Okay, so I'm a slacker.
Life these past few weeks has been busy and hectic and I just haven't had the motivation to do much blogging no matter how much I tried to convince myself otherwise. As a result I have let the ol' blog go unattended for far too long. I'm just kicking myself, too. I really wanted this to be an up to date account of this pregnancy! But, I'm cutting myself some slack because really? This blog, although well intended, in the grand scheme of things it's not on the list of Tasks I'll Neglect and Feel the Effects of Later.
So, because I can hardly remember what I did yesterday (let alone last week) I'm not going to try to rehash all the cute things The Hubster said or how my body has changed in the past 3 weeks or how much weight I've gained. Hurts my brain to even try and think about it. I did take pictures each week, though! Those will be included at the end of this week's post.
How Far Along: 26 weeks. Almost done with the 2nd trimester!
Life these past few weeks has been busy and hectic and I just haven't had the motivation to do much blogging no matter how much I tried to convince myself otherwise. As a result I have let the ol' blog go unattended for far too long. I'm just kicking myself, too. I really wanted this to be an up to date account of this pregnancy! But, I'm cutting myself some slack because really? This blog, although well intended, in the grand scheme of things it's not on the list of Tasks I'll Neglect and Feel the Effects of Later.
So, because I can hardly remember what I did yesterday (let alone last week) I'm not going to try to rehash all the cute things The Hubster said or how my body has changed in the past 3 weeks or how much weight I've gained. Hurts my brain to even try and think about it. I did take pictures each week, though! Those will be included at the end of this week's post.
How Far Along: 26 weeks. Almost done with the 2nd trimester!
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Not even going to type it out, but let's say I got the smack. down. from my midwife about what I've gained. Veggies and protein and whole grains for this girl from now on! With the occasional treat, of course.
How big is baby: From head to heel baby is the size of an english hot house cucumber (BabyCenter), measuring 14" and nearly 2 lbs.
Stretch Marks: Zero, zilch, nada. Still using the Burt's Bee's Mama Belly Balm and it helps with the itching, too. Also, drinking a ton of water to keep my skin (and baby) hydrated.
How big is baby: From head to heel baby is the size of an english hot house cucumber (BabyCenter), measuring 14" and nearly 2 lbs.
Stretch Marks: Zero, zilch, nada. Still using the Burt's Bee's Mama Belly Balm and it helps with the itching, too. Also, drinking a ton of water to keep my skin (and baby) hydrated.
Maternity Clothes: Are pretty much a must at this point, for pants at least. Shirts I can get away with buying a size larger than I normally wear as long as they're long enough. Gonna go visit H&M next weekend to pick up some more summer clothes, though.
Sleep: Sleep is pretty good! Getting up a couple times a night to use the bathroom because of all the water I'm drinking, and my hips aren't sore every night, just some nights. Also, had my first experience with leg cramps that woke me up out of a dead sleep. On a tip from a co-worker, I've been drinking a little bit of Gatorade each day and so far (knock on wood) they haven't returned.
Gender: Team Peen!
Movement: Oh my gosh, does this kid move! One of my favorite things to do is wake up and just watch my belly jump around as he wakes up along with me. I'm starting to feel movement a little higher now, above my belly button, and he still loves kicking/punching/head butting me in the cervix. And the other day he kicked me so hard I thought I was going to pee my pants! Thank god I had just gone to the bathroom :)
Food Cravings/Aversions: Avoiding all cravings at this point and trying to find healthier choices to satisfy my sweet tooth. I bought a bunch of berries and other fruits, and a sliced up apple with a bit of peanut butter has been a yummy snack lately that fills me up and curbs the sweets craving. Loving veggies, particularly roasted asparagus and steamed zucchini and summer squash.
Belly Button: Getting flatter by the day.
Symptoms: Leg cramps, swollen feet if I'm on them too long, weight gain (arg...), and the line down the middle of my belly, the linea negra, has started to make an appearance.
What I miss: Dancing! I really miss dancing with my Push Jones ladies, and the ease of movement that came along with taking regular dance classes. I can't wait to get back in the swing of things, but in the mean time I'll stick with my pregnancy yoga on Netflix, and getting in some good walks around the dog park.
Looking forward to: Getting Little Man's room painted! I started on it, now we need to finish it so we can set up the crib we bought. I'll post pics once that's done, promise!
Sleep: Sleep is pretty good! Getting up a couple times a night to use the bathroom because of all the water I'm drinking, and my hips aren't sore every night, just some nights. Also, had my first experience with leg cramps that woke me up out of a dead sleep. On a tip from a co-worker, I've been drinking a little bit of Gatorade each day and so far (knock on wood) they haven't returned.
Gender: Team Peen!
Movement: Oh my gosh, does this kid move! One of my favorite things to do is wake up and just watch my belly jump around as he wakes up along with me. I'm starting to feel movement a little higher now, above my belly button, and he still loves kicking/punching/head butting me in the cervix. And the other day he kicked me so hard I thought I was going to pee my pants! Thank god I had just gone to the bathroom :)
Food Cravings/Aversions: Avoiding all cravings at this point and trying to find healthier choices to satisfy my sweet tooth. I bought a bunch of berries and other fruits, and a sliced up apple with a bit of peanut butter has been a yummy snack lately that fills me up and curbs the sweets craving. Loving veggies, particularly roasted asparagus and steamed zucchini and summer squash.
Belly Button: Getting flatter by the day.
Symptoms: Leg cramps, swollen feet if I'm on them too long, weight gain (arg...), and the line down the middle of my belly, the linea negra, has started to make an appearance.
What I miss: Dancing! I really miss dancing with my Push Jones ladies, and the ease of movement that came along with taking regular dance classes. I can't wait to get back in the swing of things, but in the mean time I'll stick with my pregnancy yoga on Netflix, and getting in some good walks around the dog park.
Looking forward to: Getting Little Man's room painted! I started on it, now we need to finish it so we can set up the crib we bought. I'll post pics once that's done, promise!
My favorite husband quote/moment of the week: There have been so many moments these past few weeks. The Hubster has been so awesome with helping me stay on track with my walking and eating well, encouraging me in all the right ways and never telling me I shouldn't have something. Baby boy still quits kicking most of the time Hubster tries to feel him, and he joked that "He knows dad's around so he quits kicking his mama. He already knows better!". So cute.
Weekly Belly Pics:
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