Oh hi, it's me again!

Just in case I have anyone out there reading this…hello!  You are probably surprised to see me pop up on your feed…(I'm hoping I still pop up anyway, I guess I have no idea what happens to a deactivated blog that has been reactivated.)  Here's the deal- A LOT has changed in my life since I last wrote anything, because well…baby.

I started to miss having somewhere to document my life, especially now that I have a child whose childhood I would like to remember.

I gave up blogging last time because I didn't want some people (in my real life) reading all of my inner-most thoughts…so while I will try to still be candid in this space, I'm going to try to maintain some form of privacy.


My other issue is that I am actually TECH-STUPID.  No reason to sugar coat things- I own it…I have no idea how to use my computer, much less the internet.  I was frustrated trying to make things look right or trying to figure out certain features that everyone else seems to make work on their blog.  I would love to change the name and look of this space, but I really have no idea how.  I guess I will try to address that issue if I am still maintaining this blog in the months to come…

But for now, hello again. I am excited to get caught up!

Weeks 29-30

Its been a good couple of weeks around here.  Mark and I took a childbirth class (we found a FREE one, yay!) and we both feel more prepared as we get closer to the big day.  The nursery is basically done, just needs some decorative touches.  We'll tour the hospital next week, so surreal!

Symptoms?

Fatigue and lower back pain are my main symptoms. Plus the growing belly continues to put more and more pressure on the ligaments in the pelvic area, so things fill very tight all the time.  More Braxton Hicks too. 

Stretch marks?

Still none!

Food cravings?
Fruit, chocolate milk, animal crackers!

Movement?

Yes!  I am supposed to start coating kicks this week, but I started a few days ago.  My doctor said I should feel 10 movements in 2 hours, but I think the longest it has taken is 16 minutes.  

Workouts?

More barre and walking, although I am giving myself permission for more rest days now.  

Sleep?
Just within the last few days I have noticed that I am now getting up 2-3 times per night instead of just once.  I also have fallen into a bad pattern of not being able to fall asleep on Fridays…I think I am overly tired at the end of the week which sometimes causes me to not sleep. Sadly, Mark has had to sleep in the guest room a few times to give me more room in the bed.

Gender?

GIRL!!! 

Maternity Clothes?

Getting tired of them, but so thankful that I can wear dresses!

What I Miss?

Definitely miss running, I am enjoying walking, but I really miss being able to get out and run a few miles in a fraction of the time it takes me to walk as far. 

Weeks 27-28

I'm behind on these so I'll combine the last 2 weeks! We went to a wedding during week 27, my only wedding I'll go to while pregnant.  We are invited to one at the end of July, but its out of town and I won't be able to travel!  I had an ultrasound at 28 weeks to make sure that the baby is growing (since my belly is still pretty small.)  The baby looks good, I just carry a little small.  My doctor said the baby was measuring on track, but I was measuring 2 weeks behind.  I also had the 1hr glucose test done that day, I still haven't heard anything, so maybe that means it was normal?? They said I would get a phone call either way, I guess I'll have to call them!

Symptoms?

Braxton Hicks are starting, and I also feel more tired as I enter the 3rd trimester. I can also feel some of the weird food aversions coming back.

Stretch marks?

No!  I used up the whole bottle of my Mama Mio oil last week, but I've just been using a Neutrogena body oil that   feels great!

Food cravings?
Again, really its just fruit.  I never want to eat unless its sweet and juicy.

Movement?

Definitely a lot more.  Its crazy feeling the baby roll around in there.

Workouts?

 I'm trying not to slow down yet.  I've been going to barre and walking outside.  I may go hop on the elliptical now and then, but its hard to work out inside when its so nice out.  

Sleep?
I usually just wake up once during the night to use the bathroom, but then my heartburn starts bothering me so much that its hard to get back to sleep!  I am still on the wedge, but its not that comfortable!

Gender?

GIRL!!! 

Maternity Clothes?

Finally able to wear all my dresses!  I feel like my wardrobe has doubled!!

What I Miss?

I miss getting in a good workout.  Normally, I'd be training for a race during this time of year, but I can barely run a mile these days.  I can't wait to get back to it after the baby comes!

Week 26

Look at that! I actually took a picture this week!  I feel like I'm getting behind on these as I'm actually halfway through week 27, but they might be pushing my due date back anyways.  Hey, at least I'm documenting this at all. 

Symptoms?

More of the same I guess…heartburn, ligament pain, fatigue.  I've also noticed that my hair is greasy like the second after I wash it, not cool.

Stretch marks?

No!  Still oiling up every day though. 

Food cravings?
Strawberries, cherries, pineapple, lemonade.  I had a chocolate milk craving too!  Never craving anything savory.

Movement?

