Here I am with my new BFF Kelli, author of Baby Stories on Demand.
What a fun woman to chat with!
If I Won a Free Mommy Makeover
July 30, 2010 By
Have you ever considered cosmetic surgery? I have to tell you, IF I received a phone call telling me that I had won a free mommy makeover, I would be absolutely ECSTATIC! A Mommy Makeover is a combination of post-pregnancy plastic surgery.
As someone that has had multiple medically necessary facial reconstructive surgeries in the past, the thought of having cosmetic surgery FOR THE FUN OF IT has always intrigued me. When I was a teenager, I wanted a nose job. And since I’ve worn dentures from the age of ten, I would LOVE to have dental implants. Yes, I said ten. I was born with only six permanent teeth buds, so I never had “normal” dentition. Dental implants would be SO nice. At least the lower jaw.
Since having my son, my wishlist has expanded a little.
This is me, at about 32 weeks pregnant…
and here about 34 weeks…
Carrying my son is probably one of the most fulfilling experiences I have ever had, especially having experienced two miscarriages and having been told that I would never be able to carry a baby to term. However, pregnancy changed me and stretched me in ways I didn’t know I could be stretched. I delivered at 36 weeks and he weighed in at a whopping 8 lb 8 ounces. Yep, eight and a half pounds and four weeks early. I told the doctor that if I had gone full term, I would have delivered a toddler. With all that stretching going on, my cosmetic wish list (*eh-hem) stretched a little to include…
- Liposuction—well, I do have problem areas that I can’t blame on pregnancy… namely, my hips and thighs. Had them before I got pregnant, still have them, and think I would have them if I lost another 150 pounds. These hips and thighs aren’t going anywhere without a little help, so liposuction would be a must.
- A Tummy Tuck—Let’s just say that after having gained a lot of weight, and being in the process of losing it, I am a little too familiar with the term “muffin top.” Body shapers can only go so far, ya know. I have teased my husband for months now that after I lose another 40-50 pounds, I want to have a tummy tuck.
- Laser stretch mark removal—cuz having the atlas of the entire Northern Hemisphere embossed on my abdomen is not pretty, regardless of how my times my husband says it is. Just saying.
Okay, you’ve seen my mommy makeover wish list…what’s on your list? What would you have done if you won a free mommy makeover?
What is Your Love Language
July 28, 2010 By
By far, one of my all time favorite books is The 5 Love Languages
Since 1997, I have tried to read The Five Love Languages at least once a year. I really think that I gain fresh, new perspective into the relationships in my life each time I read it.
I was recently reminded of the book while at a Children’s Ministry Team Leader meeting, and need to get it out and read it for 2010. I am currently reading three other books (The Family You’ve Always Wanted: Five Ways You Can Make It Happen, also by Chapman;
While at the ministry meeting, we decided it would be fun if each of us took the Love Languages quiz and then shared our results with each other, as a way to better understand each other. I have had bookmarked an online quiz that allows you to assess your love language quickly. I took it. Here are my results…
My Primary Love Language is Words of Affirmation
| My Detailed Results: | |
|---|---|
| Words of Affirmation: | 11 |
| Quality Time: | 8 |
| Acts of Service: | 6 |
| Physical Touch: | 4 |
| Receiving Gifts: | 1 |
I feel loved when… I am told that I am loved, or appreciated, or talented, or… Pretty much, I am a words girl. Words will either build me up or tear me down.
Unhappiness in relationships is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. It can be helpful to know what language you speak and what language those around you speak. How about you? Do you know your primary Love Language?
I would love to know your results, too. What did you think of the quiz? Do you think the result is an accurate assessment of your love language?
The Five Love Languages is available on Amazon
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Wordless Wednesday- A day at the pool
July 28, 2010 By
