Doctor's Appointments Galore!!

Well, when you're a high-risk expecting mother, you can bet your boots that you'll be going to the doctor A LOT!!!  I have gestational diabetes, which I manage just fine with medicine and diet and my numbers stay where they're supposed to.  I see a high-risk doctor on a weekly basis to keep a check on Hayden.  I went today for them to check his growth, he's now up to 5lbs and they said he looks perfect!!  I was absolutely stunned when I stepped on the scale and had gained almost a full 5lbs myself!  YIKES!!!  They said that was okay because I'd only gained 3lbs so far!  I had three appointments last week alone!  I go on Monday for my regular doctors appointment, NST, and AFI.  Basically, I'll have my regular appointment, sit in a comfy chair strapped to a fetal monitor for 30 minutes, and get an ultrasound to check the amniotic fluid level.

As of now, he's situated the way he's supposed to be: head down, face down.  The ultrasound tech said his head was surprisingly low for how far along I am.  She said they normally don't move that low until closer to delivery.  Braxton Hicks contractions are in full swing and they start up every time I get up to move around.  They told me if that happens, to sit down and put my feet up, so guess what I've spent my afternoon doing?? The kids and I went out in the garden because the squash had to be picked!!  We got 5 bags full, plus a little bag that Emma carried back to the house with our very first cucumber!  She loves to pick "guash!"

Publix trip! 60% savings!!!

I LOVE Publix and plan on going at least every couple of weeks!!!  They're SO nice there and so helpful!!  Here's what all I got today!

(4) Cool Whip- BOGO $1.85

-used (2) 50¢/2 {doubled to $1 off}

FP: 42¢ each

(2) Marie's Yogurt Ranch dressing BOGO $3.29

-used (2) $1 off IP's

FP: $1.29 for both

(4) Tyson Anytizers BOGO $8.49

-used (4) $1 off IP's

FP: $12.98 for all 4 bags

(2) Kraft Fresh Take 2 for $4

-used (2) 50¢/1 IP's {doubled to $1 off}

FP: $1 each

(8) Crave cat treats $1.49 each

-used (4) BOGO free store coupons

-used (8) 50¢/1 MQ's {doubled to $1 off each}

FP:   $2.04 overage if they allowed it, but I'll take FREE!!

(4) BIC Multipurpose lighters BOGO $3.49

-used (4) $1/1 MQ's

FP: $2.98 for all 4

*each of these has a $1 off coupon on them as well:-)*

Vanity Fair Napkins BOGO $2.29

-used (2) 60¢/3 MQ's

FP: $5.67 for all 6 packages

(6) French's Mustards BOGO $1.85

-used (6) 30¢/1 {doubled to 60¢ off}

FP: $1.95 for all 6

(4) Bush's Baked Beans BOGO $2.05

no coupons for these :-(

FP: $4.10 for all 4

(8) Sweet Baby Rays barbeque sauce BOGO $2.43

-used (4) 50¢/2 MQ's {doubled to $1/2}

FP: $5.72 for all 8

(10) Kraft salad dressing BOGO $3.29

-used (5) $1/2 MQ's 

FP: $11.45 for all 10 bottles

(4) Jello pudding 75¢ each

-used (2) 50¢/2 MQ's {doubled to $1 off}

FP: $1 for all 4

Publix Season Salt $1.99

on sale from $2.67

(4) Crystal Light drink mixes BOGO $3.49

-used (2) $1/2 MQ's 

FP: $4.98 for all 4

(4) Mott's for Tot's Apple Juice BOGO $2.99

No coupons for this either, but still a good deal and Emma loves her juice:-)

FP: $5.98 for all 4

(4) Suave Lotion 2 for $5

-used (2) BOGO free MQ's

FP: $5 for all 4 bottles

(4) Kellogg's Nutri Grain bars 2 for $5

-used (2) $1/2 IP's

FP:  $8 for all 4 boxes

(2) Bayer Advanced Aspirin $2.99

-used (2) $2/1 IP's

FP: $1.98 for both

*both boxes had $1 off coupons on them:-)*

Publix brand honey nut cheerios $1.70

on sale from $2.49

(2) Coke 2L $1.79  each

$3.58 for both

Pampers diapers (3 pkgs) sale $9.49 each

-used (3) $1.50 IP's

FP: $7.99 each

Bananas for Steven and Emma 59¢/lb

$1.77

Total (pre-tax) $106.95

Total Savings $158.87 or 60% savings

Hayden Joseph

Lawrence

Due July 31st, 2012

We went today to have a 3D ultrasound done to see what/who little Hayden looks like!!  As you can tell from picture number 1, he looks JUST like his Daddy!!  In the second picture, you can see his profile very well!  He's got Emma's little mouth!  He's got chubby little cheeks, dark hair, and a cute little smile!!  I go next Wednesday (30th) to the high-risk doctor to see how much Hayden weighs, plus I go back for my two week check-up with my regular OB.  I'm definitely counting down the weeks until he's here!  

