And its Thursday already... I started this draft on Sunday with some ideas of what to write about and I haven't. I blame my sluggish-ness of my dwindling sleep. I have felt that I am not sleeping as well and with my FitBit my thoughts are confirmed. 4 hours 2 minutes last night. Yikes, and I feel it from the second I 'wake' up.
Yesterday was my 31 week checkup, everything was fine. It was 15 minutes in and out, babys heartbeat was good. We talked about me passing the glucose test and how she wants me to spot check with my meter every now and again. She also said she would be giving the OR scheduler my number so we can schedule the C-section. Crazy that we are that close! Pretty much 60 days or less, wow! It feels surreal, I know the baby is coming we have been talking about it for so long but our house is going to be different in just two short months.
Baby is sitting so low this time around my pelvis is sore all the time. My chiropractor has been great but I think this is just the issue I will have to deal with until the end but this pregnancy has been SO EASY thus far. I don't believe I will be having to deal with baby feet in my ribs this time but I have to deal with baby head in between my pelvic bone.
I am gearing up for a pantry restock this weekend so I have been compiling recipes and getting ready. I am planning on Sunday being a full cooking day. With a possible nap break in between.
Short and sweet... so tired.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
My Pregnant Self
It must be that time in my pregnancy in which my sleeping patterns start to change. Its 3am and I have been laying bed for at least the last 30 minutes listening to hubs breath and Addies music machine. I just can not sleep anymore. I tried to stay away from the screens to go back to bed but then my brain was thinking about Valentines Day, cleaning the house, bills, the usual rotation of items.
I have been wanting to write this post for a little while now and I thought what better time than now, when everyone else is sleeping. There are about 10 +/- weeks until we meet this new baby and I feel great. I really do and have been telling everyone how good I feel for a while now. It surprised me at first when I would respond with such excitement about how I feel and I think for a while it surprised others. Don't get me wrong I still have the occasional baby related un-comfort but for the majority of the time I really do feel fantastic. I love being pregnant. Yea the first 15 weeks suck but they suck for almost everyone. You feel like your face is attached to your toilet bowl and you can't breathe anything for fear of smelling rotting animal carcasses. Once that wave of sickness disappears its so pleasant. Then you feel the baby move and it is just a phenomenal feeling. That is one thing that I won't ever miss and I try not to take it for granted.
Hubs and I have talked and we are both cherishing these moments of pregnancy as we may never do it again. We get asked that question a lot, but an array of people and I have learned that I am in the years in which life changes happen fast and everyone wants to know whats coming next. Well, I don't know whats coming but for now we will have two babies in our house and a lot of parenting to do. Things may change in years to come but my crystal ball broke so I have no way of knowing.
This baby is so much lower than Addie was and for that I am thankful. I am hoping I won't have to deal with the excruciating pains under my ribs that I had to with her. I also passed my three hour glucose test, yea way. My hair is phenomenal again which is such a perk and my skin has evened out again and is supple and glowing. The skin on my belly doesn't seem to be pulled as tight which is a plus as I know I have ten weeks to go and hoping I won't get as big. Although the stretchmarks are still there and I am dealing with them but they still suck to look at. I believe I had them at this point with Addie, maybe not all of them but hubs and I have talked about getting them worked on in the future. I feel more fit this time around as well, I am not laying around as much, mostly thanks to Addie and we are a family have been eating way better. It helps that I am cooking meals 5-7 nights a week and we eat a boat load of veggies.
When I am pregnant I really feel beautiful. Hubs would say I am all the time and that is a perfect response but there is something about the fact that I am two people and creating life, I feel radiant. I don't mind the increase in body size and I don't mind people touching my belly, I get it now. As I sat in the lab getting blood work last Friday for three hours I met a bunch of people, mostly women but I was a magnet for them. There were some that were grandma's and told me how beautiful I looked and there were those younger mothers who reminisced about being pregnant. I am really fortunate. I feel so pretty and beautiful.
A huge thanks has to go out to my chiropractor who I found online and specializes in pregnancy. She is a miracle worker. She practices Kinesiology, or human kinetics and I love it. She focuses on how the body works with one another. I saw her yesterday and explained I was having a tightness in the pelvic region, showed her specifically where and we worked on getting those ligaments in alignment and loose. It was a bit sore but after having slept a few hours I realized I didn't feel it when I walked down the stairs. I love listening to my body, I hope to really teach this to my children and to the hubs. Its amazing when you feel great.
