What Lies Within

Baby Gift

Christina Rivas — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:26:15 +0000

Angel bought the baby a present this week:

But since our baby can’t drive for a few more months, Momma’s going to enjoy it instead.

The baby is excited to have a car to come home from the hospital in, he just doesn’t know it yet…

Second Trimester Bliss

Christina Rivas — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:26:23 +0000

Yesterday I went in for my 12 week appointment (even though I’m actually 13), and I have to say that it was probably the best yet! We heard the heartbeat for the first time (we’ve only ever seen it thus far), got the due date moved up 2 days (November 25th now!!), and was officially declared second trimester. When I asked what that meant about miscarriage risks now, his answer was “there’s always a risk, but you’re going to deliver this baby.” Further proof that it’s okay to keep calling this one our “take home baby.”

And because I can’t shut up about my pregnancy and this is the internet so I’d like to see someone try and stop me, I’m going to further talk the talk.

I can’t stand the stupid bean and fruit comparisons: “This week your baby is the size of a kidney bean!” “This week your baby is the size of a small plum!” So I’m going to make up my own yummy craving-inducing comparisons. Starting now. This week my baby is the size of a jumbo shrimp (mmmmmm), or a very small ramekin of tartar sauce. I’m also growing amazing, gorgeous, strong nails like a super hero. I see 6 more months of manicures in my future to show these puppies off.

Most pregnancy books still call week 13 part of the first trimester, but they can suck eggs, frankly. They also say that maternity clothes may just start to make an appearance this week, which I find funny because I’ve been wearing maternity pants for at least 2 weeks now. I decided that my baby shouldn’t be confined to restricting waist bands just because some book tells me so.

You know what else I’ve learned? Step away from Google, crazy lady.

Baby On Board

Christina Rivas — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:41:17 +0000

The cat’s out of the bag! Angel and I have a baby on board!!!!!

Blog-life Crisis

Christina Rivas — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:46:57 +0000

In an effort to prove that I haven’t completely given up on my blog, I’ve decided to talk it into a blog-life crisis. As part of this mid-blog crisis, whatlieswithin.net has undergone extensive plastic surgery to attract a younger, hipper, blog with larger posts.

I’m not done yet, so expect more in the near future and stay tuned as I gear back up my extensive postings about random things no one thinks are funny except me.

I’m Still Here!

Christina Rivas — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:43:56 +0000

Sorry for my blogging hiatus. I haven’t been feeling well so I’ve been molding my ass to the shape of my couch and I swear it will all make sense in a few days.

In the mean time, allow me to share another glorious blog post from The Bloggess that I only wish I was creative enough to come up with on my own. Enjoy!

Remember last month when I added Ermione Granger to my collection of ethically taxidermied creatures who look great in clothes? And then I said the next step would be to find Ron Weasel-y and then Victor threatened to divorce me if I didn’t stop buying dead animals?

Well, my marriage is still intact because this morning I woke up to find a very special surprise package from my friend, Lindsay.

IT’S RON WEASEL-Y, YOU GUYS:

Honestly, it’s like they were made for each other.

Next step…Draco Mousefoy.

Christina Rivas — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:40:15 +0000

Happy Easter

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Birthday Wrap Up

Christina Rivas — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:40:18 +0000

For many reasons, yesterday was unarguably the best day of my life.

I guess it’s true what they say about karma, because I was running all over the valley yesterday trying to make people happy and I ended up pretty happy myself. I was also brought to tears a few times by the touching comments, emails, and texts I was getting regarding the random acts of kindness that I inspired people to do as well.

I didn’t complete 27 separate random acts because I got a little sidetracked with Angel half way through the day, but I know I did touch at least 27 separate people.

But who says the 27 acts have to be all in one day? I’ll finish them up, stay tuned.

Random Act of Kindness 14

Christina Rivas — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:50:54 +0000

Handed out free movie passes to people in line at the movie theater.

This may have to count for one per person because it appears that I’m running out of time in the day