Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-June 2011

Heather I can't wait to hear what you are having today?!!!

Hey ladies. Just wanted to check in. I'm feeling pretty good, but hungry! I woke up and ate a granola bar immediately this morning and had a banana as soon as I got to work. Not I'm thinking about some oatmeal. And I am typically NOT a breakfast person, rather force myself to eat it around 9:30 or 10:00. I weighed myself last Friday after 2 weeks of not weighing and had actually lost 1/2 a pound so that puts my gain at 0.5 pound for 9 weeks (today!). I am pretty happy with that b/c I am terrrified of blowing up. :ohwell:

I have my first appointment on Thursday so that's exciting. I don't think we'll be doing anything "fun" rather just taking blood and checking medical history. My husband is going; the lady suggested he should, so I'm glad for that.

So someone had mentioned the lunch meat issue. I have been avoiding it (unless I nuke it) b/c I read so many places that is the thing to do, and my sister (a dr.) avoided it her pregnancy. I don't want to be one those annoying pregos that needs to know what's in everything, but I feel like I should do my best. What do you all think about all the avoidance of lunch meat, soft cheeses, unpasturized cheese, caffeine, asparatime? I WILL NOT give up coffee; I have about 2 cups a day. Every now and again I'll have a diet drink, usually decaf. I gave up my sugar free Citrucel for fiber gummies. I am trying to aboid the "bad" cheeses, but am not obsessing about it. We were at a pizza place on Saturday with another couple and we ended up with a pizza with fressh mozz and gorgonzola. I probably shouldn't have had either, but oh well. I do the best I can.

Hope you all are feeling good! I could use a nap.....

Good morning, ladies! Has anyone had any experience with homebirths/midwives? This is baby #5 for me and I'm considering a homebirth for quite a few reasons. Still waiting to hear back from my prospective midwife, but I'd appreciate some feedback in the meantime if any of you have any!

First day of summer and I've been hit with a horrible cold. I'm thankful my in-laws are looking after Colby this afternoon (hubby's at work) so I can just rest up. The sun is calling my name but unfortunately the bed wins this one. I'm so tired and need the rest.

Over 27 weeks pregnant - entering my third trimester. Can't believe it! It goes too fast. I love being pregnant and as happy as we'll be to have our baby here with us mid-September I know I'm going to miss feeling our baby inside "my belly" like I did after Colby was born.

Heather - I'm glad your husband is home at long last! Thrilled for you and your news of baby girl Charlotte! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing that info about baby's heartbeat, too. Colby's heartbeat when in utero and this baby's heartbeat has consistantly been around 140 beats. Boy or girl, I'll be happy!

Well, just checking in and saying hi. Hope everyone is well. Enjoy the great weather if you're having it!

Heather, happy to hear it's a girl! Sounds like your dream earlier in pregnancy might have been a little premonition...

Amy, yuck! I feel your pain. I too am either dealing with allergies or fighting a cold. I lean towards allergies since it's been watery eyes and just a runny nose. Hope you get some rest and get better soon. I agree, what a gorgeous day we had, hopefully more are coming our way.

Minnesotamama, this is my first baby and to be honest, I am a hospital kind of gal. Just want all the options available to us if we need them. I do have friends who have done the home birth route and seemed very happy with their decision. I also have friends who have done the midwife thing, but had their delivery in the hospital. Ask lots of questions to your providers and do what feels right for you. With baby #5 I am sure you know how you feel about delivery! I always tell my patients to trust their guts and not let someone pressure them into treatment they aren't comfortable with.

Our crib got delivered today and I have to say it's just as I hoped for. Still have a bit of decorating to do, but the nursery is starting to come together. I'm starting to feel some fatigue creep back in as well as the need for more frequent bathroom breaks. I can only imagine it's going to get worse over the next ten weeks. My best friend is coming into town tomorrow, cannot wait to spend some time with her over the next couple evenings!!

Hi Minnesotamama, as far as the midwife thing, I would recommend watching the documentary "The Business of Being Born" it is a fascinating look at both sides and really interesting. I know it is available on Netflix, Just a good way to look at both sides!

bump!

minnesotamama - no we don't know the sex. I think we are in the very small group of people who choose to be surprised! I have this feeling it's a boy......I have a 50 percent chance of being right huh?

Lexi - glad to hear from you! You look great and glad to hear the bp has stayed under control. I too am still getting in three runs a week, I keep thinking maybe it's time to quit, but it still feels okay so I haven't. The time does really start flying by at this point. I can't believe my little one will be here in about ten weeks. Very exciting.

Hope everyone is doing well :-)

Hmm... maybe that's why I've been craving bananas lately! I have had a few leg cramps in bed, they suck!

smilegirl - I think it's so fun that you're not finding out the sex! We have found out with two of ours and have been surprised with two....we're choosing another surprise with this one.

911girl - hope you have success with the vbac. My friend had a succesful one a couple months ago, but my sister-in-law tried a couple weeks ago and had to go with a c-section again. Of course, she was just happy her and baby are doing well, since that is the most important thing.

Heather - girl stuff is sooo much more fun to shop for. Boys are crazy fun, but there's nothing quite like cute sundresses and ribbons.

911girl/Heather- I hear ya about loving your doctor and preferring a hospital birth. I don't think I would've even considered a homebirth with my first 3 pregnancies. I wanted to look into it with baby #4 (since that was the pregnancy right after my 45 minute labor/delivery) but my husband was not on board. And I absolutely love our doctor. So, it's a hard switch to make.

You girls that are running totally motivated me yesterday to actually get on the treadmill. I've been consistently working out with the 30 day shred but I wanted to add more cardio. It felt fabulous. I think I might alternate days of Shred and treadmill.

Um, here's a little info about myself....
My name is Stephanie, I'm 28 years old, pregnant with my 5th child (although, I did have one miscarriage so this is technically pregnancy #6). My kids are 6, 4(almost 5), 3, and 11 months - 2 boys and 2 girls respectively. My husband and I get rude looks and comments all the time because we're both so young and it's not the "norm" to have large families anymore. I think people must assume we're very careless in our birth control methods and that's why we have so many. On the contrary, only one has been a surprise, the rest very carefully planned. We joke that we're addicted to having babies. We probably don't look like the normal large family group. I don't leave the house looking like I haven't slept/showered in days. I like me and my kids to look neat and put together. Also, my husband's kind of a hottie and gets checked out left and right by girls when we go out. It makes me proud I'm his baby mama. I'm a recovering control-freak that loves cleanliness and order, although I'm learning to let that go with each kid we add! :laugh: My husband, Josh, is a truck driver and it's not unheard of for him to be gone for a week at a time, if not more. I also homeschool our older children so I'm super busy, but also have learnedd just how strong I really am since I have to take on so much. I've never gained more than 29 lbs in any of my pregnancies however I started out 10 lbs more with the last one so I'm wanting to gain even less with this one. My weight is in the "healthy" range at 142 so I'm not overly concerned. I just want to be healthy.

I love reading about all of you and your own personal pregnancy journey that you're on! And keep up all the good work to be healthy and fit...it's inspiring!!!