So, if you know me well, or if you have ever paid attention to the time my entries are posted, you probably have guessed that I am either a Night Owl, or an Early Bird. I don't know, so I'll let you be the judge. I really do stay awake until about 3 to 5 in the morning, simply because I enjoy the peace and quiet. I'm a mother. I am not a "rookie," at being mom. I'm tellin' ya, I am in the major leagues. Do I run on energy from sleep? No. I run on sheer will power. Don't believe me? As my husband.

Today, January 13th, 2014, I am supposed to start my period. I haven't yet...but it's only 3 in the morning. I am literally sittin' on the edge of my seat here! I asked my husband if he was nervous, and he said that he wouldn't be nervous until I was about to take a test.

I have been on some of those motherhood/baby websites such as babycenter.com, or thebump.com and I have seen some mother's beating down other mothers who are hoping to get pregnant on the first try. I don't get the reasoning behind their choice to break down other women's spirits--perhaps they struggled with fertility issues, but that's no reason to try and crush someone's hopes! There's other ways to break it gently to someone, or to bring about the idea that a person may not get pregnant on the first try, and that's okay! Instead, you can encourage those mothers by offering to be of some support throughout their journey.

Now I am pretty realistic. I don't really expect to get pregnant the first time, but I do believe it's possible!

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So, today I was admiring my body. I am so happy with my physical appearance, and to think--I am about to get pregnant and lost it all again! I wanted to show you guys how far I have come my weight loss progression since pregnancy, so that you guys can sympathize with me a little bit!

 This is me presenting my belly. Notice the fullness of my face. I had severe preeclampsia during pregnancy and I weighed 200 lbs here.

 Despite how thick I look, I love this picture! I was making telephones out of paper cups with my sunday school children. Here I am about 150 lbs.

 This is me as of yesterday, I weigh about 134 lbs here. I am very happy with my appearance!

About 2 months after birth. Notice I still have the "linea nigra" and some visible stretch marks.

This was taken a few weeks ago. Notice that my stretch marks have faded, and my stomach is now toned.

These are amazing results considering I didn't have to work out or eat healthy to achieve them! That's great genetics for ya! Or...for me. ;)

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After I have my second baby, I am actually going to work out and put some effort into getting physically fit! The reason I didn't really the first time was because I knew I was going to have another kid soon, and getting in crazy-awesome shape would be pointless just to ruin my physique all over again. I love beauty. I mean, who doesn't? 

Speaking of which, I am actually planning on getting some braces for my birthday! (March 12th) 

I can't wait to have a perfect smile! When my braces come off, and after I have worked out, I am considering trying out to be a Disney Princess at Orlando Florida's Disney World. I've been told by many that I look like Aurora (Sleeping Beauty.) I have also been told Rapunzel. Though I am flattered by being compared to the long-haired beauty, I don't think that my facial structure is similar at all. I would definitely be able to pull off Aurora!

And this is without all the extra things Disney would do to my hair, and makeup. I did some makeup myself, and edited my eye color to have purple eyes! This was kind of fun! :)