29 Weeks

Here we go with yet another week of this thing.  The funny thing is I used to think how long it would take to get to the third trimester and now I'm here and it's flying again.  I've decided 30 weeks is a good time to freak out- but for now 29 weeks is working for me.

How far along? 29 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I went in again on Friday and I'm up 20 big ones.  I must be carrying a toddler in there or something.  I can definitely feel the weight in my heavy belly now and my cheekbones are on vacation.

Maternity clothes? Yes, and yes.  This weekend hubby and I took a trip to Target so I could get some longer tanks for working out.  I'm starting to look like Homer Simpson in some of my workout tops.  I also need to figure out what I'm wearing to my shower in 2ish weeks...the goal is something that makes the bump look cute without making the rest of me look quite as robust.

Stretch marks? I got a new vitamin E oil from Trader Joe's...still hoping I won't get them.

Sleep: Sleep is still great.  I occasionally wake up on my back but I'm still sleeping through the night and only wake up early in the morning to freak out about work, but usually fall back asleep.

Best moment this week: In health news, I'm still feeling really well since my cold went away and heard that I passed my gestational diabetes test (woo hoo!).  We also made more progress on our house and the baby's room has hardwood floors all done now.  Oh, and we are getting some stuff from our registry delivered to the house...I get all giddy and open the packages :)

This week's comment of the week:

Someone asked me what I was having at the coffee shop.  I think it's now safe to say that I'm obviously pregnant.

Miss Anything? Nope. But I do want sushi and lox when I'm done being pregnant.  Make notes, family.

Movement: Lots of movement and he's getting closer to my ribs.  He also squirms around when I'm laying on my side and I usually have to turn because I think I'm squishing him.

Food cravings: Welp, I was eating a popsicle tonight when hubby took my picture and those have been my go to dessert (and ya know, chocolate).  I also killed this mediterranean plate for lunch last week without even blinking.  I've been eating roasted asparagus like it was going out of style last week as well.  I guess it's a good combination of healthy with a few treats...and eating like a lumberjack.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, feeling good!

Sex: BOY!  

Symptoms: My lower back has felt tender again over the last few days.  I was doing a lot this weekend and it could be related, but I'm trying to keep it stretched out with cat cow pose.  I also got my blood work back and I'm slightly anemic, so I get to start taking an iron supplement.  Besides feeling heavier, I'm still happy with how well I have been feeling.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and busy.  I joke that because I'm carrying a human I get enough work for two people at the job...I'm the only one who finds this amusing and it doesn't work to lessen the workload.

Looking forward to: My baby shower (in 2 weeks, eek!), maternity leave, and meeting my sweet boy.

Exercise: Walks daily, 2 gym workouts including full body weights circuits and cardio, and one yoga practice.  I'm aiming to get more in this week and still really enjoying movement.

Oh- and in case you were wondering about sympathy cravings, I let Chino try my all fruit popsicle.  He approves....and don't worry, I rinsed off the puppy drool before I had the popsicle.

27 and 28 Weeks

Hello fellow food bloggers.  I keep coming back here without food- so let's start with that first. We got a new waffle maker and today was its maiden voyage.  Waffles are back in the home =)

In other news, I'm still gestating and still around.  I caught a rough cold that lasted for 9ish days and one would have thought I caught the plague or something.  I'm usually what I call a functioning alcoholic and can usually work my way through colds but this was no joke.  I am pretty much recovered now and ready to attack the last 12 weeks!

How far along? Just hit 28 weeks this Saturday! 

Here is a picture from 27 weeks:

And here I am today- woah bebe!  Big brother Chino was squirrel hunting in the background with us.

Total weight gain/loss: I go in again on Friday, but I'm guessing up 18 pounds or so to add a pound a week since 26 weeks.  The baby is going to be doing a lot of growing and brain development in this trimester, so I'm suspecting the scale will keep going up.  I'm still eating healthy and when hungry so I'm letting my body do what it needs.

Maternity clothes? Yes, and yes.  I still wear a lot of pre-preg shirts but I can't get my lululemon zip ups to close anymore.  Sad face.

Stretch marks? Still holding out for them- maybe I just can't see them yet?