Speaking of feeling great, I am very positive about my recovery this time around. I know the first few weeks will suck because most likely I will have a c-section - seriously no big deal - but I know what I am doing and I think my body has done a great job so far that my healing time will be shorter this go 'round. I will have about 50 pounds to lose but am not freaking about it. With our nutrition being on point I will incorporate the nicer weather and more movement and it will come. Thats another post about how my fitbit thinks I am sloth like currently.
I am so anxious to get outside but the cold and the snow are keeping us from doing that. I think back to when Addie was new and am SO THANKFUL it was a mild winter. For now I need to focus on getting the house together and ready for this baby. Cherishing my body and the last few weeks I have connected with my baby.
Maybe there is some olympic sport on now to watch...
I have been wanting to write this post for a little while now and I thought what better time than now, when everyone else is sleeping. There are about 10 +/- weeks until we meet this new baby and I feel great. I really do and have been telling everyone how good I feel for a while now. It surprised me at first when I would respond with such excitement about how I feel and I think for a while it surprised others. Don't get me wrong I still have the occasional baby related un-comfort but for the majority of the time I really do feel fantastic. I love being pregnant. Yea the first 15 weeks suck but they suck for almost everyone. You feel like your face is attached to your toilet bowl and you can't breathe anything for fear of smelling rotting animal carcasses. Once that wave of sickness disappears its so pleasant. Then you feel the baby move and it is just a phenomenal feeling. That is one thing that I won't ever miss and I try not to take it for granted.
Hubs and I have talked and we are both cherishing these moments of pregnancy as we may never do it again. We get asked that question a lot, but an array of people and I have learned that I am in the years in which life changes happen fast and everyone wants to know whats coming next. Well, I don't know whats coming but for now we will have two babies in our house and a lot of parenting to do. Things may change in years to come but my crystal ball broke so I have no way of knowing.
This baby is so much lower than Addie was and for that I am thankful. I am hoping I won't have to deal with the excruciating pains under my ribs that I had to with her. I also passed my three hour glucose test, yea way. My hair is phenomenal again which is such a perk and my skin has evened out again and is supple and glowing. The skin on my belly doesn't seem to be pulled as tight which is a plus as I know I have ten weeks to go and hoping I won't get as big. Although the stretchmarks are still there and I am dealing with them but they still suck to look at. I believe I had them at this point with Addie, maybe not all of them but hubs and I have talked about getting them worked on in the future. I feel more fit this time around as well, I am not laying around as much, mostly thanks to Addie and we are a family have been eating way better. It helps that I am cooking meals 5-7 nights a week and we eat a boat load of veggies.
When I am pregnant I really feel beautiful. Hubs would say I am all the time and that is a perfect response but there is something about the fact that I am two people and creating life, I feel radiant. I don't mind the increase in body size and I don't mind people touching my belly, I get it now. As I sat in the lab getting blood work last Friday for three hours I met a bunch of people, mostly women but I was a magnet for them. There were some that were grandma's and told me how beautiful I looked and there were those younger mothers who reminisced about being pregnant. I am really fortunate. I feel so pretty and beautiful.
A huge thanks has to go out to my chiropractor who I found online and specializes in pregnancy. She is a miracle worker. She practices Kinesiology, or human kinetics and I love it. She focuses on how the body works with one another. I saw her yesterday and explained I was having a tightness in the pelvic region, showed her specifically where and we worked on getting those ligaments in alignment and loose. It was a bit sore but after having slept a few hours I realized I didn't feel it when I walked down the stairs. I love listening to my body, I hope to really teach this to my children and to the hubs. Its amazing when you feel great.
Speaking of feeling great, I am very positive about my recovery this time around. I know the first few weeks will suck because most likely I will have a c-section - seriously no big deal - but I know what I am doing and I think my body has done a great job so far that my healing time will be shorter this go 'round. I will have about 50 pounds to lose but am not freaking about it. With our nutrition being on point I will incorporate the nicer weather and more movement and it will come. Thats another post about how my fitbit thinks I am sloth like currently.
I am so anxious to get outside but the cold and the snow are keeping us from doing that. I think back to when Addie was new and am SO THANKFUL it was a mild winter. For now I need to focus on getting the house together and ready for this baby. Cherishing my body and the last few weeks I have connected with my baby.
Maybe there is some olympic sport on now to watch...
