"Borrowing" this from a friend pregnant momma whose blog I follow.
How far along: 22 weeks today
Pregnancy at week 22: Your baby has started to make antibodies. Antibodies are proteins produced by your baby’s white blood cells that fight infection, disease, or foreign substances. Her lungs are developing and her fingernails are finished!
Size of babies: As of last ultrasound (so 10 days ago) she was 12 oz, so I am guessing she is now at most 1 pound. I dont know length but avg 22 week fetus is 11 inches long.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I am +4 pounds as of Wed.
Maternity Clothes: I cant fit into any pre-preggo pants without the belly band. The maternity pants are so comfortable. All my jeans are maternity, but work clothes I still wear the normal pants with the belly band. If I am not gonna wear the belly band I have to go up 2 pant sizes to have it fit my waist (but the legs and butt just look giant). I have not needed maternity shirts yet. But I own a lot of 2 sizes to big clothes (from the weight loss). I have gone to wearing XL vs mostly L/XL to be comfortable but its more a length issue (I gotta hide the belly band that is not the same color as my pants).
Gender: Baby Girl!
Movement: After feeling her kick for the first time a week ago Tuesday, she is VERY active. I feel her a lot. She seems to like late morning, early afternoon, and evenings. I am thankful she is not super active at night when I am trying to sleep (or if she is, I am just able to sleep through it). I swear she kicked me the other night at bed as a way to tell me to go to sleep.
Sleep: I get up 2-3 times a night to pee. I had been uncomfortable sleeping on my side but we got a body pillow last week (which has an awesome girafee case on it). That thing is so awesome to sleep with. I am sleeping much better post pillow.
What I miss: Having more energy, and not feel so sick all the time... I miss the sense of normalcy in the way I felt. That I could go for periods of time without being hungry and not feeling sick.
Cravings: Milk (chocolate), Milkshakes (chocolate), cereal!
Symptoms: Nausea and occasional vomitting,
Best Moment this week: She kicked me to tell me ot go to bed. 3 TIMES! I feel like its a special thing right now to feel her from the outside. That was only the second time so far.
Next up: Brother's wedding is in a week. I wont be making a 23 week update but my 24 week one will include pics from the wedding! I bought this beautiful maternity dress to wear and I dont feel so bleh in it!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thoughts for Thursday
So I am having a slightly slow afternoon (there are some pending projects I should be working on but cant due to someone else needing to fix their crap!). So instead of working I am going to do my normal ramble!
First thought of today (and the one that is bugging me the most this week). I gained 2 pounds this week (goes with the 2 pounds from last week). I am offically +4 pounds this pregnancy. I gotta figure out how to mentally cope with gaining weight. I know I am supposed to gain weight. I know its going to happen. Its really hard to cope with after spending so many months focuses and driven to losing weight. I get really frustrated to see the scale move up. But at the same time I also realize there are other forces at work. I see the +2 this week and all I can think, "whats for breakfast? I am so hungry!" UGH I need to figure out how to stop thinking that gaining is bad. Howver if I continue on a trend of 2 pounds a week (with 18 weeks to go or more) that could mean a total gain of 2 * 20 = 40 pounds. YIKES! No way the dr will be happy with that. She has said 20-25 AT MOST. Ugh, I hope it will start to slow down.
On the flip side the baby section of my body has grown a bit over the last 2 weeks. she moved up a little more and I feel her kicking around my navel now. My sister described the kicking as feeling like little flutters. But that doesnt seem to fit what I feel. I think its better described as the feelings I get from roller coasters. I am trying to think of how to describe it better. Its that feeling of going down the hill of the coaster and feeling like my stomach is gonna come out of my body (I guess). Its a weird sensation and I dont think it helps that my body associates that feeling with motion sickness/headaches/nauseau. But I am happy to feel something!
Today I was trying to figure out what to wear to work. I have one pair of maternity work pants, and I have worn them twice this week already. So I found a pair of pants that are 2 sizes too big. They are tight at the waist but I look like I crapped my pants! They are huge in the legs and butt. Well I cant win them all and they are better than wearing sweatpants to work (which I am not ruling out at month 9)!
I had lunch with a friend of my dad's. It was a nice lunch but a bit sad at the end. Its hard to remember that Eric and Baby Susan will never meet my mom or dad. They will only know the things I tell them (or others tell them). I wish my dad and mom could have met Eric. they would love him. I firmly believe he is what they had in mind in terms of a life partner. I found out my dad was worried I would never meet anyone. Eric is only my 3rd serious relationship. My dad was worried I would just continue to date and not settle down. But it just took me time to find the right person. I truely believe I am building a relationship that is gonna last.
