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Glad you had a good time and got a lot done! That's too bad your constipation pains ended up bothering you again. How long before the doctor expects the Miralax to help? I'd expect most people will shop online for you, but it would be nice if the stores kept more in store instead of online only. Sometimes it's nice to buy in person! Have fun finishing your registry! I did an Amazon registry for our wedding and it worked great!
Just catching up! I love your nursery theme!! How fun! That is so cool you can see Jack's kicks now. I have to admit I am kind of scared of that lol!! Im sure I will start crying about how beautiful it is though as soon as I see it. It sounds like yall are in a very fun and exciting part! I hope the med starts working and the constipation gets better!!
I just feel like I'm getting fat. I see weight gain in my arms and thighs and butt, and I'm even seeing it in my calves. I really wish I didn't have body image issues, but I do. I'm definitely not exercising the way I used to, but I'm walking at least 2 miles most days. And I'm doing some yoga here and there, as well as arm and leg strengthening exercises. I'm also not eating as well or as little as I used to (and shouldn't be), but my food choices are still pretty healthy. I know that the majority of my weight gain is in my BBs and belly, which is totally fine. It's the weight gain everywhere else that bothers me, even though I know it's completely normal. And I'm on the low end of weight gain, considering my BMI pre-pregnancy and my weight at 21 weeks. I just feel so big.
I keep telling myself that I can lose the weight after the pregnancy. I'm pretty sure I'm going to sign up for the OC Half-Marathon in May 2013. I ran it in 2011, and I think that setting a goal to run the 2013 race will give me the motivation to get back into shape after the baby. I'll also have about 8 months to train, which is an entirely realistic time frame.
In Jackson news, he's been awfully quiet the past two days. I feel him move around here and there, just not as much as usual. He gives me enough assurance to know he's okay. I guess I just get spoiled on his really active days, and then it's weird when he becomes more subdued.
Last night, I had to get up four times to pee during the night. I also went right before I left my house this morning, and I had to go as soon as I got to work 30 minutes later. I went at least half a dozen times while at work, and again as soon as I got home. I had to go when we went out on our walk, and I was worried I might pee myself a little bit. Jack really must be lounging on my bladder.
That's tough to get used to seeing yourself a different way. Didn't you say that you lost a lot of weight a few years ago? I'm sure that would make it harder to see this weight gain. I'm glad you know (at least intellectually) that you're doing what you're supposed to and that this is normal for pregnancy, even if your feelings aren't there. I think it's a great idea to set a goal for yourself for after Jack is born.
Glad Jack is moving enough to keep you reassured! Silly baby already worrying Mommy.
I'm so afraid for later on in pregnancy when the baby is bigger. I'm already waking up every 2 hours to go to the bathroom at night. I'm drinking more than the 72oz recommended by my doctor, but I'm drinking the same amount of water that I always drank pre-pregnancy so it's really strange that I'm going so much more already!
Didn't you say that you lost a lot of weight a few years ago?
I lost 25 pounds several years back. It got to the point where I had actually lost too much, though, and then put on 5 pounds of it back. I've kept it off for many years now, so the weight gain during pregnancy is a little hard to swallow. I think, too, that my bump is a lot bigger than most first-time mommies-to-be at 21 weeks. I absolutely adore it, but some people have made comments that I look like I'm further along than I am. Anyway, it really will be fine. I'm actually handling it better than I thought I would. I just hope I don't put on a tremendous amount of weight in the third trimester.
21 weeks & 2 days
I got really tired this afternoon, like a flashback to the first trimester. We went out for a walk anyway when I got home, and I'm glad I did. I even made dinner when we got back. It's nice to be productive instead of just wanting to be lazy. Well, I still want to be lazy; I just force myself not to be.
Jack was a little more active today, which makes me happy.
My constipation is getting no better (maybe even a little worse) since I started my new regimen and stopped taking the iron supplements. I'm going to stick with it, though, and just hope that I start feeling relief soon.
As if telling me to be careful what I ask for, Jackson turned into quite the acrobat as I tried to go to sleep last night. He would not stop moving, and it was quite a show. It seriously felt like he was doing somersaults, throwing karate kicks, and jabbing all over the place. I also woke up to him kicking me. He was pretty active all day as well.
I'm really tired again today, but it's only two more work days until the weekend. It will be another busy weekend, but I think I'll get a little bit of time to rest. I can't wait to get our crib bedding and paint the walls, so I can put it all together and start buying more things for the nursery. Turning plans into reality is always so satisfying, especially these plans.
Just popping in to day that your crib set is SO CUTE!!!! my DH would love it since he loves anything heavy equipment! Sorry to hear that your tummy troubles have not resolved themself yet . Oh and by the way you are so cute!
Our crib bedding arrived today! And it looks exactly as expected. I also ordered two floor bins (to store clothes or toys or other knickknacks). And they look awesome, match perfectly, and are bigger than I thought they would be. As I expected, the sheet is too big for our 4-inch-thick Ikea mattress. I've been planning to return the mattress because I figured the sheets wouldn't fit properly; however, I was waiting to be sure. It's a perfectly good mattress, but most mattresses are 5 to 6 inches thick. So these sheets are too big on it, and I fear that all other sheets (except Ikea) will be too big too. That's the last thing one wants for baby if trying to avoid SIDS, so I'm returning it and buying a thicker mattress instead.
