Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Our Baby Penguin is here!!
Sorry for the delay in this post we have had our hands full of love, since our little girl made her appearance on November 23, 2012 at 12:57pm! She weighed 8 lbs 3 oz and was 20.5 inches long!
We are both doing well & excited to be home!
Here are some cute pictures of our little penguin:
We are both doing well & excited to be home!
Here are some cute pictures of our little penguin:
We are truly blessed with this little girl in our lives!
Monday, November 19, 2012
Week 38
Week 38 feels like homecoming. We finally got our little BP's room finished and I absolutely love it! Everything is in place and her clothes are washed ready for her!! It was hard choosing a "going home" outfit but I two very good options, including matching beanies!! Have I mentioned how I am obsessed with baby beanies!! I cannot get enough of them & even had some custom made just for her, which I know she will look adorable in! :)
Another reason this week has been a great uplifting week is that my husband is home for two weeks with no work! It has been great having him home and though he is not "working" he has been doing plenty around the house to help get it ready! We are also big fans of Christmas, it is our favorite time of the year, so we have already begun getting the house ready for Christmas. The main reason is that we feel our hands will be full once our little BP comes so it one less thing to do and I love having our home feel like Christmas already :-)
Tomorrow is a big day for us and as we go in for possibly our last doctor's appointment and we will get our last look at our little girl in my belly and determine what we want to do. Please keep us in your prayers.
a sneak peak at her room:
Another reason this week has been a great uplifting week is that my husband is home for two weeks with no work! It has been great having him home and though he is not "working" he has been doing plenty around the house to help get it ready! We are also big fans of Christmas, it is our favorite time of the year, so we have already begun getting the house ready for Christmas. The main reason is that we feel our hands will be full once our little BP comes so it one less thing to do and I love having our home feel like Christmas already :-)
Tomorrow is a big day for us and as we go in for possibly our last doctor's appointment and we will get our last look at our little girl in my belly and determine what we want to do. Please keep us in your prayers.
a sneak peak at her room:
Beanies
How Far Along? - 38 weeks
Size of our BP - between 7-9lbs!!
Maternity clothes - all I can wear!
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - waking up at least once a night to go to the bathroom and waking up early because I am hungry!
Food cravings - Pasta, Chipotle Quesadillas, salty snacks still, & fruit!
Food cravings - Pasta, Chipotle Quesadillas, salty snacks still, & fruit!
What I miss - sleep. I have not been able to nap as much as I use to.
Symptoms - heartburn, swollen feet/ankles/calves, braxton hicks contractions (all the same), achey back, and just more pressure everywhere.
Belly Button - still an innie
Best Moment This Week - Getting a pedicure at Milk and Honey. Had a great nail technician who knew what she was doing when it came to the massage portion, seriously the best one I have ever gotten!! Also went and got my hair done one last time and again it felt so good to get a little pampered. It seriously is the little things at this point that help make me feel pretty and just happy :) Also spending time with my friends, I wish I could see more of them even just for a bit before hand.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Week 37
Week 37 is a huge improvement from week 36 as we are done with our old place (cleaning & moving everything out of there) and our new place is starting to feel like home. It is a slow process, as I am not able to be a big help but I do all the small things I can! It also helped that our good friends, Morgan & Jason came over to help! A big THANK YOU to them :)
Now that things have calmed down a bit I feel more open to share some news with you about our little BP that I had not yet disclosed. With all the other stressors going on the big one for us is making sure our little girl is healthy. Well apparently she is a bit too healthy, if that is a something. When we got our last ultrasound on Halloween they estimated her weight at 7lbs already! Which is something because as 36 weeks she should of been more like 6lbs. So if she were to go to her due date or past she could be as big as 9 to 10lbs. This scares me. Even my doctor said she is concerned because she has seen patients with babies over 9lbs have pretty severe tears and loose a lot of blood. Ok, I am now terrified. Seriously, that has always been my biggest fear a big, bad tear. Now don't get me wrong, I have to take this news and remember this is all an ESTIMATE. There is no guarantee that their measurements are 100%. Therefore now we have to make some choices from all this information they have given us. My first thought was I would prefer a C-Section if she is going to be over 9lbs. I also don't want to make the wrong decision, because if they are wrong in their estimate and she is under 9 I would not be happy. I feel I am strong enough to have a natural birth as long as she stays under 9lbs. Even 8 and half is pushing me a bit. I just feel so anxious at the moment. I don't know what the best call is and I know it is up to me to make this big decision!
I also am feeling ready! I am now carrying around a possible 8 lb baby and boy does my body feel it. My feet are now constantly swollen and boy does that make them itchy!! I also am not as hungry because once my stomach gets even a little full it takes away room from our little BP and I feel HUGE!! I am trying hard not to complain too much but I am ready for her to be born and hold her in my arms rather than in my belly :-)
I did end up doing a small maternity photo session and here are some of my favorites:
Now that things have calmed down a bit I feel more open to share some news with you about our little BP that I had not yet disclosed. With all the other stressors going on the big one for us is making sure our little girl is healthy. Well apparently she is a bit too healthy, if that is a something. When we got our last ultrasound on Halloween they estimated her weight at 7lbs already! Which is something because as 36 weeks she should of been more like 6lbs. So if she were to go to her due date or past she could be as big as 9 to 10lbs. This scares me. Even my doctor said she is concerned because she has seen patients with babies over 9lbs have pretty severe tears and loose a lot of blood. Ok, I am now terrified. Seriously, that has always been my biggest fear a big, bad tear. Now don't get me wrong, I have to take this news and remember this is all an ESTIMATE. There is no guarantee that their measurements are 100%. Therefore now we have to make some choices from all this information they have given us. My first thought was I would prefer a C-Section if she is going to be over 9lbs. I also don't want to make the wrong decision, because if they are wrong in their estimate and she is under 9 I would not be happy. I feel I am strong enough to have a natural birth as long as she stays under 9lbs. Even 8 and half is pushing me a bit. I just feel so anxious at the moment. I don't know what the best call is and I know it is up to me to make this big decision!
I also am feeling ready! I am now carrying around a possible 8 lb baby and boy does my body feel it. My feet are now constantly swollen and boy does that make them itchy!! I also am not as hungry because once my stomach gets even a little full it takes away room from our little BP and I feel HUGE!! I am trying hard not to complain too much but I am ready for her to be born and hold her in my arms rather than in my belly :-)
I did end up doing a small maternity photo session and here are some of my favorites:
How Far Along? - 37 weeks (full term)
Size of our BP - between 7-8lbs!!
Maternity clothes - found some shirts from pea in the pod I love!
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - feeling big and uncomfortable makes sleeping hard. also having her pressed on my bladder means waking up more in the middle of night to go use the restroom
Food cravings - mandarin oranges make me happy along with salty snacks like cheezits or popcorn!
What I miss - my feet looking normal and they itch like crazy!!
Symptoms - heartburn, swollen feet/ankles/calves, braxton hicks contractions (all the same)
Belly Button - still an innie and I am pretty determined to stay that way! Also can still see my toes!
