milk is so healthy for your baby and has many benefits like helping with the immune system, helps fight obesity and many more. Of course there are always special cases that can refute all these benefits. I am pretty pro breastfeeding and hope all moms at least try it but I do understand not all mom's can and no one should feel pressured to do so. The more stressed out you are the harder it is to breastfeed. I mean breast milk is free food! Formula is so expensive, you can run out and if you have a hungry baby then you have some problems. Breastfeeding came so naturally both times. Of course my boobs were sore for like a week and breastfeed babies do eat more often than formula babies and that can be trying. I could not breastfeed in public with Aubrey, I was so shy and even wouldn't do it in front of friends and family. With Bailey I have been more brave maybe because I am older and more confident with myself. I have had to feed Bailey in public a few times and I am pretty sure I have flashed a few people. I am getting the hang of it. The more I do it, the more easy it comes. You have to find a good position, make sure your all covered and relax. Again if your stressed your baby can tell and feeding won't be as successful. I haven't seen anyone giving me bad looks but I am really not paying attention just trying not to flash the boob. No one has asked me to take it outside or anything and if they did I might have to get rude. As long as everything is covered, I don't see a problem with it so if you see me feeding my baby in public and don't like it, keep it to yourself! I do love the bond you get with your baby when you breastfeed. They say your baby feels more secure when you do and is less likely to have colic and sleep better. But of course that is all relative. Aubrey didn't sleep good until she was like a year old. Bailey has so far been a little better but only time will tell. I have been good about her sleeping in her cradle and not in the bed. I have done a lot more reading on breastfeeding this time than last and that is probably why I have more success with feeding this time. Babycenter.com is a great site and has some really good information. I think I check it everyday for information. They have tips from moms and experts. I suggest it for any mom. A positive and a negative for breastfeeding is that you are the sole provider of food for your baby. You always have food ready to go at any time and of course the bonding time. Breastfeeding does make it hard to get out with out the baby. Luckily I have a breast pump to help out. Breast pumps are awesome, you can pump a supply for use later, helps with engorgement and it can help produce more milk if you think you are not producing enough. That is also kind of a down fall, you never really know how much food your baby is getting. You just have to trust your instincts and keep tabs on your baby. Your baby will let you now when they are done or want more. Bailey gets really hungry at night which is good because it helps her sleep longer at night. Bailey always pulls away  when she is done. All babies of course are different, you really just need to feel your baby out, you will know what to do! I am not going to be one of those moms that breastfeeds for like 2 years or something odd like that. I don't think I could feed a kid that is bigger than my lap! Another draw back would be drinking alcohol. I am not a heavy drinker but I would like to let loose every once and in while. I mean I haven't had a drink in almost a year, I think I should be able to let loose everyonce in awhile. When you breastfeed you have to be cautious, only one drink a hour unless you pump a lot  and then maybe you can let loose! I plan on pumping a lot for my birthday so I can a few beverages! The reason you can't drink a lot  while breastfeeding is because what ever you eat and drink your baby gets the same thing. No one likes a drunk baby! But seriously you always have to be cautious when eating and drinking. With Aubrey I couldn't eat dairy because she would spit up a lot, so far with Bailey she does pretty good with everything. I really do enjoy breastfeeding my baby even tho I get stressed out sometimes and I very greatefull that I have been able to do so. I hope every mom at least gives it a chance! Love you guys and God Bless!

It's Britney Bitch!

Ms Britney Spears has a new album out today called Femme Fatale. The album is pretty good. All of the tracks are typical Britney, sick beats, over produced singing, catchy lyrics and I totally love it! My favorite tracks are Till the world ends and Up n' Down. The whole album is good and this morning on GMA Britney annouced that she would be touring with this album and co lining with Enrique Ingelias. She also performed 3 songs off the album, Hold it aganist me, Till the world Ends and Big fat bass. The sound was good, set was awesome, the back up dancers killed it but Britney was lacking something. I will always love Britney and I guess I have to come to terms that she is not the same. Her dancing is weak, prancing around and twirling the the hair is not dancing. It seems to me she has lost a little of the it factor that made her so fier. Toxic was the last time I saw Britney full force, after the meltdown she just hasn't been the same. The music is still good but the live performances are not there. The over all performance for GMA was entertaining, I guess I get all excited to see Britney kill it and she is just kind of chill. If I get to see her on tour this summer I will keep my eye on the back up dancers to get my dance fix. I did get to see the Circus tour and it was awesome, but she did prance around a lot and depend on the dancers to do most of the dancing. No matter what I will always support Britney, I just need to lower my standards and cherish the Britney that was before the big meltdown. I still loved the show and will never forget the expierence I just wish I could have seen her in her prime. Here is one of the performances from GMA, you be the judge!

