33 week Bumpdate

How Far Along: 33 Weeks

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I am at 32-33 pounds depending on the day. I am almost to the point where I want to say EFF it! But I also feel like this is where it all matters so I don't want to blow it! 

Food Aversions (and "no nos"): Vegetables, I wouldn't really say it's an aversion but I have to make a conscious decision to eat them or I won't. I am back to loving carbs and heavy foods which isn't awesome!

Cravings: Hmmm Crackers, chips, cake, donuts

How I Feel: I came down with a cold last weekend which really put me OUT. I felt totally drained of any energy that I had which the exhaustion that I feel now that it is over well lets just say that I am not complaining about being tired ha ha. My pelvis is starting to ache more and my workouts have been suffering from them meaning I am not working out as much but that was also due to the fact that I didn't pack my lunch at ALL this week. FAIL! You can tell just in my step counts for the week on my fitbit that exercise was kind of the last thing on my mind. 

Maternity Clothes: Yup. I am pretty much over them! 

Movement: She is moving and shaking in there and it hurts but we are almost done baking her so I can deal for a little while longer. I am SO thankful that she isn't a rib kicker, she is a side stretcher. 

Sleep: I am getting it and i am so happy. I get up 4-6 times to go to the bathroom a night but go right back to sleep with no issues. I am glad that I don't have the insomnia that I did with my second kiddo which is really awesome and I hope that it doesn't start LOL

 

What I Miss: Hugging my husband. We do this awkward side hug, not a fan. I want to hug my kiddo too and bend over! I tried to hold the seat for him yesterday while he was practicing riding his bike on two wheels and um yeah it was almost a fail too ha ha. 

 

What I'm Looking Forward To: Seeing what this baby looks like. In the short term though we have a special trip planned for our little to go on a 2 hour train ride! I am SO excited it has taken EVERYTHING to keep my mouth shut about it! 

Favorite Moment of the Week: Buying the rest of the things that I needed for Little Ms. 

32 Week Bumpdate

Baby Growth:  By now, your baby weighs 3 3/4 pounds and is about 16.7 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. You're gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. In fact, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb. She now has toenails, fingernails, and real hair (or at least respectable peach fuzz). Her skin is becoming soft and smooth as she plumps up in preparation for birth. (Source: Babycenter.com)

My Symptoms: I have been very tired and I have been out of gas by 6 at night. The only thing that keeps me going is that my husband lets me sit down and read (he doesn't let me but he very generously picks up the slack like dishes and bath time). I have been going to be between 8:30 and 9 during the week and staying up until 10:30 on Saturdays which is much like my first trimester. I am not AS tired as I was then but it's pretty similar.

I have been feeling VERY swollen even though it doesn't seem like I am. My fingers and ankles get the brunt of it but I am nowhere near Kim Kardashian in that department. I have been drinking lemon water to help alleviate it but it doesn't seem to be helping as much as when I wasn't pregnant but helps me feel better overall. 

Weight/Belly: +32 pounds and I feel every single pound of it and I am starting to feel EVERYTHING. My belly has gotten noticeably bigger it makes me happy to know that she is growing in there but in the same respect it is making for more uncomfortable sleep. During the day I am just fine with my preggy belly :)

Maternity Clothes:  YES! I went out and bought 2 more shirts to go with my leggings because the belly is starting to make all of my shirts mid-drift shirts and while that is the style now don't nobody want to be seeing that mess LOL and I don't want to be showing it either.

Movement: Very much! She is starting to jab a bit harder now which still surprises me but makes me happy too. She is getting stronger in there! She is way more active at night than during the day and I am praying that changes when she pops out! I do not want to be up all night with little Ms.

Sleep: It's been going. I have been getting up to pee more often and it is getting to be really bad. I am averaging 3-4 wake ups at night. I stumble to the bathroom and sit there with my eyes closed LOL. I am just reminding myself that it is just my body preparing me for the babies arrival. I am really tired during the day but I find that I wake up a bit after I workout which is a big relief and I know that once the baby comes I will be able to gain some energy from my workouts later on.

Workouts: I have been walking 3 miles 4 days a week and doing the Slim and Tone Pregnancy DVD 2-3 times a week. I did do Upper Fix from the 21 Day Fix with a girlfriend from work and it was nice to be able to lift again so I may throw that one in this week as well for a better upper body workout I am not a fan of the Slim and Tone one for just an upper day. I have been averaging a 6 time a week workout.