First thought of today (and the one that is bugging me the most this week). I gained 2 pounds this week (goes with the 2 pounds from last week). I am offically +4 pounds this pregnancy. I gotta figure out how to mentally cope with gaining weight. I know I am supposed to gain weight. I know its going to happen. Its really hard to cope with after spending so many months focuses and driven to losing weight. I get really frustrated to see the scale move up. But at the same time I also realize there are other forces at work. I see the +2 this week and all I can think, "whats for breakfast? I am so hungry!" UGH I need to figure out how to stop thinking that gaining is bad. Howver if I continue on a trend of 2 pounds a week (with 18 weeks to go or more) that could mean a total gain of 2 * 20 = 40 pounds. YIKES! No way the dr will be happy with that. She has said 20-25 AT MOST. Ugh, I hope it will start to slow down.
On the flip side the baby section of my body has grown a bit over the last 2 weeks. she moved up a little more and I feel her kicking around my navel now. My sister described the kicking as feeling like little flutters. But that doesnt seem to fit what I feel. I think its better described as the feelings I get from roller coasters. I am trying to think of how to describe it better. Its that feeling of going down the hill of the coaster and feeling like my stomach is gonna come out of my body (I guess). Its a weird sensation and I dont think it helps that my body associates that feeling with motion sickness/headaches/nauseau. But I am happy to feel something!
Today I was trying to figure out what to wear to work. I have one pair of maternity work pants, and I have worn them twice this week already. So I found a pair of pants that are 2 sizes too big. They are tight at the waist but I look like I crapped my pants! They are huge in the legs and butt. Well I cant win them all and they are better than wearing sweatpants to work (which I am not ruling out at month 9)!
I had lunch with a friend of my dad's. It was a nice lunch but a bit sad at the end. Its hard to remember that Eric and Baby Susan will never meet my mom or dad. They will only know the things I tell them (or others tell them). I wish my dad and mom could have met Eric. they would love him. I firmly believe he is what they had in mind in terms of a life partner. I found out my dad was worried I would never meet anyone. Eric is only my 3rd serious relationship. My dad was worried I would just continue to date and not settle down. But it just took me time to find the right person. I truely believe I am building a relationship that is gonna last.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Dr apt Monday
I had a check up on Monday. I saw a different dr in the practice. She was very nice. We got to hear Baby Susan's hb (~153). The dr kept laughing cause she would find it and the baby would move and we would lose the hb. She asked how active the baby was. Well she is a kicker/mover! I have been feling her wiggle around and kick daily since u/s tuesday! (Side note... I hadnt felt her kick from outside since last tuesday, but she kicked my hand 2-3 times last night. I am guessing she was telling me to go to sleep!). Dr told me no pre-dd inductions (which is what I want to hear) unless its medically necessary. She also told me that the lastest they will let Baby Susan stay inside me is 41W 3D. So the latest her bday will be is around July 18th (give or take depending on how long labor takes). She also told me that I am just one of the "lucky" women who may stay sick the whole pregnancy. UGH!
I have had some nice chats with my due date pal via my message board. I have gotten paired with an awesome lady (who has done NCB 3 times). She gave me some good tips, and I think its going to help influence the birthing plan we write.
Last night the NCB books I ordered arrived. So I have been reading "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" which its quite interesting. I will read the book I bought for Eric next. Its a book for birthing partners on how to help in labor. I am also hoping to sign up for the birthing classes next week. We will be taking a birthing class via the lamaze org every Tues night in May. We will have our breastfeeding class through the hospital system one Tuesday night in early June and we will have our newborn care class on Sat morning in June.
I have had some nice chats with my due date pal via my message board. I have gotten paired with an awesome lady (who has done NCB 3 times). She gave me some good tips, and I think its going to help influence the birthing plan we write.
Last night the NCB books I ordered arrived. So I have been reading "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" which its quite interesting. I will read the book I bought for Eric next. Its a book for birthing partners on how to help in labor. I am also hoping to sign up for the birthing classes next week. We will be taking a birthing class via the lamaze org every Tues night in May. We will have our breastfeeding class through the hospital system one Tuesday night in early June and we will have our newborn care class on Sat morning in June.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
A day filled with AWESOMENESS!
