Big News...

Week of April 10th - Last week was tough but this week has been a whirlwind. I have been approved for WIC. I am waiting on Medicaid to be approved and once it is approved we will be able to see our baby for the first time!

Yes, Josh and I found out Sunday April 10th 2011 we are expecting our first child! I couldn't believe it heck, I was basically talked into taking the test. I mean with all the stress from Choice and Next door and my Papa Dixon anyone would have believed Aunt Flow didn't visit because of stress.

It's is unreal knowing I am growing a human inside of me. I haven't felt to bad other than bouts of toxic gas, ezcema breaking out, and being fatigued. Last night was my first night of getting sick. We had just left Chili's and I had eaten way too much. BB turned on the CB radio and Pinto was talking about eating SPAM. Going into detail about the different kinds of SPAM, Spam and eggs, Ugh, sickening.

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Week of Easter April 24th- OMG! All day being sick! ALL DAY EVERYDAY! Its worse at night after 10pm, I orginally started taking my prenatal vitamin at lunch with my meal the mornings and now before sleep. It doesn't matter when, I still get sick! Some days aren't as bad as most. Some nights it like a fist being thrown to the bottom my stomach. Not to mention the heartburn, indigestion, and heavy breathing from being so congested. In about 36 hours we will have our first ultrasound! I am super excited! Josh is too!

He has been great. When I cook meat, sometimes it makes me sick and after I eat I get sick so he has been helping so much! I finally got around to Steam Mopping tonight. It feels good to actually be able to do things rather than be scared of when I might puke next! haha.

Isaiah kept me busy last week, since he was out of school for Easter or Spring Break. We went hiking, went to the zoo with Amy, Conner, Noah and Brayden. He did really well, and I was really proud of him! I feel better when I am active so I told Josh, I wanted to find things to keep me busy. He put me to work today spreading grass seed on our yard. I enjoyed it and felt great.

I went through my clothes today as well, Oh boy, I have NOTHING! Nothing fits anymore, my tummy is hard feeling and this week I am 6 going on 7 weeks. Even T-Shirts are tight!  My mom and Dad bought me a couple BeBands they work great but the shorts I have, I don't feel comfortable wearing pregnant.

Pregnant, just the word excites me now! More news on Wednesday April 27th.~ !!!! ! !!!!! ! !!!!

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The day came. April 27th.

We had an appointment with Dr Dorn in High Point at 11:30. We made it in time. Thankfully, Josh able to work around work as he has been really busy. I was stoked he was able to go and of course he was as well. We drove to High Point and filled out just a little paperwork since I had already filled out most earlier online. I peed in a cup they took my blood pressure, and weighed me. I gained 2 pounds since 4/11/11. Dr Dorn came in and spoke with us after 3 minutes of waiting, asked a couple of medical history questions and how I was feeling. I told him I was nauseated all day long and he said "that's great! We love to hear that." This comforted Josh because he was worrying about me getting sick so much and then asked for us to follow him to do an ultrasound.

I figured like past ultrasound when I had had for ovarian cysts a ultrasound tech would do it. That didn't happen today! Dr Dorn did the ultrasound! That was unbelievable to me. He was impressed with our yolk sac. He mentioned it over and over. :) and There was the bean inside me! He showed us the flutter of the heart. He was acting like we wouldn't be able to hear a heartbeat however I asked and he tried and we got a strong heartbeat. It is the most unbelievable sound and feeling in the world! He measured the Bean and we measured 7 weeks and 1 day. A day a head of what I thought. Therefore, I believe its a boy. Josh said it was a boy my mom was there and said it looked like a girl to her. Dr Dorn said she must have some good eyes. LOL>  And they took tons of blood! Josh actually asked if I was okay to drive afterwards they took so much.