**BBL Update: I was not able to finish the 30 day challenge because of my SPD which really stinks! I can't wait to be able to lift my legs again LOL I know that sounds so crazy but I did the High and Tight workout and it was excruciating to do the leg lifts :( I am totally going to have to do that challenge after I have my little. *******

Cravings: Cake cake cake cake and can I say Cake! I don't seriously DO NOT like cake that much but cakes and donuts have been something I have been obsessing over!

Goals for the Next Week: Not to eat JUNK food! I have been indulging WAY too much!

30 Week Bumpdate

Baby Girl: Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now and weighs almost 3 pounds. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. (source:Babycenter.com)

My Symptoms: This week and last week has been really exhausting! I have been tired tired tired. I can't ever get enough sleep and I find myself maxing out on my caffeine intake because I HAVE to stay awake due to the demands of my life and my job. For those of you out there that do get to nap APPRECIATE IT!!! I sure wish that I could! 

I for sure feel weaker, my workouts have been slowing down. I made it to the gym 4 times last week which was really good and I walked at least 3 miles every day. My toning has been lacking because my husband and I have been just so busy and tired that getting 20 minutes of toning in seems like trying to fit in an hour! It's bee pretty lacking. 

Heartburn has made its way in and so have nasty cravings. I try to resist them but most of the time I don't and portion out what I want to eat. I have also been very moody and don't really want to talk to anyone. People annoy the UH HM out of me but I try to smile and keep going but inside I just wish to be left alone. :( Sad I know, I am seriously a pretty good social person, not lately though. 



Weight/Belly: I am up about 30 pounds now. I am starting to swell for nothing which really stinks but I try to keep that down with lemon water and watching what I am eating and that has proven to be really really hard lately. Everything has salt in it!


Maternity Clothes: Yes, they are starting to fit tight which really stinks because it's so late that buying anything sounds dumb but I did give in and bought 2 pairs of workout pants because I really needed them.


Movement: Yes She is still hanging out REALLY low! I always have to use the bathroom but she can keep on moving. I feel a bond with her every time that she moves! It's been an interesting experience with this little one. I am trying to enjoy every moment ache and pain knowing that she is a  complete blessing to our lives and it is my last pregnancy.

Sleep: I have been getting sleep but it is broken with going to the bathroom and we will just say that make up has been my best friend ha ha ha! I have mastered a 5 minute face routine LOL. I SO desperately need it. One of the girls I work with told me that I looked absolutely exhausted (I wasn't wearing makeup!)

Cravings: This week mangoes and cakey things have been my serious craving! 

Best Pregnancy Moment This Week: Passing my glucose test!!!!!!

Goals for next week: Eat more vegetables, eat less junk food, pack my lunches for work every day this week! 

Thoughts: I can't believe that I am so close to seeing my little baby. It is absolutely amazing to me! I can't picture her but I can. I imagine what she looks like and how we are all going to adjust to a little GIRL in the house! We couldn't be more excited! 


 

Week 27 Bumpdate

Baby Girl: At 13.6 to 14.8 inches and 1.5 to 2.5 pounds, she's not just getting bigger, she's getting smarter.

My Symptoms: This week has been great but so many things have changed it seems like. It seems that I am going to be going through this weekly. I have been feeling more tired but energized all at the same time. I am off this week and sleeping has been phenomenal. Not having to wake up at 5:30 AM has been such a blessing. I just got back from my awesome Bombshell Retreat and boy did they wear me out! ha ha! I came back SO tired I didn't think I could be that tired again but 12 hours of sleep in 2 days will certainly throw you for a loop right?!

Let's see. I am tired but not all the time, I am getting out of breath faster. The stairs are my nemesis and there are only like 10 of them LOL. My workouts are suffering and I have been having to slow down BIG time but I am ok with that.

Weight/Belly: I am up 22-23 pounds depending on what I eat and when I eat it but I am ok with that. I am going to try and keep that down. With traveling and all that, eating has not been a priority meaning healthy eating has not been. My belly is well I feel like it couldn't grow anymore but we all know that it will ha ha!


Maternity Clothes: Yes, I am wearing them but I still fit into my yoga pants and I bought some Small and Medium Tami's from Old Navy so I wear those around the house a lot. I really only wear maternity when I am leaving the house which is rarley ever so I guess I am mostly in reg clothes! :) 


Movement: Yes she is moving and kicking me but she really likes to hang out at the bottom of my belly she rarely comes up above my belly button and I am counting my blessings for every day that she is not all up in and around my ribs.