Best Moment This Week - taking my maternity photos and spending time with family!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Week 36
Week 36 to sum it up was as difficult as I imagined it would be and more.
This entry will be short because I do not even want to think about what happened this past week, except for we are in our new place and we got to see our little bp.
She is doing very well and apparently is closer than her expected due date. I have been saying since day one that I felt further along than the estimated due date but we shall see if she does make any early appearance.
I am keeping my fingers cross that once all the craziness settles down that I can enjoy the last week/days of being pregnant!
This entry will be short because I do not even want to think about what happened this past week, except for we are in our new place and we got to see our little bp.
She is doing very well and apparently is closer than her expected due date. I have been saying since day one that I felt further along than the estimated due date but we shall see if she does make any early appearance.
I am keeping my fingers cross that once all the craziness settles down that I can enjoy the last week/days of being pregnant!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Week 35
Week 35. What can I say about this week expect that it was BUSY! Our days were filled with taking Ariel to a vet specialist to schedule her surgery (which is this week), going to Meet/Greets to find a pediatrician, car maintenance, etc... Our evenings this past week were filled with some fun things. We had two dinners scheduled with two awesome couples we know! I feel truly blessed in the friends area lately and these couples are some dear friends of ours! It really meant a lot to me that they reached out to us and wanted to go to dinner with us! It is nice to get away and have some adult conversation/fun! We truly need that sometimes to bring us down to earth and remind us that life does not have to be full of stress! I am not sure our friends knew how much we appreciated them but we sure do!
So on the bright side of all our craziness, we did go through with the option to move to a bigger place in the same complex we live in currently. I know it is crazy but we decided it best to move now and take advantage of the more space we need! So this coming week will be moving week and please pray that it goes as smooth as possible for us :)
View from our new place:
So on the bright side of all our craziness, we did go through with the option to move to a bigger place in the same complex we live in currently. I know it is crazy but we decided it best to move now and take advantage of the more space we need! So this coming week will be moving week and please pray that it goes as smooth as possible for us :)
View from our new place:
How Far Along? - 35 weeks
Size of our BP - about 5 1/2 lbs and 18 inches long!
Maternity clothes - wishing I had more comfy clothes to sleep in!
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - still good as long as I can sleep through the night!
Food cravings - nothing out of the ordinary this week!
What I miss - my feet looking normal!
Symptoms - heartburn, swollen feet/ankles/calves, braxton hicks contractions (all the same)
Belly Button - still an innie and I am pretty determined to stay that way! Also can still see my toes!
Best Moment This Week - Had my last baby shower this past weekend and it turned a lot better than I was anticipating! What helped the most is that I asked my husband to stick around and be there the whole time! He is much better in a social situation like that than I am! He also helps me relax and enjoy the moment! It was nice to be surrounded by family and friends, of course there was a ton of good food there :)
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Week 34
Week 34 was a whirlwind. I am still in a bit of shock with everything that happened this past week! We had some major developments happen; some good, some not as good, but mostly the stress we have added to our lives is pretty high at the moment. But before I dive into all the craziness, a quick overview on the pregnancy!
Baby P and I are doing well. We had a small scare one morning when I thought my water broke, but fortunately it had not! Again felt totally unprepared for her arrival and everything we had not quite done ran through my head as we drove to Labor & Delivery. Even my husband this time was saying, "We are definitely sitting down when we get home and discussing the 'baby bag' to make sure we get that ready for next time"! I was not as scared as last time (when I was having contractions), I actually felt a bit more calm. Maybe because this time I had a better idea of what was going to happen and in all honesty I did not feel it deep down that it was time. But our doctor insisted that we go and get checked out to make sure because if my water had been broken the chances of infection increases. In essence the pouch of water is sealing everything in there to protect our little bp. :)
Other than that one little incident we have been doing good. I feel a little bigger every day and getting around is becoming a bit more of a challenge as she is packing on weight! I love feeling her stretch, kick, and trying to guess what she is trying to do. I so can't wait to meet this little girl!!! :-)
Now about our crazy week, well apparently we like taking on challenges and one big challenge we have decided to do is MOVE! Yes you are reading that correctly, we are moving one month before my due date!!! I can't believe it either, in fact putting it out there is stressing me out! We have a beautiful 2 bedroom 1 car garage condo at the moment that we love, however adding a tiny human to the mix does make it feel like we could use a little more room. And by some miracle a condo across the street from us has opened up and it is a 3 bedroom 2 car garage with a bedroom on the first level which will be a great help overall! We had to act quickly and on Monday it was official! I know this is the best thing for us with the extra space and room, but it is going to be tough. I cannot do as much as I am use to when it comes to moving and that is what bothers me the most. I will be relying mostly on my husband to get things done. Luckily our families have offered to help but at the same time they are no young spring chicks! My father has a lot of back issues and my mom has arthritis in her hands. Then there is my mother-in-law who is super busy with her work and cannot take off a lot of days. We have had some friends offer to help and that will be greatly appreciated :)
Another thing is that my dog Ariel, had a small accident and it looks like the only thing that is going to help get her back 100% is surgery. She has an issue with her back knee and after surgery she will need 5 weeks of recovery. And it an expensive procedure as well! I am so worried about her, she was our first "baby" and she needs this surgery so we will go forward with the vet's plan; it is just one other thing added to our plate of craziness.
Our last piece of news is that we lost a family member on my husband's side of the family. She was his great-aunt who has been sick from some time, but still getting the news is hard. We send out our prayers and thoughts to her children.
My little girl, Ariel Marie:
Baby P and I are doing well. We had a small scare one morning when I thought my water broke, but fortunately it had not! Again felt totally unprepared for her arrival and everything we had not quite done ran through my head as we drove to Labor & Delivery. Even my husband this time was saying, "We are definitely sitting down when we get home and discussing the 'baby bag' to make sure we get that ready for next time"! I was not as scared as last time (when I was having contractions), I actually felt a bit more calm. Maybe because this time I had a better idea of what was going to happen and in all honesty I did not feel it deep down that it was time. But our doctor insisted that we go and get checked out to make sure because if my water had been broken the chances of infection increases. In essence the pouch of water is sealing everything in there to protect our little bp. :)
Other than that one little incident we have been doing good. I feel a little bigger every day and getting around is becoming a bit more of a challenge as she is packing on weight! I love feeling her stretch, kick, and trying to guess what she is trying to do. I so can't wait to meet this little girl!!! :-)
Now about our crazy week, well apparently we like taking on challenges and one big challenge we have decided to do is MOVE! Yes you are reading that correctly, we are moving one month before my due date!!! I can't believe it either, in fact putting it out there is stressing me out! We have a beautiful 2 bedroom 1 car garage condo at the moment that we love, however adding a tiny human to the mix does make it feel like we could use a little more room. And by some miracle a condo across the street from us has opened up and it is a 3 bedroom 2 car garage with a bedroom on the first level which will be a great help overall! We had to act quickly and on Monday it was official! I know this is the best thing for us with the extra space and room, but it is going to be tough. I cannot do as much as I am use to when it comes to moving and that is what bothers me the most. I will be relying mostly on my husband to get things done. Luckily our families have offered to help but at the same time they are no young spring chicks! My father has a lot of back issues and my mom has arthritis in her hands. Then there is my mother-in-law who is super busy with her work and cannot take off a lot of days. We have had some friends offer to help and that will be greatly appreciated :)
Another thing is that my dog Ariel, had a small accident and it looks like the only thing that is going to help get her back 100% is surgery. She has an issue with her back knee and after surgery she will need 5 weeks of recovery. And it an expensive procedure as well! I am so worried about her, she was our first "baby" and she needs this surgery so we will go forward with the vet's plan; it is just one other thing added to our plate of craziness.
