Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-November 2011

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  • ofccat
    ofccat Posts: 284 Member
    Wow it's been a long time since I have checked in. 29 weeks pregnant now and still keeping very active. I received my AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification and can not wait until I start teaching (after baby born). I am running in a 5K next Friday and then have one more scheduled for 12/18. I am still doing Zumba, strength classes, ChaLean Extreme, and so much more. I can not believe how much better I feel this pregnancy versus the last two when I was hooked up to IV's the entire time. Oh and I am loving being a beachbody coach and helping so many others with their fitness goals whether they are doing a BB program or something else.
  • Lunarokra
    Lunarokra Posts: 855 Member
    Happy Saturday! ~Brenda~ 24 weeks 3 days

    Busy day at work yesterday & today. Yes, I had to come in a couple of hours to work. :grumble:
    I walked like 15 mins last night to stretch the legs from sitting all day.


    Shellgib: I have my calories set at 1700. Something two people noticed and pointed out to me, is that I am not eating too much and that I probably ate more not being pregnant. It's not that I don't want to, I just tend to get full quickly and don't overeat. I haven't been logging my meals lately but I am incorporating veggies, beans, chicken & many fruits & whole wheat grains. I still can't lay off the sweets. lol :wink:
    My weight actually began the 2nd trimester from the 4-5th month I gained 4lbs & 5-6mths 3 lbs so far, I still have a couple more weeks to the 7th month.

    Nichole-Your childbirth class sounds like so much fun, and it's great at least the hubbys get to wear a preggo suit momentarily. My coworker says" If men could have children families would have no more than 3 children, the wife would gie birth to 2 & the men to 1 child. " lol


    Ashley-Thanks for sharing the uterus figuring out, I tend to feel on my tummy and couldn't understand.

    SVGarcia-Congrats for your baby girl! Welcome to the pink dust.

    ofccat-Good luck on your run! WTG

    Heather & Atynk-Good vibes & thoughts for your lil ones to come soon.

    Jennamom-I don't remember experiencing BH before and haven't, but I do feel cramps here & there & of course the round ligament pains. Maybe you can call your doctor and let the know what you've been experiencing.


    Welcome new mommies, and everyone else have a nice weekend!
  • svgarcia
    svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
    Hi everyone. Woo- pg 10 already. I wiill catch up on everyones post I promise. But u have to hit the road again. my cousins wants to buy some macadamia nuts, chocolates andchawaiian coffee b4 they leave tonight to go back to Canada.

    But just wanted to share that I went for my 18th wk u/s and technician says its a girl. I said what r we looking at? And she pointed out 3 white dots which she said us the labia. I can't believe it a girl. After 3 boys. I told my husband, I thought u only knw how to make boys. Then he goes oh boy, now ill have 2 girls to run my life. Lol. I'm going to have a little Sharon. My 18 yr old goes - oh mom a new queen bee in the house. My 7 &6 yr old boys wanted a brother.

    Did Heather or atynk give birth yet...I should read to find out huh?!
  • dexters_dexterity
    dexters_dexterity Posts: 342 Member
    Yes I just checked in to check any delivery successes
  • shellgib
    shellgib Posts: 196 Member
    jennamom - that's some intense BH! How are you feeling today? How far along are you? I love your profile pic, BTW, such a perfect little baby bump!

    ladydeee, kimmers & Brenda - thanks for the feedback on the calories. I've been going between 1850 - 2050 to find the "right" balance. I was 122lb pre-preg and have only gained about 3lbs so far, but it seems like if I go up to 2000ish cals then I gain too much, if I stay below 1900 I don't gain anything! Such a small window for the "perfect" amount! LOL. I think I will just keep it set at 1960 like the "freedieting.com" pregnancy calculator. It seems pretty accurate. It's the calculator I used for zig-zagging before and it worked. Anyways, enough rambling. : )

    Heather - update? I saw you went for a big walk yesterday...