Monday, February 10, 2014
Menu for Valentines Day Week
I just finished the menu, we are down to small reserves in this house but I am slightly proud of the fact that I have not had to buy meat or have a large grocery trip in the last three weeks. We have had to buy perishables but duh, I don't want to eat moldy oranges.
Monday: Keilbasa, Onions Peppers Asparagus and Egg Noodles
Tuesday: Turkey Burgers and Fries, green beans
Wednesday: Ravioli and pasta sauce, roasted brussel sprouts
Thursday: Fish, asparagus, rice
Friday: Valentines Day Special Dinner - I am pretty pumped about this recipe but I want it to be a surprise so you will have to find out afterwards. My tummy is ready!
We have to leave for story time in about an hour and we will drive over today as it snowed pretty good and I don't think I will be able to maneuver thru the snow. Bummer! Then to wegs to pick up a few items. And because I was lazy bones yesterday and didn't prep for the week I have to do it today. Rawr. Seriously where are my fairy godmothers to clean and help!
I am 30 weeks preggo. Holy cow! Where did that pregnancy go!? I feel great and I *think* I may have passed my glucose test. Who said what! Yea I received the results via my portal and from what I read I passed. I emailed the doctor thru that system to ask for sure. I visit the chiropractor on Wednesday which I am looking forward to as I canceled my last appointment two weeks ago. I would say I am at 95% and she just gets me that last 5%. Fantastic. I am getting increasingly more tired though and its harder to move as my belly is bigger but all in all I really do feel great. Baby moves all the time and I am enjoying the feeling. I also don't believe I will have feet in my ribs this time around, this baby is so much lower than Addie was. I had a hard time with my muscles/ribs months after she came out so the possibility of not having to deal with that this time. Oh Lord!
Well time to clean the breakfast mess to prepare for the snack mess in an hour and then to the library. The cycle continues regardless of my readiness.
Monday: Keilbasa, Onions Peppers Asparagus and Egg Noodles
Tuesday: Turkey Burgers and Fries, green beans
Wednesday: Ravioli and pasta sauce, roasted brussel sprouts
Thursday: Fish, asparagus, rice
Friday: Valentines Day Special Dinner - I am pretty pumped about this recipe but I want it to be a surprise so you will have to find out afterwards. My tummy is ready!
We have to leave for story time in about an hour and we will drive over today as it snowed pretty good and I don't think I will be able to maneuver thru the snow. Bummer! Then to wegs to pick up a few items. And because I was lazy bones yesterday and didn't prep for the week I have to do it today. Rawr. Seriously where are my fairy godmothers to clean and help!
I am 30 weeks preggo. Holy cow! Where did that pregnancy go!? I feel great and I *think* I may have passed my glucose test. Who said what! Yea I received the results via my portal and from what I read I passed. I emailed the doctor thru that system to ask for sure. I visit the chiropractor on Wednesday which I am looking forward to as I canceled my last appointment two weeks ago. I would say I am at 95% and she just gets me that last 5%. Fantastic. I am getting increasingly more tired though and its harder to move as my belly is bigger but all in all I really do feel great. Baby moves all the time and I am enjoying the feeling. I also don't believe I will have feet in my ribs this time around, this baby is so much lower than Addie was. I had a hard time with my muscles/ribs months after she came out so the possibility of not having to deal with that this time. Oh Lord!
Well time to clean the breakfast mess to prepare for the snack mess in an hour and then to the library. The cycle continues regardless of my readiness.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Addison's First Time on Skis!
All week we have been telling Addison that she was going to go skiing. She somewhat knew what we were talking about, she knew she had to wear things on her feet. Besides that detail and the fact we would be outside she had not a clue. Hubs and I were really excited to get her on skis. We both knew it would be short lived but were really looking forward to it. Addie fell asleep on the ride out there, we were both glad but didn't realize she would wake to be a super grouchy monster. That was awesome to deal with, thanks kid! We quickly unpacked and as anyone knows enjoying the outdoors comes with bags and bags of crap. I packed so many layers for her and myself. We got all our stuff in and then Addie refused to say hello to anyone and needed to wait for Daddy to come back from moving the car. Sure ok whatever you need, so we waited. Dad came back fast as lightning and then we got to changing her. She looked so cute and pink and everyone was in love with this grumpy little girl. We went to get her rentals which were equally as adorable. The boots and baby skis AHH. Adorable.