I am very nearly finished with my registries at Babies 'R' Us and Amazon. There are quite a few things that I want from Etsy as well, but there's no such thing as registering on Etsy. That's okay, though, as it gives me an excuse to buy some baby stuff instead of waiting until my shower.
A woman at work is pregnant with a baby girl, so three of us in my office went together on a gift (stroller, stroller toy, and Boppy shopping cart cover) for her 4/23 shower. I picked it all up from Babies 'R' Us this evening. I also finally bought a pregnancy wedge for my belly, which I'm hoping will make sleeping more comfortable, especially as I get bigger.
My mom and dad bought me a pregnancy wedge for Easter I haven't used it yet because I have a full body pillow that I sleep with, but I'm sure once my belly gets bigger it will be getting wedged.
I went out to lunch with a co-worker (and friend) today. She and I have been talking about babies for a couple of years now. She's just a couple of years older than I am, and we both were initially focused on our careers and thus waited to start trying to conceive until our 30s. Since we first talked about baby-making, I've tried not to pry too much and vice versa. She's been really excited for me to be pregnant, but I know she must also be a little sad that she's not. She told me today that she's been trying for a year now, so she and her husband are going to get checked out next month. I hope it's an easy fix for her because she's such a sweetheart and would make a wonderful mother.
I'm so glad it's the weekend, although it's been raining all day and is supposed to rain tomorrow too. I guess it will be a good day to test out a few paint shades in our nursery and start moving all of the junk out of it into other rooms. It's currently functioning as our "workout" room, with an elliptical, yoga mats, weights, pull-up bar, and a TV on a stand. And, of course, the closet is packed with clothes and other things organized in Rubbermaid containers. I'm honestly not sure where we're going to move all of that stuff. I'm sure we'll figure it out though. I'll try to remember to take some "before" pictures so we can compare after it transforms into the nursery.
I have fierce heartburn this evening, and I slept terribly last night. So I'm going to hit the couch early tonight and hope to sleep well for a change.
We're lucky in that, although the room we'll use for the baby is full, most of it is crap and it's just the motivation I need for my pack rat husband to get rid of some things! good luck finding space for it all!
We didn't get much done with the nursery today. We went to breakfast this morning and then caught a movie. Then we stopped by Lowe's to pick up some paint. I started second-guessing, though, so I just grabbed a bunch of swatches to compare to the color that I really liked on a design website (the brand of paint is not sold anywhere near us). We also had to pick up a couple other things while there, so it wasn't a wasted trip.
When we got home, I was just so darn tired. We were watching baseball and hockey, and I curled up next to DH on the couch, and I cat-napped for a couple of hours. He even joined in for part of the nap, with my hand on my belly and his hand on top of mine.
I'm still so tired. I've been doing laundry, though, so it's not an entirely non-productive day. I hope to get more done tomorrow, including a bunch of grocery and essentials shopping first thing in the morning.
One other good thing... I am officially finished with both registries on Amazon and Babies 'R' Us. I also have a few items on The Land of Nod registry, but I'm probably not sharing that with anyone. I just want a few items, and I'm going to wait to use the 15% completion certificate after the registry closes. I'm sneaky like that.
Just getting caught up been a busy week. How exciting you're putting the nursery together!! And what a relieving feeling getting your registry done! I think the goal for completing tge marathon is a great idea. I've had some crying moments about weight gain already too I had lost a lot of weight and recently put it back on. I keep trying to remind myself it is ok for now I am pregnant and supporting my child...but after this delivery its game time!!!! Can't wait to see your final pic of the nursey!!
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I'm definitely not exercising the way I used to, but I'm walking at least 2 miles most days. And I'm doing some yoga here and there, as well as arm and leg strengthening exercises. I'm also not eating as well or as little as I used to (and shouldn't be), but my food choices are still pretty healthy. I know that the majority of my weight gain is in my BBs and belly, which is totally fine. It's the weight gain everywhere else that bothers me, even though I know it's completely normal. And I'm on the low end of weight gain, considering my BMI pre-pregnancy and my weight at 21 weeks. I just feel so big.
Jack really must be lounging on my bladder.
I also woke up to him kicking me. He was pretty active all day as well.
. Oh and by the way you are so cute!
I also ordered two floor bins (to store clothes or toys or other knickknacks). And they look awesome, match perfectly, and are bigger than I thought they would be. As I expected, the sheet is too big for our 4-inch-thick Ikea mattress. I've been planning to return the mattress because I figured the sheets wouldn't fit properly; however, I was waiting to be sure. It's a perfectly good mattress, but most mattresses are 5 to 6 inches thick. So these sheets are too big on it, and I fear that all other sheets (except Ikea) will be too big too. That's the last thing one wants for baby if trying to avoid SIDS, so I'm returning it and buying a thicker mattress instead.
We went to breakfast this morning and then caught a movie. Then we stopped by Lowe's to pick up some paint. I started second-guessing, though, so I just grabbed a bunch of swatches to compare to the color that I really liked on a design website (the brand of paint is not sold anywhere near us). We also had to pick up a couple other things while there, so it wasn't a wasted trip.
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