    AFM- LOVING feeling the baby kicks on the outside now!! :bigsmile: My favorite part of being pregnant!! :heart: Did a couple "alternative" exercising activities the last few days. Took my son swimming at the Y on Thursday and grabbed the water "dumbells" and did some exercising while he was swimming around. Then we went ice skating on Friday. A nice slow/careful pace:wink: , but still some activity. I was thinking while I was skating around, this will not be something that I would attempt with a bigger belly for sure!

    ~Shelley~18 weeks~
  • dexters_dexterity
    dexters_dexterity Posts: 342 Member
    im having some vaginal leaking today, im 7weeks n 2days now. some sites say its a concern some say the mucus plug is formed in 7th week, thts y some leaking is possible?

    wht do guys think?

    going to dr tomorrow.


    and a stupid question: when u say natural birth like heather is aiming for, does it mean without any kind of anesthesia like spinal or epidural?
  • heathercrist1
    heathercrist1 Posts: 806 Member
    Good morning ladies! Let me first start by saying I'm so sorry I'm not commenting on everyone's posts...I AM reading them. Al has been home the past several days since he had Veterans Day off so we've been spending a lot of time together and I don't like spending lots of time on the computer since I never normally get to actually SEE my husband. But I am keeping up with everyone and am so proud of you ladies for your successes and accomplishments on your weekly goals!

    I'm doing a good balance of rest and activity these days. I went to the gym yesterday while Al practiced some basketball and I walked. So funny how people look at an almost 41 week pregnant woman still working out (and getting sweaty) at the gym. The walks never do anything...no contractions, no more pressure...so I'm not doing it to get this baby out...I'm doing it for the sake of my sanity. My body NEEDS to move! But don't you worry ladies...I've spent my fair share of time in my pj's lounging around the house as well. :)

    I'm still staying positive and hoping and praying that she comes in the next couple of days. Thursday is looming and it will be here before I know it. It will be bitter sweet because I will finally get to meet this miracle baby...but at the same time inducing labor still makes me a little anxious.

    Oh and I went in on Friday so they could check the amniotic fluid and the tech said she looked very comfy in there... Oh good. lol The nurse called to tell me that the fluid is great. So I have an appt tomorrow (with another doc since mine is partying like a rockstar in Vegas right now). But that's about it.

    Hope you ladies continue eating healthy and working on your fitness goals every day! Stay motivated. Being able to feel halfway decent at this point (which I attribute to my healthy habits throughout pregnancy) is the only thing keeping me sane. Some days are better than others, but I really feel like my good health is what is keeping me strong right now. So keep at it...you all rock! :)
  • atynk
    atynk Posts: 400 Member
    Just wanted to let everyone know that I delivered Brooke on nov 9th, weighing 8 lbs 4 oz! It was a much tougher delivery than anticipated but all is well now! So happy I kept up with my workouts as I already look back to normal, even though I still am 20 lbs heavier, but it looks like more fluid retention... Good luck everyone and keep up with your workouts, as you will need it for the recovery!
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    Atynk Congrats on the new bundle of joy!
  • shellgib
    shellgib Posts: 196 Member
    atynk...Congrats!!! Brooke is beautiful!!

    heather...good luck this week!! do you have anybody in the office that would do membrane stripping as a way to get things moving? just a thought as an alternative to the medicated inductions
  • kimmers99
    kimmers99 Posts: 38
    Flu shots anyone??? Thoughts about getting the shot this winter. The last time I was pregnant there was a real push to get the shot because of H1N1. Working as a nurse I saw a lot of young adults admitted to critical care because of this flu so I did get it. This year I think I have decided not to get it. What does everyone think?
  • heathercrist1
    heathercrist1 Posts: 806 Member
    Kimmers as a nurse and pregnant I'd highly recommend getting the flu shot! Your immune system is lowered because of the baby and pregnant women are at risk of getting the flu because of this. And especially working in healthcare! I am a RN as well and especially if I was working I wouldn't think twice and would get it! I got mine a few months ago and besides feeling a little achy for a day I didn't get sick at all.

    Shelly I've had my membranes stripped 3 times...and then had "relations" for the prostaglandins....didn't work obviously. lol

    Andrea Brook is absolutely adorable! I can't believe you fit an 8lb baby in that teeny tiny belly you were sporting! lol Just goes to show you can never know how big a baby is gonna be by the bump! Congratulations!