Hubs got the boots on her and she was not a fan at first. I had to keep explaining that they are supposed to be tight. Once they were on and she saw the girl getting her skis with the dragons on it, she was all in. They added the cable on the front the keep the skis together and had a hoop that you can use to keep your kid close to you. We headed outside to finish getting all together and get in the skis! She was excited to see all the other people on their skis and all the hustle going on. We strapped her up and Daddy got her feet clicked in.
She really liked it, she did not quite understand the standing up while moving thing. Daddy was pushing her and holding her up at times, but overall she really liked it. There was another tantrum when we told her it was time to go in. It was a very cold evening and we were not about to be out there all night.
All in all, it was a great time and Addie can't wait to do it again... next year.
Hubs got the boots on her and she was not a fan at first. I had to keep explaining that they are supposed to be tight. Once they were on and she saw the girl getting her skis with the dragons on it, she was all in. They added the cable on the front the keep the skis together and had a hoop that you can use to keep your kid close to you. We headed outside to finish getting all together and get in the skis! She was excited to see all the other people on their skis and all the hustle going on. We strapped her up and Daddy got her feet clicked in.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Aware of my surroundings
There are some days that I am very aware of my surroundings. I try to find the best and today must be one of those days that I am really on. Maybe its because Addie has slept thru the night for the first time in maybe a week.. eek. Or maybe its just because I needed a reminder about how wonderfully precious my life is.
I would say it started yesterday when I saw a facebook post about a local business owner that has passed away. He was late 40's with two or three children, after reading it I thought about him later in the day when I was putting Addie to bed. Its amazing how short life can be. It is such a precious gift and then I got to thinking about myself making life right now. Seriously blows my mind at times.
Then this morning Addie and I dressed -. dont judge .- and left the house to go to wegmans. I was getting some american cheese for Daddy's sandwiches and a sweet older couple was sitting in a randomly placed bench giving smiles to Addie. Of course my kid wanted nothing to do with them but he pulls out a fifty cent piece and tried to hand it to her. She wouldn't take it so I helped and got down next to her. He proceeded to tell me to put that in her piggy bank for college and that she was a beautiful little girl. We chatted for a quick second and I noticed his WWII hat, I thanked him for his service and walked away. I got all chocked up because I think I really needed that moment. A moment for someone to give and for me to receive. Its not about the money but it just gave me a little perspective. I think my brain has been on overdrive since leaving my job, and I don't believe I am in the minority about it. A thousand questions run thru my mind, how - can we make it work, time to make adjustments, worth and future. Now talk to me and different things come out but when I am thinking nothings off limits it seems.
And now facebook makes this video about your facebook life and my eyes got all wet (As Addie puts it). Ohh life is really beautiful and this is just a small piece of our story. Cry fest over.
For now I have a bunch of things I could do or I could take advantage of Addison being "down" for a nap. Which she is not doing as I just heard a freakin crash come from upstairs. So I will make a fire and straighten up for the next meal time will be here shortly and then I will watch Dr. Phil again.
I would say it started yesterday when I saw a facebook post about a local business owner that has passed away. He was late 40's with two or three children, after reading it I thought about him later in the day when I was putting Addie to bed. Its amazing how short life can be. It is such a precious gift and then I got to thinking about myself making life right now. Seriously blows my mind at times.
Then this morning Addie and I dressed -. dont judge .- and left the house to go to wegmans. I was getting some american cheese for Daddy's sandwiches and a sweet older couple was sitting in a randomly placed bench giving smiles to Addie. Of course my kid wanted nothing to do with them but he pulls out a fifty cent piece and tried to hand it to her. She wouldn't take it so I helped and got down next to her. He proceeded to tell me to put that in her piggy bank for college and that she was a beautiful little girl. We chatted for a quick second and I noticed his WWII hat, I thanked him for his service and walked away. I got all chocked up because I think I really needed that moment. A moment for someone to give and for me to receive. Its not about the money but it just gave me a little perspective. I think my brain has been on overdrive since leaving my job, and I don't believe I am in the minority about it. A thousand questions run thru my mind, how - can we make it work, time to make adjustments, worth and future. Now talk to me and different things come out but when I am thinking nothings off limits it seems.
And now facebook makes this video about your facebook life and my eyes got all wet (As Addie puts it). Ohh life is really beautiful and this is just a small piece of our story. Cry fest over.