Sleep: Sleep is still great.

Best moment this week: Finally feeling better had to be my best moment.  I also had my golden birthday- 28 on the 28th and my family and friends made me feel pretty special.  Finally, our parents and the hubby have been working like crazy on our house and it's starting to come together.  Today grandpa Jacob (my dad) came over to paint the baby's room and yesterday grandpa Stan hooked up the light in the room.  Here is a sneak peak of the progress to date- you can't see the colors too well, but this is a light aqua and a light grey.

This week's comment of the week:

- People haven't said much.  Maybe they're afraid of the hormonal wrath I can bring.

Miss Anything? Not really.  I think I missed drugs while I was sick, but I'm feeling pretty well and trying to enjoy this time. 

Movement: Lots of movement.  Baby has a party in there in the early mornings and evenings and he's getting stronger.  My ribs have started hurting so he may already be kicking up there.

Food cravings: None of note.  I made a fruit salad this weekend and have been plowing my way through it, but I have kept most of my eating habits the same- just more =)

Anything making you queasy or sick: I noticed that when I get hungry I start to get queasy- all signs telling me to keep up with the growing babe.

Sex: BOY!  

Symptoms: Besides the cold of death that I keep referencing, I have been pretty much pain free.  In the last two days my ribs have felt tender and after a busy day my back was a little sore.  Part of it is from not being active while sick so I'm going to get back to a regular workout and yoga schedule since my body needs the movement and flexibility.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Not pregnancy-related, but I had a really cranky week from work stress and not feeling well.  I know I'm not being rational half the time and set crazy expectations for myself half the time, so the goal for this week is to be more relaxed and keep stress levels down.  Maybe it's OK for me to not be so nice and to be more assertive.

Looking forward to: Lots to look forward to- including my baby shower, maternity leave, and meeting my sweet boy.

Exercise: I was able to keep up with only about half of my walks with Chino since all I wanted to do was go to bed by 7 each night.  I am so thankful hubby took over and walked the pup the other evenings.  Now that I'm feeling better, the goal is to get back to formal exercise and yoga most days of the week so that I'm in shape for my endurance event.

One Year and 26 Weeks

Hey kids!  I swear this is still a food blog- I'm eating all kinds of food behind the scenes feeding myself and the bebe.  In lieu of my regular weekly update, I have a picture summary instead.

This week went by well in pregnancy-related news.  I went to the doc and I'm measuring on track and the little one's heartbeat sounded great.  I'm steadily gaining the pounds and everything is healthy in that department.  I met the last doctor in my practice and they all seem like decent human beings- decent enough to show up and catch the baby.

The bump is getting bigger and pointier by the day.  My newest party trick is getting my shirts splattered in water when I do the dishes.  Good times, people, good times!

In life news, we spent this weekend celebrating a very important family member- our Chino.  This weekend marked the one year anniversary with our favorite boy.  Adopting Chino one year ago was one of the best things that have ever happened to me and I can say with 100% certainty that he makes us smile every single day.   I get sad thinking about him not being an only child (and yes, he is my child), but I know we'll do our best to adjust to life with him and his little brother.

We took him to the big dog park on our day off and he ran around like a crazy little guy and we had a great time watching him

We loved walking around and watching the sunset.

And hubby took a belly picture for the week once the sun was setting.

I love these moments with my boys and it's great to take a break every once in a while and enjoy the moment, rather than wishing time away.  I think my boy agrees.

25 Weeks

I hope you're having a great week!  I wrote up my 25 week post and then blogger deleted it last night, so I'm a day or two late- typical of me, either way, so let's gooo!

How far along? 25 Weeks.  If all goes well, I have 15 weeks to go, but you can add another week since it's my first baby and I do nothing on time.

Total weight gain/loss: I followed my masochistic desires and weighed myself in the afternoon at the gym this weeken.  I'm definitely up in the 12 - 15 lb range. I'll know for sure at my appointment on Thursday and we'll see if I get in any trouble for the weight gain yet- that could be fun.

Maternity clothes? Yes, maternity jeans, leggings, and mixing what I have in my closet.  I also got this dress at Ross for $9. It's not maternity and therefore I look about 47 months pregnant in it, but I love me a bargain!  