    I've got my 41wk appt this morning with a nonstress test. I think my blood pressure has been a little high lately. I've been getting headaches (which I never get). Hoping this isn't an issue this morning...
  • Better_Balance_2011
    Better_Balance_2011 Posts: 3,711 Member
    Good morning ladies.

    Congrats antynk! Brooke is a cutie.

    Heather, hang in there! I hope Charlee comes natural this week, but even if you have to be induced, you still get your baby this week! How exciting!!!

    Kimmers, my dr. highly recommended a flu shot b/c of lowered immune system, plus I am due 1/25, right in flu season. An added bonus is that if you breastfeed, you pass the antibody onto your baby. I haven't gotten the shot in probably 7 years, but did this year.

    Shell - I added 1/2 pound weight gain in my second tri. I ended up gaining 14 pounds which is considred "normal". I gained 1.5 in my first and so far have gained around a pound a week in my third (with 300 more calories now which sometimes I eat and sometimes I don't). I am guessing I am right no track to gain between 25 and 35 so I'm good with that. All of my weight gain seems to be in my belly, so that makes me happy too.

    Jenna - I have not had any BH contractions or any for that matter. My dr. asked me Friday if I'd had any and my response was, "I don't even know what a contraction feels like". So I guess that's a no.

    Lunarokra - hope you got a little time to relax on top of all of your work.

    Svgarcia - a girl after 3 boys?! How exiciting! Congrats.

    Dexter - Not sure about leaking that early. If it has continued, I would definitely call the dr. Good luck.

    AFM (now I know what this means...Thanks Heather): I had an OK weekend. Friday we had family birthdays and didn't get home till after 10 and didn't get to bed till nearly midnight. that didn't stop me from waking at 7am the next day. Saturday we ran errands and I studied for 2 hours. Eric's brother and wife came for dinner and after dinner our very drunk neighbor came over and invited us over. It was nuts. They had been tailgating since 930 am and were hammered. Kids were riding scooters through the house and wine was flowing and it was interesting to say the least. We stayed a couple hours and I was pretty annoyed after about an hour. A couple other of our friends had shown up so our guests didn't end up leaving till around midnight and I wasn't able to sleep till 1am despite my exhaustion. I managed to sleep till 8 yesterday. Yesterday I studied for another couple hours, and pretty much laid around the rest of the day. We did walk up to get coffee but that is about all the activity I got. I just wasn't feeling it. This Thursday I go to Nashville for my exam so I will be glad to have that out of the way. Next week is only a 2 day work week for me so I'm looking forward to the time off for Thanksgiving.

    This week I'm goign to keep my goals simple. I will get some sort of activity in Monday - Wednesday and walking on the weekend. I would like to incorporate a run one day and strength another at least. Maybe a yoga class too. Mostly I want to focus on studying.

    Sorry for the long post. I felt inclined to respond to lots of people. Hope you all have a great week!

    -Ashley
    29 weeks, 3 days
  • kristy_estes21
    kristy_estes21 Posts: 434 Member
    atynk - CONGRATULATIONS! Brooke is absolutely adorable. She looks so sweet! :flowerforyou:

    Heather - I was thinking about you all weekend! I kept checking the status updates on my phone looking for the announcement. lol

    We had a great time in Pennsylvania. I went to the Pottery Barn Kids at the King of Prussia Mall with Eric's aunt and I got the ENTIRE Coco Dot bedding set for $116!!!! (Crib bumper, skirt, quilt, and 2 sets of sheets) It made my day! I was SOOOO excited. haha! I think I got the last set at the store. The quilt ALONE is normally $100 so I think I did pretty darn good. haha! Oh and his aunt ended up paying for 1/2 of it so I only ended up spending a little over $50...even better!! Since I saved so much on that I'm thinking now I can maybe afford to get the brown Nottingham rug from Pottery Barn Teen to go with it. :wink: We'll see.
    His aunt made us some Paula Deen Ooey Gooey Butter Bars and they were delicious! She sent the home with us, but I brought them to work today so I don't eat them all at home. lol

    We are headed to Washington this Thursday to see friends and will be staying a few days there then driving down to Oregon to see Eric's dad and stepmom for a few days. I'm so excited!

