Take 3 (Third Trimester)

I am in my 3rd trimester (95 days to go).  Well technically one day away...but close enough.  The time has flown by.  Of course there are different opinions of when the 3rd trimester begins.  They range from 25-28 weeks.  Well based on my calculations I say 26 weeks.  Since I said 13 weeks was the 2nd trimester.  But its closer to 26 weeks 3 days. 

Overall I feel much better.  Not nearly as nauseous, less gas and constipation, and my skin has cleared up.  I have been more tired lately (nothing compared to 1st trimester) and starting to get lower back and hip pains.  But overall this is the best I have felt the entire pregnancy..  I am so ready for March so I can meet my baby boy.

Oh and we still haven't come up with his name.  We have had some ideas..but have not found "the one" yet.  I am not worried I know it will come to us.  I mean this is a big decision. 

He is moving a lot more these days.  Its funny though because if I lift my shirt up to see him move or ask my SO to come feel him..most of the time he will stop moving.  We have a 3d ultrasound scheduled for 28 weeks. I can't wait to get a 3d peek of him.

Pickles and Ice Cream

People always ask me do I have any cravings.  And I really have not had any.   I mean in the first trimester carbs helped to ease the pain.  Also anything sour helped.  So I drunk water with lemon juice and ate pickles.  I went a short while (about 2 weeks) were I wanted chocolate milkshakes.  But I think I just needed calcium and I don't drink milk.  But there has been nothing I have really craved.  I guess you can say I did crave the cliche "pickles and ice cream."  But not at the same time. LOL!!

Wobble Baby!!!

I can feel my little man moving a lot more.  I am starting to notice a small pattern.  I don't remember feeling anything until like 20 +3 (which was after my ultrasound).  Maybe it was seeing him moving on the screen that allowed me to feel him.  IDK.  Either way I am happy and can't wait until he gets bigger and I feel him more often and they are stronger.  I also can't wait for my SO to feel him. 

Team Blue!!!

Its a boy!!!Yay so excited.  I personally had no preference.   My SO wanted a boy (typical) and it was a boy.  Super excited.  I am 20 weeks and 3 days so half way there.  I can say one thing..that Chinese gender chart was all wrong..lol

Quick Update

Overall, I feel much better.  I mean I am still nauseous most days out of the week but it is not nearly as intense.  I have WAY more energy and my breast are not nearly as sore.  So it is much better.  I will be 18 weeks Saturday so in 2 weeks (October 31) I will get my 20 week ultrasound and find out the sex.  Yay. 

Can you hear me now

So I got a heart monitor a couple of weeks ago. I got the baby beats one.  It does not have a lcd screen but it does have a recorder.  Which I love way more than I thought I would.  I can hear the recorded heartbeat anytime.  I actually don't use it that much.  Just every now and than when I want to connect with my baby.  Once or twice a week. 

Let the honeymoon begin

The second trimester is commonly known as the honeymoon phase.  I am not 13+5 weeks.  Officially in my second trimester and I will admit the symptoms are decreasing.  Some are almost basically gone.  My all day sickness has been reduced to nothing or slight queasiness.  I have my energy back and feel more like my self.  My skin is even clearing up.  I am still constipated, but it is not as severe.  My breast are still sore but again not as severe. 

My stomach is growing.  But really I just feel fat.  I gained 8 pounds in the first trimester.  5 pounds is the recommended max.  So I don't feel so bad sense it is only 3 pounds over. Plus  I attribute that to basically only being able to eat carbs and not having the energy to workout.  I have sense got back to healthier eating choices and working out.

I am shopping for transition clothes.  So basically that includes maxi dresses, long shirts, cardigans, and yoga pants.  Overall I am feeling pretty good and starting to enjoy pregnancy.  Plus my worrying has all but decreased.  I mean I still have moments.  But they are much less.  I attribute this 100% to me just letting go and having faith in God.

Do the Math

Okay I was trying to determine when the 1st trimester is over.  Books, OBGYNs, and the Internet all range from 12 weeks - 14 weeks.  After research this is what I came up with that makes sense. 

