(above: stella mccartney nude tulle dress with silver polka dots…in sizes 12, 24 and 36 months)

So going into this whole pregnancy thing, I knew I was going to feel a whole realm of emotions.  I knew that I’d freak out, i knew that i’d be ridiculous excited, i knew at some point i’d be impatient, that i’d be moody, and crazy and neurotic…however, no one ever really talks about how extreme some of those feelings can be…and how irrational you might respond to them.  So, since it’s been a couple days, and i am able to look back now and laugh at myself, i thought i’d share my biggest melt-down so far.

so it was sunday, a gorgeous day…a perfect day for a baptism!  yeop, my sweet cousin(?) rylie was baptized on sunday.  of course the event was insanely gorgeous, because her mom, my beautiful-talented cousin, Cassidy, planned out every single detail…and if you know cassidy, you know, that means, every. single. detail. 🙂  i am so happy to have her in my life, so she can help me plan out all the little details in life.

anyways, while at the “small” (100+ people) reception after the baptism,  I scarfed down a delicious sandwich…filled with deli meats!!!  at the time, i didn’t think anything of it (baby brain to blame?).  but then, it all came crashing down.  when i got home, i realized what “awful” thing i did…i had subjected my unborn child to DELI MEAT!  deli meat is on the “AVOID” list…of course, i went straight to the computer to WebMD what might happen, and had started to convince myself that i had indeed put my baby in great harm.  adam, being the ration man that he can be, made me close the computer, and to go for a walk.  while on the walk, i started feeling really nauseous.  and on our way back, it hit…here i was, at a bus stop, with my head in the trash can.  thankfully, no one was around except for the cars speeding by.  but that was it.  that had sealed the deal (even though i’ve been sick pretty much this entire pregnancy).  i knew i had harmed my marshmallow.  i was sobbing. the kind where you can’t breathe.   with adam there, telling me that everything was fine and that i am a good mom, he was finally able to talk me off the ledge (such a good hubby).   He also reminded me that we had a dr. appointment on tuesday, where we would be able to hear little marshmallows heart beating, and talk to the dr. about any concerns we might have.  so, for the most part, i was fine…besides the awful nightmares i had that night.  

well…after talking with my dr., and doing some serious reflecting, i am pretty certain that everything is ok (at least for now).  the truth is, that it wasn’t the deli meats that made me sick…it was my prenatal vitamins!!!  besides forgetting that i wasn’t supposed to eat deli meat, i also forgot that i had taken my vitamin with lunch…  after going through that thought with the dr., she gave me a different vitamin to try….and good news!! i haven’t thrown-up since!!!!

i’m sure there will be more freak out, panic attacks, waves of guilt, etc…but i know i am blessed to have the love and support of so many wonderful people.

i honestly don’t know how, or why we are so blessed to have so many wonderfully generous people in our lives.  i like to believe it’s becuase we both share the belief that everyone deserves to be greeted with a smile, and treated kindly. 

thanks to some wonderful friends, bill matheny and cheryl ferguson, we were treated to a “bbq”, as friends of the del (hotel del coronado).  and yes, i put “bbq” in quotes, becuase it wasn’t just a bbq, it was a grand feast.  when we sat down, on the menu, there were several salad options, several meat options, and more than several side dish option (see image below for examples of menu item). naturally, we thought that we would be chosing one from each section, oh, but, no…we were served EVERYTHING.  the del wanted to show their friends, ALL the things that they could offer.  my favorite item?  probably was the grilled peaches served with indian ice cream (most likely goes along with my previous post).   the event was gorgeously decorated with white phalenopsis orchid arrangements, and low table succulent centerpieces (of course i HAD to run around and take photos of them). 

Now if you know me, you know that social events, especially ones that entail me not knowing ANYONE…can be, well, streessful.  but the night was wonderfully fun and entertaining, thanks to all our new friends from table 4!  the night would not have been as enjoyable without all the friendly smiles and conversation you all provided.  (we even stayed out past 10pm…which for this mama, is quite the feat these days).   AND THEN!  to top the night off…who do we run into on our way out?  mr. alex montoya… departing from yet another wonderful even being held at the del…. 

….we might be biased, but we really do love the del.

second week of blogging, and already slackin’!! geesh!  hahahah. sorry. 

as long as i can remember, whenever i’m not feelin’ well, a go-to food has been peaches.  yes, growing up, it was the canned kind that sorta just slides down your gullet.  i think it was something passed down to me from my grandpa tavares.  though now, you most likely won’t find me eating canned peaches, i’ve found that through this whole pregnancy thing, i still have found comfort in the peach. funny, right?  so, i thought i’d share my favorite peach recipe as of late.

for a single serving
1 large fresh peach (or two smaller)
2-3 medium-size basil leaves chopped ( i like long skinny strands)
1 tbs honey (the real kind, not fake kind)
handful of toasted alond slivers

mix basil, peaches and honey together…top with almonds (i add a little extra honey ontop the almonds…but no need)…and YUM!  you have a delightful summer peach salad!