Parks and Recreation

The girls and I have had a really good week. I took Aubrey to the park and to the Discovery Center one day. I had a craft day with the girls on Saturday and made a awesome burlap wreath! Aubrey loves the park. I think she could play all day if I let her. She always makes a friend when we go, she is just friendly and it is really cute. We did bubbles one day and all the kids came over to pop bubbles. Kids love bubbles, I mean really love bubbles. I don't get it but if it makes them happy I am all about it. I also love how excited Aubrey gets about stuff. I bought her Popsicles for her treat for being good at school and she just light up with joy. It just warms my heart to see the smile on her face. She also gets that way about Clifford the Big Red Dog tv show but hey I still feel good! Aubrey enjoys the Discovery center. It has gotten so much cooler since I was kid. We spent like 2 hours in there without even realizing it. Right now they have animontronic dinosaurs that are so cool. There is a life size T-rex and a triceratops, they make noises and follow your movements. Aubrey was scared of them at first but after she realized that they weren't going to eat her she like them alot. I also learned that T-rex does have good eyesight, so Jurassic Park got it wrong, thanks for the false info Spielberg! We have a free membership to the Discovery center so I think we will be there alot this summer along with the several trips to the park. I only went to the park twice this week and I already have a flip flop tan! Maybe I won't be so pasty this year if we get outside alot this summer! On Saturday some of my friends and I got together to make burlap wreaths. It was so fun. I know it sounds kind of nerdy but it was so nice. My mom watched both girls so I was kid free for 4 hours and it was really relaxing! We got the idea for the wreaths from this blog http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2010/01/2010-burlap-wreath-and-giveaway.html. The blog has lots of great crafty ideas too! Here is the picture of the finished product

It was actually easy to make. Cutting out all the circles was the most time consuming and the burlap got every where! So if you try it yourself be prepared to get burlap all over yourself. If your wondering what Matt has been up to all week, he has been working his little buns off. He even working Sunday for overtime. I guess some one has too and we are so gratefully he does! That's all for this week. Oh and no I have not started my diet workout plan yet still working on it. Love you guys and God Bless!