We are pregnant for 40 weeks.  Now people say there are 4 weeks in a month so 40/4 = 10 months total.  Well all months do not have 4 weeks.  But all weeks do have 7 days.  So you are definitely pregnant for 280 days. (7 x 40). 

There is an average of 30.4 days in a month so 280/30.4 = 9.2 months of being pregnant.  Which would put the end of the first trimester at around 13 weeks.  (13.3 days to be exact).  So for me 13 weeks was the answer..

So with that puzzle solved.  I have officially moved on to the honeymoon phase aka 2nd trimester. Ya for me.

Inspiration Board

Baby Sigmond Inspiration board by styletress on Polyvore.com




Here are some of my ideas for the nursery.  I know its early.  But I am a planner.  I am thinking about adding a pop of another color. I am not sure yet.  But I really love the clean modern look of this nursery.  And I want a gender neutral nursery. 

Make Room For Baby!!!

This is an awesome quick video of what happens inside of the body as the baby grows (click the link below).  I mean its amazing that the organs actually move to make room. 

Make Room For Baby

Peek a boo

So I had my first ultrasound a couple weeks ago.  I was 6 weeks (due March 17, 2012).  We saw the heartbeat it was 125bpm.  It was amazing.  The fact that I am able (of course by the grace of God) to grow a baby, a human life, inside of me is still unreal. Almost alien like.  But it is the most beautiful amazing thing I have ever experienced.

I have another appointment on Monday.  I will be 8 weeks. I can't wait to get another peek at baby Sigmond.  I think after that one I will come back and due comparison ultra sounds.

What I didn't expect, when expecting.

There should be a book.  What they didn't tell you about pregnancy.  Like Morning sickness is actually all day sickness. Or you can have smell aversions.  Or excess gas and constipation not to mention for some reason I have an increase in mucus. (I know right it is not pretty).  Of course it is all due to hormone changes.  Or there are the wierd stomach and hip pain that is assocaited with the utereus growing.  And I feel like a teenager again with this acne.  What happened to my glowing skin. 

It reminds me of something my mother said about labor a while ago.  Its like God lets you remember it is painful, but not how painful so you will do it again.  I rememember driving home for work thinking who in their right mind would get pregnant twice.  Like of course the first time you don't know what to expect, but that second time who would willing sign up for this.  But its the same thing.  Like I think you know it happens but don't rememember the extent. Plus there is the amazing bundle of joy that makes everything worth it. 

BUT I must say overall I am SUPER happy.  And honestly the symptoms can be ugh right now and I am every so ready for the much better 2nd trimister.  I wouldn't trade any of this experience for anything.

Just Breathe.....

So I have been getting more into breathing and relaxing.  I will admit I have never really been into this stuff before the pregnancy.  I actually don't even like stretching after a workout (although now I am making myself do it).  Jones is so into positive thinking and has an "everything is going to be okay" attitude.    I am a worrier by nature and have never really put much focus into deliberately thinking positive.   Actually I considered The Secret a scam.  But after learning more and being around him I really believe in it.  Plus it mirrors my Christians beliefs about having faith,claiming things, speaking the word, putting things in the atmosphere, etc.

That being said I decided to look into positive pregnancy thoughts to calm my nerves.  Honestly all this negative thoughts can't be healthy for the baby.  After googling several terms I came across Pregnancy Affirmation (thank God for google suggestions).   My favorite article was Pregnancy Affirmation.  I made a few changes to fit my needs and decided to record them to relaxing music.  I plan to listen & repeat twice a day. 

• Hello my beautiful healthy baby.
• God blessed me with you.
•  I feel you growing inside of me. I am so happy you are healthy and beautiful.
• Each day you grow more and more beautiful.
• You are growing healthy and strong.
• My body is perfectly designed to nourish you
• I make choices that best promote your health.
• You are growing perfectly inside my body.
• Your strong growing makes me so happy.
• Each day I love you more and more; each day brings us closer.
• You are strong and healthy.
• I feel your peace and your love.
• You feel my love.
• Every day you increase in size in the perfect way.
• I feel so comfortable having you with me.
• I am sending you comfort and love and security.
• My energy is giving you strength to grow healthy and wise.