Lots of movement at times and nothing at other times.  Movement seems to happen most in the morning or at night, but I get little kicks every couple of hours or so.

Workouts?

Still keeping up with the elliptical machine and walking the dog.  I wish I had kept up with lifting weights because my arms are feeling flabby!  

Sleep?
I'm having a hard time sleeping because of the heartburn!  I'm definitely starting to need more and more pillows all around my body too. 

Gender?

GIRL!!! 

Maternity Clothes?

It was still cold during week 26, so more of the same old stuff.  I am really looking forward to warmer weather!

What I Miss?

I wouldn't say that I missed drinking all that much, but going to a Twins game without a beer wasn't as fun.  We also went to Fargo to celebrate Mark's birthday and it would have been great to indulge some, but honestly I wanted to indulge in the Dairy Queen cake more, I had to limit myself to a tiny slice due to heartburn!

Week25

I got lazy about taking a picture again this week, but here's me with my friend who is due a month before me!  We had a busy week celebrating my birthday, our 3rd anniversary, and mother's day!

Symptoms?

Heartburn!! SO BAD!  I can't eat anything at all past 8pm at the latest or I will be up all night!  My GI symptoms are getting much, much worse.  I've changed some of what I'm doing to manage it after seeing my gastroenterologist last week.  She says's its only going to get worse :(

Stretch marks?

No!  Still oiling up every day though. 

Food cravings?
I mostly crave fruit still.  I eat fruit with every meal and I want it for every snack.  I am trying hard to get those veggies in too, but they don't sound appetizing to me at all!

Movement?

Feeling more and more.  I think I can tell when the baby is punching, kicking, or rolling over now.  I can also see my belly move sometimes too!

Workouts?

Still going to the gym 3-4 times per week and walking to dog about that often too!  I did the Race for the Cure on Mother's Day, but we walked the 5k.  Running is ok for short distances but it makes me feel like I'm going to pee!

Sleep?
I'm having a hard time sleeping because of the heartburn!  I'm definitely starting to need more and more pillows all around my body too. 

Gender?

GIRL!!! 

Maternity Clothes?

I just want it to be warm enough to wear a dress.  Yes, I am still saying that because it hasn't warmed up yet!!!

What I Miss?

It would have been nice to celebrate all of these occasions last week with some beverages.  My friends and I went out on Friday to celebrate my birthday and it although it would have been nice to have something, I am surprised by how much I don't think about it. 

Week 24

I didn't have time to take a cute picture this week, I was thinking of stopping writing in this blog all together because of my "security breech" but I know I will want to have these weekly updates on record. 

Symptoms?

I had an eventful day that ended up with me at my OB's office, who sent me to L&D to be checked for early labor.  Thankfully it was a total false alarm, I was a little embarrassed but totally didn't think they would send me to the hospital!  The OB assured me that it happens all the time.  At my 24 week appointment, the OB also told me that I was measuring small so they will do an ultrasound at the next appointment to get a more accurate measurement.  I also am starting to get really bad heartburn!

Stretch marks?

No!  Still oiling up every day though. 

Food cravings?
I mostly crave fruit still.  Everything I want is on the sweet side!  My doctor told me to make sure I'm eating enough because I'd only gained 4 lbs at my 24 week appointment.  I feel like I am eating like crazy though, but I'm grabbing for snacks even more often. 

Movement?

Part of my mishap earlier this week was due to me not feeling any movement for at least 48 hours.  (It was also due to concern over leaking amniotic fluid, which turned out to be nothing.)  I just keep telling myself that the baby probably turned over, and with my anterior placenta, it's normal that I wouldn't feel as much.

Workouts?

I took it a little lighter this week, just walking and a little yoga.

Sleep?
I'm having a hard time sleeping because of the heartburn!  I'm definitely starting to need more and more pillows all around my body too. 

Gender?

GIRL!!! 

Maternity Clothes?

I just want it to be warm enough to wear a dress.  Is that too much to ask?

What I Miss?

I just miss not worrying about every little thing.  Its exhausting!

Private…again.

If you've found your way here, congratulations!  You've made "the cut" for my private blog.  Ugh, I did not want to go private again, but I am grateful to those of you who wanted to continue reading.  I once again found myself with unwanted attention/privacy issues that caused me to want to just shut this whole thing down.  I went through this before, and to be honest, it was no fun at all.  I don't know if this is going to work out, last time I went private I did not have one page hit the entire time, which leads me to believe that either I'm doing it wrong, or having to log in every time you want to read something is too much of a hassle, which I totally get.

With such a small audience now, I will probably just use this for my own personal record of my pregnancy.  Thats really the thing I was upset about having to "give up" because I don't keep a journal outside of this.

We'll see what happens, but thank you for being willing to keep reading!