It's Tuesday, which means that we have officially reached week 26. I LOVE Tuesdays. :) Before I dive into this week's updates, I want to clear something up: People keep asking me how I'm feeling, and when I say "great!", it seems like sometimes that annoys people. Okay listen... Yes I'm young, and yes I believe that my body is handling being pregnant like a boss (lol), but that does NOT mean that I'm not experiencing aches, pains, less-than-lovely bodily functions, sleeplessness, etc. The difference is, I FREAKING LOVE being pregnant! This is such a huge gift from God, a gift that so many women out there do not get to experience. I have NO room to complain in the slightest bit about the "normal" things women go through with pregnancies. It WILL be stressful and uncomfortable, but those are internal things that I can control. Pain to one person does not equal the same pain to another. It is all relative, and I completely believe in the power of our minds. How we think about something totally defines the external outcome. There is a baby in here!! I am so beyond blessed! Yes, she kicks me in organs that don't love being kicked. I am having round ligament pain on a daily basis. If I don't do yoga and self massage every day, my right sciatic nerve shoots some lovin' down my leg every time I move. My ankles turn into cankles when I don't do enough inversions. I have about 40 stretch marks (none on tummy yet!)... And the answer is YES. Things are so great. :) So pretty please don't get annoyed when I tell you how amazing I feel. I am experiencing pregnancy just like the majority of women. Everything is relative.
How Far Along: 26 weeks today!
Weight: I'm at 169 as of this morning. Seem to be gaining steadily.
Innie or Outtie: Still goes between both, depending on the day.
Maternity Clothes: I bought a couple of new yoga workout shirts, but they are not maternity. Larges work great for now!
Sleep: Having a little more trouble staying comfortable these past couple of weeks. I find myself sorta sleeping on my back- and then I feel super guilty because of blood flow to my uterus. I don't know why I'm favoring my back. I have a GREAT snoogle pillow and everything. :/
Stretch marks: Besides the ones from weeks ago, not really any new ones. None on my belly.
Movement: She is in this awesome somersault stage right now, I love it! Turns, rolls, kicks, jumps!, and hiccups. I noticed more movement today than usual, so I took a little video.
Food Cravings: I'm not craving lemons nearly as much as I was about a month ago, and I'm not sure if I have any real cravings right now at all, actually.
Food Aversions: The thought of eating Chinese food right now grosses me out... Which is kinda weird for me.
How’s Mama? Feeling good. Happy and healthy. And maybe a little more stressed than usual... Yoga teacher training test is this weekend. :)
Size of baby: length of 15 inch cucumber. Wow!
What I am looking forward to: Getting my Birth Plan finished. I'm in the process of writing it out, and I can't wait until it's completed. I think it will really clear up my views, do's, and absolute will-not-do's on how I want this birth to go. Some people close to us seem confused about our plan for a natural home birth, and doubtful that we can do this, so I'm looking forward to having my plan up for everyone to have access to. It is really important to me that if they still do not agree with our decisions about place, style, or finances after reading our wishes, that they keep it to themselves... At that point the most helpful thing would be to just pray for us. So much of birth is in our heads. [I just want to state again that everyone chooses to birth their own way. Our opinions look one way... this does not mean that I am saying that other's views are wrong. To each their own! Informed mothers will do what is best for them and their much-loved babes.] We want to birth at home. As long as health and safety do not become an emergency, I will not step foot into a hospital to have this baby. When it comes to our family, I strongly believe that the healthiest way to welcome baby into this world from a low-risk pregnancy is outside of hospitals. God-willing, I will do everything in my power to birth naturally, healthily, and happily for the well-being of our daughter!
:)
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Date night
Unfortunately, John and I have yet to set a reoccurring weekly date night. Work seems to keep us from making one. But good news, tonight is one of the ones we were able to wing! After my daily nap that I got to share with my lovely husband, :) we decided to grab some food out at Fuddrucker's, mostly because we got a gift card from the Cluff family... (Thanks guys!)... And because it has been a while since we've been!