Our last piece of news is that we lost a family member on my husband's side of the family. She was his great-aunt who has been sick from some time, but still getting the news is hard. We send out our prayers and thoughts to her children.
My little girl, Ariel Marie:
How Far Along? - 34 weeks
Size of our BP - 4-4 1/2 lbs
Maternity clothes - found some comfy shirts brand - Michael Star
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - getting a bit more difficult as little bp grows!
Food cravings - fruit! I love peaches, pears and mandarin oranges!
What I miss - not really something I miss but something I cherish more is my body. I have learned that I will never complain about my body once I get it back in shape to pre-pregnancy weight. I appreciate my body a lot more now!
Symptoms - heartburn, swollen feet/ankles/calves, braxton hicks contractions (all the same)
Belly Button - still an innie and I am pretty determined to stay that way! Also can still see my toes!
Best Moment This Week - I had a couple real good moments. One was getting a massage, I really appreciated it and needed one! There is a great place here in Austin that caters to pregnant woman and that is where I went for my massage and had a great experience there :) I also had dinner with a friend I had not seen in a while. It was a great evening to have some girl talk! We may not have seen each other in a while but she has been awesome at keeping in touch with me through text messages. It is those little things that make a huge difference and she has been amazing this whole pregnancy. I know it is hard to keep in touch with friends during a pregnancy especially the ones who are not going through it or have gone through it but I truly appreciate the friends who stay in touch and just check in every now and then! It helps to make me feel like I am still part of the bigger world.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Week 33
Hello. I can't believe I am at 34 weeks and how time is going by so fast! This past week we had our second class which involved learning more about Cord Blood Banking and more about labor and delivery. It has been interesting to learn all the different stages of birth however I will admit there are just somethings I did not want to know. I do feel pretty overwhelmed after each class, but in the end it is better to be over prepared than no clue what is going on. We have one last class this coming week and it has been the one class I am most looking forward too, it is the Newborn Class. I am eager to learn about how to take care of our bp! I do have experience of being around newborns, as I was there when my niece was born but that was over 7 years ago! I also have had a lot of friends have babies recently who have given me great advice, but I know every baby is different and I want to know all the possible things to do! I must admit, that is what scares me a bit more at the moment is how to care for a tiny human. I again have been around them but this one will be extra special because she will be mine. She will be 100% my responsibility and depending all on me. That is scary!
It also makes me think of something else on a different level. As many of you know, I was adopted at the age of 2 days old, and I have been searching for my biological family with no avail. This little bp I am having will be the first blood relative I will ever know. That blows me away many times. When I do sit and think about it in that way it almost brings me to my knees. This little baby we have made together is truly going to have a piece of me in her. I have never known anyone who will have my blood and DNA literally as a part of them. Don't get me wrong I am very blessed and I have amazing parents who raised me who I am forever grateful for, it just has been painful growing up knowing that the people who made you are not part of your life and trying to understand why.
I am more at peace with it as an adult but it does make me think more of my biological mother and what it took for her to place a child for adoption. It also makes me look at from my mother's perspective that she was not able to carry her own child and what it took for her to choose to raise someone else's child. All I do know is that it all was in God's hands and I would not be where I am today had those decisions not been made.
A side note, it was also a big weekend that it was ACL (big music festival here in Austin). I have been every year since I have met my husband and this was the first year I did not go. It felt weird not to be there but I knew in the end it would of been a mistake if I had went. It is all outdoors (and dusty so I always get sick with my allergies), and the weather is so unpredictable rain/shine so I knew the logical decision was not to go. I will admit it was a hard one to swallow, especially because a lot of our friends where there. I remember dropping off my husband and getting a text from a friend right after that and I had a small cry. I missed seeing my friends and hanging out with my husband. I had a good cry and shook it off. I know that was a small sacrifice to make and I don't regret, I just need to cry sometimes and move on :)
It also makes me think of something else on a different level. As many of you know, I was adopted at the age of 2 days old, and I have been searching for my biological family with no avail. This little bp I am having will be the first blood relative I will ever know. That blows me away many times. When I do sit and think about it in that way it almost brings me to my knees. This little baby we have made together is truly going to have a piece of me in her. I have never known anyone who will have my blood and DNA literally as a part of them. Don't get me wrong I am very blessed and I have amazing parents who raised me who I am forever grateful for, it just has been painful growing up knowing that the people who made you are not part of your life and trying to understand why.
I am more at peace with it as an adult but it does make me think more of my biological mother and what it took for her to place a child for adoption. It also makes me look at from my mother's perspective that she was not able to carry her own child and what it took for her to choose to raise someone else's child. All I do know is that it all was in God's hands and I would not be where I am today had those decisions not been made.
A side note, it was also a big weekend that it was ACL (big music festival here in Austin). I have been every year since I have met my husband and this was the first year I did not go. It felt weird not to be there but I knew in the end it would of been a mistake if I had went. It is all outdoors (and dusty so I always get sick with my allergies), and the weather is so unpredictable rain/shine so I knew the logical decision was not to go. I will admit it was a hard one to swallow, especially because a lot of our friends where there. I remember dropping off my husband and getting a text from a friend right after that and I had a small cry. I missed seeing my friends and hanging out with my husband. I had a good cry and shook it off. I know that was a small sacrifice to make and I don't regret, I just need to cry sometimes and move on :)
How Far Along? - 33 weeks
Size of our BP - 4lbs!
Maternity clothes - still looking for a comfy t-shirt!
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - cherish those couple of nights where I sleep completely thru the night!
Food cravings - egg & potato breakfast tacos (and a strawberry frosted donut on the side isn't too bad either!)
What I miss - my feet not swelling for being on them for an hour, I mean come on I need to do stuff!
Symptoms - heartburn, swollen feet/ankles/calves, braxton hicks contractions
Belly Button - still an innie and I am pretty determined to stay that way! Also can still see my toes!
Best Moment This Week - My best friend was in town so I got to hang out with her! She has a little 7th month old girl and was also helping out with her nephew so I got to hang out with some cute little babies! It was nice to see the babies at the age they are at (7months)! I can see how much they have grown in 7 months and was amazed what little personalities they have already :) I can't wait to see my little one's personality!!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Week 32
Week 32 has been a good week. I actually got through it without being sick (knock on wood) and had an overall good OB visit. I had a long talk with my doctor about my experiences while she was away. I made sure to make it very clear to her that I was not happy with my overall experience at Labor and Delivery. I also made sure to let her know I am a first mom and I have no clue what to expect. so please don't put those demands on me.
