the first trimester

Well its been over three months since I found out I am pregnant with baby #2. Since then blogging has had to take a backseat to a growing toddler, a tired mama, a blogger image uploader not working, and an increase in work hours. But hopefully I can keep up a little bit more now. Here is a week by week account of my first trimester:

6 weeks:

up 3 lbs This week we told our families. I already look "chubby" especially in my gym clothes but everyone tells me its not noticeable.

7 weeks:

no weight gain:), up 1"

Released the news in the online world. First doctors appointment but too early to hear the heartbeat. Very tired.

8 weeks:

up 0.8 lbs, up 1"

Purged what will be Cohen's room so we can start working on the nursery for baby. Drank lots of water. Worked out 6/7 days. Jason suprised me the A&W Chubby Chicken's:)

9 weeks:

up 1.5 lbs; down .5"

My Birthday:) Exercised every day. Super duper tired. Jason's birthday. Went swimming and ate yummy Mexican. Did I mention I'm tired?

10 weeks:

up 0.4 lbs; no "s

Starting to feel my hips loosen up. Got the flu. So not fun when pregnant and have a toddler at home. Ate taco salad..yum!

11 weeks:

no weight gain; no "s

Celebrated Valentine's Day with my parents (heartshaped pizzas). Unseasonable warm day so took Cohen for a long walk. Second dr's appointment. Got to hear the heartbeat. No better feeling. Cohen lifted up my shirt and said "hi, baby!"

12 weeks:

up 0.4 lbs; up 0.25"

TIRED. Pants are starting to feel tight. Crave watermelon. Drove over 4 hours for a friends wedding. Hips are sore.

a wee bit personal

I woke up this morning feeling slightly sad and lonely. I have a house full of people that love so that shouldn't be a problem..right?

I start to feel overwhelmed with life.
I start re-pondering a lot of the choice that I've made.
Some of those choice have changed my whole life. Without them I wouldn't be who and what I am today. Not that I regret those decisions, but whenever you choose something there's always a sacrifice or something else left behind.

Does anyone else ever get this way?
I need to get out of this funk before its time to face the day...

Today...

Today is for excitement. In a few hours from now I'm meeting with one of my friends to help her get started on adding fitness in to her lifestyle. I created a program for her to suit her goals and am very excited to show her.

Today, while Cohen is napping, I'm going to have a bath and read a book. You see I usually only have time to shower but a bath is defintely a luxury.

Today I get to spend the evening with my son. We are going to read books and have snacks and play with his tractors. And then he is going to have a bath:)

Today is a good day and I can't wait to get it started.

(I saw a sign somewhere this morning but I can't remember the source but it read: Yesterday the house was clean, Sorry you missed it!) So true!

I hope you have a great day full of excitement:)

birthday wish list...

My 24th birthday is on Monday...just a few days away. I've picked out my top 5 gift wish list for my husband and I thought I would share it with you. Stella and Dot...wish my friend Holly is selling. I can't decide which one I like better...the gold or the silver.

Dutch Blitz is my all time favourite game:)

These boots are my favourite AND in my size!

This camera has been on my list for a few years now...

I always get bad calluses when weight training. These gloves are the cutest:)

We are hoping to go away next weekend to celebrate our birthdays. (jason's is 4 days after mine). I love getting away...even if its just for a night.

Tonight is for birthday celebration #2. Yay! for not having to make supper:)

tamara

its true its true its baby#2

(pic is from my last pregnancy taken by the lovely holly)

So on December 30, 2010 I found out I am expecting baby#2! We are very excited:)

Our son, Cohen, is 18 months old and he is as excited as he could be at his age. He says hi and bye to the baby:)

It was a little sooner than we originally planned but we are happy none the less. It felt like it was time! We are surprise people so we are waiting until this baby's birthday to find out the sex. I'm a little scared of the delivery this time but I'm going to go with the flow and hope for a natural, water birth.

I'm really excited about the possibility of having a girl! I wanted a son and he is so great but I really want to dress up a little girl!

My due date is September 5 which just happens to ironically be Labour Day! Maybe that's a good sign:)

Okay now only to get through the next 33 weeks!

tamara

i love yoga

For the last few weeks I have been getting back into a daily yoga practice. I am definetely not a classic or traditional yogi but I am sure liking the increase in flexiblity and relaxation yoga is giving me.
I bought myself Jillian Michael's Yoga Meltdown DVD and its awesome (despite her voice and the fact that she doesn't actually do any of the poses).
Since last summer I have been ending off all of my fitness classes by walking the class through sun salutations. There are so many different versions of sun salutations but I chose one that looks just like the one I do.
If you are looking to add yoga to your exercise regime, start with this sun salutation. Remember to inhale (through your nose) and exhale (through your mouth) with every pose!


tamara

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Etsy {Mid Century} Wishes

I love the high back and the seat looks so comfy.

This two-tiered coffee table is definetly a must for my living room.



I love the length of this table.

I can so picture myself wearing this dress while reading in the park (obvs. in the summer!)

The back of this chair makes my knees weak

Its hard to find dresses that will look good on my short legs...but I think this one might do the trick.

The belt on this fab dress is FANTASTIC.

Oh Enamel...I love you

Look at those colours!

This mixer is the pefect colour!

Again with the enamel and the colours:)

I didn't even know pans like these have ever existed. I'm in love!

Not only do I love this table but the whole living room is spectacular!

Hope you enjoyed my journey in to the 1960's.

tamara

xoxo