We are in the car on the way there, listening to classical music 101.1 FM right now. Norah honey, soak it up!
24 weeks is here!!! John just reminded me that today is Tuesday (I forgot!) so we got to "upgrade" once again! She is now as big as an eggplant, so roughly 9 inches. New stuff baby related: I felt her get hiccups 2 times in the past week, so cute. I am also definitely getting mild Braxton Hicks contractions. Apparently that's normal, so no worries. :) A full bladder makes them more obvious. It was great seeing Sherry this past week, and I'm so thankful that all is looking good with Norah.
Here's the bump right before we left for dinner.
We are in the car on the way there, listening to classical music 101.1 FM right now. Norah honey, soak it up!
24 weeks is here!!! John just reminded me that today is Tuesday (I forgot!) so we got to "upgrade" once again! She is now as big as an eggplant, so roughly 9 inches. New stuff baby related: I felt her get hiccups 2 times in the past week, so cute. I am also definitely getting mild Braxton Hicks contractions. Apparently that's normal, so no worries. :) A full bladder makes them more obvious. It was great seeing Sherry this past week, and I'm so thankful that all is looking good with Norah.
Here's the bump right before we left for dinner.
Snow!
It's our first snow of the year, but second snow of this winter season (also snowed on Christmas)! How exciting. John woke me up and told me to look outside... This is what I saw over our apartment balcony.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Babymoons
Norah is insane. :) She kept me up until like 2am kicking me... So hard! She is also in this funny pattern of rolling and leaping when I sit down, not sure why- but it's funny! I love her dearly, can't wait to officially meet this kid.
I can see it now... "Hi Norah, I'm your mom! Nice meet you!"
Her favorite foods in this 23rd week:
Oranges, all flavors of frozen yogurt, and cucumbers! I never felt her so active as when I did eating that stuff. I have been feeling really good, minus the annoying little back spasm that wants to take over my life. Thank God for yoga and massages. They keep it at a minimum, and it's actually almost gone now. But pregnancy is still a joy!! I have gained about 13 pounds since my pre-pregnancy weight... And it has been steady for a week or two there. I eat really consistently, but my weight is all over the place! At least I'm gaining and baby is growing, right? :)
A few things that I need to catch everyone up on... I officially teach yoga classes at Transform U Fitness. I am on the schedule for Thursdays, but am hoping to add a few days to that in the near future. I am loving it! Also, Johnny and I planned two Babymoon trips for January, one was to Pine Cove last week for a marriage conference weekend (IT WAS AWESOME. SERIOUSLY CHANGED THE WAY WE DO LIFE.) and the other will be next week! We are seeing the Lion King on Broadway in Austin, and then traveling down to San Antonio to sight see and visit Kristin and Tyler. It will be so fun.
I can see it now... "Hi Norah, I'm your mom! Nice meet you!"
Her favorite foods in this 23rd week:
Oranges, all flavors of frozen yogurt, and cucumbers! I never felt her so active as when I did eating that stuff. I have been feeling really good, minus the annoying little back spasm that wants to take over my life. Thank God for yoga and massages. They keep it at a minimum, and it's actually almost gone now. But pregnancy is still a joy!! I have gained about 13 pounds since my pre-pregnancy weight... And it has been steady for a week or two there. I eat really consistently, but my weight is all over the place! At least I'm gaining and baby is growing, right? :)
A few things that I need to catch everyone up on... I officially teach yoga classes at Transform U Fitness. I am on the schedule for Thursdays, but am hoping to add a few days to that in the near future. I am loving it! Also, Johnny and I planned two Babymoon trips for January, one was to Pine Cove last week for a marriage conference weekend (IT WAS AWESOME. SERIOUSLY CHANGED THE WAY WE DO LIFE.) and the other will be next week! We are seeing the Lion King on Broadway in Austin, and then traveling down to San Antonio to sight see and visit Kristin and Tyler. It will be so fun.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Weight
About twice a week, as soon as I wake up, I'll step on the scale and check my weight. As of this morning, I have reached a place that I have NEVER been before! Pre-pregnancy weight: 150 (give or take a pound). That has been my stable weight since like 9th grade! I officially weigh 160.7 pounds now, which sounds like a nightmare in my head, but that's right where I should be at this point! Most ladies gain roughy a pound a week from here on out, but lots of factors go into that. I know food intake is not a problem for me...
