Pregnancy 2011 - March

:bigsmile: OFF TO MY SHOWER:bigsmile:

I hope you have an amazing shower!

Just got back from the zoo w/ the kids. Lots of walking. We live 40 minutes from ABQ and the zoo, up here in the mountains we are surrounded my juniper. It is ow blooming. I have become so allergic to it the past few years. I could scratch my face off and eyes, it is horrible.

I love going to the zoo! I can't wait til baby Josh is old enough to enjoy family trips like this.

Sorry your allergies are bothering you, hope you get some relief soon!

Rachel and 911girl I have NO idea how you aren't busting at the seams to find out what the sex is. I tried to go buy stuff for the baby but everything is so gender specific that I ended up walking out of the store with nothing! I think it is awesome that you have that much self control! lol!

I just buy a set of newborn for each sex, I usually buy practically new at baby resale shops. I don't like gender neutral clothes.

That is such a good idea! I never thought of that.

Ron- it is possible for them to tell you gender but it is up to the person doing the exam. I was 12 weeks when they did my first NST screening and the doctor told me I was having a girl, 3 more ultrasounds have confirmed so he was right on. It is only supposed to be like 80 something % accurate

Amanda-hope you have a wonderful shower, it is going to be an AWESOME weekend!

MWilson-not sure where you have been but I know your 2nd shower is this weekend also, hope it goes well and you gets lots more of Annabelle’s necessities. I cant fathom how much clothing your princess has already so hopefully not too much more of that.

Annabelle- I love the zoo, the boys are looking forward to going since it has been quite a while. It has become our family tradition to go to the zoo for easter, the are already planning on taking pictures with their sister in her easter dress, lol.

Jen- glad it went well, it is a magical experience to me every time I have seen via ultrasound or heard the heart beat of any of my babies.

Daddy picked 2 outfits for when Brooklynn comes home, we have one for warm weather and one for cold. We have gone from sun to rain for some reason just back and forth, so much for sunny California! I just packed gowns for the hospital because I LOVE how easy they are to deal with when baby is so young.

I got up at 5 to make a 7a flight this morning. I ate a big bowl of Special K with fresh strawberries, and munched on some chocolate pomegranant things as well at the airport and on the plane. I was SO hot at the airport and then again on the plane. Like hot flashes I had after my 1st was born. Then sleeping on the plane, even after the orange juice, I woke up and thought I was going to pass out. I was so woozy and hot. I drank some water and luckily was fine - I was like - PLEASE don't pass out on the middle of the plane flight! My blood sugar levels were being weird today for sure!

My first ultrasound is on March 25th. I will be exactly 20 weeks! I am soo looking forward to it, as is hubby. We are not going to find out the sex though.

Either will we... We're rare breeds these days it seems!
We didn't find out the sex with our first baby either...and after 46 hours of labour it was the BEST surprise of my LIFE!

My older brother never has found out. I just couldn't do it! It will be very fun though.

I was thinking of not finding out with this one, but when i realized how much I did not want a girl I thought I should find out so that I didn't like start crying in the delivery room if it was a girl! :laugh: :laugh:

So my dad had twins (I have half-sisters that are twins) and I took Clomid....so really, there BETTER only be ONE in there! lol!

911Girl you look fabulous! I read that you had done Insanity. I started it (and it was intense) but it was so boring for me and I ended up not looking forward to working out (and that's not me). That is awesome that you finished it though. How much have you worked out since becoming pregnant. People always think I'm weird cause I do an hour of strength training/toning (I do Tracy Anderson Method) 6 days per week and an hour of cardio 4 days per week. I was doing cardio kickboxing/TKB 3 days per week and Spinning twice per week in addition to the strength training and cardio. I only cut that out cause I'm so tired! lol! I'm a fitness fanatic but lately it has been harder only because I'm so sleepy. What did you do to stay motivated to workout throughout your pregnancy?

After hearing how high my HCG levels were I decided to go ahead and tell my family. It was hard to hold it in as long as I did (all 6 days! lol!). The highest my levels ever got were 46 when I had miscarried back in October. I'm very optimistic and hopeful that this baby is here to stay. 12 more days and I get to see my little peanut (well at least a black blob on the screen hopefully with a little flutter)! I can't wait!