Sleep: I have been getting up to go potty every night now which really stinks BUT I am sleeping well. Next week it may be a different story ha ha. 

Cravings: Still raisins and mangoes. Vegetables seems to have left but I only really eat them around dinner time. 
  Best Pregnancy Moment This Week: Having everyone I didn't know at the retreat tell me how great I look for being pregnant. It is nice for people to be real with you.

Goals for next week: Eat more vegetables :) 

Thoughts: I can't wait to see my girl. I can't wait to hold her and kiss her all up. I really want to relax more than ever but all I can think about is her and what she is going to look like and how everyone is going to be reacting to the new bundle that is joining the family. I feel so blessed that I am having a great pregnancy and despite some of the discomforts I am enjoying taking care of this little one in my belly!

Week 25 Bumpdate

My baby this week: The average fetus measures about 13.6 inches to 14.8 inches and weighs about 1.5 to 2.5 pounds (from thebump.com).

My Symptoms: This week I have been feeling SUPER tired. I can feel the third trimester rearing it's little freaking head around the corner. I can't believe that I have a little over three months left with this little baby in my belly. I can't wait to see what she looks like but boy oh boy am I feeling like this pregnancy is going by way too fast. This week overall I have been feeling very overwhelmed with the obligations that my husband and I have, work, and preparing for this baby has gotten me feeling out of sorts. It's not so much that we need to get a lot of things for her, it's the lack of things that we need that have me feeling frazzled and forgetful about it. Nesting has really hit me hard. I re-did our living room and today I cleaned up the basement which is a task that I have wanted to complete for weeks now and it is FINALLY done and organized :) 

Weight/Belly: I am up 20 pounds and I have not worked out as much this week. I did the treadmill twice this week and a barre class. I had a photography shoot this weekend so I just went ahead and didn't workout Friday because I was on my feet all day and today is my rest day. Tomorrow I will commence my Barre classes. I was doing Barre3 but I realized that I had to modify too much so I gave in and bought Suzanne Bowens Slim and Tone and her Long and Lean workout to do. I am going to do the 4 days a week alternating each with 30-45 minutes on the elliptical. My belly is doing well it is just getting big. There are no stretch marks or anything to tell you about :) 


Maternity Clothes:Yes I am wearing them. I recently bought 2 new dresses and a pair of leggings to wear. I think that is all I am going to buy LOL. I just need a few things for when I get so big I don't know what to do with myself and something to wear this summer after the baby is born that is comfortable. So far I only have 4-6 shirts, 3 dresses, 2 pairs of jeans, 1 pair of leggings. That's not too bad I suppose.

Movement: OH YES My little mamacita is moving like CRAZY and I love it. I can see her through my belly now it's pretty cool and creepy to see at the same time LOL

Sleep: I am sleeping well overall. I just wish that I could sleep some more! I am starting to have the third trimester effects hit me and I am TOTALLY not ready for that! ha ha!

Cravings:Raisins and mangoes are my thing right now. I have also been shunning vegetables again. I am going to have to start making my smoothies again ;)

Best Pregnancy Moment This Week: I didn't really have one really. All I wanted to do was sit in bed all day and relax and we were so busy that didn't happen. I am ready to just chill and relax and have super nice weather all the time!

Goals for next week: Ok seriously! Get my registry done workout every day this week and relax a bit more! 

Thoughts: I am truly enjoying my pregnancy and I am SO excited that I get to have one more little baby in my life. I am seriously blessed by all the love and kind words that have been offered for my baby and I. I am TOO excited to have a girl and can't wait until she gets here so we can hangout. I am a bit worried about the dynamic that we will have in the house and it will take some getting used to and I feel like it is normal to have these feelings. I cannot wait! 

Bumpdate Week 23

I was recently inspired to do my own head shots from a group of coaches that had their done and realized that Hey I can do those myself. SO I did and what a treat for my self confidence! I have been pretty scared of the camera because my past pregnancies have been pretty brutal to my self esteem but that is another post for another day. Here is my week 23 Bumpdate!