    Eric felt the baby move a LOT Saturday night. He got all emotional and it was adorable. She was kicking so hard you could see my stomach move. He had felt her move before, but never that hard where he KNEW it was the baby moving. Oh!! And Saturday during the day he hugged my stomach and had his ear on it. I said, "I think she just kicked your ear" and he said, "That's what that was? I could hear it!!" Then he put his head back and said, "kick" as soon she kicked him again. It was really cool. He said it sounded like a small "thud" noise. :smile:

    I have a LOT to do to get ready for leaving again this weekend so I don't know how much exercising I'll get in. I have to take my dog to the vet today at 2:00 and I'll try to jog/walk and maybe yoga after that. Then I need to finish laundry. Tomorrow I have an OB appointment at 2:00 and hopefully we'll get in a walk with the dogs or something after that. Wednesday is going to be packing and last minute stuff and hopefully a walk with the dogs. We have to be at the airport at 4:00-4:30am on Thursday morning and we live 1 1/2 hours away. Sheesh!! I'm taking my yoga DVD's with me though and hopefully my pregnant BFF and I can do some of that and walking while I'm visiting. Washington and Oregon have some beautiful hiking.

    Enough rambling. Haha! Glad to see everyone is doing well. Hopefully we all hear about Charlee's entrance into the world soon!
  • nkster781
    nkster781 Posts: 235 Member
    Congratulations Andrea! I cannot believe you had an 8lb baby. You definitley were all baby:0) I love the name Brooke. Would love to hear your birth story if you want to share it.

    Heather good luck at your appointment today! Let us know how it goes.

    kimmers99 I also got a flu shot. It was my first one ever. I had no side effects whats so ever. My husband also had one. His work does them every year for free.

    shellgib that's so fun that you went Ice skating. I have not done that in years. My balance is too off to do now at 35 weeks.

    Kristy I've been meaning to tell you that your pictures turned out awesome. I'm also so happy for you and your hubby that you can feel the baby from the outside. It is the neatest thing. Right now Hannah loves to stick her butt out right at my belly button. Makes my whole stomach look like its coming out in a cone shape, hehe. I'm not really digging the lower pelvis movements. But regardless I love to feel her.

    AFM: Today I am 35 weeks and I cannot believe it. I'm feeling great though and still plan to do Zumba this week:0)

    Hope you all are doing great.

    Goals for this week:

    Tonight: Walk or treadmill for 30-60 minutes
    Tomorrow: Maybe Zumba if I get off work early enough otherwise a 30 minute walk
    Wednesday: Walk or treadmill for 30-60 minutes
    Thursday: 30 minute walk
    Friday: Zumba
  • Raynamama
    Raynamama Posts: 480 Member
    Good morning all :flowerforyou: hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was awesome just because it was a 3-day weekend :bigsmile: and it felt like a long weekend too! I got to catch up with my family this weekend which was wonderful as they had been away the week before. Did a lot of cleaning/organizing and watched a few movies with my husband and relaxed. It was really nice.

    I have my gestational diabetes test this morning at 10:30, I can't eat 2 hours before so I tried to have a big breakfast early this morning and I'm already starving lol...oh well. It's the test where you have to drink that really sugary drink so we'll see how that goes. I also have to get my blood tested to see if I'm developing antibodies because my blood is negative and Jay's blood is positive to see if I need to get a shot or not.

    I'm starting to feel WAY more pregnant these days :wink: I feel like my belly's had a growth spurt and it's a lot bigger than it was last week!

    Other exciting news, our crib and dresser/change table come this Saturday, so we've got to get our baby room totally cleared out and cleaned up this week! It will be so exciting to see an actual crib in that room! I can't wait :bigsmile:

    I'm really hoping to get some exercise in this week, my goals are to ride my bike 2-3 times this week and do my yoga class on Thurs and incorporate some light weight training in there as well. :happy: I am planning on riding my bike for 30 mins after work today and maybe doing some weights as well.