Also speaking of not knowing what to expect, we met with a doula this week. She was very nice overall and I am glad we met her. We did have a couple of concerns with her, and some of her answers were not exactly what we wanted to hear. For instance, she voiced that she had to maintain relationships with the hospital and the staff so she did not want to overstep. I completely understand that but I did not want to hear about it. I do not expect her to be ugly to anyone I just want to make sure she is going to be a strong advocate for baby and me. I would not tolerate her getting ugly with our OB so I do hope that she can find the balance between being an advocate and being respectful to all involved. We should know by the end of the week if we are going to go with her or not.
Another thing that happened this week is fear has crept in. I started thinking about everything that could go wrong, and not just with baby and me but everything. During the weekend, I guess that is when I have time most alone, I just notice my mind just tends to go there. For instance, I had it in my head that what if something bad happened to my husband. I could not shake that feeling all weekend. I know that I need to have faith and be strong in it, however with all the pregnancy hormones going on inside of me it was hard to shake off those feelings. I was proud of myself though for not giving into the hormones and calling my husband all day with my fears/worries. It was not until I spoke to my mother-in-law days later, that it hit me how scared I was all weekend and had a good cry with her.
I am telling you these pregnancy hormones are no joke. I feel that I can get them under control pretty well overall but I do have my days. I will be happy to report that I have yet to go off on anyone, especially my loved ones, because those closest to you tend to hear it more. I just feel like it is easier to cry at the little things and the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions come easier as well.
Here are some pics of some cute stuff we got for our little bp recently: (can't wait to see her in them!)
Also speaking of not knowing what to expect, we met with a doula this week. She was very nice overall and I am glad we met her. We did have a couple of concerns with her, and some of her answers were not exactly what we wanted to hear. For instance, she voiced that she had to maintain relationships with the hospital and the staff so she did not want to overstep. I completely understand that but I did not want to hear about it. I do not expect her to be ugly to anyone I just want to make sure she is going to be a strong advocate for baby and me. I would not tolerate her getting ugly with our OB so I do hope that she can find the balance between being an advocate and being respectful to all involved. We should know by the end of the week if we are going to go with her or not.
Another thing that happened this week is fear has crept in. I started thinking about everything that could go wrong, and not just with baby and me but everything. During the weekend, I guess that is when I have time most alone, I just notice my mind just tends to go there. For instance, I had it in my head that what if something bad happened to my husband. I could not shake that feeling all weekend. I know that I need to have faith and be strong in it, however with all the pregnancy hormones going on inside of me it was hard to shake off those feelings. I was proud of myself though for not giving into the hormones and calling my husband all day with my fears/worries. It was not until I spoke to my mother-in-law days later, that it hit me how scared I was all weekend and had a good cry with her.
I am telling you these pregnancy hormones are no joke. I feel that I can get them under control pretty well overall but I do have my days. I will be happy to report that I have yet to go off on anyone, especially my loved ones, because those closest to you tend to hear it more. I just feel like it is easier to cry at the little things and the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions come easier as well.
Here are some pics of some cute stuff we got for our little bp recently: (can't wait to see her in them!)
How Far Along? - 32 weeks
Size of our BP - just around 3 3/4 lbs & about 17 inches long!
Maternity clothes - wish they sold more comfy t-shirts
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - I think a successful night is when I don't wake up to take a bathroom break!
Food cravings - lately it has been spaghetti from Mandola's (if anyone wants to take me I will gladly go!)
What I miss - walking long walks.
Symptoms - definitely feel heartburn in the evenings no matter what I eat but pretty mild.
Belly Button - still an innie and I am pretty determined to stay that way! Also can still see my toes!
Best Moment This Week - having my parents in town this past weekend. It actually went real well and it was nice to have someone here while my husband's work schedule has picked up considerably. I hate being alone, especially for long periods of time. My mom was a cleaning machine, and we were able to organize my closet a bit more (and by that I mean clean out the clutter to make room for baby stuff)!
***DOCTOR UPDATE - I can officially go off the medication that was stopping the contractions!! Mostly because I am technically at 33 weeks, but I will take it! So happy to be off all medication :-) ***
***DOCTOR UPDATE - I can officially go off the medication that was stopping the contractions!! Mostly because I am technically at 33 weeks, but I will take it! So happy to be off all medication :-) ***
Monday, October 1, 2012
Week 31
Another week has gone by and it was another tough one. Apparently I am to be challenged as the end gets closer, but I am trying hard to stay positive. I somehow managed to catch the stomach virus that has been going around and had a bad case of it for three days straight. What was strange to me is that I did not feel "sick" I thought it was another case of preterm labor. Because the only symptoms I had were cramping and diarrhea, and in all the books/online it says those are symptoms of preterm labor! So needless to say I was worried all weekend long! Thankfully today has been a better day with no symptoms.
Before I got sick I was having a decent week. Still lining things up since we are less than two months out before our estimated due date. One thing we have been talking about is hiring a doula. A doula is an assistant who provides physical as well as emotional support during childbirth. She is there do help in a non-medical way. The reason we have talked about is that my husband works a lot of weekends and mostly in the evenings. He is not able to leave when he wants to and if I go into labor and he is not able to get there right away I am going to need some additional support. Another thing is that my parents live in a city an hour and half away as long with my mother-in-law so it would take them awhile to get to me as well, so just knowing we have someone in town who will know exactly what to do is comforting. We are going to meet with someone this week and I will report back on how it went!
On the emotional front I kind of decided to give in to my fears this weekend. For some reason I was focusing on everything that could go wrong. It was tough to get through and even more so because I was so wrapped up in those emotions I did not want to share them with my husband. I feel like I burden him so much already, and he had such a busy weekend with work, that it would of been way too much for him. So I just held it all inside and prayed. It brought me comfort but in the end talking to him about it made me feel much better. I just need to keep praying and remembering all of this is in God's plan.
Here is a picture of what baby penguin should be at for 31 weeks:
How Far Along? - 31 weeks
Size of our BP - just 3 lbs - the size of a melon
Maternity clothes - enjoying the cute new fall stuff coming out
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - a bit more difficult when you are sick :(
Food cravings - healthy stuff esp. when sick
What I miss - having a strong immune system
Symptoms - nothing new to report
Belly Button - still an innie and I am pretty determined to stay that way!
Best Moment This Week - finding out from the doctor that she had her head down, instead of being breeched. It just seems the closer we get we want to hear more and more that she is not breeched!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Week 30
It is so exciting to write week 30, I can't believe I have been pregnant for 30 weeks and we have 10 more to go! I still remember the day I found out I was pregnant and the first time we heard her heartbeat. Now to where we are today.