So yesterday was the best day I have had in a long time, but it didnt start out that way. I got in very late from spending the weekend with my best friend (will post about the weekend later). Apparently myself + being pregnant + travel = BAD NEWS! I felt so awful when I got home. I got home around 1:30 am, tried to go to bed around 2 am (after calling in sick to work for Tues), was up at 5:30 am and went to lay on the couch. My throat was super swollen, I could barely swallow, and hence couldnt sleep (not that I really sleep much as it is). A bowl of ice cream, a hot cup of tea , and 2 hours made all the difference. I called the ultrasound place and got my apt moved up from 4pm to 1pm (since I didnt have to worry about work).
The apt went AWESOME! I was so happy. They showed us everything! AND I MEAN EVERYTHING! We saw the heart (both ventricals moving), heard the hb (154ish), saw the stomach, saw the cord, saw the baby drinking fluid, apparently saw that was peeing like it should, saw the legs (tucked up under her at first but they stretched out later), leg bones, ankles, feet, arm bones, hands (curled up by her mouth the whole time), the brain, the facial features, the little mouth (hanging open), abdomin, and all the way down her spine. And yes... we found out its a SHE! I was so nervous. I told the tech we wanted to know the sex, and so during the first rounds (while she was pushing on my very full bladder) the tech told us she thought it looked like a girl. NOT very reassuring. But during the second round, she was more certain. I never saw the frank and beans, just the little lines. So we are both happy. Eric said from day 1 (well day 1 meaning day I said "hon I think I am pregnant") that he was hoping for and he felt it would be a girl. I am most thankful that everything looked ok.
I went to bed after a crappy night (I am really feeling the morning sickness the last few days!) While I laid there with my awesome new body pillow, I settled in and just rested my hands on my baby. All of the sudden I feel this little like muscle spasm type thing. It was pretty lite and very unexpected. I was shocked. I wasnt sure I had felt it. But then a second later I felt it at my other hand. Well... That made me all kinds of giddy! I jumped up and ran downstairs to tell Eric. He kinda humored me, but I do think he believed me. He came upstairs about 20 mins later, after walking the dogs. He laid down with me, and rested his hand on my stomach. I told him I had poked and proded enough, she prolly wouldnt do anything (plus it felt like she had moved away from the front). But after a little while, I felt her kicking again (from the inside). I wanted him to feel it, so I put his hand on my stomach.
"She is kicking but you might not feel it. But its right here."
(About 2-3 seconds later I felt one,) "Did you feel that?" I asked.
"Kinda" but it was said as though he didnt, and more that he was humoring me
A few seconds later she kicked again, this time a little harder I guess, cause Erics hand went flying off my stomach. It was like he had just touched a hot iron. He was shocked by it. He said it felt weird. I wonder what he will think when he can see feet/hands moving across my stomach or a little butt sticking out!
so it was a GREAT day yesterday!
The apt went AWESOME! I was so happy. They showed us everything! AND I MEAN EVERYTHING! We saw the heart (both ventricals moving), heard the hb (154ish), saw the stomach, saw the cord, saw the baby drinking fluid, apparently saw that was peeing like it should, saw the legs (tucked up under her at first but they stretched out later), leg bones, ankles, feet, arm bones, hands (curled up by her mouth the whole time), the brain, the facial features, the little mouth (hanging open), abdomin, and all the way down her spine. And yes... we found out its a SHE! I was so nervous. I told the tech we wanted to know the sex, and so during the first rounds (while she was pushing on my very full bladder) the tech told us she thought it looked like a girl. NOT very reassuring. But during the second round, she was more certain. I never saw the frank and beans, just the little lines. So we are both happy. Eric said from day 1 (well day 1 meaning day I said "hon I think I am pregnant") that he was hoping for and he felt it would be a girl. I am most thankful that everything looked ok.
I went to bed after a crappy night (I am really feeling the morning sickness the last few days!) While I laid there with my awesome new body pillow, I settled in and just rested my hands on my baby. All of the sudden I feel this little like muscle spasm type thing. It was pretty lite and very unexpected. I was shocked. I wasnt sure I had felt it. But then a second later I felt it at my other hand. Well... That made me all kinds of giddy! I jumped up and ran downstairs to tell Eric. He kinda humored me, but I do think he believed me. He came upstairs about 20 mins later, after walking the dogs. He laid down with me, and rested his hand on my stomach. I told him I had poked and proded enough, she prolly wouldnt do anything (plus it felt like she had moved away from the front). But after a little while, I felt her kicking again (from the inside). I wanted him to feel it, so I put his hand on my stomach.
