Good day?

No phone call from the teacher today. She left early today I was told so the sub was in there at nap time. I asked her how he did she said he did cry but she talked to him and got him to lay down she told him he didn't have to take a nap just sit there quietly while the other kids slept. She said after a few minutes he was out. Monday he will go everyday since this was the first week they only went every other day. I am worried bettween him crying at nap time and the complications with the pregnancy I don't know how to handle the stress.

Not off to a good start

2nd day of prek and I'm already getting a call from the teacher. The regular teacher wasn't there Monday but she was today and while I wasn't told Monday but my son doesn't want to take a nap at school. She called me at 1:30 I was already about out the door to head there since they get out at 2:00. By the time I got there and walked to the class poor kid had cried himself to sleep. Teacher informed me that she can't deal with him if he is gonna cry. I tell her that he isn't used to going to sleep anywhere but his house because we never go anywhere and he is with me or his dad he has never been to a sitter. Not her problem this I know but I tried to pled his case.

School Time

So my 4 yr old started prek today! I think I forgot to mention that my 2 older kids went back to school already. Thankfully they can ride the bus which picks them up right from our house! They go to differnet schools but ride the same bus. My oldest catches another bus at the elementary school that takes him to his school. Even though the prek is in the same school building they will not let them ride the bus until they get in kindergarten. That means I have to take him and pick him up but prek doesn't start until 8am and the older kids atart at 7:30am. He will get out at 2pm bigger kids get out at 3pm. This upsets my middle child since I'm going to be at the school but can't take her and pick her up. I don't like that she is upset but I really don't want to sit out in the car for 30 minutes in the morning and an hour in the afternoon with my 4 yr jumpin around like a caged animal. I did wait on her this afternoon cause I felt bad. That wasn't a good idea. I could feel contractions and I was hurting real bad. Made it home took the meds the doctor gave me to stop the contractions, drank 2 cups of water and laid down for an hour that seemed to help.

29 weeks pregnant

I am now 29 weeks pregnant and trying to hang in there! I'm in more pain then not. I can barely stand even a breif walk to the restroom is painful. I have talked to the midwife and told her from now on I only want to see her because she is the only one that listens to me and I feel comfortable with her. She said that is fine and just tell the front desk everytime when I make my appointments I want her. She checked my cervix today by hand and said my water bag was hanging out to far!! I have already put myself on bedrest pretty much since it hurts to walk anyways. She said that's good do it as much as I can. She sent me to the hospital for a non stress test just to check for contractions. They hooked me up for 30 minutes only had 1 small contraction in that time so they sent me home. My 4 yr old starts preschool soon and I am the only one who can take him, not sure how this is going to work out. I just hope and pray the baby will be ok. I'm praying to keep her in at least until I'm 34 weeks I have had 2 at that gestation and while not ideal I know she has a better chance the longer she stays inside my belly.

Land O'Frost Wrap Kits Review

Land O'Frost has came out with these tasty wrap kits. I was given the opportunity to try the Oven Roasted Turkey & Pepper Jack and Black Forest Ham & Swiss. Each kit contains 25 slices of Land O’Frost lunchmeat, five slices of cheese and five tortillas. Everything you need for a basic wrap in one package so convenient. Best thing is they a quick, easy and taste great! With 3 kids and another on the way I'm all about quick and easy! You can add anything you want to personalize your wrap. In my family we all have different taste. My husband added tomatoes and avocado to his. My daughter switched cheese because she likes Turkey but didn't care for the pepper jack so she used the swiss she also put ranch and lettuce on hers. I added lettuce and bacon to mine and popped it in the microwave for a lil bit to melt the cheese yummm. Both my sons just ate theirs plain. I did cut my toddlers wrap into the pinwheel shapes because it's cute and easier for him to eat.

These wraps came in handy durring all this hot weather we been having. I love not having to use the stove in hot weather. With school getting ready to start back I know these wraps will be on my shopping list for school lunch and after school snacks. Oh yeah I have a new helper in the kitchen. Thanks Land O'Frost!