Caught Up

Since we have had the Internet I have been able to catch up on the shows I watch. I think it is so awesome that you can watch old episodes all for free on the Internet.
Glee: I just love Glee, it has everything I love, comedy, singing, dancing and witty banter! My 2 favorite characters are Sue and Santana. They have the best dialogue and have the best comebacks. Santana is actually a really good singer to. New direction has won regionals and going to nationals, so far everything is looking good for them, I have a feeling they won't win nationals but I guess we will have to wait and see. We have a love triangle between, Finn, Racheal and Quinn. I am totally team Finachel! I think Quinn is jealous of Racheal's talent and that she has a shot of getting out town after high school. I also think she is using Finn and that she really doesn't love just the idea of him, she even mentioned something like that in the last episode, she really wants to be prom king, but I think she is just using that to cover her insecurities. We will have to see in the next episode!
Bad Girls Club: Every season it seems these girls get more and more outrageous and of course I love every minute of it! Kori and Jennifer are getting on my nerves. Jen is so loud and obnoxious even more than Nikki. At least Nikki has funny commentary. Jen is boring, all she does is talk on the phone and then yell at people. She needs to go home, I think that is actually Nikki's top priority so I can't wait to see that play out! So in a way Kori sent Ashley home, but I think Kori should had gone, she is a fire starter and has no self esteem.
She can't stay out of other people's business and can bearly handle her own and is always begging for a pity party, girl man up! This is the bad girls house, not everybodys always hatin on me house!!! I have started a new drinking game, every time Char says she is mature, take a shot, you will be drunk by the hour! Char always thinks she is the most mature but if you have to tell people how you are then you are not that way. Actions speak louder that words and her actions are just as childish as everyone else in house, you got problems deal with it!!!
NCIS: I love this show and have been watching for a long time. It is in like the 8th season and becoming a little predictable. I think they need a little spice. Someone needs to fall in love or have a kid or something. The crew needs to change in some way. Also more explosions would be awesome. If they get rid of Gibbs at the end of the season I will be pissed other than that NCIS rocks!
Jersey Shore: I am so over Ron and Sammi, I am not even going to comment on it anymore. The Situation is such a douche but he totally cracks me up. How he tries to sabotage the house with Jwoww's dogs, classic. He does really need to stay out of other people's business, he is totally a fire starter! The finale is coming up and wonder how it is all going to end?
Pretty Little Liars: So spencer and Toby are together, so weird considering she thought he killed her friend not to long ago but I guess it makes for a good story line. For a teen show, the suspense is pretty good. I want to know who A is bad!!! Jenna and Spencer's brother in law totally creep me out, it seems they have so much to hide but everyone does on this show. The cop busted Mr. Fitz and Aria. I wonder if teacher heads for the hills so he doesn't get in trouble. I also love how Emily is becoming more of a bad ass and sticking up for herself and what she believes in. All four main characters have become more and more tough. I like the way the show is progressing. Can't wait to see how the season wraps up on Monday.
Modern Family: You need to watch this show, period!!!
Love you guys and God Bless!

A Little Update

So we finally got Internet at the house and I couldn't be more excited! I feel like I back to the world of the living and don't have to look at the small screen on the ole blackberry anymore! I can also blog all the time, but that probably wont happen, I am going to shoot for twice a week and see how it goes.
On Friday Bailey will be 4 weeks old, I can't believe how fast time flys. She is awake a lot more, she is eating about every 3 hours or I am trying to get her to do that. She has taken to a pacifer, I don't really like pacifers but if it makes her happy and not want to eat every hour then I am all about it! Aubrey is still doing really good with the baby. We were in the car the other day and Bailey started crying and Aubrey gave her the pacifer so she would stop crying. I was so proud of her, she is a really good big sister. Aubrey calls her baby Bailey and says she is so cute. I think a big part of Aubrey having a good attitude is mainly because of Matt. He has been such a good Dad. He has been taking Aubrey on special outing every weekend making sure she gets special attention and feels special too! He will also keep a eye on Bailey so I can have special time with Aubrey. I think that is the key to keeping everyone happy is making sure everyone feels special and that they are getting enough of attention. Don't get me wrong Aubrey still has a fit every now and then but she is 4 but it is not as bad as I thought it was going to be which is good because I was thinking the worst!
I really need to start cleaning up the backyard so Aubrey can play back there and we can have barbeques this summer. It is such a mess, I might need a army to help! I hate yard work worse than cleaning house so will shall see If I actually do it or hire someone. I guessing I will hire so someone or maybe coherse Matt in getting out there! I don't think he likes yard work either lol! I also need to clean out the patio room, It is such a mess out there too! So much to do in such little time. With the baby it has been hard to get out and go see movies which is why I am so excited that the Drive In is open. I think the Bakers will be there a lot this summer, I can't wait! The drive-in is great if you have kids, because they can play before the movie starts and they can move around without bothering other people and it is way cheaper than going to the movie theater. I suggest everyone go to the Tascosa Drive-In this summer, Matt says they have good turkey legs if you like turkey legs.
Well I am going to start my weight loss plan sometime next week. I plan on getting my plan down some time this weekend. I gained 30 pounds with this preganacy and have already lost 20 pounds of it. I think if I start excercising my weight loss will just skyrocket... at least I hope so. When I get the plan done I will let you guys know and keep you up to date on my progress. I have to get serious about this. I am only 26, there should be no reason to be over weight. I mean I could bearly walk Aubrey to the park a couple of blocks away with out breathing heavy. I am hoping this blog helps me stay on track, because I always start out good but lose steam and just give up but this time it has to be permanent, I owe it to my girls to be healthy and in good shape so I can set a good example for them.
That is all the news for this week I will leave you guys with the trailer for Friends with Benefits, it looks really good. Love you guys and God Bless!