Feeling a little bit more queasy today. I did do my hour of strength training but have given up on the idea on doing an hour of cardio today. My husband and I are leaving to go out of town. He has some army convention thing to go to...and I will be spending my time shopping at the outlet mall! They have a Motherhood I plan on hitting up. Hopefully I'll find some good deals!

Hope you ladies have a wonderful day!

heathercrist1 - Thank you so much! It's appreciated. After gaining 54 pounds (starting at a healthy BMI) it was a lot of work to get it off (all but 3 pounds in 8 months). Luckily my baby boy naps faithfully at the same times twice a day so I can rely on those times for a workout and a shower. You're a busy girl with your workouts! I was doing 6 days a week prior to becoming pregnant. Due to a couple of weeks of 24/7 queasiness I scaled back...a lot! Now that the morning sickness seems to be over with I'm shooting for anywhere from 3-5 times a week (yes, if I don't feel too tired). We're going on a Mexican Riviera cruise during Spring break so I still want to rock the bikini with my little bump! Plus thinking of spending this summer at our cabin (in a bathing suit 7-9 months pregnant) has me wanting to keep my thighs, buns and arms toned. Good motivation! I'm of a healthy BMI and I know gaining 25-35 pounds is pretty adaquate. We'll see if my body cooperates! I'm already a step ahead from my last pregnancy - I didn't exercise and I didn't calorie count. That's the least I can do this time for me and my growing baby. Have a great weekend....and have fun at Motherhood!!

It's getting hard to keep up! I haven't read since last night and I just sat here for 30 minutes catching up

I stayed home from work today...I've been so sick this week (allergies, maybe?) and I just couldn't get up this morning. On top of being uncomfortable pregnancy wise I can't get comfortable bc I can't breathe out of my nose, or lay down for coughing. UGH. I'm just exhausted!

On a positive note, had my 34 week ultrasound today and Annabelle is weighing 5 lbs 12 oz. Of course I know that's an estimation. They say that should put her right on target to be an 8 pound-er if she arrives on time. It was nice being able to see her today, after a stressful, long week. It's amazing how detailed the sonograms are. We could see exact details of her lips, chin, hair line (yep, she has hair), and her toes. We could even tell that her second toe is longer than her big toe (just like her mommy, lol). So amazing.

We have lots to do around the house to get ready for the shower this weekend. It's at our house, as a way for people to see our new home too. Should have thought about being 35 weeks pregnant and tired having to clean everything before people come over..... oh well, live and learn.

Amanda, I hope you have an amazing time at your shower! They're so much fun

Sheri, I hope you find some relief! Sure sounds like Brooklynn is ready to come, but I hope your boys get to have their birthday parties, too! The zoo sounds like such a fun Easter tradition...I love the zoo too! I agree that we should keep a thread going for after we deliver... I was thinking the other day that MFP will be slightly boring without the pregnancy group, lol :laugh:

Welcome to all the new ladies! Enjoy every minute - I can't believe how fast it's gone! Only 5 more weeks for me!

There is so much to comment on, this pregnancy brain just can't remember everything!

Mel - glad you got there ok! I've been feeling like this a lot lately. I get REALLY hot and light headed, which isn't like me. Glad you didn't pass out on the plane :laugh:

So first day of my eating better and working out went poorly. uhg. I have lost self control and need to regain it. Breakfast and lunch went great.... but I got home from work and what did I choose... a bowl of breyers mint chocolate chip icecream. THEN I was going to make chicken stir-fry for dinner but hubby came home with a gift card he wanted to use so we went to Outback Steakhouse... even choosing as best I could... baked potato and side saled... it was still unhealthy the way its prepared. I didn't go on my walk either. I took my students to the computer lab to start a project and I was up walking around ALL DAY (well from 7:15 to 12:30) I thought I would be able to sit but they had so many questions and they got into the project so I never sat down... not once.... and was tired and didn't go walk.

I will do better today........ I will do better today... (if you say it enough times does it come true )