    Still also waiting to hear if we got in to the birthing centre or not...hoping to hear something back this week.
  • Raynamama
    Raynamama Posts: 480 Member
    atynk - Congratulations!! Brooke is beautiful! :flowerforyou:
  • emrogers
    emrogers Posts: 328 Member
    I'm doing natural, which I also did with my son and for me its no medical intervention. So no epidural or meds for pain. :)
    im having some vaginal leaking today, im 7weeks n 2days now. some sites say its a concern some say the mucus plug is formed in 7th week, thts y some leaking is possible?

    wht do guys think?

    going to dr tomorrow.


    and a stupid question: when u say natural birth like heather is aiming for, does it mean without any kind of anesthesia like spinal or epidural?
  • chadam1015
    chadam1015 Posts: 58 Member
    Hi, Im due the end of April. Been on MFP since the beginning of the year. Im super excited to be pregnant but really need encouragement to maintain my weight. I really have been slacking. And everyone around my says "Thats ok youre eating for 2". We all know thats not true! lol Anyway if anyone wants to send my a friend request and keep me going that would be great. Congrats to all the mommies to be out there.Wish you all a great and healthy!
  • Lunarokra
    Lunarokra Posts: 855 Member
    Hello Mommas!

    Kimmers: I did get the flu shot, as highly recommended by my DR. So far I still have lil sniffles.

    Heather: Glad you're feeling good, and best wishes on your appointment. How exciting Miss Charlee will debut this week.

    Atynk: Congrats, Brooke is beautiful! Glad you're both doing well.

    Rayna-Good luck on your Glucose Test.

    Nichole-Wow 35 weeks. That's great!

    Kristy-That's so cool your hubby was able to feel your lil one kick. I have tried with my hubby & she has yet to give him a good show.

    This weekend was busy: We hosted dinner to watch the fight and it was a total success. One of the guests is taking a photo class and has offered to take pix of the belly in my 8th month and after the baby is here. :wink:
    I took Jason to the mall to buy him some sweaters and we walked for a good 40 mins. and when I got home I was tired and my feet were swollen. :grumble: Oh, I am getting leg cramps. :sad:

    On another note the paint on the baby's room turned out good, except the ceiling is lighter than I thought but it's ok. Next weekend we get to pick up the crib & dresser. :love:

    What are everyone's Thanksgiving plans? I will be in San Diego, California spending time with my inlaws & then driving up to Riverside on the weekend to see my parents. :bigsmile: So this will be the week to catch up on my workouts.
  • emrogers
    emrogers Posts: 328 Member
    Hi ladies! I'm glad the weekend is over!! I had a busy busy weekend. We volunteer with a group called Engaged Encounter and its basically a premarital weekend. We were the kitchen couple and OMG!! it can be tough. Needless to say, our shift was over at 2 and we got home and CRASHED!!! Woke up at 7 for dinner and i was back in bed by 10! I was GLAD to be home. Sunday was a very lazy day for me. I had a melt down on Friday because I'm dealing with pre teen attitude my house was a MESS!! husband wasn't cooperating. I'm not sure what I'm going through but seeing my house a mess makes me go into a panic mode. Then when I clean, I feel its not clean enough. Its driving me insane, not mention, I'm sure my husband thinks I'm crazy. I also feel like I don't have enough hours in the day to do the things I want to do. I'm always rushing to get dinner done, if it gets done at all, always rushing to get a work out in. So I've decided to that this weekend I'm going to try OAMC (once a month cooking). I'll be packing my freezer w/a bunch of pre made meals. I was also thinking this might be a great thing for me once I bring Dallas home. I'm excited to try it and see how it turns out. :) Needless to say, I didn't get any exercise in last week. Although I like walking outside, I still have to come home and get dressed and its pretty dark out by the time I do that, so today I brought my clothes to walk on the treadmill at home. I'm starting to feel really bad, almost like I can't handle life all together. I mean, here I am struggling w/everything and I only have ONE child so far. :( If I don't get it together soon, I'll lose my mind by the time I have baby.
    Sorry for the venting ladies, but its just been overwhelming, to say the least. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

    I turned 28 weeks yesterday and celebrated with pancakes, eggs and turkey sausage. :) YUM.