"She is kicking but you might not feel it. But its right here."
(About 2-3 seconds later I felt one,) "Did you feel that?" I asked.
"Kinda" but it was said as though he didnt, and more that he was humoring me
A few seconds later she kicked again, this time a little harder I guess, cause Erics hand went flying off my stomach. It was like he had just touched a hot iron. He was shocked by it. He said it felt weird. I wonder what he will think when he can see feet/hands moving across my stomach or a little butt sticking out!
so it was a GREAT day yesterday!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Weight gain and my issues (updated)
So this morning is my normal weigh in. I have been pretty good about not realyl gaining much weight since becoming pregnant. I lost a lot of weight last year and I would say I border on being obssesed with my weight. I know I am pregnant and I know that means I will gain weight but UGH I dont want to or like to. I have been watching the recommended gaining charts and since I am already obese they dont recommend gaining much weight at all.
So at what they chart as week 1: 201
Last week: 200.8
This week: 205? NO WAY! I am gonna re-check tomorrow. That doesnt seem right. I can understand gaining 1-2 pounds since I have been eating poorly and not getting my exercise in but no way it was really 4 pounds.
Well the scale reading has motivated me to start cleaning my diet back up. Being pregnant is not an excuse to eat EVERYTHING I see (which means cookies/candy). I am going to try really hard for the next week to be back on track and see what happens.
Today I am even going to the gym. I am supposed to be training for a 1/2 marathon (a great idea when I didnt know I was pregnant!). But I am about 5 weeks behind. So today I am gonna do week 1 plan. I am gonna walk/run for 45 mins and do a min distance of 2.6 miles. That is easily doable for me! I plan to possibly try the second workout tomorrow which is 68 mins and a min distance of 3.9 miles. I am not walking fast and I do throw in a few mins of running.
**UPDATE** So I did run/walk yesterday! I did my 45mins and I did 3.1 miles in that time. I am proud of myself and hoping I feel well enough to do the same thing today! I forgot how good the runner's high is.
So at what they chart as week 1: 201
Last week: 200.8
This week: 205? NO WAY! I am gonna re-check tomorrow. That doesnt seem right. I can understand gaining 1-2 pounds since I have been eating poorly and not getting my exercise in but no way it was really 4 pounds.
Well the scale reading has motivated me to start cleaning my diet back up. Being pregnant is not an excuse to eat EVERYTHING I see (which means cookies/candy). I am going to try really hard for the next week to be back on track and see what happens.
Today I am even going to the gym. I am supposed to be training for a 1/2 marathon (a great idea when I didnt know I was pregnant!). But I am about 5 weeks behind. So today I am gonna do week 1 plan. I am gonna walk/run for 45 mins and do a min distance of 2.6 miles. That is easily doable for me! I plan to possibly try the second workout tomorrow which is 68 mins and a min distance of 3.9 miles. I am not walking fast and I do throw in a few mins of running.
**UPDATE** So I did run/walk yesterday! I did my 45mins and I did 3.1 miles in that time. I am proud of myself and hoping I feel well enough to do the same thing today! I forgot how good the runner's high is.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
May to now
So I just found my order form from when I was fitted for a dress for my good friends wedding last Sept. I ordered the dress in May 2010. My measurements were 46.5" bust, 44.25" waist, 53" hips. I weighed in at 238 lbs. I just did my measurements today (at 19 weeks pregnant). I am still at 40" bust, 42" waist, and 44" hips. I am amazed at how far I went weight loss wise. I am 201lbs today!
I am so much happier with how I look. I know I feel better health wise too. I do have a ways to go after the baby comes since my final goal is to be 150-160lbs (and stay there!). But just thought I deserve a small pat on the back for my hard work.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Happy birthday to my furture baby daddy!
I get a kick out of being able to call him that for hte time being. Until we get married, he is my baby's daddy! ROFL Its funny to me! Anyways he turns 32. so for his bday I got him the computer (which he opened last Saturday). He loved it so much and I spent a lot of time convincing him he was worth it. He does so much for me and has been helping (to the best of his abilities) with picking up the slack of me feeling sick all the time. He is such a wonderful guy, we needed the computer badly. I was more than happy to get it for him and be able to make him that happy! Then Tuesday night we went out to the steakhouse. It was a nice dinner. We had lobster biquse (which I ordered but felt it smelled awful and I dont actually really like lobster) which he ate most of. Then for dinner I ate his house salad and he had a steak. Then when we got home we ate birthday cake!
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