It was very exciting but yet nerve wrecking. I am head over heels in love with our Baby Ferguson growing inside me! Josh and I are thrilled yet overwhelmed with an up coming birth in December. There is a lot to do! But every bit of it will be worth it. :)

Drama from Choice Physical Therapy

I know you really want to hear what happened after I left my job. Here goes:

 I knew what the laws were with my files, Board of Massage stated Files were MINE because I was 1099. Regina and Casey BOTH THREATENED calling police and pressing larceny charges against me and the also spoke with their lawyer. But apparently their lawyer doesn't know his law too well. I spoke yesterday after their threats with the Board and with the Mount Airy Police Department. The board Specifically said the files were mine since I was contracted and received commission. The Police Department wanted me to come Friday AM around 9:30 to begin researching everything from their end before the noon deadline Casey gave me. I also spoke with MY Sister in Law who is a lawyer and she suggested I give the green folders back since Choice bought them. So I did just that. Refused to go in alone so Candace met me out front and Regina got on to her about it. (rolls Eyes) My Detective also suggested I give the folders back and I did so before the deadline. Which evidently pissed them off since my files were still missing from the folders. I spoke with the detective and he confirmed I was RIGHT!!! He went to Choice and talked with Casey. Detective stated Casey was worried I stole OTHER files as well. I mean really come on here. Thats not ME!!!! Thats not in my character! AT ALL!!!!

They also THINK I have a key to the place but I DO NOT> I took the files while I was still working with Choice and the detective informed Casey since he was also worried about this that they could not even press trespassing charges. He informed Casey that I am REQUIRED by LAW to have MY files in MY possession for 4 years after my last appointment with my client. Casey responded that they would have made copies for me. The Detective told Casey that If ANYONE made copies It would be ME making copies since they have no RIGHT to even SEE my records.

So in a long story short they look really silly trying to accuse me of larceny or trespassing and they should know LAWs better than that if they are trying to press charges. I do BELIEVE I am owed an apology from CASEY and REGINA face to face. Because they did threatened this to me MANY times and it was really uncalled for. I tried to give Regina the number and the EMAIL address to the board of massage but she refused it. That alone could have saved them the embarrassment from having a detective come to Choice and telll them THEY WERE WRONG TO ACCUSE ME OF SOMETHING I DID NOT COMMIT. There is still one file I am entitled to and I plan to get that file. Hopefully with their new knowledge they can give me this file peacefully and also give me my check with an apology as well.

Sorry it was so long winded but I wanted you to hear my story.

Next step...

I basically quit my job today. I am stoked about it. (lol) It feels like a new chapter in my life. I have felt so dragged down by working there lately. They played some games and I threw up the cards and took my stuff. I won't get into the details because I feel like that's something that needs to be online however, I will say I think it was a mutual decision.

So, my next step remains unknown, I debate inside of my head about continuing massage.  It seems like the world fights against me with it. I made net a total of $3900 for 2010. That adds up to $325 a month. How do you survive of that? With continuing education and cost of gas rising, it has become very hard to work for yourself. I think I have came to the conclusion that I want out of the full-time therapy and to go back in to the wonderful world of hourly pay.

I may not be to thrilled about the hours because I absolutely LOVE staying at home helping with Josh's business, however, I also like it when the bills are paid. Not to mention, possible benefits that could include medical, dental and vision. We NEED that. Josh and I obviously want a family one day and benefits will be beneficial. :) With that said, I have over 20 resumes out, some for front desk assistants others are customer service. I have been turned down for a few nevertheless, good things come to those who wait. Fingers, toes and every fiber that creates me are crossed that I will get a job quickly.

To Clear Things Up!

Apparently, I have a crush on my Brother In Law. 

Bahahahaha, I am officially Rolling on the FLOOR laughing!

 (Not that I need to justify my texts or my actions) But for the record, I cleaned out the sink because two week old dishes were stinking the kitchen up. I know they were 2 weeks old because he told me. He also stated that she hasn't done dishes in over a month that he had done them 2 weeks prior before these stacked up. There were stained wine glasses, stuck on cheese, and rubberized BBQ sauce. (Didn't know BBQ rubberized, it was pretty gross.) Not to mention the dishwasher was full of MORE dirty dishes. It was obvious he needed help. He did not ask for help, I just did it. I gathered all the clothes since my NEPHEW did not have clean clothes and began to catch up laundry. My Brother In Law was very grateful for my SEVEN HOURS I spent catching up laundry. My nephew was surprised to find he had his favorite (clean) BumbleBee Transformer Shirt to wear to school. That made my day. By NO means did I catch up the dishes or laundry because I have the so called hots for him or have a crush on him.

