Update | Influenster C9 at Target Sports Bra #C9atTarget

I made a video a few days ago discussing the C9 at Target VoxBox, which included a sports bra from the brand C9 that you can find at Target (I received the bra for free from Influenster for testing purposes).  A day or two later I decided to give the bra a test run when I was working out in the house.  When I tried it on, I already knew that it was tight.  Boy, was I in for a surprise when I began working out.  Comes to find out that not only was it tight, but during my workout, I felt like it was going to cut off circulation!  The bra was definitely TOO SMALL and runs VERY SMALL!!!  I was sent a size Medium based on the questions I asked in the survey.  In addition to that, I am 5'8", wear a 36B, and weigh 190lbs.  My sister also received this bra from Influenster and said that it ran small on her as well.  She is 5'7", wears a 34B, and weighs ~140lbs (give or take).

Overall, my interest in the bra is still there.  I would love to purchase on in a Large to see if that would make a difference.  It did hold up to the fact that it supports and controls sweat.  The only downfall is that you have to go a size (or two) up for a comfortable fit for a comfortable workout.

This picture was taken from my recent Influenster Unboxing video on YouTube.  Subscribe to my channel at www.youtube.com/ebanx151

And as always, Peace & Happiness :)

~Erika B.

Mommy Series! Week 19

It's been about 5 weeks now since my last Mommy Series update and a lot has changed!  I am currently 19 weeks and 1 day into my pregnancy and I found out that I was having a twin boy and girl!!!  That means they are fraternal and for the most part I have been hoping and sensing that that would be the case.  The babies are growing well still and I have not had any problems physically.  There is no longer any sickness and my energy level has definitely gone up.  That doesn't mean that there are days when I am not tired because that NEVER goes away.  But for the most part I am able to cook and clean and get the majority of the housework done before I have to lay down.  This daylight savings time has been kicking my butt though!   It's harder for me to get up in the morning and go to work, but I force myself out of the bed some how.

I go back to the doctor next week, where I will be 20 weeks and 2 days.  I have my anatomy ultrasound completed, where they look at how the babies are growing and if all of their body parts, external and internal, are growing like they should.  I am still taking my prenatals and making sure that I am eating foods high in fiber as well as iron.  At this point, some women may experience constipation, which is not the route I'm trying to go especially carrying two.  According to my What to Expect and My Pregnancy apps, the babies are about 8 1/2 oz and about 6 inches long, which they compared that to a heirloom tomato.  I have started to feel them move with slight sways in my belly, but no heavy kicks or punches yet.  Since I am a first time mom, the app and my doctor stated that I would not feel it until about 20 weeks.  I have about another week to go ^_^ 

Overall I am satisfied with my first pregnancy and how things have been going.  I am thankful and blessed for my two little ones and also grateful that I haven't had any significant things that have risked the health of myself or my babies.

Until next time!  Peace & Happiness!

~Erika B.

Mommy Series! 14 Weeks

Today marks 14 weeks with my growing babies!  I am excited to be entering into the 2nd trimester as I am looking forward to this energy that people say I should have back.  Some of my struggles have been getting up and getting ready for work.  Every morning it's becoming harder for me to get up and get myself motivated to go to work.  If you read some of my older blogs, you know that I am currently on a mission to work from home.  If I am unable to work from home, then I would like to move from working at a secondary school to high school.  My appetite has picked up as well!  I am thankful that I have a had a pretty good pregnancy where I can pretty much eat whatever my stomach (or babies) desire and keep food down.  The smell and/or the look of food does not make me sick.  However, there are times where I may begin to eat something and all of a sudden lose my appetite, but if I wait about thirty minutes or longer, my appetite will reappear with full force!

Lately, over the past two days, I have been having these small headaches.  They are really annoying because it's not enough to cause a migraine but it's still there causing me pain.  I believe this may be due to my sodium intake as I have been a BIG snacker of salt and vinegar chips and at times I eat things high in sodium (noodles, frozen dinners).  I decided to start cutting back on that stuff (especially the salt and vinegar chips) and hope to see some improvements.  Family and friends who have been pregnant recommend that I drink PLENTY of water and get rest.  These are things that I do consistently but I feel my water intake may need to be much more as at times I feel super dehydrated even when I've bad about 8 bottles of bottled water.  If I'm not drinking bottled water, then I am gulping a bottle or can of ginger ale.  Rarely do I drink anything else.  I also still have not had a craving for too much sugar.  I had a small pack of powered donuts last night and today and I had a blow pop about three days ago.  I only eat sugar in sporadic amounts and only one time a day.  I give myself kudos for someone who was a Snickers junkie for so long :)

Overall, I would like to say that my pregnancy is on the right track.  Exactly two weeks from today, I go in for my routine appointment.  I will be 16 weeks/4 months, so I am hoping and praying that I am able to find out the genders of the babies.  I'm thinking a girl and a boy (but I'm really hoping for two boys!)  Whatever God decides to bless us with, I'll be happy as long as they are happy and healthy :)

Peace & Happiness!
~Erika B

H2O Hydration! #refreshwithresouces

*I received this item for free for testing purposes from Influenster.  All opinions are my own.*  

The product that I received was Resource Natural Spring Water.  I can say that I enjoyed the water very much but I wish I was sent a case of it to try!  I've been out of the hydration loop for a while.  I haven't been drinking as much water as I should.  This water carries electrolytes so it would be great to drink when you feel dehydrated or after a nice walk/run/workout.  I could see myself getting this water to go from 7-11 or another convenience store.  I looked into having it delivered to my house but I think it's out of my budget right now for what I am looking for to spend on water.  

I would DEFINITELY recommend this water to anyone who is into drinking water and/or living healthy life style.  The water is fresh, tastes great, and convenient as it is in a bottle.  I look forward to #refreshwithresources again :)

Peace & Happiness
~Erika B~