19 Weeks

19 Weeks with Baby Mo 2.0

Hurray! We’re about halfway!

Excuse the blurry mirror…only full size mirror around is at school…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Weight Gain: Before Thanksgiving when I weighed myself at the gym, I had lost two pounds again bringing me to 176 which is down 7 lbs since I found out I was pregnant. Very possibly that has changed considering how much turkey I ate!

Baby’s Heart Rate: Right around 150 BMP at last doctor’s appointment. Which of course was wonderful to hear for the first time!

Movement: I’ve started to feel some kicks this week! I felt some on Thanksgiving night that were the strongest so far. I joked that I had eaten so much he or she was trying to make room. The most “movement” I’ve felt is like steady balls of pressure, mostly in the evening. I remember when Judah was much bigger how it felt to have him just sort of pressing on one side and this feels similar, just on a smaller scale.

Biggest Craving This Week: Well I finally got my Thanksgiving food so again, I haven’t had any strong cravings this pregnancy. I decided what to eat for supper last night based on the fact that I wanted lemonade to drink which seems to be keeping with the trend of wanting fruit and fruit juice and smoothies.

How clothes fit: I can still fit into everything that I wear on a daily basis but anything more fancy is really too tight. I found this out when Josh and I went to his CEO’s retirement party. And my t-shirts are toying with the slightly too short to go all the way over my belly fit. However, a friend of mine gave me a TON of maternity clothes this weekend so I think I’m well set from here on out!

Energy Level: Much better! I’m sleeping better at night which definitely means more energy during the day. Hanging out in the evenings feels more normal too where I don’t get so sleepy so early.

Rants/Random: A lot of people have asked me if I’m still doing boot camp while pregnant and the answer is yes! I’ll admit that my average is usually more like two days a week rather than three (and sometimes not even that many) but I know that keeping in shape now is going to help in the long run. It’s taking some getting used to for sure. I didn’t work out at all when I was pregnant with Judah so I’ve had to learn by trial and error how hard or not to push at my workouts. A few times I’ve pushed too hard only to give myself a massive headache all day and nausea. Other times I leave feeling like I hardly broke a sweat. I think I’m getting a better handle on it now though.

Some other things that I’ve noticed are different this time around have been sort of the unawareness I have of being pregnant. I feel like I remember with Judah being hyper-aware of every little thing, I’d check online community groups daily, research baby products, etc. This time around, I forget that I’m growing another human! That’s something that is kind of nice of about going to my doctor appointments in Chapel Hill. I leave Judah to hang out with my mom or Josh’s mom and it becomes a time where all I’m focused on is this new baby. It really is helpful to have these “pauses” in every day life to appreciate that we’re adding a whole new person to our family!

Looking Forward To: Our next doctor’s appointment which is December 5. This is also when we’ll find out if Baby Mo 2.0 is a boy or a girl!

The Best Things About Thanksgiving as a Pregnant Woman

First of all, congratulations! On a day set aside for over eating, you have double the excuse! (Bonus points if you’re breastfeeding, you have the extra calories excuse without having to share your internal space between the turkey and another human)
1) Timing Your Pregnancy to be Comfortably in the Second Trimester

This will take some planning but it’s well worth it to be in between the puking stage and the constant heartburn stage.

2) Nobody Questions your Stretchy Pants

Maternity jeans pretty much have a built in turkey pocket. Even if you’re only 3 weeks in, don’t be shy about busting out these wonderful inventions.

3) Taking a nap rather than cleaning up after is perfectly acceptable

Everyone knows pregnant women need lots of rest so feel free to put your feet up on the couch. Warning: if this isn’t your first kid, this tactic gets a little trickier. Be sure to start mentioning your sore back and tired feet well before the meal to maximize the sympathy.

4) Dipping into Leftovers After the Aforementioned Nap

After all, you’re growing a whole person! And babies grow the most while they’re sleeping so, obviously, you need to replenish your strength after that nap.

5) You Can Pass Over Any Dishes You Don’t Like and Blame it on the Baby

If your family is like mine, there’s a chance there’s always a dish or two that is someone’s “classic” that you just don’t care for. Each year you suck it up and eat some so you don’t hurt anyone’s feelings. Not this year! “Oh, this baby really just doesn’t like turnip”. This also works for breastfeeding “oh, asparagus gives him gas.”
Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂

15 Weeks

I meant to update last week but with Judah’s birthday, Josh being out of town and Halloween things got busy! Judah’s Thomas themed birthday was a big success and we had a great time visiting with family. Josh is safely back from Vegas and Halloween was so much fun this year! We went trick or treating with some friends in their neighborhood and my heart wanted to explode watching the cute toddlers carrying their pumpkins up to each house. Certainly a lot more fun than last year or the year before! Not to mention all the delicious candy I can now help myself to, at least for one more year 🙂

14 Weeks with Judah

 

15 Weeks with Baby Mo 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total weight gain:  I had actually lost some more weight the week before last, down a total of 8 pounds since I found out I was pregnant. But I gained another pound or two last week so down a total of 5 pounds. I’m actually kind of excited about this because I haven’t changed my eating habits or had problems keeping food down so thankfully this is just keeping me on track for my weight gain this pregnancy!

Biggest Craving This Week: No big cravings again this week, I’ve had quite a few deli type sandwiches so maybe that’s it?

Energy Level: Still about average, I’m not falling asleep on the couch at 9pm anymore but I’m still having a tough time sleeping at night. Most nights I can fall asleep ok but as soon as I have to wake up to pee or for any other reason it can take me hours to fall back asleep. This is by far my least favorite pregnancy symptom!

How clothes fit: I can still wear all my regular clothes but occasionally I’ll put on some of my maternity stuff just because it’s comfortable! I was never a big “lay around in your pjs all day” kind of person, I just never enjoyed it. But with the colder weather and general mom life, I’ve found a renewed love for yoga pants, t-shirts, and hoodies.

Movement: I’m fairly sure I haven’t felt anything yet. The good thing about the second time around is knowing what those early kicks feel like, the problem is that gas feels the same! I remember after Judah was born feeling a gas bubble and thinking it was a kick before remembering that he was already out 🙂

Next Doctor’s Appointment: Friday! We should be able to hear the heartbeat at this appointment as well as schedule the ultrasound where we will find out if it’s a boy or a girl!

Rants/Randoms: I joke with Josh that I’m only 15 weeks in and I feel like I have been pregnant FOREVER already! I think it’s because the first time, everything was new and exciting but this time around, though I’m excited to have a new baby, the pregnancy stuff is more utilitarian. We’re also still trying to sell the condo and move so it’s hard sometimes to not get anxious about what will happen. If you know anyone looking to buy…!

Looking forward to: The holidays still! I don’t know why, but this year I’m so excited for this season. I think it’s because this year Judah is old enough to “get it” so it’s a whole other level of excitement getting to experience it all with him.