I was given the Oven Roasted Turkey & Pepper Jack and Black Forest Ham & Swiss wrap kits by Land O'Frost free of charge to review. All opinions are my own.

update pregnancy 28 weeks

Went back to doctor office the midwife wasn't there so seen a different doctor. He ask why I was there I told him of the contractions and last weeks visit and that I was told to come back today. He said he still didn't understand why I was there and he needed to go read my chart. 30 mins later he came back and asked why I haven't done the glucose test yet I said I did that last week! He said let me go see 10 mins later he says ok you passed that. He said I see they checked your cervix last week that looks good perfect size right where it should be. I said well the midwife said it was short he said no it looks good. Then he measured my belly and said I was measuring big. I asked what that means and he said just something we need to keep an eye on. He said I don't see any problems with anything so just come back in 2 weeks. This is why I want to see just 1 person so I don't have 5 different people telling me 5 different things! It's so frustrating!

Pregnancy 28 weeks

Went to doctors office done my gluclose test and passed yay! Told the midwife I was still have pain so she did the ultrasound on my cervix and said it looked short. I ask what that ment just said they like it to be longer. My blood pressure was kind of high she said. So she sent me home with a jug to do a 24 hr urine test to see if there was protien in mine. She sent me to OB department at hospital to get monitored for contractions. They only hooked me up for 30 mins no contractions in that time frame. She told me to come back in 1 week.

Pregnancy update 27 weeks

Well the past week has been so uncomfortable!! I made a trip to the ER last week to see what was going on but all that has done is make me worry. I was having some contractions but the nurse thought I might be dehydrated so I was sent home and told to aim for 64 ozs of non-decaffeinated drinks a day. I am trying to do this and I have been living in the bathroom lol! I am have pain on and off but mostly just uncomfortable. I have called my doctor's office and told them but they want me to just try to take it easy which I am and they will see me Aug. 4th. This is my 4th baby and I have never made it to 40 weeks my first was 6 weeks early and spent 2 months in NICU. Thank God he is healthy today but I do NOT want another baby to go through that! My 2nd baby was 3 weeks early but she was born healthy, and my 3rd baby was between 4-6 weeks early the doctor's argued over how early they thought he was because he weighed almost 6lbs he had to stay a few extra days in the hospital because his oxygen level was low. So I have never had any problems this early and it is really stressing me which I know can make matters worse. I just want the doctor to understand and take my concerns seriously. I would feel better if they check my cervix to make sure I haven't dilated maybe that would ease my mind somewhat.

The Endangerbles CD Review & Giveaway

My son love's animals! He would enjoy going to the zoo everyday if we could. When I got the opportunity to review a cd about animals I knew he would be excited. This cd is about endangered animals and it's a great fun way to get started talking about how we can help endangered animals. Extinction for extinction is one of the songs on the cd and it's a good motto. I think the the only thing cuter would have been to have videos for the songs.
Everyone who reads this can get a free song to download by going to their website endangerbles.com sign up to be a deputy (it's free) and select SSA for how they heard about them. You’ll receive a link to the free download via email. While you're on their site check out the plush toys cause one lucky reader will win a copy of the cd plus their choice of one of these plush toys:
•Ulysses (Eagle)
•Milton (Orangutan)
•Sasha (Baby Seal)
•Bucksnort (Indian Rhino)
•Ms. Scarlet (Scarlet Macaw)
•Khul (Tiger)
To enter just leave a comment and tell me which is your favorite Endangerble character. Don't forget to put your name and email address in the comment so I can let you know if you're the winner!
Bonus entry by liking my facebook page Amanda Love's to Save leave a different comment letting me know you liked the page again don't forget to have your name and email address in your comments. Good Luck!
Giveaway ends 11:59 pm CST on August 10, 2011. Open to US and Canada

Disclosure: I was given a free copy of the Endangerbles CD for review as well as a giveaway to one of my readers. No other compensation was provided for this post and all opinions, as always are my own. Also all prizes are shipped from the companies. I am NOT responsible for deliveries of prizes.