Stretch marks? Applying my burt's bees body butter so far to try to prevent them. 

Sleep: Sleep is great except for all the potty breaks.

Best moment this week: Baby's furniture got ordered! Thanks grandma Elena and grandpa Stan!

This week's comment of the week:

Not much at all.

Miss Anything? My waist and cheekbones ;) But really, nothing else. 

Movement: Lots of movement in the evenings and early morning hours. Hubby can definitely feel him and he's a squirmy little guy!

Food cravings: Fruit, salad, eggs, chocolate. I'm a simple creature.  I have to do something about this sweet tooth and this officially the week of salad to make sure we both get our nutrients in.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nada.

Sex: BOY!  

Symptoms: I had a really great pain-free week.  Most days I feel like my normal self, but with a mini keg strapped to my midsection.  I can still bend down and reach my toes, but I often wonder how those middle aged men with the big bellies do it on the daily- it's not easy, folks!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Feeling happy. 

Looking forward to: Lots to look forward to- including my baby shower, maternity leave, and meeting my sweet boy.

Exercise: Daily walks with Chino of at least 40 minutes to 60 minutes, 2 cardio workouts, 1 yoga class (womp, womp), and since I was off last Friday, we ended up covering almost 8 miles walking. The goal for this week is 3 yoga practices and pushups 5 times this week.  Homegirl needs so strength- I hear babies can get heavy.

24 Weeks

Hey kids!  Happy Superbowl Sunday.  Since San Francisco lost, I have even less amusement with the game, so I'll probably just watch it for the commercials, as I do something else in the background.  I'm up to 24 weeks now.  In normal calendar time, that's 6 months but since I'm due in late May, I still have a little under 4 months to go.

How far along? 24 Weeks.  This is huge because I have now reached viability.  Little boy needs to stay put and cook, but if he decided to come any time after now, he would have a good chance of survival.

In case you ever wanted to see what I look like talking in mid-sentence...

Total weight gain/loss: My last appointment showed I was up 10 pounds from my starting weight.  I'm probably up another couple of pounds.  I have stopped stepping on the scale since there is really no point.  I can't do much about it now with the exception of not eating the contents of my entire fridge.  Please don't challenge me, because I can probably make a good effort at this point.

Maternity clothes? Yes, maternity jeans, leggings, and I have one maternity top.  The rest are regular clothes.  I did go to a couple of stores and bought a cute pair of black skinny (haha) jeans from H&M's maternity line.  I'm also going to get a couple of things from Old Navy online.  I was not at all impressed with Motherhood Maternity's selection.  I'm already picky, but their selection was awful.  I'm a little upset with the skinny biotch who put all these clothes in my closet that I now can't wear, but I only have under 4 months to go.  Soon it will be warmer out so I can live in maxi dresses and skirts.

Moderately work appropriate wear- half maternity, half regular.

Stretch marks? Applying my burt's bees body butter so far to try to prevent them. 

Sleep: Sleep is great. 

Best moment this week: Reaching viability, and being about 99% done filling out my registry. Work was also a little more manageable and that made life a little easier.

This week's comment of the week:

Nothing outrageous.  I must not be around a lot of people.

Miss Anything? Starting to miss feeling like myself physically a little bit and regular shopping.  The rest of the time, nothing.

Movement: Lots of movement in the evenings and the kicks are getting stronger.  Hubby can feel the little boy kick at night from the outside and I love it.  The movement has got to be the best part of pregnancy.

Food cravings: Still loving regular food and probably just food in general.  I have been putting hot sauce on most meals and really enjoying fruit.  I have a sweet tooth (pretty much back to regular standards) and I usually have some kind of a treat daily.   With the exception of sweets, I haven't had too many indulgences and I'm still trying to eat as healthy as possible.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nada.

Sex: BOY!  Little boy has a name, but we aren't sharing until he's here.

Symptoms: I'm not sure if this is pregnancy-related, but I started having some shoulder and neck pain.  It fades in and out and I think it's from sleeping on my side.  It has since gone away, but I may have done something to it in yoga yesterday.  Otherwise, I feel like it takes me a while to recover from exercise a little bit longer with muscle soreness.  