Now for the texts, the brother in law and I had been talking about his situation and because of all the stress I told him my HUSBAND (his brother) and I were going to get in our hot tub and he was welcome to come over. I had told him this at the beginning of the week (face to face) and that evening I sent a text telling him we were getting in the hot tub. Every night when we got in I text him to ask if he wanted to get in. Notice that "WE"? I would never cheat on my husband.

My husband is my best friend and my WORLD! I love him with every fiber of my being and could never sit in a hot tub with another man alone without my husband by my side. Needless to say IT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN. She is delusional. I have never spoke to another man without divulging all details of our conversation. Yes, I will admit I still talk with my exes but Josh KNOWS when I do it and in fact he has met everyone of them but there's one I do not speak to. Every man I meet and talk to Josh knows about. You catching my drift here. I tell him everything. He trusts me and I trust him I love him.  I take care of OUR house and do the best of my abilities to help take care of the land. I cook, I clean, I scrub, I vacuum, I do laundry every Tuesday, I bathe one of our dogs, I try to load the dishwasher when needed, I do everything in my power to take care of OUR household. Not because he asked me to but because I WANT to. I feel like this something I can give back to Josh since he tends to work very hard for the things we have. And yet, I still work part time and I did the same when I was going to school full-time and occasionally worked full-time as well.

 Get over yourself. Thanks. 

Spring Chicks

We did it, we took the plunge we bought 10 little chicks Thursday. We went to eat at King's Hot Dogs and we were planning,  how many we wanted,  where we would put the coop, etc. We decided to go look at Tractor Supply in Rural Hall right behind King's Hot Dogs.

We looked for probably an hour. We circled round and round the chicks planning the food, water and storage until it was warm enough for them all to stay in the coop.  We talked about it and I decided to buy them. We got a box and started putting the in it.  We had researched the proper way to tell the difference between male and female. We had learned that male chicks feathers on their wings were all the same length. We think we have picked out one male and 9 females. However, this morning the two black ones pictured above were dead. They were very small and I believe the stress of the drive home was the cause of death or maybe they were sick when we bought them made them weaker. Who really knows. Josh and I were excited to bring them inside for our dogs Sassy (the toy poodle) and Ivan (the Pit Bull) to meet our new additions to our family. We sat the box down in our laundry room and Sassy didn't care. Ivan was interested but he was more excited to see us home. So we brought the chicks downstairs and began setting up their new home. This is where our puppies became very interested in the chicks.

Ivan literally cried. Tears ran down his face and he repeatedly whined and couldn't get enough of the little birds.

This picture (above) is hard to see, however, Sassy is smelling the bottom of their box as they are scratching the bottom of the box. That freaked her out and she ran away immediately after I took this photo.

Ivan with his big nose couldn't get his head at the right angle to see them well. He continued to whine and tears roll down his precious face.

Finally, he could see them. And it only made it worse for him.

Josh and I agreed to see what he would do. We let the side of the box down. Of course the chicks ran but as you can see from the picture about only one was brave enough to stay within reach.

This photo (above) is by far my favorite. Ivan is nose to nose to a chick. The chicks ran back after getting used to him. Now Ivan must go see them every morning and sometimes refuses to leave their box.

It truly is a sight to see. I would have never thought he would care so much for tiny little birds. 

Our chicks have grown quiet a bit in the last 3 days. They love it when I hollar "here, Chick Chick." They all come running for food. One of the yellow chicks LOVES to roost on my hand. I have named our rooster 'Leroy', however, when he begins crowing and he is able to crow very well his name might be changed to Foghorn. As in Foghorn Leghorn. After some research tonight, I believe he is a Red Leghorn. The amber striped chicks I believe are Rhode Island Reds. The yellow chicks are growing white feathers now and growing rapidly so I believe they are white leghorn hens. And of course the black ones passed away. 

