Saturday, August 28, 2010
A quick change
Ohhh how fast a week can change things. Last night I had some bleeding and ending up going to the hospital to get checked out. Our little angel is doing great, but I am already have some light contractions. This is normal but accompanied with bleeding is not totally normal. We ended up taking a dose of steroids to help her lung development just in case she decides to join us before 34 weeks. I am SUPER disappointed because I would have liked to take NO drugs at anytime. I have been taking Hypnobirthing and I am really trying to focus on a calm, natural delivery. I take this as my second real lesson as a parent. Number one was when we had to switch doctors due to the first doctor giving us incorrect information about our baby's heart. I am now resting and the bleeding has almost completely stopped. I am just praying we get to as close to 40 weeks as possible! Any hiccup along the rode makes you feel so protective of your baby. Your mind races with what you should do, not do, did you do the right thing? We both want a big family so I pray we are making all the right choices.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Guide to a great pregnancy
So here we are on week 31 of a wonderful pregnancy and I thought I would share some insight on what I have learned helps on this journey. For some reason I love doing top ten lists....they seem to cover it all or maybe it is just my OCD personality trying to release all my thoughts.
1. Exercise! I am not talking about lose weight, get in shape exercise. I am talking about pre-natal videos, yoga, stretching and some light cardio. I have exercised 4-6 times a week during my entire pregnancy and I know it has saved me from back from aches, stopped swelling, and has given me an overall sense of well being. Bryan and I have have bonded a lot through exercise together as well. There is nothing like a long walk with your baby's daddy...hehe!
2. Relaxation. I make a point to relax, lay down, and listen to some reggae or classical music daily. The baby feels my good vibes and if I am lucky this will make her a calmer newborn as well.
3. I stopped reading baby books, blogs, and all the nonsense they scream about what "could" happen. If it happens, I will look it up. But until then, I am healthy and content.
4. Education. I took as many women health classes as I could in college and even went on to take extra classes after college just for fun. I feel I had a lot of knowledge going into the pregnancy that saved me a lot of stress and worry.
5. Indulging. I have eaten very well but have also had a lot of fun ordering some great desserts!!
6. Being in love. How in the world could I even survive without Bryan? Yes, we argue, bicker, and fight, but I can not imagine a life without him! We are so excited to bring our baby into this world together. We have a life we both only dreamed of and it is a reality. When my hormones are raging I have to remember that one....
7. Gratefulness. I am just flat out grateful for every event, every moment, and everything in my life.
8. Hypnobirthing. We are currently enrolled in a class designed to teach you to relax and let go during labor. It has actually lessened if not released my fear of childbirth. I am actually excited for labor and I am ready to have a natural birth calm and relaxed.
9. The baby boom. I have so many friends that are pregnant, are mothers, or are trying to get pregnant. This has made my pregnancy that much more fun and amazing!
10. Shopping for a girl. I mean is this not every woman's dream if she admits it or not?! I get to shop for a little baby girl!!!
1. Exercise! I am not talking about lose weight, get in shape exercise. I am talking about pre-natal videos, yoga, stretching and some light cardio. I have exercised 4-6 times a week during my entire pregnancy and I know it has saved me from back from aches, stopped swelling, and has given me an overall sense of well being. Bryan and I have have bonded a lot through exercise together as well. There is nothing like a long walk with your baby's daddy...hehe!
2. Relaxation. I make a point to relax, lay down, and listen to some reggae or classical music daily. The baby feels my good vibes and if I am lucky this will make her a calmer newborn as well.
3. I stopped reading baby books, blogs, and all the nonsense they scream about what "could" happen. If it happens, I will look it up. But until then, I am healthy and content.
4. Education. I took as many women health classes as I could in college and even went on to take extra classes after college just for fun. I feel I had a lot of knowledge going into the pregnancy that saved me a lot of stress and worry.
5. Indulging. I have eaten very well but have also had a lot of fun ordering some great desserts!!
6. Being in love. How in the world could I even survive without Bryan? Yes, we argue, bicker, and fight, but I can not imagine a life without him! We are so excited to bring our baby into this world together. We have a life we both only dreamed of and it is a reality. When my hormones are raging I have to remember that one....
7. Gratefulness. I am just flat out grateful for every event, every moment, and everything in my life.
8. Hypnobirthing. We are currently enrolled in a class designed to teach you to relax and let go during labor. It has actually lessened if not released my fear of childbirth. I am actually excited for labor and I am ready to have a natural birth calm and relaxed.
9. The baby boom. I have so many friends that are pregnant, are mothers, or are trying to get pregnant. This has made my pregnancy that much more fun and amazing!
10. Shopping for a girl. I mean is this not every woman's dream if she admits it or not?! I get to shop for a little baby girl!!!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
State of Mind
I am officially working on the second week of my third trimester and I am still waiting for it to get "hard". If is going to happen, it should happen now, right? I have had the most amazing twenty-nine weeks of my life carrying my little baby girl. I have had a lot of unpleasant symptoms (acne being the worst), but everything is a state of mind. NOTHING they say is bad is really that bad. I am definitely beyond blessed that I am not working and my husband praises my pregnant body every chance he gets. Okay enough of my bragging because I know I am like only a few who feel this great during pregnancy. I just can not help but be so happy and grateful. I take nothing for granted!
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