I apologize ahead of time for typos writing this post from my BB. I have spent the last 3 days in a work related conference. The conference is good and the information very relevant to my career.
The problem, I have come down with a mother of a cold. My left nostril has decided to go on vacation. I am breathing out of my mouth and my right nostril. I am tired because I am unable to get great sleep at night due to the inability to sleep peacefully. And every night since Monday I have gone to bed by 11pm if not 9pm and waking up at 6am. Usually that would be great but the exhaustation that comes when I wake up is mind boggling.
I can't atke any medication and last night and this morning I trird the Afrin nasal speay to no avail. Sigh. I know I am not the first women to be pregnant with a cold but still woe is me.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
24 Weeks
How far along?: 24 weeks and 3 days
•Weight: Oh...I know and it's way more than I would like...so I will cut back on the ice cream and continue walking and hope for the best.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, got weighed again yesterday and he's 1lb 8 oz, that's 11oz up from four weeks ago.
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I have one maternity dress I wore this last weekend to church, otherwise I just wear pants on my hips and larger summer dresses.
•Stretch marks?: Yep…I saw a few the other night as I was rubbing my belly down with the coco butter.
•Sleep?: Sleep has been on again off again, when I am exhausted it's not a problem which usually happens mid-afternoon, but then at night I take at least 30 mins to fall asleep, which is unusual for me.
•Food cravings?: nothing really, I get the odd craving for something if I see a commercial but this week I have been looking for Little Debbie Nutter Butters...I probably won't get one because I don't want a whole box just one.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in... I see it inching out a little bit.
•What I miss: Today is not feeling so rushed to finish projects because people know towards August and September I won't be available. I feel like work is trying to squeeze every bit of energy and productivity from me before I go on maternity leave and it's leaving me exhausted and irritated.
•What I'm looking forward to: When hubby can feel the baby, I never know when to tell him to touch my belly and lately every time Jelly is kicking and punching hubby has either been not around or busy with something. Then when we finally settle down and he is rubbing my belly it's like Jelly knows and remains silent. Poor guys he's always asking me is the baby sleeping.
•What I am not looking forward to: In 4 weeks I have the glucose test and all the blogs I have read talk about how nasty the substance is... So not looking forward to that.
•Milestone: Jelly is 6 months...how awesome is that. Yesterday during the ultrasound, I got to see his heart, brain, penis and at one point he was facing us so we got to see his face...I can't wait to meet this little guy I know he's going to be amazing.
•Weight: Oh...I know and it's way more than I would like...so I will cut back on the ice cream and continue walking and hope for the best.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean, got weighed again yesterday and he's 1lb 8 oz, that's 11oz up from four weeks ago.
•Maternity clothes?: Still in maternity bottoms, especially pants, I have one maternity dress I wore this last weekend to church, otherwise I just wear pants on my hips and larger summer dresses.
•Stretch marks?: Yep…I saw a few the other night as I was rubbing my belly down with the coco butter.
•Sleep?: Sleep has been on again off again, when I am exhausted it's not a problem which usually happens mid-afternoon, but then at night I take at least 30 mins to fall asleep, which is unusual for me.
•Food cravings?: nothing really, I get the odd craving for something if I see a commercial but this week I have been looking for Little Debbie Nutter Butters...I probably won't get one because I don't want a whole box just one.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in... I see it inching out a little bit.
•What I miss: Today is not feeling so rushed to finish projects because people know towards August and September I won't be available. I feel like work is trying to squeeze every bit of energy and productivity from me before I go on maternity leave and it's leaving me exhausted and irritated.
•What I'm looking forward to: When hubby can feel the baby, I never know when to tell him to touch my belly and lately every time Jelly is kicking and punching hubby has either been not around or busy with something. Then when we finally settle down and he is rubbing my belly it's like Jelly knows and remains silent. Poor guys he's always asking me is the baby sleeping.
•What I am not looking forward to: In 4 weeks I have the glucose test and all the blogs I have read talk about how nasty the substance is... So not looking forward to that.