I had my first appointment since our "episode" last week. I was nervous because I was hoping the OB would say I could go off the contraction-stopping meds and that my cervix had closed. It went ok overall, I am pretty much the same, cervix still "funneling" but not dilated and have to stay on the meds. I also found out last week our little bp was breached but this week she had her head down! That was a relief to hear but I do not want our little bp to think she needs to start getting ready for her arrival, I want her to stay put for at least 6 more weeks!
I also was told no more long walks for me, only 3 times a week and no longer than 20 minutes at the most. This was a little hard for me to hear, because as many of you know I am a runner and not being able to run has been hard enough and now to take away my walks is another kind of blow. I know the reason is valid, but it is still hard. I really enjoyed my walks and the feel of my body still working in a way I was used to. I also have to watch how many times I go up/down the stairs in our house and just overall scale everything back. I know that this is all for the best and to keep her in as long as possible, so I will do all they ask. I knew this was a possibility with pregnancy I just had hoped it would not happen to me. You hear all the stories of women running until the day they give birth and I really wanted to be one of those. I never thought I would be at 30 weeks and have had an ER visit because I was going into preterm labor. I now have to embrace that the possibility is very high now and to take measures to keep our little bp to stay put for as long as possible.
As you can imagine this past week has been the opposite of last week, with me taking it easy and with as little stress as possible. I again am reminded of how many amazing friends I have and a huge thank you to them who offered their assistance :-)
Having also a close call last week kind of kicked my butt in gear for getting more things done. For instance, we signed up for baptism classes and got some other important stuff out of the way. Now to settle on a name. It has been a struggle for us but I feel as long as we narrow it down between three names I will be content. I have a feeling we won't know for sure until we meet our little bp!
Symptoms - no new symptoms just the usual. However I am happy to report that my hair is starting to feel normal again and let me say that makes me so happy!! It feels so strong right now and rich, I am hoping this lasts!
I had my first appointment since our "episode" last week. I was nervous because I was hoping the OB would say I could go off the contraction-stopping meds and that my cervix had closed. It went ok overall, I am pretty much the same, cervix still "funneling" but not dilated and have to stay on the meds. I also found out last week our little bp was breached but this week she had her head down! That was a relief to hear but I do not want our little bp to think she needs to start getting ready for her arrival, I want her to stay put for at least 6 more weeks!
I also was told no more long walks for me, only 3 times a week and no longer than 20 minutes at the most. This was a little hard for me to hear, because as many of you know I am a runner and not being able to run has been hard enough and now to take away my walks is another kind of blow. I know the reason is valid, but it is still hard. I really enjoyed my walks and the feel of my body still working in a way I was used to. I also have to watch how many times I go up/down the stairs in our house and just overall scale everything back. I know that this is all for the best and to keep her in as long as possible, so I will do all they ask. I knew this was a possibility with pregnancy I just had hoped it would not happen to me. You hear all the stories of women running until the day they give birth and I really wanted to be one of those. I never thought I would be at 30 weeks and have had an ER visit because I was going into preterm labor. I now have to embrace that the possibility is very high now and to take measures to keep our little bp to stay put for as long as possible.
As you can imagine this past week has been the opposite of last week, with me taking it easy and with as little stress as possible. I again am reminded of how many amazing friends I have and a huge thank you to them who offered their assistance :-)
Having also a close call last week kind of kicked my butt in gear for getting more things done. For instance, we signed up for baptism classes and got some other important stuff out of the way. Now to settle on a name. It has been a struggle for us but I feel as long as we narrow it down between three names I will be content. I have a feeling we won't know for sure until we meet our little bp!
How Far Along? - 30 weeks
Size of our BP - just around 3 lbs - the size of an eggplant
Maternity clothes - found a cute dress at target recently!
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - overall good just having a consistency of waking at 3am to go to the bathroom has not been fun!
Food cravings - chocolate (but gives me heartburn)
What I miss - a glass of wine sounded real good this past week
Symptoms - no new symptoms just the usual. However I am happy to report that my hair is starting to feel normal again and let me say that makes me so happy!! It feels so strong right now and rich, I am hoping this lasts!
Belly Button - still an innie but pretty sure that will change in the next couple of weeks!
Best Moment This Week - leaning on my husband who has been amazing. He is so good at being with me in this, I never feel alone. I am constantly thanking him for all his love and support. I can imagine how frustrating it must be for him at times, but he never burdens me with that. Instead he takes on my burdens and pains, for which just brings me comfort. He amazes me every day and it also reminds me there are women out there who do this all alone. I pray for those women, because it must take a ton of strength and faith.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Week 29
This past week was a whirlwind. I was having my first baby shower hosted by my best friend from college and it was held at my house. I forgot all the hard work that goes into preparing your house for a lot of people. But all the hard work was worth it, the shower was amazing and who would ever turn down a room full of amazing women? It was great to have all my close friends and moms-to- be there. They all are so unique and I love hearing their advice and stories they shared with me about being a mom!
It was a great weekend and I am truly felt loved.
I did however have a bit of scare this week. Just a couple of days ago, I woke up to some pretty intense cramp-like feelings. I thought it was just cramps or my bladder being full. I went to the restroom and thought ok that should work, but the pains did not stop! So after about an hour of trying to figure out what they were I called my OB's office. Since my OB was out of town I knew I would have to get in to see another OB, and luckily they were willing to fit me in that morning. So I woke up my husband and made our way to office. Once we got there they were pretty fast to say I was experiencing contractions. I had my cervix checked and thankfully I was not dilated but when they did the ultrasound they saw some "funneling" on my cervix. This was not a good sign and decided to do a fetal fibronectin test (see link at end of blog for more info on this). I was sent home to rest and put on a medication (nifedipine) to help stop the contractions and to await the results of the fetal fibronection test. Once I got home I ate lunch and waited for the medication to kick in. I did notice the contractions were not as painful but they did start coming closer together. We had been warned if I had more than 6 in an hour that I would have to come back and be admitted to Labor & Delivery. Sure enough they started coming more often and soon enough my husband was rushing me to Labor & Delivery. I got admitted and they started me on an IV of fluids while we waited for the results of the FF test. They kept me for observation and the only thing that kept me sane was being able to hear our little bp's heartbeat and feel her move, which she was doing a lot and was a very good sign. Finally right around dinner we got the results that the FF test came back negative however that the likely hood of this happening again was pretty high. We were given some pretty strict instructions and have an appointment with the OB again set for Monday. I am just glad they were able to stop the contractions. I know when it actually comes to deliver they will be stronger, but there were some moments where those contractions brought tears to my eyes. I thought before Monday I would be able to hold off on the epidural but experiencing a whole 12 hours of contractions was not easy.
We definitely had a big scare and now we are praying that our little bp has more time to stay in and cook a little longer! We want her to have the best fighting chance she can get. We know our OB had told us her survival rate is quite high now that she has hit the 29 week mark, but we want her to be as healthy as she can be! Please keep us in your prayers.
It was a great weekend and I am truly felt loved.