How far along: 23 Weeks


Symptoms:  I have been feeling really tired and hungry this week. My schedule has been off and after all the snow storms, spring break, and being off one day here and there since Christmas I am ready for a routine. My body seriously craves it.  I have had some serious pelvic pain this week and it hurts so bad I almost cried, I knew it was coming because I had it with my second I just never thought it would happen this fast.......oh the joys of pregnancy LOL

Weight Gain: 16 pounds

Cravings: Sweets, I crave them more and more often now, I try to eat fruits and most times it goes away but there are sometimes where I just give myself that sugar :)

What's Up With My Body:  This week I pushed it REALLY hard in the workout department. In my mind if I have more time I can do more and obviously my body told me that is NOT the case. I have really severe pelvic pain. I have taken a rest day today and I already feel better and I WILL be taking it easy on my workouts by walking for my cardio and then lifting some very light weights to keep my muscles from turning to mush. I am going to see how my body reacts to that and adjust until I find something that works. I had this pelvic pain with my second and I hope it doesn't get worse and I can manage and not let it flare up again like I did this week. Other than that it's a bunch of trips to the bathroom and feeling the weirdness of pregnancy ha ha.

Movement:  This is the week where my little has gotten SO strong, I can see her move through the outside of my belly now and my husband can really feel her too. I love that she is getting stronger despite my pelvic pain. Feeling her move is a bit awkward because it's so new but I crave for her to move when she is sleeping or just relaxing.

Things I Need To Do: I need to make a registry and check my pump and make sure that I have all of the pieces so that I can order the parts I need in case I need new ones. I need to figure out my eating because it has been a bit CRAZY ha ha.


Workouts:  I have done Chalean Extreme and did the 21 Day Fix workouts which is probably what killed me this week in regards to my pelvic pain. So for Week 24 I am going to ONLY stick to Chalean Extreme and see how that works and if that doesn't work than I will maybe do the Pregnancy Project or Barre and see how that works. I am also going to add 30-45 min of walking during my lunch break to get my cardio in.
Best Pregnancy moment: Feeling my baby get stronger was one of the best moments of the week. I am eager to meet her but glad that she is getting bigger and stronger. I love that my husband was able to feel her too! That made me extremely happy as he has been waiting awhile to experience this pregnancy with me. :)

Thoughts: Honey take it easy! This is the last time that you will be pregnant so ENJOY the ride. Don't push too hard and remember that you are not superwoman and your body will let you know when you have pushed too hard. Sit back relax and enjoy the ride do some work but just because you have time doesn't mean you have to push. Read a book or watch some television.

Goals for next week: Find a workout that helps with the pelvic pain. Check out my pump and order the parts and get my registry done this weekend.

21 week Bumpdate

Growth: Mollie now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — about the size of a carrot. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, her eyebrows and lids are present now.

Symptoms: None really, I have just been tired when I am TOO active (like 10,000 steps a day active) I have also been dealing with food intolerance issues but I am clearing those up little by little.

Weight/Belly: Don't really know the last time that I checked I was 10-11 pounds up it may be more I don't know.

Maternity Clothes: Yes I am in them for my jeans but other than that no. I ordered some maternity shirts that were on sale at Old Navy but they don’t look maternity which is awesome. What is the deal with some maternity clothes anyway? Why do some designers think that being pregnant means you have to dress like a 50 year old with no fashion sense? I swear it is such a challenge with maternity clothes lol. Jessica Simpson has a GREAT line at Motherhood I am just not willing to break the bank there I did buy a pair of jeans on sale but that’s it. I have also fallen in love with Tami’s from Old Navy I just bought some a sz bigger LOL.

Movement: Lots! None that my husband can feel consistently over time. He has felt her once lol. She really likes to move when I am relaxed and not going nutso cleaning and what not.

Sleep: It’s been good but is it ever enough?

Cravings: This week…….CHIPS I have indulged once or twice but that has been the worst one J OH and Goldfish ha ha

Workout: Every day I have been following the Chalean Extreme schedule I am in the PUSH Phase now and adding in Turbofire on one of the rest days or after the lifting for an extra calorie burn.

Best Moment: Being able to take leave to go to Florida a week early to spend time with my son. I got my leave and everything approved and got our plane tickets!!!!! SO EXCITED to go to WARM weather!!!!

Goals: To eat as healthy as I can while I am home on vacation and get ALL my workouts in! Also, the most important to have a blast with my kids!

Thoughts: I have realized that I am enjoying this pregnancy a lot. I am embracing all the changes that are going on with my body with love and admiration! I pray that this continues! I have had a healthy pregnancy and let me tell those of you that are reading this and want to get pregnant it IS possible to enjoy pregnancy and be healthy while doing it. I have had 2 unhealthy pregnancies and I hated them and was SO uncomfortable with them it was unreal! I am happy to have achieved a healthy pregnancy thus far with my little one! It has been such a blessing to be able to enjoy the process!