•Milestone: Jelly is 6 months...how awesome is that. Yesterday during the ultrasound, I got to see his heart, brain, penis and at one point he was facing us so we got to see his face...I can't wait to meet this little guy I know he's going to be amazing.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Mommy Dilemma
I hate to complain, but today for some reason, I feel extra exhausted.
I have been at work all day and still have not accomplished all the things I need to get done. And now I have to go home and do house stuff...Sigh...
I love my little jelly bean but somedays it just feels like he is zapping all my energy.
The next two months are going to be so hectic I am dreding them. I have training half of next week out of the office, but on top of that I have two major deadlines on special projects, plus my day to day activities.
I was poking around the blogshere today and saw different people blogging about the age old debate of whether to be a stay at home mom or working mom, not that SAHM aren't working. Anyway, somedays, I want to be SAHM, in fact many days I want to be one, but I am worried as these woman stated I would lose my idenitiy, not that work should make me who I am but there is something about working that gives a women power. I don't know...lately I have been considering staying home with the bean for at least a year or working part time so I can see him grow up and all the joys and yet stresses that come with one income and limited people interaction. I am torn on the matter but the blogs I read today really gave some insight so I thank all the mothers who shared their experience.
I am still on the face about the whole matter...but today I think it would be a lot easier if I was at home then sitting at my desk trying to manipulate this massive spreadsheet.
I have been at work all day and still have not accomplished all the things I need to get done. And now I have to go home and do house stuff...Sigh...
I love my little jelly bean but somedays it just feels like he is zapping all my energy.
The next two months are going to be so hectic I am dreding them. I have training half of next week out of the office, but on top of that I have two major deadlines on special projects, plus my day to day activities.
I was poking around the blogshere today and saw different people blogging about the age old debate of whether to be a stay at home mom or working mom, not that SAHM aren't working. Anyway, somedays, I want to be SAHM, in fact many days I want to be one, but I am worried as these woman stated I would lose my idenitiy, not that work should make me who I am but there is something about working that gives a women power. I don't know...lately I have been considering staying home with the bean for at least a year or working part time so I can see him grow up and all the joys and yet stresses that come with one income and limited people interaction. I am torn on the matter but the blogs I read today really gave some insight so I thank all the mothers who shared their experience.
I am still on the face about the whole matter...but today I think it would be a lot easier if I was at home then sitting at my desk trying to manipulate this massive spreadsheet.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Week 23
How far along?: 23 weeks and 2 days
•Weight: who knows…I haven’t stepped on a scale in over a while.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean is probably about a lb or more by now...I will find out next Monday for sure.
•Maternity clothes?: Maternity bottoms I still fit into regular tops…although the bottoms are what I miss the most.
•Stretch marks? : Yep…I saw a few the other night as I was rubbing my belly down with the coco butter.
•Sleep?: Lately sleep has been great. In addition to walking, I received a gigantic pregnancy pillow from my SIL last week and it has been heaven...it's long and U shaped and I sleep in the middle and it gives support on my back and for my growing belly...amazing...I couldn't imagine pregnancy without it. Will have to take a pic and show you all. On a down side that means hubby can't get as close but he seems to be ok with that for the most part.
•Food cravings?: at the moment ice cream...I know again...I am loving soft serve.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in...yet I see it inching out a little bit.
•What I miss: Today I miss the freedom of traveling...I wanted to go to Barbados for a summer break in July but I am having to rethink it because of (a) I will be close to 30 weeks by the time I want to go and (B) we need to save up money.
•What I'm looking forward to: 1 week until I get to see the Jelly again.
•Milestone: Jelly is on a role in my belly... I feel him for the most part in the AM before I have breakfast but after my morning water break. And then at random times. And he seems to be a little annoyed when the music goes off after we are in the car on the way to work...it's so cool to feel him move...I keep trying to get hubby to feel it but he likes to rub my belly rather than just keep still and he hates when I poke jelly...
