that you will simply feel FAT for a while during pregnancy! I thought (based on who knows what....movies?) that I would feel cute and everything until I was so huge that I was done with being pregnant. Well, apparently there is s period of time (that I am in now) where there is no feeling cute there is simply feeling fat!!!!
Tell me that this passes!!!!
Follow our baby's growth!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
CLOTHES!!!!!
I'm amazed at how much my body seems to have changed already, even considering I have not gained any official weight yet! As the day goes on the hormones in my body cause everything to relax, including my internal organs (apparently....). As a result I have a pretty good "baby" bump by the afternoon! Thank goodness for the Belly Band that I got from my friend Joanna. The belly band allows me to keep my pants up while wearing them unbuttoned. I feel funny not zipping and buttoning my pants, but it's just NOT going to happen after about noon!
I'm in an odd spot too because I'm not big enough (yet) for true maternity clothes and I'm too big for my regular clothes! I think I need to go out and buy some pants that are a size or two too big...I'm thinking that might be more comfortable than wearing my pants unzipped!
Before I head out to buy any maternity clothes I'd love to hear any shopping advice/tips!!!!
I'm in an odd spot too because I'm not big enough (yet) for true maternity clothes and I'm too big for my regular clothes! I think I need to go out and buy some pants that are a size or two too big...I'm thinking that might be more comfortable than wearing my pants unzipped!
Before I head out to buy any maternity clothes I'd love to hear any shopping advice/tips!!!!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Sleep?
The baby has not even arrived and I'm already unable to sleep through the night!!! The past several weeks I have had a cough that comes mostly at night and congestion that becomes a runny nose right around bedtime. I am going CRAZY!!!! There is nothing I'd rather be doing at 11:50pm on Saturday night than sleeping...but NO, I'm awake because I can't stop sniffling and coughing!!!! Cameron never complains, but I know it's really impacting his sleep too :( I suppose this is one way of preparing for being up when the baby arrives, but I was really hoping the enjoy the last several months of solid sleep before May!
I'll be calling the doctor on Tuesday (they are closed on Mondays) to ask what the heck I can do about this! I only take the Robitussin once every day (at night) and the allergy pill at night, but I feel like I might need something else to get rid of this mess!!! Argh!!!!
I'll be calling the doctor on Tuesday (they are closed on Mondays) to ask what the heck I can do about this! I only take the Robitussin once every day (at night) and the allergy pill at night, but I feel like I might need something else to get rid of this mess!!! Argh!!!!
Weight gain....or the lack of it!
I keep reading that I should start gaining weight now that the first trimester is coming to a close. I should get ready to gain 12 pounds in the next 14 weeks. I'm waiting!!!
On Thursday I thought I had started gaining weight, but it turns out it was simply a result of eating a 100% carb dinner on Wednesday night. As of this morning I'm still at least 2 pounds less than my normal pre-pregnancy weight! I'm trying not to worry, but I'm a bit confused. I am eating plenty, so it might just take a little more time.
Even though the scale isn't tipping I promise you that clothes do not fit the same! The body is changing even if the scale doesn't agree!
(It also feels pretty odd to want to gain weight!)
On Thursday I thought I had started gaining weight, but it turns out it was simply a result of eating a 100% carb dinner on Wednesday night. As of this morning I'm still at least 2 pounds less than my normal pre-pregnancy weight! I'm trying not to worry, but I'm a bit confused. I am eating plenty, so it might just take a little more time.
Even though the scale isn't tipping I promise you that clothes do not fit the same! The body is changing even if the scale doesn't agree!
(It also feels pretty odd to want to gain weight!)
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Ramsey-Roo
One thing we need to do before May is get our Ramsey-Roo ready to be the #2 baby in the house! We have spent the past 2 years loving him and spoiling him!! It'll be interesting to see how he takes to having a baby in the house. He LOVES kids and babies, but I'm not sure he'll love having one around ALL the time!
It's also been interesting to see him with baby toys. I have a couple of generous co-workers who are passing on their used toys, etc...to us. Ramsey thinks that any toy that rattles, shakes or squeaks was brought into the house especially for him! He is NOT a fan of the toys that have an on/off switch. A co-worker gave us an Elmo doll that sings and dances. Oh boy...Ramsey and Elmo are NOT friends!!!
I'm taking Ramsey to the vet for an appointment at the end of the month so I'll be asking a lot of questions about what we can do to prepare our little guy! Feel free to leave any suggestions of your own!