DIY Wannabe

As if I didn't have enough on my plate I took on making over the ugly half bath in my bedroom! I thought it would be easy I mean I watch all those HGTV shows and I have the internet so smooth sailing right? WRONG! To start let me tell you the top half of the walls were wallpapered but seeing how I've seen wallpaper removed on tv I still thought it would be easy. So off to the store to get wallpaper remover spray. Come home get straight to work. some wallpaper comes off along with the top layer of drywall!! So I thought I won't use the spray I will just rip it off yeah right! That left me with the fuzzy backing now I'm lost cause I can only get this mess off when I wet it but doing that again more drywall coming off! I read online that if you take off the top layer of drywall all you need to do is mud it, sand it and prime it and then you're good to go. It's just so much more added work. I will let you know how that turns out. Who knew such a small bathroom would be this big of a headache!

Another update

Hey everyone! I been feeling alot better. Except I can't ever sleep! Had another doctor visit today everything seems good. She said they might give me another ultrasound at my next visit just to get a peek to make sure everything looks like it should. She said they can check my cervix to make sure it is the size it is suppossed to be. She said sometimes they can tell by looking at it if women might go into labor early. Sounds like something I want to do just so I can relax a little about it. Problem is I don't which doctor I will see next time and if they agree with her that I need an ultrasound.

Pregnancy update

Went to the doctor today because I been having cramp feeling in my belly. He doesn't seem to think it's a big deal. I hope he is right! I have never carried to full term with any of my kids so I get really worried when I have alot of pain. Thankfully my children are healthy. I had my 2 boys both come 6 weeks early and my daughter was 3 weeks early. I thought I might be in the high risk category due to this but the doctors haven't said that. I go to a clinic where there are 4 different doctors and they take turns seeing me. I guess it has it's pros and cons but I like it better seeing the same doctor and knowing who will be delivering my baby. I live in a small area and don't want to travel to far for doctor visits on count of having my babies early so I feel limited with my choices.

Pregnancy Update

Hi everyone, got to get an ultrasound today to see what I'm having! It's a GIRL! Now I will have 2 boys and 2 girls! I do feel blessed but alot has been weighing on my mind! My youngest as of now is almost 4 and not have been planning on getting pregnant again I gave away his baby bed and playpen. So we be starting over from scratch. I already been looking at things and they aren't cheap! Not that things were cheap when my other kids were babies but as you know the more kids you have the less money you have lol. My 4 year old will be going to preschool this year so I will have 3 kids to buy school stuff for and so on. They say if the Lord brings you to it he will get you through it so I'm trying to stay on the bright side of things!

SC Johnson Smart and Easy Spring Cleaning BzzKit

Well I finally got around to some spring cleaning this past weekend. It was a little easier thanks to being a buzz agent! They sent over a buzz kit with all kinds of useful cleaning supplies! With another little one coming I've got to move out the old and move in the new!

facebook page

I'm trying to create a facebook page for the site but it aint goin so well :(
The first try posted everything twice. Second try not posting at all. I'm at a loss.

Bare Minerals Skin Care

Bare Escentuals introduces their new bareMinerals Skincare line.
Powered by a patent-pending 100% pure RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex which has three times the antioxidant capacity of blueberries. These products offer a new way of caring for your skin that is simple, easy to use, and super-effective. You can enjoy increased cell turnover, fewer fine lines and wrinkles and a beautiful, healthy glow.

I am so interested in trying the new Skin Care line from Bare Minerals. I just turned 30 and it hit me I really need to take better care of my skin!! I still get pimples and have some red spots on my face. This line has it all from the cleansers and moisturizers even treatments for blemishes!! Check out their site to see the whole line up at bareescentuals.com
You can also check them out on Facebook

Dasani Water 24 Pack $3.99

Walgreen's has Dasani Water for $3.99 when you used the coupon from the weekly ad. This deal is valid 3-27-11 to 4-2-11. This is a good deal regular price at Walgreen's is $9.99! Remember if they are out you can take the ad to Walmart and they will price match!!!