    Goals this week:
    Monday: 3 mile walk
    Tuesday: 3 mile walk
    Wednesday: 5 mile walk
    Thursday: Yoga
    Friday: rest
    Saturday: 5 mile walk
    Sunday: Yoga
    drink 160 oz of water a day
    stop skipping meals


    atynk- How gorgeous is she!!! Congrats. She doesn't even look like a newborn? Lol. :) How exciting

    Heather-Miss Charless, loves her temporary home. Funny how the body does what it does. No matter how active or not active you are, your body is in control. I'm praying for anytime before Thursday contractions and labor for you. :)
  • gisele246
    gisele246 Posts: 57 Member
    I haven't really posted until now so I thought I'd share this group that someone else just created and also a bit about myself.

    There is a new groups section which might be fun to post topics and whatnot on our pregnancies. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/765-what-to-expect

    This might be fun and a little bit easier to sort through topics. I am glad to have all of you to support me through my pregnancy, although sometimes I feel a little lost in the thread :(.

    I am now officially done my 1st trimester ! Very exciting although they want to test me for GD at 16 weeks so I'm really nervous about having it again. I've been counting calories, exercising (although sometimes it was just cleaning or walking), and trying to get sleep. My goals this week are to work out 4 times 30 minutes each time and to weight train at least 2 times. I'm still down a pound and would like to not gain this week. Officially I shouldn't start gaining until week 14 but really until week 20 if I want to stay in my 10 pounds "budget". Yikes!
  • mistigoodwin
    mistigoodwin Posts: 411 Member
    Monday again.....so not ready for it. Had a good weekend though, but could really use one more day at home. Feeling a bit uncomfortable the last couple days. I guess baby has moved up some, my hips don't hurt anymore but I can't really breath. My stomach feels hard and I'm just kinda blah feeling. My son got 3rd at his last tournament! Placed at every tournament this season! YAY! I'm so proud of him. Sunday, I didn't get to sleep in, but I cleaned house almost all day. Caught up on tons of stuff, painted some more and now it's time to just decorate. I might attempt to put together the crib, just to have it all set up, but IDK yet. Might wait for hubby to help me. I'm so thankful for all my sons help, he helped me pack wood, carry grocerys and paint. He's SO excited for the baby! :heart:

    Jennamom - hope the BH have stopped. I went to a nascar race when I was pregnant w/ my son and I had contractions the whole time, a few hours after leaving and I layed down they quit. I think I was about 8.5 months along or so, how far along are you?

    offcat - Glad things are going well. Awesome job on the workouts!!!

    svgarcia - CONGRATS on your baby girl!!!!! YAY!

    dexter - Hope things are going better for you. I've never experienced that or heard of it, I hope everything is ok. Good Luck!

    atynk - CONGRATS!!! She is so cute. I LOVE the name Brooke!!!!:flowerforyou:

    Ashley - Sounds like a busy weekend! Glad you got some time to study! Can't believe the two week appts. have already started. Time is flying by!!!!

    Brenda - That's exciting about the pics!!! Woo hoo! My feet were a little swollen yesterday too. I think they are better so far today. Hope yours are too. Sounds like lots of travel for you next week. Have fun!! I still can't believe it's already Nov. and it's half way over!! Geeze, time just goes by way to fast.

    Emrogers - Awe, sorry to hear things are hectic and crazy for you. It does get overwhelming when there is no time for nothing. I hope things slow down a bit and come together for you. The once a month cooking sounds like a great idea and I bet it will free up a lot of time. During the week is so busy for me usually, I keep things cleaned and picked up but I always use Sunday for a major cleaning day. That's laundry day, extra cooking day, and deep cleaning day, also do extra projects on Sundays. I hate having a messy house to wake up or go home too, but it's also hard to fit it all in to an everyday routine. Husbands and kids don't and wont ever understand our points of view on cooking cleaning working and all that, it sucks but that's what I've come to realize. I hope you find a routine that works for you to get it all done and still get your workouts in. Good Luck with things, hugs to you!!