It's also been interesting to see him with baby toys. I have a couple of generous co-workers who are passing on their used toys, etc...to us. Ramsey thinks that any toy that rattles, shakes or squeaks was brought into the house especially for him! He is NOT a fan of the toys that have an on/off switch. A co-worker gave us an Elmo doll that sings and dances. Oh boy...Ramsey and Elmo are NOT friends!!!
I'm taking Ramsey to the vet for an appointment at the end of the month so I'll be asking a lot of questions about what we can do to prepare our little guy! Feel free to leave any suggestions of your own!
Friday, October 8, 2010
Thumpty-thumpty-thumpty!
Here is the link to the video Cameron took of the heartbeat yesterday. We had to ask the tech to show us the heartbeat for a third time when we decided to take the video, but I'm so glad we did! It'll be nice to listen to this whenever we feel like knowing that our little one is growing and healthy!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8106501/VID_20101007_162300.mp4
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8106501/VID_20101007_162300.mp4
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Baby Moccari!!!
We went to the doctor today and finally got to see our little baby! It is measuring at 10w 4d...so right on track :) We are due May 2nd :)
The heart beat was 176bpm...wow!!!!
We are SO excited!!!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
10 weeks 1 day!
The first picture is from when we were in Mexico in August, 2010. I have it here for comparison...pre-pregnancy and 10 weeks pregnant!
Here I am at 10 weeks and 1 day! The belly is not just baby at all (a good bit of bloat is included too!). It'll be interesting to see how things progress!!!
Enjoy!!!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Past the morning sickness?
I've read (in many places) that morning sickness tends to subside after week 9. It's due to hormone levels balancing out better and a general evening out after your body has gotten used to the first part of pregnancy. It seems that I may be very lucky to be moving past the morning sickness too!
I have to be careful still to not get too hungry. If I get too hungry I feel pretty awful, so I need to keep being aware of that, but other than that, I've been feeling pretty good the past few days!
I've been sleeping pretty terribly though, which is a big bummer. In addition to waking up to go to the bathroom at least 3 times, I have a hard time staying comfortable (I can't even imagine what sleeping will be like when I'm actually bigger! EEK!).
Today I feel was pretty successful...for a Sunday that is! We got up and went to church, then I needed a nap when we got home, so I slept for about an hour. Then it was time to get up for some football. I REALLY wanted to go for a walk (fall has finally fallen here and it was gorgeous today!). I don't like going alone so I was trying to get Lauren or Carrie to go with me...no luck. I felt pretty bummed, so I decided I need to do something at least mildly active, so I decided to sweep and clean some of the baseboards! Not so fun, but it got my blood moving! After another football nap on the couch I decided to get off my hiney and take Ramsey for a walk. So we went out for almost an hour and half. It was a great decision! Later in the evening Cameron and I went to the grocery store to replenish our bare cupboards (and fridge).
One way I know I'm feeling a bit better--it was easier to grocery shop because I could think beyond what I was interested in at the very moment. Also, I've decided to use the crock pot this fall and bought the ingredients for my first crock pot meal-- white chicken chili!
I have to be careful still to not get too hungry. If I get too hungry I feel pretty awful, so I need to keep being aware of that, but other than that, I've been feeling pretty good the past few days!
I've been sleeping pretty terribly though, which is a big bummer. In addition to waking up to go to the bathroom at least 3 times, I have a hard time staying comfortable (I can't even imagine what sleeping will be like when I'm actually bigger! EEK!).
Today I feel was pretty successful...for a Sunday that is! We got up and went to church, then I needed a nap when we got home, so I slept for about an hour. Then it was time to get up for some football. I REALLY wanted to go for a walk (fall has finally fallen here and it was gorgeous today!). I don't like going alone so I was trying to get Lauren or Carrie to go with me...no luck. I felt pretty bummed, so I decided I need to do something at least mildly active, so I decided to sweep and clean some of the baseboards! Not so fun, but it got my blood moving! After another football nap on the couch I decided to get off my hiney and take Ramsey for a walk. So we went out for almost an hour and half. It was a great decision! Later in the evening Cameron and I went to the grocery store to replenish our bare cupboards (and fridge).
One way I know I'm feeling a bit better--it was easier to grocery shop because I could think beyond what I was interested in at the very moment. Also, I've decided to use the crock pot this fall and bought the ingredients for my first crock pot meal-- white chicken chili!
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