In the Groove...

Well Bailey has been home for almost 2 weeks and so far everything has been going pretty good. The mornings are crazy, trying to get Aubrey ready for school, Bailey feed and ready to get in the car and getting me presentable enough that I don't scare anyone when I drop Aubrey off at school. After a few late days I think I have a pretty good system down so everyone is happy and ready to go on time! Bailey has been a pretty good baby so far, eating every 2 to 3 hours and I have been super good about her sleeping in her cradle and not the bed! That is a major accomplishment because with Aubrey she had to be held all the time and would only like to sleep in your arms or in the bed so I am trying to keep at least one kid out of the bed. The answer is yes if your wondering, Aubrey still gets in bed with us or just flat out sleeps with us, that is another issue for another blog. Anyways, I am so far enjoying being at home. I am already compiling a list of things I can do to fix up the house a little. I have so far been able to keep the house clean, laundry kept up, and actually cooked dinner a few nights. I actually cooked fried rice one night and it was pretty good. Next I cook it will be better and then I will give you guys the full recipe once I master it. I am pretty shocked at how OCD I have been about the house being organized and clean, I have never been like this but I guess we all have to grow up sometime. I was just a late bloomer! I am pretty proud of myself. I guess I  shouldn't get to far ahead of myself because I am sure all of that will change when Bailey gets bigger and Aubrey is out of school, but hey for now I am on the ball when it comes to being a housewife!
So the past couple of weeks two of my favorite artists have put out singles that I am super in love with. First off with Lady Gaga with "Born this way" Love the song and the message. Lady Gaga is very very very  very strange and out there but I do love her music. The video is very very very strange, but the song is pretty fierce and freaking awesome, don't be scared check it out! The song makes me happy and want to dance around like a idiot! Her songs always have the best beats and makes me want to go to the club and work it! I noticed with this song and Bad Romance have really good catwalk beats, makes me want to do the Naomi walk all around my house like I am some kind of model working the runway! I think it is also a good song to get you pumped up to work out too. I will be adding it to my work out song list, whenever I start working out (hopefully I do that soon!). Here is the video, please check it out, it will rock your world!

The other song that I am loving is of course from my fav Ms Britney Spears! "Hold it Against Me" is pretty awesome as well. At first I didn't love it but after I played it again and again I began to love it! Britney is back and with a vengeance! I have loved Britney from the beginning and will continue to love her until she or I die! I know she had a crazy phase but I love her and her music. The song is another club hit and makes want to dance and shake it! Another good work out song. The beat is good, Britney sounds good and I just love it all around. The video is good too. I do wish she would dance more or bring it like she use to. Her dancing lately has been lacking but at least she looks good! Can't wait for the rest of the album.

I would like to take a second to do a little segment I like to call "What Really Grinds My Gears(shout out to Family Guy): First off this week Kim Kardashian put out a new single, I heard it on the Extra TV show or something and wish I hadn't it. It was the worst thing ever. What was she thinking!! Paris couldn't do it and neither can you, so stop right now. Keep doing what you do, looking fabulous and filming reality shows! She wasted a lot of money and people's time to put that out and I can't believe some one actually told her she sounded good. Well Kim they lied, it sucks stop it right now, PS I do love the way you dress and do consider you a smart person, we will consider this a lapse in judgement, so don't do it again.  Next Ronnie and Sammie on the Jersey Shore, you guys are BORING! I am so tired of hearing y'all argue and cry. Get over it already. I hate it when they show you guys on the show, I  mean Ronnie is ok when Sam is not around but Sammie you are just boring and stupid. If you can't forgive then leave it alone and move on!! Ronnie stop crying, once is ok but several times, not ok even for girls. That is what grinds my gears!

To wrap it up here is the Teaser Trailer for Hangover 2. I can't freaking wait, it is going to be AWESOME! The Wolf Pack is Back! Love you guys and God Bless!