Happy or Moody most of the time: Feeling happy. I love that I can feel the baby move now and it reassures me that he's doing OK in his home.  

Looking forward to: Lots to look forward to- including my baby shower, being done with home renovations, and enjoying time with my family of 3 until everything flips upside down.

Exercise: Daily walks with Chino (except for one evening when hubby took him), 5-mile hike, 2 cardio workouts, 2 yoga classes.  Not bad for a pregnant lady.

23 Weeks

Hey kids!  Hope you're doing well.  I flaked on last week's update since the weekend was so busy and got away from us.  Here is my 23 week update.

How far along? 23 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: My last appointment showed I was up 10 pounds from my starting weight.  It was a big jump in 4 weeks, but I seem to be on track and measuring well so I'm not worried about it.  

Maternity clothes? As you can see from the side angle, there is no hiding the bump. I would also like to take this time to thank the magical powers of stretching Lululemon yoga pants. I'm still mixing and matching regular and maternity.  I officially have no work pants and have been all over the leggings and dresses and a couple of pairs of maternity jeans- both of which don't really fit too well- I know my booty did not shrink, but I get saggy butt in them.  I'm going to tough it out a bit more and perhaps do a little bit of a shopping trip soon :) 

Stretch marks? Applying my burt's bees body butter so far to try to prevent them. 

Sleep: Sleep is great. 

Best moment this week: Family has been wonderful this week.  I am such a lucky girl and I have the dream team planning my shower (the grandmas and my sister-in-law) and they have been all over it.  I also looked at baby furniture with my MIL and we think we selected a set.  I also looked at the travel stroller system with my mom and I think we are set.  Both parents are getting us these big ticket items and we couldn't be happier.  After a rough week at work, it's so nice to know I have great support at home.  The hubby continues to be wonderful and we ventured into the baby store together to register for a few things and he did a great job!

This week's comment of the week:

A sweet couple in a store asked me how far along I was- that was a first for me and the woman was pregnant as well.  Kinda fun :)  

Miss Anything? I could go for some sushi and smoked salmon.

Movement: Baby boy is getting stronger!  I feel him moving after lunch, and in the evenings when we all settle in for the night.  I love the movement- it puts a smile on my face each time.  I especially love that my husband has been able to feel the kicks.  I think he's putting together a training plan for him already.

Food cravings: I am following the 80/20 rule.  Most foods are fresh and whole foods and the others include dessert, and probably a little more salt than usual.  I am gravitating towards eggs and red meat, loving all fruits and veggies, and chocolate has made a comeback.  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nada.

Sex: BOY!

Symptoms: Shortness of breath even though I feel great when I'm working out.  I think my lungs might be starting to get squished.  Also a little hip and minor lower back pain from time to time. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Perfectly happy.  I was worried about my stress levels at work this last week, but there is not much I can do with the nature of my job.  I am trying to take lots of deep breaths and realize that I can control my reaction to the environment, not the other way around.  Besides that, I still love being pregnant. 

Looking forward to: My baby shower, spending lots of family time, and introducing Chino to his baby brother.  

Exercise: Daily walks with the doggie and some kind of movement daily.  I missed yoga last week because of the doom of work, but I did some elliptical and I'm content in getting movement in on most days.

Recent Meal Highlights

Remember that time when I was a food blogger?  Oh yeah, me too!  Well I have been taking pictures of meals and events and hoarding them around.  Here are a few of my highlights over the last week:

My nephew recently turned 5- I think I have finally found someone who loves dessert as much as I do!

I made stuffed bell peppers with brown rice and salad on the side. For a change, I stuffed them with organic grass fed beef and it was quite tasty!

Lunches at work have been easily assembly- chicken sandwich on a flatbread with cheese and mushrooms- and a whole carrot since they taste better than the baby cut carrots.

Packing lunches for both of us is a part of my morning routine.  Did I mention hubby is training for a tournament?  He is and I am feeding him mini meals and his lunch is on the left.  The fruit fest is mine (on the right).

Polenta makes the perfect medium for a pizza.  Topped with marinara, basil, and cheese, I think this would work for an easy appetizer (or meal if you eat a few).

What foods have you been enjoying lately?