I did however have a bit of scare this week. Just a couple of days ago, I woke up to some pretty intense cramp-like feelings. I thought it was just cramps or my bladder being full. I went to the restroom and thought ok that should work, but the pains did not stop! So after about an hour of trying to figure out what they were I called my OB's office. Since my OB was out of town I knew I would have to get in to see another OB, and luckily they were willing to fit me in that morning. So I woke up my husband and made our way to office. Once we got there they were pretty fast to say I was experiencing contractions. I had my cervix checked and thankfully I was not dilated but when they did the ultrasound they saw some "funneling" on my cervix. This was not a good sign and decided to do a fetal fibronectin test (see link at end of blog for more info on this). I was sent home to rest and put on a medication (nifedipine) to help stop the contractions and to await the results of the fetal fibronection test. Once I got home I ate lunch and waited for the medication to kick in. I did notice the contractions were not as painful but they did start coming closer together. We had been warned if I had more than 6 in an hour that I would have to come back and be admitted to Labor & Delivery. Sure enough they started coming more often and soon enough my husband was rushing me to Labor & Delivery. I got admitted and they started me on an IV of fluids while we waited for the results of the FF test. They kept me for observation and the only thing that kept me sane was being able to hear our little bp's heartbeat and feel her move, which she was doing a lot and was a very good sign. Finally right around dinner we got the results that the FF test came back negative however that the likely hood of this happening again was pretty high. We were given some pretty strict instructions and have an appointment with the OB again set for Monday. I am just glad they were able to stop the contractions. I know when it actually comes to deliver they will be stronger, but there were some moments where those contractions brought tears to my eyes. I thought before Monday I would be able to hold off on the epidural but experiencing a whole 12 hours of contractions was not easy.
We definitely had a big scare and now we are praying that our little bp has more time to stay in and cook a little longer! We want her to have the best fighting chance she can get. We know our OB had told us her survival rate is quite high now that she has hit the 29 week mark, but we want her to be as healthy as she can be! Please keep us in your prayers.
How Far Along? - 29 weeks
Size of our BP - about 2 3/4 lbs
Maternity clothes - enjoying the comfy dress I found.
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - had a lot on my mind this week so sleep was more difficult
Food cravings - fruit and pizza
What I miss - fitting in my old clothes
Symptoms - my feet and ankles definitely got swollen this weekend :/
Symptoms - my feet and ankles definitely got swollen this weekend :/
Belly Button - still an innie but pretty sure that will change in the next couple of weeks!
Best Moment This Week - being showered by all my close friends and family. A huge thank you to Sara for hosting such a beautiful shower and to all the friends who made it extra special :-)
LINKS:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_preterm-labor-test-fetal-fibronectin_1511.bc
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Monday, September 10, 2012
Week 28
This was a very challenging week. Apparently having a low immune system is not fun at all and my body decided to try and tackle a cold. I did not win. For three whole days I battled a cold. What makes it even worse is being pregnant means not a lot of options for medicine. It was not easy taking it because of course you are wondering how this will affect the little human you are growing.
In the end with the encouragement from my OB and my husband I gave in and took some medications for two of the days. After that I went cold turkey determined I could fight off the rest by myself. I am finally feeling like my old self. I will say sleep and lots of liquids did help in the end. I had not slept like that in quite a while. I feel like every time I laid my head down I slept.
On the other front baby penguin is growing. I can definitely feel her more, and by that I mean she is more of this big mass and I can tell where she is and what she is doing. I am pretty sure I felt my first hiccup from her! She also seems to like it when I am talking to her dad. She will let us know she is there when we are talking! I love that because it makes me feel like she wants to be included in the conversation. She also seems to like it when I sing to her so I try to do that often.
I again am counting by days now and she can make her appearance in 78 days!!! I cannot wait to meet this little girl and watch her grow!
Here a picture of my pup Ariel Marie, she would not leave my side while I was sick! Love this little dog!
In the end with the encouragement from my OB and my husband I gave in and took some medications for two of the days. After that I went cold turkey determined I could fight off the rest by myself. I am finally feeling like my old self. I will say sleep and lots of liquids did help in the end. I had not slept like that in quite a while. I feel like every time I laid my head down I slept.
On the other front baby penguin is growing. I can definitely feel her more, and by that I mean she is more of this big mass and I can tell where she is and what she is doing. I am pretty sure I felt my first hiccup from her! She also seems to like it when I am talking to her dad. She will let us know she is there when we are talking! I love that because it makes me feel like she wants to be included in the conversation. She also seems to like it when I sing to her so I try to do that often.
I again am counting by days now and she can make her appearance in 78 days!!! I cannot wait to meet this little girl and watch her grow!
Here a picture of my pup Ariel Marie, she would not leave my side while I was sick! Love this little dog!
How Far Along? - 28 weeks
Size of our BP - about 2 1/2 pounds
Maternity clothes - trouble finding dresses I like and feel pretty in.
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - have been a lot of sleeping going on
Food cravings - grapes and bananas
What I miss - having a strong immune system!
Symptoms - I think I am swelling a bit more.
Symptoms - I think I am swelling a bit more.
Belly Button - still an innie but not sure for how much longer :/
Best Moment This Week - counting my blessings with all the great friends I have! Especially two friends who offered to help while I was sick, you know who you are and thank you from the bottom of my heart for the kindness you showed me :-) Also I got to meet another awesome baby this weekend, baby Zephyr who may be our little girl's future boyfriend ;-)
Monday, September 3, 2012
Week 27
I officially have entered the 3rd trimester & could not be happier!! It seemed at first that it was going to be a long wait but I can't believe we are in the final months. In fact we can start counting by days now and today means 85 days til my due date! Crazy when I think about it like that.
This week was a little emotional for me, so please bear with me as I talk openly about my family. I am going to use this platform to vent in this blog but here is my disclaimer: I love my parents with all my heart and I know deep down they come from a place of love as well.
Ok with that said I have been hurt by them a lot lately. As soon as I found out that I was pregnant I had a sit down conversation with my mom to explain to her that I was going to need her more than ever. I made sure to be very clear with my needs. For example, she is not very good about keeping her cell phone with her all the time, so I told her to please be better about it because if something happened I wanted to be able to contact her asap instead of having to track her down like I normally do. I thought we had arrived on the same page and that she understood where I was coming from. I guess I was wrong.