I eat like a whale.
5 times a day. :)
Anyways, yay for progress! I was getting a little nervous about weight gain, cause it just wasn't happening for me as early as most people start gaining, but it looks like that's no longer something to worry about.
Agenda for today: Leave work. I had clients from 8-1! Yikes! Make a quick errand. Meet my family at the Village for the Christmas Eve service. Eat dinner with everyone who's here! So looking forward to the next 3 days. :)
I eat like a whale.
5 times a day. :)
Anyways, yay for progress! I was getting a little nervous about weight gain, cause it just wasn't happening for me as early as most people start gaining, but it looks like that's no longer something to worry about.
Agenda for today: Leave work. I had clients from 8-1! Yikes! Make a quick errand. Meet my family at the Village for the Christmas Eve service. Eat dinner with everyone who's here! So looking forward to the next 3 days. :)
SEEing her move!
Okay, BIG NEWS here in the wee hours of the morning. It is officially Christmas Eve, and I just now saw our daughter's movement through my belly! I'm going crazy over here. This was my text to J, who was at work extra late: "I SAW her move from the outside!! My waist band was moving, so I moved it and could see her!!! I felt a big ole lump, too. She is growing SO fast. Ahh!"
I am ecstatic. I took a video on my phone, which I don't do very often, but I wanted to record her moving before I missed it!! And I really wanted to show her daddy exactly what I was seeing in case she wouldn't do it again when he got home. I will figure out how to put it on my computer and then on this blog. Like I said, I normally don't record things on my phone, but it worked!
Here's a screenshot sneak peek of the video (notice how lumpy it is on the left!):
I am ecstatic. I took a video on my phone, which I don't do very often, but I wanted to record her moving before I missed it!! And I really wanted to show her daddy exactly what I was seeing in case she wouldn't do it again when he got home. I will figure out how to put it on my computer and then on this blog. Like I said, I normally don't record things on my phone, but it worked!
Here's a screenshot sneak peek of the video (notice how lumpy it is on the left!):
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
20 Weeks
That is crazy. Norah, we've made it halfway baby girl! Johnny and I had a great time watching the DVD of the ultrasound again today. It is really beautiful. I'm in the process of editing and uploading pictures/videos of our party and the ultrasound for loved ones to see. That really should be up soon. I'm hoping by the end of the weekend.
I just got finished with a lovely and LONG nap snuggled with the pup, and I'm really feeling Norah right now. Kick kick kick! I am really looking forward to J's birthday tomorrow (23) and Christmas is right around the corner. Time is going by SO quickly... Slow down a little bit! I want to take this all in as much as I can. Talking to him the other day, I've realized something. I JUST NOW started feeling pregnant. "Why?! Dana you are halfway there!" Yes, I know, but when you don't feel nausea, movement, unhappy, like you are gaining weight, and like your skin is breaking out a ton, it can really mess with your head! Now, I feel our baby. So does my husband! We have seen her! My boobs are "huge" according to several people (lol), my fear of stretch marks is out the window now that I have them, I'm gaining weight, and I haven't felt any better in my whole life.
To be honest, I LOVE being pregnant.
God has REALLY blessed me in humongous ways so far in this thing. I am beyond thankful that we were able to make this baby, without any struggle, and that his plan for us is to be parents. I wish every marriage on earth could experience this.
How Far Along: 20 weeks today!
Weight Gain: 6ish pounds. Getting there! I am eating so much.