•Weight: who knows…I haven’t stepped on a scale in over a while.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean is probably about a lb or more by now...I will find out next Monday for sure.
•Maternity clothes?: Maternity bottoms I still fit into regular tops…although the bottoms are what I miss the most.
•Stretch marks? : Yep…I saw a few the other night as I was rubbing my belly down with the coco butter.
•Sleep?: Lately sleep has been great. In addition to walking, I received a gigantic pregnancy pillow from my SIL last week and it has been heaven...it's long and U shaped and I sleep in the middle and it gives support on my back and for my growing belly...amazing...I couldn't imagine pregnancy without it. Will have to take a pic and show you all. On a down side that means hubby can't get as close but he seems to be ok with that for the most part.
•Food cravings?: at the moment ice cream...I know again...I am loving soft serve.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in...yet I see it inching out a little bit.
•What I miss: Today I miss the freedom of traveling...I wanted to go to Barbados for a summer break in July but I am having to rethink it because of (a) I will be close to 30 weeks by the time I want to go and (B) we need to save up money.
•What I'm looking forward to: 1 week until I get to see the Jelly again.
•Milestone: Jelly is on a role in my belly... I feel him for the most part in the AM before I have breakfast but after my morning water break. And then at random times. And he seems to be a little annoyed when the music goes off after we are in the car on the way to work...it's so cool to feel him move...I keep trying to get hubby to feel it but he likes to rub my belly rather than just keep still and he hates when I poke jelly...
Friday, June 4, 2010
New found joy
As my little bean grows, I notice new things about this vessel that's carrying him.
The other day I was getting dressed for church and was putting on my high heels only to find out wonders of wonders my feet are too wide for all the high heels I own.
Granted at 5.5 months pregnant I probably should not be wearing 3 inch heels but I figured I would be fine for 2 hrs of sitting and a little standing. No such luck.
The following weekend I attempted to wear a different pair of heels not so strappy and a whole size bigger then the ones from the weekend before. Yep...that's didn't work either...my feet looked stuffed into the shoes I was trying to wear.
In the end I opted for some jeweled flat sandals, which made my dress look really casual but made my hubby happy because he hates that I am always running late trying to figure out what to where.
The thing that shocks me is that my feet don't look swollen, they look normal yet they are swollen and nothing fits but flat sandals and ballet flats. Even my running sneakers are a bit too tight. I told hubby today I need new workout sneakers and he looked at me like I was crazy. He's says why would you buy sneakers that you will only wear for 6 more months...and he has a point...but still walking is my main source of exercise so...I will need to look for some new affordable sneakers if I am to keep up my exercise.
Ahh...the joys of carrying my beautiful jelly bean...I hope he appreciates all that momma does for him!
The other day I was getting dressed for church and was putting on my high heels only to find out wonders of wonders my feet are too wide for all the high heels I own.
Granted at 5.5 months pregnant I probably should not be wearing 3 inch heels but I figured I would be fine for 2 hrs of sitting and a little standing. No such luck.
The following weekend I attempted to wear a different pair of heels not so strappy and a whole size bigger then the ones from the weekend before. Yep...that's didn't work either...my feet looked stuffed into the shoes I was trying to wear.
In the end I opted for some jeweled flat sandals, which made my dress look really casual but made my hubby happy because he hates that I am always running late trying to figure out what to where.
The thing that shocks me is that my feet don't look swollen, they look normal yet they are swollen and nothing fits but flat sandals and ballet flats. Even my running sneakers are a bit too tight. I told hubby today I need new workout sneakers and he looked at me like I was crazy. He's says why would you buy sneakers that you will only wear for 6 more months...and he has a point...but still walking is my main source of exercise so...I will need to look for some new affordable sneakers if I am to keep up my exercise.
Ahh...the joys of carrying my beautiful jelly bean...I hope he appreciates all that momma does for him!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
The Bean has sprouted
I know I contemplated waiting to see if jelly bean was a boy or a girl.