Free Shipping at Children's Place

TODAY ONLY!! FREE Shipping on ANY order from The Children's Place! NO Code needed!
Happy Shopping!

Pregnancy confirmed

Hey yall just got back from the doctor. They did an ultrasound and put me at 9 weeks. So far I haven't had any morning sickness don't want to brag though!

I'm Pregnant!

HI all, just wanted to update that I just found out I'm pregnant! We are in shock! I have been using a form of birthcontrol so we really were not expecting this. I have scheduled a doctor's appointment. Will update more after then.

Winner Progresso Souper You 2011

Congratulations Louis
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I have sent you an email. You have 48 hours to reply back. Thanks and Congratulations!

Thank you for checking out my blog and entering the contest.

Free Ebook Download 28 No Guilt Copycat Restaurant Recipes

Go HERE to download a copy of 28 No Guilt Copycat Restaurant Recipes. Learn to make some of your Restaurant favorites and how to make them better or you!

Progresso Souper You 2011 Review/Giveaway

Have you been sticking to your New Year's Resolution of losing weight? I am trying but not as hard as I could honestly! Well thankfully I have found some great tasting soups from Progresso that will help me out. Progresso and Myblogspark have been kind enough to send me
5 different varities of soup to review. Along with the cans of soup they sent me a yoga mat, water bottle, set of aerobic bands, sport headband and two sport wristbands.

All the soup I tried was good but the Beef Pot Roast was my favorite!
Don't worry about having to settle for the same ol' soup everyday either cause Progresso has over 40 delicious flavors with 100 calories or less!! Progresso Soup can help curb your hunger, making it easier for you to stick to your weight management plan all year long. With hearty ingredients like pasta, beans, corn and rice, and flavor-packed vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and peppers, Progresso Soup varieties with 100 calories or less offer a good source of fiber and a full serving of vegetables.

To help kick off a new outlook on the New Year, Progresso is excited to announce the return of the "Souper You Debut" contest! From January 3rd through March 16th, you can visit Progresso on Facebook to enter for the chance to win a full makeover in New York City.
Three grand prize winners will be awarded a trip for two to New York City from May 20th-22nd. The prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in an NYC hotel, a full makeover, a guided wardrobe shopping spree with a personal consultation at a New York City department store, and $1,000 in spending money.
To enter, you´ll need to do the following:
Go to Progresso on Facebook to learn more and enter the contest
Submit your essay (200 characters or less) telling Progresso why you love their soups that contain 100 calories or less, and why you deserve a chance to win a trip to NYC for a full fashion overhaul.
In addition, please submit a photo of yourself that visually reinforces the theme of your essay.
Once the 10 finalists are announced, you can visit Progresso on Facebook from March 30th through April 13th to vote for your favorite.

While you're on their facebook page don't forget to download a coupon for $1.00 off four (4) cans of Progresso Soup! Also check out makeover videos provided by MyStyle.com and the Style Network.

Additionally, Progresso is hosting a giveaway here on my blog! One lucky winner is going to receive an amazing prize pack from Progresso.

■VIP coupon for a free can of Progresso soup
■yoga mat
■water bottle
■set of aerobic bands
■sport headband
■two sport wristbands


To enter just visit the Progresso website leave a comment letting me know which flavor of Progresso soup is your favorite. If you have not tried Progresso soup let me know which flavor you would like to try. Don't forget to leave your email address in your comment so I can contact you if you are the winner!! Giveaway is open to US Only. Giveaway will close February 28, 2011





No monetary compensation was received for this post. I received a prize pack from Progresso through MyBlogSpark for my review. All opinions expressed above are my own.