For now I have a bunch of things I could do or I could take advantage of Addison being "down" for a nap. Which she is not doing as I just heard a freakin crash come from upstairs. So I will make a fire and straighten up for the next meal time will be here shortly and then I will watch Dr. Phil again.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Superbowl Sunday Lazy Day
So today is Superbowl Sunday. Not that I am super into the game its just a fun day to celebrate with friends and eat some yummies!
This day has started out quiet in this house, Addie went to bed late and woke up at 7. She needed a diaper change at midnight when she went to the bathroom. She is very much aware of when she goes now and needs a change immediately. She has regressed with the potty training and I can only imagine its due to the changes she has been thru the last few weeks. No big deal.
This is also the start of my second week home with Addison. Today I am trying to meal plan as I was so worn out of cooking and cleaning by Thursday night. I love to get things prepped and ready so here goes:
Monday I will make Crock Pot Sante Fe Chicken. I tend to do my prepping on Sundays so I am going to prep this in the crock pot and get it ready to go for tomorrow. Looks delicious and I love the way the crockpot cooks meat.
Tuesday, we will have tacos with the leftover chicken from Monday. Pretty perfect right!
Wednesday, Unsloppy Joes. If you have seen the pillsbury commercial running this past week, thats where I got the idea. Easy and since Addie really likes to help in the kitchen, I am sure she will love this one too.
Thurdsay will be a stir fry because Friday morning I have to take my 3 hour glucose test, so the night before has to be low in carbs.
Friday we will be going skiing for Dans companies event, so dinner will be there. The three hour glucose test will really mess with my stomach. I didn't feel so hot this past week with the one hour one so I can only imagine how awful I will feel after this double potency drink.
Miss Addie also seems to have caught a cold somewhere so I am trying to heal her with what I have in the cupboard. She just drank some echinacea tea with honey and I know how powerful those things can be to the immune system so hopefully we will be in tip top shape in a few days. Going to crack her window when she naps today and try to keep her head elevated. Hoping she sleeps for a good amount of time to kick this too, her little body is fighting hard.
I am so amazed at the power that foods can do to help, we don't eat many processed items and have really been trying to avoid them more and more. So this girl eats so good and that makes this mama very proud. Its also amazing having been in the insurance industry because I try very hard to avoid the doctor. Its expensive and if I can heal at home I will surely do that.
This week I will continue to work on cleaning out the house and getting stuff out of our house :)
This day has started out quiet in this house, Addie went to bed late and woke up at 7. She needed a diaper change at midnight when she went to the bathroom. She is very much aware of when she goes now and needs a change immediately. She has regressed with the potty training and I can only imagine its due to the changes she has been thru the last few weeks. No big deal.
This is also the start of my second week home with Addison. Today I am trying to meal plan as I was so worn out of cooking and cleaning by Thursday night. I love to get things prepped and ready so here goes:
Monday I will make Crock Pot Sante Fe Chicken. I tend to do my prepping on Sundays so I am going to prep this in the crock pot and get it ready to go for tomorrow. Looks delicious and I love the way the crockpot cooks meat.
Tuesday, we will have tacos with the leftover chicken from Monday. Pretty perfect right!
Wednesday, Unsloppy Joes. If you have seen the pillsbury commercial running this past week, thats where I got the idea. Easy and since Addie really likes to help in the kitchen, I am sure she will love this one too.
Thurdsay will be a stir fry because Friday morning I have to take my 3 hour glucose test, so the night before has to be low in carbs.
Friday we will be going skiing for Dans companies event, so dinner will be there. The three hour glucose test will really mess with my stomach. I didn't feel so hot this past week with the one hour one so I can only imagine how awful I will feel after this double potency drink.
Miss Addie also seems to have caught a cold somewhere so I am trying to heal her with what I have in the cupboard. She just drank some echinacea tea with honey and I know how powerful those things can be to the immune system so hopefully we will be in tip top shape in a few days. Going to crack her window when she naps today and try to keep her head elevated. Hoping she sleeps for a good amount of time to kick this too, her little body is fighting hard.
I am so amazed at the power that foods can do to help, we don't eat many processed items and have really been trying to avoid them more and more. So this girl eats so good and that makes this mama very proud. Its also amazing having been in the insurance industry because I try very hard to avoid the doctor. Its expensive and if I can heal at home I will surely do that.
This week I will continue to work on cleaning out the house and getting stuff out of our house :)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