Shopping trip for today 5/24

I went to Wags, Walmart, and Kroger today!!  Since my laundry detergent was on sale, I wanted to get at least 1 years worth to keep on hand, that way I won't have to buy it throughout the year!  More savings for me!!  Wags was my first stop and here's what I got:

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1- U by Kotex sleek tampons (all to donate) {reg. price $5.99, sale price $3.99, get $3RR}

I used:

$1 off MQ 

FP: $2.99 OOP, got $3 RR

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4- pkgs. Cottonelle toilet paper {reg. price $5}

1- pkg. Huggies Little Swimmers {reg. price $8.99, sale price $6.99}

4- candy bars {reg. price 99¢ each, sale price 49¢ each}

I used:

4- 50¢/1 Cottonelle MQ's

1- $1.50/1 Huggies little swimmers MQ

$1 off Cottonelle IVC

$2 off Huggies LS IVC

3- $3RR from Trans. 1-3

1- $6RR that my Dad gave me:-)

FP: $4.95 OOP 

Total Retail: $50.92

Total OOP: $13.92

Total Savings: $37 or 73%

Next stop: Kroger!

4- Maruchan Yakisoba noodles {Reg. price $1.25, sale price $1.15}

4- Kroger hotdog/hamburger buns {reg. price $1.19 each, sale price $1 each}

2- Lays Chips {reg. price $2.99, sale price $2}

2- Kroger dozen eggs {reg. price $1.69, sale price $1}

2- 2L Coke {$1.50 each}

6- Pillsbury Toaster Strudel {reg. price $2.45, sale price $2}

Kroger onion soup mix $1.29

2-Kroger cooking spray {reg. price $2.40, sale price 2/$3}

10- Oscar Mayer lunchmeat- 2oz. pkgs. {reg. price $1.79, sale price 10/$10}

1- Kroger broth {reg. price $0.76, sale price $0.69}

Kroger vegetable oil $2.77

8- 40oz. Heinz Ketchup {reg. price $2.99, sale price $1.99}

8- all Laundry detergent {reg. price $5.99, sale price $1.99}

Sparkle Paper towels {reg. price $6.99, sale price $4.99}

3- Kroger frosting {reg. price $1.55, sale price $1.49}

Coupons used:

4- 50¢/1 Maruchan Yakisoba {doubled to $1 off}

3- 40¢/2 Toaster Strudel {doubled to 80¢/2}

8- 50¢/1 Heinz Ketchup {doubled to $1 off}

8- $1 off all Laundry detergent 

1- 50¢/1 Sparkle paper towels {doubled to $1 off}

Catalinas used:

$1 off

$3 off

$4 off

Total Retail: $147.72

Total OOP: $68.78

Savings: $78.94

Then to Walmart!

We were in the diaper danger zone (Yikes!) SO... a diaper run was very necessary!  I was just going to get a small package of diapers because I've planned a trip to Publix for Tuesday where they're on sale!  Of course, I didn't feel like pretending to be a monkey and climbing the shelves just to get some out of the VERY back of the shelf.  I literally couldn't reach them!  I don't think the Jolly Green Giant could have either!  Plus, I had to get the boys their birthday presents!  Thankfully a coupon came out in the Sunday paper for $5 off a NERF water gun, SCORE!!!

 Here's what we got there:

2- NERF water guns $12.88 on rollback

used 2- $5 off coupons

Paid: $7.88 each

1 (larger than I wanted to buy) pkg of diapers $19.77

used $1.50 off IP

Paid $18.27

2- Kings Hawaiian sub rolls (for a recipe I found) on rollback for $1.98

used 2- $1 off coupons

Paid 98¢ each

Quick Kroger trip

I was SOOOO excited when I saw over on Southern Savers that Kroger was going to have my laundry detergent on sale this week for $2.99 each!!!  I had some $1 off coupons making them $1.99 each!  SCORE!!!  Seeing as how I go thru at least 2 of these each month and that I like to buy at least a years supply to keep on hand in my stockpile, I bought 8 bottles today and will be buying 8 more on Thursday or Friday!  My detergent there, all Oxi-Active, is usually priced at $5.99.  BIG savings for me today!  I also got very excited when I found ketchup on sale for $1.99 - the 50¢ off coupon from Sunday's paper (that doubled to $1 off) = 99¢ bottles of ketchup!!  YAY!!!!  If you know me well, then you know I like a little food with my ketchup, as do my kiddos! LOL!!!  I also got Huggies baby wipes for 99¢ each.  Since Emma still thinks using the bathroom on herself is the best thing ever, I go thru a lot and with Hayden joining us in a few weeks, I wanted to stock up while I could!!  PLUS...I found Cascade on sale!  Yippee!!! I NEVER buy it unless I'll pay $3.99 or less.  Here's a rundown of what I got!