    Heather - I can't believe Charlee still hasn't made her debut!! I really hope she decides she's ready before Thursday! You deserve her to come natural since you've been so patient. Either way though, it's super exciting you get to meet her in just a few days at the least!!!!! :happy:

    Better get to work. It's another super busy week, but now that wrestling season is over, I only work til 4:00 no matter what. No more working late! Woo Hoo!
  • emrogers
    emrogers Posts: 328 Member
    Hi ladies! I'm glad the weekend is over!! I had a busy busy weekend. We volunteer with a group called Engaged Encounter and its basically a premarital weekend. We were the kitchen couple and OMG!! it can be tough. Needless to say, our shift was over at 2 and we got home and CRASHED!!! Woke up at 7 for dinner and i was back in bed by 10! I was GLAD to be home. Sunday was a very lazy day for me. I had a melt down on Friday because I'm dealing with pre teen attitude my house was a MESS!! husband wasn't cooperating. I'm not sure what I'm going through but seeing my house a mess makes me go into a panic mode. Then when I clean, I feel its not clean enough. Its driving me insane, not mention, I'm sure my husband thinks I'm crazy. I also feel like I don't have enough hours in the day to do the things I want to do. I'm always rushing to get dinner done, if it gets done at all, always rushing to get a work out in. So I've decided to that this weekend I'm going to try OAMC (once a month cooking). I'll be packing my freezer w/a bunch of pre made meals. I was also thinking this might be a great thing for me once I bring Dallas home. I'm excited to try it and see how it turns out. :) Needless to say, I didn't get any exercise in last week. Although I like walking outside, I still have to come home and get dressed and its pretty dark out by the time I do that, so today I brought my clothes to walk on the treadmill at home. I'm starting to feel really bad, almost like I can't handle life all together. I mean, here I am struggling w/everything and I only have ONE child so far. :( If I don't get it together soon, I'll lose my mind by the time I have baby.
    Sorry for the venting ladies, but its just been overwhelming, to say the least. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

    I turned 28 weeks yesterday and celebrated with pancakes, eggs and turkey sausage. :) YUM.

    Goals this week:
    Monday: 3 mile walk
    Tuesday: 3 mile walk
    Wednesday: 5 mile walk
    Thursday: Yoga
    Friday: rest
    Saturday: 5 mile walk
    Sunday: Yoga
    drink 160 oz of water a day
    stop skipping meals


    atynk- How gorgeous is she!!! Congrats. She doesn't even look like a newborn? Lol. :) How exciting

    Heather-Miss Charlee, loves her temporary home. Funny how the body does what it does. No matter how active or not active you are, your body is in control. I'm praying for anytime before Thursday contractions and labor for you. :)

    Elce 28W1D
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  • aimeeclaire
    aimeeclaire Posts: 93 Member
    Happy Monday! I had a Dr. appointment this morning...love hearing the heartbeat!! I am trying to get my next ultrasound scheduled for next week because my husband has a day off from work. I will be 18W 5D and am hoping to find out the gender! :) Of course I will love whatever we have and want him/her to be healthy....BUT...I REALLY want a girl! I grew up with 5 brothers, my husband has 2 brothers....lots of noisy/dirty boys in my life and am ready for some PINK. :)

    Heather - hope you are feeling good this week and good luck!!

    atynk - CONGRATS! She is beautiful!!

    Chadam - Congrats to you! I hate people saying "you're eating for two". It has been frustrating for me watching myself grow the last 17 weeks. I worked so hard to lose the weight, but as long as we are healthy throughout the pregnancy it will be ok. We worked hard to get it off before and now we will have an even better reason to be healthy after! :)

    Luna - jealous of your Thanksgiving plans. I would love to be somewhere a little warmer. We have snow already here :( Exciting about the pics and the baby's room. I am excited to get started on ours!

    Elce - Try not to stress. :) Hope the once a month cooking works out...you will have to let us know how that goes! Good goals, stick with them!

    Misti - glad you have no more working late! I am coaching swimming and it is exhausing getting home late. I am not excited for the uncomfortable stages, but I hope it goes quickly for you!!

