Day #58

... just for the record... still nothing.

*shrug* I don't know.

Anyways.

So I was suppose to lose some weight over the last month, according to my psychiatrist. (I'm not entirely sure why my weight is any concern of his... but whatever.) And I haven't. In fact, I've gained, like, 3lbs. I was talking to my aunt about this, and she said it was probably my medicine. I've been on it for a year now... and over the course of that year, I've gained 35lbs. And I'm almost positive it has nothing to do with my eating habits because I've been careful about what I eat still. I don't eat a lot... no more than 1900-2000 calories a day. So it's not like I'm even going over the suggested daily limit for women who want to LOSE weight. I'm eating less than the calories they recommend for maintaining weight... and WAY below the amount they recommend for gaining weight.

If you look at the one thing that has changed in my system over the last year, it's the medicine. So I did a little research. It's not terribly uncommon to gain weight with Abilify... and I'd be willing to bet that percentage is a little higher in reality. According to most places I look, Lamictal doesn't cause weight gain in patients. SO. That leaves all fingers pointing at Abilify.

As a result, I stopped taking it (completely) a few days ago. It wasn't my "main" medicine anyways... which is the Lamictal. I'm still taking the Lamictal... and weaning myself off of it slowly. Hopefully, I'll see a little difference over the next two months being off of the Abilify. Even 5lbs. LOST would be a welcome change.

Until later... :)

Hi there.

Day #52 here... still nothing.

*le sigh*

In other news... I'm almost officially done with Summer Session I. I have one more class on Wednesday... and it's only for a final exam. Summer Session II starts on Monday, July 27th, though. So I don't get a break, really. But it'll be worth it to be done with everything at the end of August. Gosh... it's an odd thought... 'Being done with college.' Just... wow. I can't wait!

But then the fun begins of trying to find a real job. Mr. H. and I have talked about this enough already... so I don't really wanna talk about it anymore here. It stresses me out a bit... and I don't need anymore stress right now.

I know it's a bit premature, but we're already looking at potential names. We've only looked at girl names so far... but here are the ones in the lead:

• Finley (though Mr. H. isn't crazy about this one... but I'm going to try my best to make him like it because I adore it)
• Arie
• Lexi
• Isobel
• Bailey
• Payton
• Jaycee
• Jillian

We have a really hard time agreeing on names. It's our biggest challenge, actually. I went through just about every letter of the alphabet (using a trusty iPhone app. for baby names)... and those are the only ones we agreed on (with the exception of Finley, of course). But like I said... it's a bit premature to really be talking about names... but it's still fun.

Anyways. Off to find a snack. I'm having a sweet tooth attack.

Some of my favorites.

Still nothing to report on TTC. I'm still waiting for my next cycle to begin. So, in the meantime, I would like to post a few of my Etsy favorites! (All maternity/baby/pregnancy related, of course.)

• Belly bands. I didn't have anything like this with my first pregnancy... but I think they would come in handy. Esp. in the beginning when you're too big for regular jeans, but the maternity jeans are still too baggy.
• Fisherman Wrap Pants! Pregnant or not... I want these. How incredibly comfortable do these pants look?
• The Purple Pantry has some of the cutest (and inexpensive!) baby hats!
• Whole Grain Baby... adorable ADORABLE clothes!
• Damask slings by Small Wish. I really really wish I had known about the great world of slings with S.J.
• Jelly Bean Apparel has some of the best maternity shirts.
• Kathy Neilsen has some great baby hats, too!
• Posh Pads are great for nursing Moms! They are organic bamboo nursing pads that come in some really great colors!
• I just had to get these in here... pickle and ice cream earrings by Modern Mama.
• This felted pregnant mama doll is just great. I love everything that Enchanted Gypsy does.
• The Spoiled Mama has some great natural care products for Mamas and Mamas-to-Be.
• Belly to Baby is another store that specializes in natural care products for pregnancy and beyond.
• I've seen this done on TV and think it would be a lot of fun--Pregnancy Belly Blessing Henna Mehndi Kit.

Those are a few of my favorite things. :) Hope you liked them, too!