Now that it’s April and less than two weeks until my expected due date I feel like I am asked, “How are you feeling?” multiple times a day.
No more phone calls starting with “What are you up to?” or friends diving into their own story that they can’t wait to share. Instead I feel their giddiness and hopes for something noteworthy as they ask, “Sooo, how are you feeling?”
Gone is the small talk about the weather, sports or current projects as I wait for my peers to call in on the work conference line. Instead, it’s “Are you getting ready? Are you feeling good?”
Family barely let’s me get in the door without big hugs and excited “How are you doing? Everything okay?”
In elevators, restaurants, and waiting rooms strangers glance down at the bump, look up with a big smile and say, “How are you feeling?”
Even Adam’s “Hey, Babe” shout as he walks in the door has changed to “How ya feeling’, Babe?”
This probably doesn’t make me unique. In fact, I think this is pretty typical at this point in a pregnancy. And I know it all comes with good intentions and genuine interest.
But, I can’t help but wonder if my answer is disappointing because it’s pretty boring.
I am good.
Really good.
Sure, there’s the normal “Um, Hello. I am 38 weeks pregnant” stuff. My feet are a bit bigger and I am up a couple times every night to pee or to get more comfortable. And, I do look pretty ridiculous trying to get out of a deep couch…
But, I mean, all due considering, life is good.
In fact, I have found that I really enjoy being pregnant. I love my bump. The baby’s movements are the best and I smile every time it gets the hiccups. It’s all so special.
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Now before you go and write me off as a complete freak, just wait… I like being pregnant so much that I am actually in no hurry to get this baby out of me. It can bake as long as he or she see’s fit.
Yep. And, now I am sure the freak talk has begun.
And if it has, I am going to guess that you are also thinking, “Live it up… because just you wait. The hard part starts when the baby gets here.”
I totally get it. It will be a game changer that’s for sure.
That’s why I am enjoying these quiet moments and certainly not wishing them away.
But, I am also using them to be productive.
In the last week, I have used up lots of last summer’s frozen produce by creating freezer meals. I am fortunate to have this baby right as the garden starts producing lettuces, asparagus and strawberries– all some of my favorite garden produce. But, I also know that there will be plenty of evenings that we are exhausted and cooking will be the last thing we will want to do.
And, it may not just be in the evenings that having meals ready to go will be handy. Breakfast will be super important to Adam as he heads into work with less sleep than ever before. I hope to breastfeed so I will also be needing a good, fast start to the day.
The hens are loving the arrival of spring and have been producing great eggs ’round the clock.
To capitalize on this and a decent amount of pork sausage in the deep freeze from the half a pig we purchased last fall, I decided that breakfast burritos would be perfect to stock the freezer.
These burritos are perfect for busy families because they are individually wrapped and can easily be thrown in the microwave during rushed mornings. They can also be packed with whatever you have in the fridge to add a little more flavor. I had some left over onion and a green pepper for this batch. Even sliced tomatoes or green onions could work.
When I make freezer meals I am always sure to label things well. What it is, dates and cooking instructions are important and prevent some “mystery package” to be found at the bottom of the freezer when I am pregnant with the next one… because I am going to miss it.
- 1 pound ground sausage (You can use whatever you prefer... Italian, breakfast, sweet. Whatever.)
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 pepper, minced
- 2 large handfuls of baby spinach
- 16 eggs, beaten
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 16 burrito size four tortillas
- Wax Paper
- Foil
- A couple gallon freezer bags
- Brown sausage in a large pan over medium-high heat with onions and peppers.
- Add the spinach, stir to combine until it wilts.
- Beat eggs together in a bowl with salt and pepper. Add to the pan.
- Stir occasionally until eggs are cooked through.
- Let mixture cool for about 20 minutes. During this time you can prep the sheets of wax paper and foil to make assembly quick and easy. I stack the sheets so I can work on just one burrito at a time and not take over the whole kitchen; but, you can easily set out sixteen sheets of wax paper in an assembly line.
- Place a tortilla on a piece of wax paper, top with 1/2 cup of egg and sausage mixture and top with about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese.
- Wrap each burrito by folding one side over length-wise tightly against the filling. Then fold in the small ends and fold over the last side.
- Place each burrito seam-side down on the wax paper sheet and wrap.
- Wrap each individual burrito in foil and place in gallon freezer bags.
- Remove burrito from foil and wax paper and wrap in a paper towel.
- Heat in a microwave for 90 seconds to two minutes.
- Eat right away!
I’m definitely the opposite. I do not enjoy pregnancy but it’s worth it to have the babies. I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to find out what you’re having! Congratulations!
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