    Sorry...I know I am missing people I wanted to comment on. Happy Thoughts to everyone!!

    My goals:
    Exercise - 4X
    Water - more of it! :)
    Healthier snacks!
  • dexters_dexterity
    dexters_dexterity Posts: 342 Member
    atynk - CONGRATS! She is adorable n healthy.

    Heather - hope you are feeling good this week and good luck!! heard dates are good for labor and postpartum as Mary was told to sit under date tree, and when she cried in labor pain, dates fell off and it was meal for her and Jesus.
  • millionsofpeaches
    millionsofpeaches Posts: 372
    atynk - What a beautiful baby!!! Congratulations...

    I read through everything and am excited to see everyone's progress... I am soooo tired and on a deadline for an online class so not much time to type responses. I needed a mental break.

    I had Thai food last night and baby did not like it... I have never had such horrible indigestion before. I thought that I had turned a corner this past week morning sickness/nausea wise. I think I have and that I just need to stay away from super rich and greasy foods. My tummy is finally starting to show... Probably not to anyone else. I can't button my dress pants anymore but I can button my jeans still... Probably because the jeans hit a bit lower than the dress pants. I got a bella band which is amazing and allowing me to wear all of my pants. I will say that it is strange teaching in front of a classroom with your pants unbuttoned.

    Goals this week... I have yoga tomorrow! I am going to do my video 2 x's this week. I am also going to shoot for the gym 2-3 x's this week to jump on the elliptical and to work out my arms. I am finally not nauseous all the time and puking so hopefully a more rigorous work out routine will be possible.

    Have a good week ladies! I will check back in... and write back to everyone's comings and goings.
  • Lunarokra
    Lunarokra Posts: 855 Member
    Elce- I hope you feel better, and I am right there with you on the getting home late, cooking, washing dishes and having the time to workout.
    Our big worry is " Who will we find that we can trust to watch the baby? I really don't want to put the baby in a daycare. Quitting my job is not on the agenda, but I am considering finding a night job or something along that so I can care for her. So much to think about.


    Misti- So cute, Glad to hear Isaac will be such a good helper when baby arrives.
    I hear my tween complain & complain over the chores he has to help me and talks back to me. :grumble: I am such a nagging mother, but I tell him " Milo" you won't be happy until Mars takes me. (Like the movie: Mars Needs Moms, too bad he's not younger and would believe it right!) :laugh:


    Aimeeclaire- yay for your appointment, glad to hear things are moving along as should be. You're getting close to the half way there mark.
  • heathercrist1
    heathercrist1 Posts: 806 Member
    Hi ladies! Quick check in (which is what I feel like all I do these days and am being a lousy board member and not very supportive..I'm so sorry...I never realized how hectic and tired I've been the past few days). Anyways, I had my doc appt and am feeling a bit more positive. My doc is in Vegas right now so I had another doc. He checked me and I am now 2cm dilated, 90% effaced, and baby is at +2 station (which means her head is down low and the reason why my ribs haven't hurt me in the past 3 days...woot!). He said that he wouldn't be surprised if I went into labor on my own before Thursday but if I don't that my cervix is "very favorable" in case I do have to get induced (check out the Bishop score ladies...I learned a lot from this). He stripped my membranes again and suggested having "relations" which put prostaglandins on the cervix and help it to dilate/efface more and might jump start labor. So....I'm really praying things happen soon!

    To the person who asked about "natural" labor...some women would describe that as having a vaginal birth, but my definition of a natural labor is one that no pain medication is used including epidural, IV pain meds, pudundal blocks, etc..

    Again I am reading everyone's posts and just want you all to know I'm thinking of you all as much as you are sending positive thoughts/vibes my way! It means a lot to me how supportive you all are! Keep on rocking it ladies :)
  • Raynamama
    Raynamama Posts: 480 Member
    That is such good news Heather! I've been thinking of you a lot lately and it really sounds like from your appointment that little Charlee will come on her own! that's very positive news! Glad to hear that your ribs aren't hurting anymore and she's moving down! YAY :bigsmile: any day now!
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