8- bottles off all Oxi-Active detergent {reg. price $5.99, sale price $2.99}

5- 40 oz. bottles of Heinz ketchup {reg. price $2.99, sale price $1.99}

4- pkgs. Huggies baby wipes {reg. price $1.99}

2- pkgs. Cascade power pacs {reg. price $4.99, sale price $4.36}

Coupons used:

8- $1 off all Detergent

5- 50¢/1 Heinz ketchup coupons {doubled to $1 off}

4- 50¢/1 Huggies wipes coupons {doubled to $1 off}

2- 50¢/1 Cascade power pacs {doubled to $1 off}

Total Retail: $80.81

I paid: $31.55

I saved: $49.26 or 61%

PLUS I got a $1 off Catalina to use on my next shopping trip!

Dollar General Trip

Here's my DG trip from today!  I got some great deals and am VERY happy!!

6 bags of Cheetos (buy 2, get 1 free)

used 3- $1/2 MQ's

FP: $8.80

Savings: $8.90

6 Sundrop 2L (2 for $2)

used 6- $1 off MQ's

FP: FREE

Savings $7.50

4- bottles Kraft BBQ sauce $1 each

used 2- $1/2 MQ's

FP: $2

Savings $2.00

Sparkle paper towels (6 rolls) $4.50

used 75¢/1

FP: $3.75

Savings $1.25

FP: $14.55

Total Saved: $19.65

Today's Couponing Haul!

Since we've got some birthdays coming up soon (Alden's: May 23rd, Avery's: June 3rd, and Steven's: July 4th,) I was on the hunt for some good deals on party food!!  I got chips, 2 liters, hot dogs, dip, and MORE!!!  They were having a Mega Event sale so I had to purchase participating items in groups of ten to get the sale price.  Here's the list of what all I got today:

6- Pepsi Next 2L {$1.99 reg. price, on sale Buy 4, Get 2 free, $1.50 each}

12- Sundrop 2L {$1.99 reg. price, 4 days of deals sale 88¢ each}

2- gallons of milk {$3.59 reg. price, sale $2.79}

4- Field hot dogs {$2.19 reg. price, sale 10/$10}

3- Sister Schubert rolls {reg. price $3.99, sale $3.30}

1- Yoplait Dora Yogurt for Emma {reg. price $1.99, sale $1.59}

3- Sargento Ultra Thin sliced cheese {reg. price $3.89, sale $1.99}

8- Yoplait Yogurts {reg. price 70¢ each, sale 6 @ 60¢, 2 @ 56¢}

2- Suddenly Pasta Salad {reg. price $2.69, sale $2.49}

5- 2oz. pkgs. Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat {reg. price $1.79, sale $1.25 each}

1- Oreos {reg. price $2.99, sale $2.59}

1- Chips Ahoy cookies {reg. price $2.69, sale price $2.29}

2- Clorox Green Works cleaning wipes {$2.79 each}

2- Clorox Green Works toilet bowl cleaner {$2.85 each}

8- Dial hand soaps {reg. price $1.60, sale price 10/$10}

8- Quaker chewy bars {reg. price $2.40, sale price $1.99}

4- Heluva Good Dips {reg. price $2.39, sale price 99¢}

3- Capri Sun {reg. price $2.39, sale price $1.99}

1- Kraft Miracle Whip {reg. price $2.99, sale price $2.59}

1- Kraft Mayo {reg. price $2.99, sale price $2.59}

Coupons Used:

FREE Pepsi Next 2L ecoupon

Suddenly Pasta Salad 50¢/2 ecoupon

3- $1/2 Pepsi Next 2L MQ

12- $1/1 Sundrop MQ

4- 50¢/1 Field hot dog/bologna  (doubled to $1 off) MQ

3- $1/1 Sargento Ultra Thin cheese MQ

1- 50¢/8 Yoplait Yogurt (doubled to $1 off) IP

2- $1/2 Clorox Green Works products IP

2- $2/4 Dial hand soap IP

4- $1/2 Quaker Chewy Bars MQ

4- 55¢/1 Heluva good dip MQ

1- 75¢/3 Capri Sun MQ

2- 55¢/1 Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip MQ

My Best Deals of The Day:

6- Pepsi Next 2L $1.50

12- Sundrop 2L $1.44 Money Maker

4- Field hot dogs FREE

3- Sargento Cheese 99¢ each= $2.97

5- 2oz. Oscar Mayer lunchmeat $6.25, got $4 off my next shopping trip for buying 5 or more= $2.25

4- Green Works products $9.28, got $3 off my next shopping trip for buying 4 or more = $6.28

8- Dial hand soaps $4

4- Heluva good dips $1.76 or 44¢ each

Totals tax included:

Before my Kroger card and coupons $194.57

After Kroger card and coupons $84.57

PLUS, I have $7 in coupons off my next shopping trip!