Lately it seems that I have to keep reminding her and we have had some big arguments because I feel like she just does not realize how much I need her. And what makes it even harder is when I am hurt by her or my father I want them even more. Recently I had asked them to come visit because it had been a while since they came to our house. I wanted them to see all the new things we have for the baby and just to have them near me. Well my mom is not getting any younger and she does tend to get sick a lot more these days so she got pretty sick a couple of weeks ago and did not want to give it to me. So we decided it was best she stay home. Well that same weekend (her birthday weekend) she told me some family friends were coming in town for a convention and they were going to go! I could not believe it but I let it go since it was her birthday weekend and wanted her to enjoy herself. No matter that she was contagious and her doctor told her to stay home! Then this past weekend came (Labor Day Weekend) and my husband had to work so I knew I was going to have to be on my own. I thought this weekend would have been great for my parents to visit but knew my mom was still not 100%. Then she calls me Saturday evening and when I get in touch with them later in the evening I find out from my dad that they are going to San Angelo to visit the same family friends who just visited them! I was so hurt. It is still hard to talk about this because it feels like this huge open wound. I could not believe they would go visit someone else when I have been asking them to come visit us! Needless to say this caused a big argument between us. My mom tried to reason with me saying that I told them not come but when I found out she was going to go to a baby shower and be around another pregnant woman, where is the reason in that? If she was contagious why would she go to a baby shower? It is hard to put into words how much I need my mom right now. I am experiencing so many emotions at the moment and the one person who has always been so good at consoling me is not around as much as I would like her to be for that comfort. I always remember growing up all the times I was sick or sad and just how good she was to make me feel better. Whether it was bringing me breakfast in bed, or just hugging me she was always there. I am having such a hard time with this. i can't even write this without crying, because I yearn for my mom who has always been my rock for comfort. I don't understand what happened this weekend. I don't understand how much more clear I could have been with her. I know we will overcome this but right at this moment my heart hurts.
I know I should turn to God for the comfort I am seeking and I am trying. It is something I am trying to change in me and I pray that God brings me the peace and comfort I seek.
This week was a little emotional for me, so please bear with me as I talk openly about my family. I am going to use this platform to vent in this blog but here is my disclaimer: I love my parents with all my heart and I know deep down they come from a place of love as well.
Ok with that said I have been hurt by them a lot lately. As soon as I found out that I was pregnant I had a sit down conversation with my mom to explain to her that I was going to need her more than ever. I made sure to be very clear with my needs. For example, she is not very good about keeping her cell phone with her all the time, so I told her to please be better about it because if something happened I wanted to be able to contact her asap instead of having to track her down like I normally do. I thought we had arrived on the same page and that she understood where I was coming from. I guess I was wrong.
Lately it seems that I have to keep reminding her and we have had some big arguments because I feel like she just does not realize how much I need her. And what makes it even harder is when I am hurt by her or my father I want them even more. Recently I had asked them to come visit because it had been a while since they came to our house. I wanted them to see all the new things we have for the baby and just to have them near me. Well my mom is not getting any younger and she does tend to get sick a lot more these days so she got pretty sick a couple of weeks ago and did not want to give it to me. So we decided it was best she stay home. Well that same weekend (her birthday weekend) she told me some family friends were coming in town for a convention and they were going to go! I could not believe it but I let it go since it was her birthday weekend and wanted her to enjoy herself. No matter that she was contagious and her doctor told her to stay home! Then this past weekend came (Labor Day Weekend) and my husband had to work so I knew I was going to have to be on my own. I thought this weekend would have been great for my parents to visit but knew my mom was still not 100%. Then she calls me Saturday evening and when I get in touch with them later in the evening I find out from my dad that they are going to San Angelo to visit the same family friends who just visited them! I was so hurt. It is still hard to talk about this because it feels like this huge open wound. I could not believe they would go visit someone else when I have been asking them to come visit us! Needless to say this caused a big argument between us. My mom tried to reason with me saying that I told them not come but when I found out she was going to go to a baby shower and be around another pregnant woman, where is the reason in that? If she was contagious why would she go to a baby shower? It is hard to put into words how much I need my mom right now. I am experiencing so many emotions at the moment and the one person who has always been so good at consoling me is not around as much as I would like her to be for that comfort. I always remember growing up all the times I was sick or sad and just how good she was to make me feel better. Whether it was bringing me breakfast in bed, or just hugging me she was always there. I am having such a hard time with this. i can't even write this without crying, because I yearn for my mom who has always been my rock for comfort. I don't understand what happened this weekend. I don't understand how much more clear I could have been with her. I know we will overcome this but right at this moment my heart hurts.
I know I should turn to God for the comfort I am seeking and I am trying. It is something I am trying to change in me and I pray that God brings me the peace and comfort I seek.
How Far Along? - 27 weeks
Size of our BP - she could be as long as 14 inches and weight should be around 2 lbs!
Maternity clothes - have to wear it
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - better now that we turn the air down a little more in the evenings :)
Food cravings - chicken noodle broth, banana walnut bread, & pizza
What I miss - fitting in my old clothes. walking into my closet is hard sometimes.
Symptoms - nothing new from last week.
Belly Button - still an innie but not sure for how much longer :/
Best Moment This Week - meeting baby Gabrielle. My friend just had her on 08.08 and it was nice to be around a newborn again. It made me think of what is to come for us and to hold the precious little one just melted my heart. I cannot wait to meet our tiny human and see what she looks like!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Week 26
I was a bit more excited about week 26 because it means this will officially be my last week in my 2nd trimester! I could not believe that I was going to be 2/3's through the pregnancy. It is hard to imagine just at the end of March I found out I was pregnant and here I am showing more than even and feeling her move! The last 6 months have been such a blessing and I am trying to cherish every moment.
One special moment from this past week was having her dad really feel her for the first time. It was a sweet moment and she seemed to have responded more to his voice than anything. This meant so much to me because I knew he had been wanting to feel her and boy did she move for him! I know they say it is hard for dads to be involved or to feel part of the process but I want bp's dad to be a part of every little thing he can be.
Another big thing this week was the gestatetional diabetes test I had to take. Apparently it is a type of diabetes you can get while pregnant and will go away once you have the baby. The test included drinking a very sugary drink and getting my blood drawn within an hour of drinking it. It comes in flavors and the one I choose was orange. I found out 3 days later that I passed!!! I honestly think that is the last big test I have to take before baby comes!
One special moment from this past week was having her dad really feel her for the first time. It was a sweet moment and she seemed to have responded more to his voice than anything. This meant so much to me because I knew he had been wanting to feel her and boy did she move for him! I know they say it is hard for dads to be involved or to feel part of the process but I want bp's dad to be a part of every little thing he can be.
Another big thing this week was the gestatetional diabetes test I had to take. Apparently it is a type of diabetes you can get while pregnant and will go away once you have the baby. The test included drinking a very sugary drink and getting my blood drawn within an hour of drinking it. It comes in flavors and the one I choose was orange. I found out 3 days later that I passed!!! I honestly think that is the last big test I have to take before baby comes!
How Far Along? - 26 weeks
Size of our BP - about the size of a large zucchini
Maternity clothes - having a love/hate relationship at the moment
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - going better just starting to wake up real hot in the mornings though :(
Food cravings - turkey sandwiches on white bread with mustard and regular potato chips have made me very happy this week
What I miss - walking normal. I feel like I already wobble when I walk
Symptoms - heartburn still and I think she is starting to figure out where my bladder is so I am going more frequently
Belly Button - still an innie but not sure for how much longer :/
Best Moment This Week - feeling her move a lot more and being able to share those moments with my husband. Also I had a friend over for dinner and we just talked for hours. It was nice to enjoy those quite moments and cherish those awesome friends I have in my life :)
Monday, August 20, 2012
Week 25
Another week has come and gone. This past week has had more ups than downs I must say overall. I have been consistently walking more often and that has made me feel stronger. It has been great getting use to a new schedule and embrace walking as my new form of exercise. It also helps to have walking buddies, my friend and my puppies! It does us all some good and the weather is hopefully cooling down a little. I can't wait until it is October and this heat will be behind us all here in Texas!
