weeks 23-25

I'm starting to get anxious and excited for this baby:) Besides having a cold right now, I feel awesome and the baby is growing and growing!

23 weeks:

up 1 lb; up 1.25"

This week I got some "me" time by booking an appointment to get my hair done with Holly; having a little trouble with my siatic nerve especially when I'm on my feet alot. Had a girls weekend with my mom and sisters! We had a yummy supper, played blacklight mini golf, and watched Bridesmaids. The next day we spent the day shopping and stopping at Starbucks! I tried a Chai Frapp and its my new summer fave!

24 weeks:

up 0.6 lbs; no increase in "

As you can see by the pic above, I sunburned my arms, chest and back. With the heat, I noticed a lot of pressure in my legs which makes me "waddle." With Jason's help I got our veggie garden planted! (Pictures to come) I love our garden because it is so big! On the weekend I rented myself a movie, The King's Speech, and a pepsi slurpee which has been my craving for at least a week or two. Baby kicks are getting stronger and stronger. It was a beautiful week and I got to do a lot of biking.

25 weeks:

up 1.6 lbs; up 0.25"

I tried to run on the treadmill but between my calf muscles trying to spasm and my hips hurting I gave up and jumped on the Arc Trainer. Jason and I got a start on Cohen's big boy room to we can move him in there before the baby arrives. Started getting a sore throat. Convinced Jason to give me a foot rub, during which I feel asleep.

Basically I have the summer to get ready for this baby...and it almost being June I have a lot to do and a lot of camping to do before then!

One Mama's Mumblings

Being a mother can be a strange thing.
I've never experienced anything more natural in my entire life.
But sometimes I'm filled with fear and overwhelming responsibility.
Then I see this face and it all but disappears.

I only get one chance with this little guy.

Everyday he gets bigger, smarter, and more aware of his surroundings.

I want to make sure I'm doing the right things. Like disciplining. I find it way more difficult than I thought. He just chooses not to listen!!! I know he's not the only one but, wow!, I never thought he would learn so quickly.

At 22 months, he has figured out that when I tell him no and he does it anyways, he uses his puppy dog eyes and tries his best to get me to smile. (I try to resist but that face makes my heart literally melt)

But I also have to say I have so much fun with him! Really I do! Who knew you could have such a fun conversation with a toddler. He makes me laugh and he loves to see me smile:) I love that I have such a cute little buddy to spend my days with.

I know I'm not the only momma with fears but there really isn't anything more fullfilling I could be doing with my life!

belly update

Here' s what I've been up to:

13 weeks:

no weight gain; up 0.25"

Hips are a little stiff; went through some baby clothes; tired again; First tickly baby flutters (love it)

14 weeks:

up 3.2 lbs; up 0.50"

a very busy week; lots of workouts in; feeling the start of a cold; a time change = a even more tired mama

15 weeks:

up 0.2 lbs; no inches

heart that little heartbeat today; ate Mcdonalds :(; I feel good but any amount of sitting makes my hips/siatic nerve act up

16 weeks:

up 0.3 lbs; up 0.50 "

feel very healthy and active; I felt the first really big kick!

17 weeks:

up 0.1 lb, down 0.25"

full moon = crazy toddler; a week full of peeing alot; lost my appetite (but not my cravings)

18 weeks:

down 2 lbs; up 0.75"

week started with the flu and hints of dehydration; Daddy suprised me with a date night complete with a babysitter (didn't have to plan a thing!); Daddy, Cohen and I went for a 3k jog together

19 weeks:

up 3.4 lbs; no inches

went for a long walk outside; ran a few k's outside; bought a wedge pillow and finally had a good night sleep; busy weekend away at a conference

20 weeks:

up 1 lb; up 0.75 "

Oh sweet baby heartbeats; need some sunshine to increase my energy!

HALF WAY DONE!!!!!!

21weeks:

up 1 lb; no inches

Got to see your cute little face via ultrasound#1

22 weeks:

down 0.6 lbs; up 0.25"

did lots of yoga this week; lots and lots of kicks; been biking alot; playing outside and getting that fresh air is giving me alot more energy; enjoyed Mother's Day with my boys

I feel great! I'm so looking forward to the next few months prepping my body and home for this new baby:)

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