My dad is helping plan our chicken coop. We are planning a fairly large coop in hopes to create a sustainable amount of eggs and eventually meat. BUT, these will NOT be meat I already have grown close to these chicks and it broke my heart that my 2 favorite passed away. Josh says we will go and get 2 more. We plan to put them between our house and Matt and Isaiah's house so they aren't too far from the house. 

These chicks are my first ever. I have already learned so much, I can't wait to see all my chicks grow and produce some eggs for Josh and I. I am sure I will post more pictures at a later date to keep everyone updated. Because EVERYONE loves to read about chickens. LMBO.

"Inside Out" Pizza aka Pizza Balls

I absolutely love Pizza Rolls from Totino's(r)  so when I found this recipe I had to try it! Josh loves them too and he despises Pizza Rolls from Totino's. He asked for them again last week so I am currently baking them for us.


It is a super easy recipe and honestly pretty easy. 

You will Need:

1 Roll of Refrigerated Pizza Dough

Marinara/Pizza Sauce

2 T grated Parmesan Cheese

1 T olive oil or Melted Butter

1/2 t garlic powder or to taste

1 t dried Italian Seasoning (If I am running Low I have used Pizza Seasoning also.) 

Mozzarella Cheese (I use the Block of cheese and cut it in cubes but you can use shredded.)

Pizza Toppings of Choice.

• Preheat oven to heat specified on pizza dough package. Usually it’s 400 degrees. If you make your own dough, 400 is usually a good heat as well.
• Unroll your pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll the dough so it’s about 12″ by 8″. You’re going to want to cut it into 24 squares, so just eyeball it if you need to. Use a pizza cutter to slice the dough into 24 squares. It makes life so much easier!  
• Place cheese and desired toppings on each square. (Note that you’re not putting the marinara sauce on the dough- it’s for dipping after)  Just eyeball how much. You just need to be able to enclose the toppings in the dough so keep that in mind. I like mine with more Cheese!!! Mmmm! 
• When all of your dough squares have cheese and toppings on them, carefully lift up each square and wrap the dough around the toppings. Pinch to make sure each ball is sealed shut and then place them seam side down in a lightly sprayed pie pan (or similar sized dish).
• Brush the tops of the dough balls with olive oil or melted butter. Here I used Olive Oil and then sprinkle with the garlic and Italian seasoning and top with Parmesan cheese. 
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• Cook them in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top. Keep an eye on them! Doughs vary, so I’d check them after even 10 minutes.
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• Serve warm with warmed marinara sauce on the side for dipping.

The outsides are like garlic bread and the insides are full of oozing cheese. This might just be a perfect food. OMG. My oven just beeped Its ready! I can't wait!!!! :) 

I will be posting a picture later!

 The red isn't sauce its the greasy goodness from the Pepperoni!!! 

My Hair

So I have become so upset with myself for the past month because I cut all my LONG hair off last September. This is what it looked like: Honestly it doesn't do it justice, I couldn't find a good example of my hair and the only one I found I was in my undies. Sorry guys I don't post that on the internet. 

It was so freaking pretty. It was down to my mid back. However, with  all the wedding stress and getting the house ready for 100 or more guests for the reception, it was falling out. :(  So in September I decided I had had enough and chopped in all off to this: And this was almost two months after I chopped it so it had grown some.

It's not that my haircut in September was bad by no means! It was a great haircut and I loved it then. But NOW I want my hair back. I want to be able to curl it and put waves in it and have a ponytail that doesn't fall out everywhere. I know what your thinking, "Dang, you can't have EVERYTHING you want." But hindsight is 20/20. Everyone tried to tell me not to do it but I cut 4 inches off  in July last year and still wasn't satisfied so whats a girl to do? I will tell you what they do- They cut it off! 

I want my hair back and Have already decided when I get my credit card paid down to $1000 I will get me SOME HAIR EXTENSIONS!!! In my heart, I know by the time that comes I will have long hair naturally  though. LMBO. 

GROW HAIR! 

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