Home is where the Heart is.

I have decided on my first baby purchase.  A doppler so I can hear the heart beat at Home.  I have been doing some research and have narrowed it down between the Sonoline B, Hi Bebe or Angelsound.  I am going to try to hold out until I am 8 weeks but i don't know if I will be able too.   Some have reported hearing the heartbeat at around 8 weeks.  But most report 10-12 weeks.

They cost anywhere from $30 - $400.  You can also rent one for around $25 a month.   I think this will be good until I can feel the baby start moving.  So super excited.

Talk to me

I have always been a forum girl.  I love the connection with other people that are into similar things as me.  I am on hair forums, makeup forums, a wedding forum (when I got married) etc.  So that did not change when I got pregnant.

Forums can be a double edge sword.  On the positive it is great to be with women that you can relate to and going thru similar things.  On the other hand there can be some bad information given out and some sad stories that add to the concerns that already exists.  However, I have decided that the positive is much more than the cons.  At this point I choose to skip over sad posts and take everything said as a suggestion until further research confirms.

Some of my favorite are BabyandBump , TheBump , and BabyCenter . 

An Apple a Day

I am 5 weeks 2 days and baby Sigmond is the size of an apple seed or some say a sesame seed.  Either way she (according to the Chinese charts) is super tiny.  And it is amazing to think about the process of life.  I am more tired than usual, have the soreness, and slight nausea after I eat.  Also when I stand up I may get a little dizzy sometimes but it only last for a few seconds.  But it is all so excited I actually don't mind any of it right now.   (We will see how that will be a few months from now).  I can't wait to hear baby Sigmond heartbeat in 3 weeks.  Well that's all for now

It's a Girl!!!

LOL....well according to the Chinese Gender Chart it is.  And some people claim it is 90% correct when used properly.  Well..that is higher than 50/50.  The thing is Chinese use lunar years so you are typically 1-2 years older.  However, the calculators did figure all of that out for me.   Clearly, only time will tell. 

Bumpity Bump

Its weird but I am ready for my baby bump. I am not sure is it because it will be physical proof that I am pregnant or what.  But I want it.  #Thatisall

Don't Worry, Be Happy!!!

Okay.  I figured if I am documenting this...I must be 100% honest about my experience.  I am naturally a worrier (not sure if that is a word) so like most expecting mothers I worry about the baby health and especially the first trimester risks.  I have studied HCG levels (considered getting blood test) also want an early ultrasound.  I get one at 8 weeks.  I would like one at 6.

I talked to Jones and he said something that made sense.  Instead of focusing on the minority that is negative.  Focus on the positive (which is the majority of the outcomes).  And that is what I am going to do. 

So.....Don't Worry, Be Happy!!!

Prenatal Care

So I am a BIG researcher and I over analyze everything.  So I have purchased prenatal vitamins.  After tons of research about the best vitamins and the amounts to have I went with (drum roll please).....

These vitamins had basically every recommended vitamin and every recommended dosage.  They are huge.  I have not been nausea from them.  Although I do take them at night after dinner.  

Now on to working out.  Again tons of research about the types not overheating etc.  In the end I decided to slightly modify my current work out routine.  Get a heart rate monitor and I also bought one pregnancy work out dvd.  It got great reviews.  Because I already work out I need something challenging as I progress, that will not harm the baby.  I purchased Summer Sanders' Prenatal Workout. 



Well that is all I have for now.  Still super excited. 

We're Expecting!!!!!

So I found out yesterday I was pregnant.  I actually took 4 test (3 strips and a first response).  I am assuming I am about 3-4 weeks so I wanted to be sure.  SOOOO excited!!!!!!    I am trying my best to stay as calm as possible and not worry about everything and just be happy. 

I also set my first appointment for August 8. I will be 8 weeks.  I thought it was kind of cool I will be 8 weeks on 8/8.  Just my number game I suspect.  So I am thanking God for this blessing and claiming a healthy pregnancy and baby. 

I have already started looking into pregnancy workouts and purchased prenatal pills.  I am struggling to refrain from looking at baby stuff or thinking about names.  But I am just so excited.