I even closed my eyes at the last ultrasound so they wouldn't tell me. However, hubby wanted to know so I had the tech write it on a paper and place it in an envelope.
Well, he opened it the night he got back from his business trip because he couldn't wait and well I knew once he knew he wouldn't be able to hide it so I found out...
Then we tried to keep it our secret, because well I just didn't want to share it just yet and amazingly enough hubby was able to keep the secret, me not so much.
I feel like I tell everyone...I am just so excited. I mean either way I guess I would have been and as long as Jelly is healthy I am happy...but we both got what we wanted...
So the bean is a.......
A BOY!!!!!!
Yeah a precious little boy.
Of course my mother and one of my girlfriends were really disappointed they both wanted me to be having a girl because they are more fun to shop for, but I wanted a boy and so did hubby. My mom keeps asking my sister does she think it's possible the ultrasound tech made a mistake...LOL...she really had her heart set on a little girl.
I am not really sure why I wanted a boy...just did and I am having one...yeah...So my bean has sprouted a penis and I am elated...
I even closed my eyes at the last ultrasound so they wouldn't tell me. However, hubby wanted to know so I had the tech write it on a paper and place it in an envelope.
Well, he opened it the night he got back from his business trip because he couldn't wait and well I knew once he knew he wouldn't be able to hide it so I found out...
Then we tried to keep it our secret, because well I just didn't want to share it just yet and amazingly enough hubby was able to keep the secret, me not so much.
I feel like I tell everyone...I am just so excited. I mean either way I guess I would have been and as long as Jelly is healthy I am happy...but we both got what we wanted...
So the bean is a.......
A BOY!!!!!!
Yeah a precious little boy.
Of course my mother and one of my girlfriends were really disappointed they both wanted me to be having a girl because they are more fun to shop for, but I wanted a boy and so did hubby. My mom keeps asking my sister does she think it's possible the ultrasound tech made a mistake...LOL...she really had her heart set on a little girl.
I am not really sure why I wanted a boy...just did and I am having one...yeah...So my bean has sprouted a penis and I am elated...
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Week 22
How far along?: 22 weeks and 2 days
•Weight: who knows…I haven’t stepped on a scale in over a while.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean is probably about a lb by now.
•Maternity clothes?: Maternity bottoms I still fit into regular tops…although the bottoms are what I miss the most.
•Stretch marks? : Yep…I saw a few the other night as I was rubbing my belly down with the coco butter.
•Sleep?: Lately sleep has been great. I have gotten back to my walking routine and wonders of wonders walking in the evenings has a great effect on helping me sleep through the night.
•Food cravings?: at the moment...nothing particular…I just about eat what’s available.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in and no signs at the moment of moving out.
•What I miss: As of today I am not sure I miss anything specific. I am not having a great day but it’s not bad either and it's probably not baby related…just wish I was on a beach somewhere.
•What I'm looking forward to: 2 weeks until I get to see the Jelly again.
•Milestone: ??? Nothing comes to mind at the moment
•Weight: who knows…I haven’t stepped on a scale in over a while.
•How big is baby?: Jelly bean is probably about a lb by now.
•Maternity clothes?: Maternity bottoms I still fit into regular tops…although the bottoms are what I miss the most.
•Stretch marks? : Yep…I saw a few the other night as I was rubbing my belly down with the coco butter.
•Sleep?: Lately sleep has been great. I have gotten back to my walking routine and wonders of wonders walking in the evenings has a great effect on helping me sleep through the night.
•Food cravings?: at the moment...nothing particular…I just about eat what’s available.
•Labor signs?: None!
•Belly button in or out?: Still in and no signs at the moment of moving out.
•What I miss: As of today I am not sure I miss anything specific. I am not having a great day but it’s not bad either and it's probably not baby related…just wish I was on a beach somewhere.
•What I'm looking forward to: 2 weeks until I get to see the Jelly again.
•Milestone: ??? Nothing comes to mind at the moment
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