Innie or Outtie: starting to poke out on some days! Ah!
Maternity Clothes: J bought me my first pair of maternity jeans. I LOVE THEM. Still can fit into my yoga pants, which is awesome.
Sleep: No complaints! Sleeping great.
Pregnancy Perk: Boobs. Lol. And maternity jeans (they are THAT awesome)!
Embarrassing Pregnant Moment: Can I just say forgetting everything and cover my bases?
Baby Purchases this week: $6 jacket from Kid to Kid, and several great gifts from friends: giraffe rattle, pink rubber ducky, adorable pink onesies, ultrasound picture frame, baby blanket, comfort lovey.
Best quote regarding baby this week: "IT'S A GIRL!"
Gender: Female
Movement: Lots and lots! Felt my first big thuds today from Norah, which is way different than her happy little wiggles. It really caught me off guard!
Food Cravings: Somebody just hand me a lemon. I CANNOT get enough lemon right now. I always drink it in my water if we go out, but now I ask for a bowlful of lemon slices with my meal/drink. Still love cheez-it's, too.
Food Aversions: Nothing that I'm noticing.
How’s Mama? Happy and feeling amazing!
What I am looking forward to: Baby wise? Working out the whole insurance thing, which isn't even that big of a deal. Just praying we get answers soon. (Apparently my plan is anti-natural, but larsens billing is pestering!!) It will all work out, no need to worry :)
Size of baby: Length of a banana!
I just got finished with a lovely and LONG nap snuggled with the pup, and I'm really feeling Norah right now. Kick kick kick! I am really looking forward to J's birthday tomorrow (23) and Christmas is right around the corner. Time is going by SO quickly... Slow down a little bit! I want to take this all in as much as I can. Talking to him the other day, I've realized something. I JUST NOW started feeling pregnant. "Why?! Dana you are halfway there!" Yes, I know, but when you don't feel nausea, movement, unhappy, like you are gaining weight, and like your skin is breaking out a ton, it can really mess with your head! Now, I feel our baby. So does my husband! We have seen her! My boobs are "huge" according to several people (lol), my fear of stretch marks is out the window now that I have them, I'm gaining weight, and I haven't felt any better in my whole life.
To be honest, I LOVE being pregnant.
God has REALLY blessed me in humongous ways so far in this thing. I am beyond thankful that we were able to make this baby, without any struggle, and that his plan for us is to be parents. I wish every marriage on earth could experience this.
How Far Along: 20 weeks today!
Weight Gain: 6ish pounds. Getting there! I am eating so much.
Innie or Outtie: starting to poke out on some days! Ah!
Maternity Clothes: J bought me my first pair of maternity jeans. I LOVE THEM. Still can fit into my yoga pants, which is awesome.
Sleep: No complaints! Sleeping great.
Pregnancy Perk: Boobs. Lol. And maternity jeans (they are THAT awesome)!
Embarrassing Pregnant Moment: Can I just say forgetting everything and cover my bases?
Baby Purchases this week: $6 jacket from Kid to Kid, and several great gifts from friends: giraffe rattle, pink rubber ducky, adorable pink onesies, ultrasound picture frame, baby blanket, comfort lovey.
Best quote regarding baby this week: "IT'S A GIRL!"
Gender: Female
Movement: Lots and lots! Felt my first big thuds today from Norah, which is way different than her happy little wiggles. It really caught me off guard!
Food Cravings: Somebody just hand me a lemon. I CANNOT get enough lemon right now. I always drink it in my water if we go out, but now I ask for a bowlful of lemon slices with my meal/drink. Still love cheez-it's, too.
Food Aversions: Nothing that I'm noticing.
How’s Mama? Happy and feeling amazing!
What I am looking forward to: Baby wise? Working out the whole insurance thing, which isn't even that big of a deal. Just praying we get answers soon. (Apparently my plan is anti-natural, but larsens billing is pestering!!) It will all work out, no need to worry :)
Size of baby: Length of a banana!
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