I have noticed that I have been feeling more heartburn than ever but it has not been too bad overall. I just keep my fingers crossed that this means she will have a full head of hair when she is born!! I did when I was born so I am hoping the same for her! It also makes me wonder what color her hair will be because mine was midnight black and my husband's was platinum blonde! I can't wait to meet this tiny human we have made!! She is our little miracle!
I am also glad to have made it to 25 weeks, because I have read that at 26 weeks the baby has a greater chance of survival if she does come earlier than planned. I will say it does make me stop and think of all the things that are possible of happening and pray that she comes when she is good and ready.
How Far Along? - 25 weeks
Size of our BP - about the size of a squash
Maternity clothes - so got the online order and size was too big so trying one more time & crossing fingers b/c I really am wanting some cute dresses to wear!
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - was doing better except for the last couple of days starting to getting uncomfortable again.
Food cravings - this week has been a mix of chocolate and pizza but not together :)
What I miss - how my hair use to feel. Since the pregnancy it feels more coarse.
Symptoms - still feeling heartburn but mostly at night when I go to bed and pretty mild
Belly Button - still an innie!
Best Moment This Week - we finally got the dresser and even though it took my dear husband 4 hours to put together I am so glad we have it so I can start washing clothes and putting them in their proper place!!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Week 24
Week 24 has been a better week. Overall it was nice to visit family in San Antonio last week but being home with my husband and pups just makes everything right in the world.
Another exciting aspect of this past week has been receiving my invitations and sending them off for my first baby shower. I was so touched when my best friend Sara offered to throw me a shower and even more excited to be surrounded by my friends & family.
However there has been one little dark cloud following me around lately that I just can't seem to shake off, and that is getting used to all the new weight I have gained. In all honesty the only time I step on a scale is at the doctor's office and that is because they make me! It has been a good two months since I have stepped on the scale at home and even at the last doctor's visit I refused to look at the number myself. I know I'm supposed to be gaining weight but it still feels somewhat unnatural. I know I'm eating for two and our little bp is growing by leaps and bounds, but with the way society treats overweight people, I can still hear a little voice in my head saying, "Oh no what am I doing? All this new weight is not good". I know, I know I am pregnant and that puts me on a whole other planet if you will, but I just never thought I would get this big at 24 weeks. I also will admit that I don't always make the best food choices. I had a whataburger for lunch today, but I am still very aware of what is going in my body.
Another thing that has really been troubling me this past week is I miss running so much! I didn't realize how much it had become a part of me until I started walking with a friend down at town lake last week. Seeing all the fit and healthy runners out there made me ache to join them! It was like I was being called home but could not go. It hit me hard the first day out there, part of me wanted to turn right back around go back and sit in my car and have a good cry. If it not had been for my new walking buddy, I would have. I miss running, I miss feeling my body work hard and feel good at the same time. I miss my running friends, my running coach, and my running community. I miss getting up at 4:30 am to do a workout I will feel miserable and sluggish doing but when I am done feel like I conquered the day by 7am!
It also made me humble and to cherish those moments. I will never take them for granted again. I am trying to wipe off the pity party girl in me and relish that when I do get back in the game I will go back stronger and I will take advantage of every day I run.
After that first day walking on town lake I have been back a few times with my walking buddy. I appreciate my friend more than she can imagine for helping me stay active and accountable. Even though I am disappointed that I cannot run at this time I am grateful to walk those 4 miles with her. Those 4 miles remind that I was that girl who would run by and I will be a different woman when I get back out there. I will be a mother and I will have my own little girl to inspire. I hope that I can be an example to her and maybe one day I will be cheering her on in something she is as passionate about as I am about running.
Another exciting aspect of this past week has been receiving my invitations and sending them off for my first baby shower. I was so touched when my best friend Sara offered to throw me a shower and even more excited to be surrounded by my friends & family.
However there has been one little dark cloud following me around lately that I just can't seem to shake off, and that is getting used to all the new weight I have gained. In all honesty the only time I step on a scale is at the doctor's office and that is because they make me! It has been a good two months since I have stepped on the scale at home and even at the last doctor's visit I refused to look at the number myself. I know I'm supposed to be gaining weight but it still feels somewhat unnatural. I know I'm eating for two and our little bp is growing by leaps and bounds, but with the way society treats overweight people, I can still hear a little voice in my head saying, "Oh no what am I doing? All this new weight is not good". I know, I know I am pregnant and that puts me on a whole other planet if you will, but I just never thought I would get this big at 24 weeks. I also will admit that I don't always make the best food choices. I had a whataburger for lunch today, but I am still very aware of what is going in my body.
Another thing that has really been troubling me this past week is I miss running so much! I didn't realize how much it had become a part of me until I started walking with a friend down at town lake last week. Seeing all the fit and healthy runners out there made me ache to join them! It was like I was being called home but could not go. It hit me hard the first day out there, part of me wanted to turn right back around go back and sit in my car and have a good cry. If it not had been for my new walking buddy, I would have. I miss running, I miss feeling my body work hard and feel good at the same time. I miss my running friends, my running coach, and my running community. I miss getting up at 4:30 am to do a workout I will feel miserable and sluggish doing but when I am done feel like I conquered the day by 7am!
It also made me humble and to cherish those moments. I will never take them for granted again. I am trying to wipe off the pity party girl in me and relish that when I do get back in the game I will go back stronger and I will take advantage of every day I run.
After that first day walking on town lake I have been back a few times with my walking buddy. I appreciate my friend more than she can imagine for helping me stay active and accountable. Even though I am disappointed that I cannot run at this time I am grateful to walk those 4 miles with her. Those 4 miles remind that I was that girl who would run by and I will be a different woman when I get back out there. I will be a mother and I will have my own little girl to inspire. I hope that I can be an example to her and maybe one day I will be cheering her on in something she is as passionate about as I am about running.
How Far Along? - 24 weeks
Size of our BP - no longer in the fruit category, now size of a half-gallon of milk!!
Maternity clothes - did some online shopping and hopefully get them this week!
Gender - baby girl
Sleep - cherishing every moment I get!
Food cravings - strawberry yogurt!!
What I miss - my old jeans and running
Symptoms - felt my first heartburn (yaaay maybe she will have lots of hair)
Belly Button - still an innie!
Best Moment This Week - Feeling blessed beyond my imagination with such a great support system from family and friends. I had just met a friend a couple of months ago thru a mutual friend, and she is due right around the same time as me. We have bonded over being pregnant and it helps just having someone going through it with you. It also has been great having her be my new walking buddy as most of my friends are currently in training for half-marathons/marathons ( which I am so proud of and can't wait to go cheer them on!).
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