I am so tired of being tired. I've had a week and a half vacation of work due to two blizzards. All the rest was good for me, but I did not accomplish much. I tried to get things done, like work on the nursery, get the house clean, get some projects done....but I struggled to do the smallest things. Doing the dishes makes me need to sit down for a long time. Cleaning the bathroom or folding laundry makes me need a nap. Cooking dinner makes me so tired that I can barely eat it. I have gotten so little done in my time off that I am frantic that I won't be able to handle a "normal" week when work start back up tomorrow. God help me! I really hope that my second trimester burst of energy will kick in soon...but then there are only another four weeks before it's over and I'm in the third. Yikes! The time is just flying by!
Besides feeling like a zombie, I am so elated. Feeling the little one within me kicking and moving more and more each day is so wonderfully exciting. We've even felt a few kicks on the outside! What a little miracle. She's worth it all. I cannot believe that in a few short months I am going to be a mommy. (sigh) :)
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Oh what to do...
I am having trouble deciding on the fabric for my baby's room. I have two different options that I like very much. Either way I go I will be painting a woodland animal mural (owls, deer, squirrels, birds, etc) in the fabric colors on the nursery wall. What do you all think? Which would look better with a contemporary modern mural? I am leaning towards the the browns, greens, reds and blues. But still not sure.
20 weeks!
Here it is....the 20 week shot. Had to go buy a new navy shirt. :) 6 days till the big ultrasound!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Halfway Point....20 Weeks!
Halfway Point….20 Weeks!
Next bump pic coming soon...I need to find a new navy tank that fits. :D
My big ultrasound appointment is coming up one week from tomorrow! I cannot wait! I am so anxious to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl. You have no idea. Mike is excited as well and will be coming with me to the appointment. We have both names already picked out and will share them as soon as we know what we’re having. After the appointment we’ll have a better idea of the due date as well.
I haven’t been having any really strange cravings so far. I notice sometimes I want more salad, fruit or dairy. I guess what I want depends on what my body is telling me I need. But nothing really strange yet. I’m glad I’ve been wanting mostly healthy things right now. I think today I drank three glasses of milk; not including what was in my breakfast cereal (and what’s funny is I never liked or drank plain milk before now!).
I’ve been feeling the need to be more active. I haven’t really been doing much as far as exercise so far during the pregnancy due to fatigue, but every now and then I get a little antsy and feel I need to get moving. I do have a prenatal pilates video that I enjoy every once in a while. I really wish I had someplace where I could go swimming…I know that would be beneficial. What’s nice is I do a lot of walking up and down stairs at work and some minor lifting and moving of books. So without even exercising, I am still getting some cardio and strength training.
Also in new news....quite positive that I've been feeling the baby move for a few days now. It's such a different sensation! I know those kicks will get harder by the week though! :)
I really wish I knew someone else (that I see regularly) that was also expecting. I have several friends that live far away, but none close by in the same boat. It would kind of be nice to be able to compare bellies, symptoms, joys and anxieties with someone in similar circumstances. I am blessed though. I am surrounded by a great support system at work, at church, at home, and through email/facebook/phone. Thank God for all my great friends, family and co-workers that have been there to share their stories, give advice, pray for me and just listen to what I’m going through. You all are the best!
Next bump pic coming soon...I need to find a new navy tank that fits. :D
My big ultrasound appointment is coming up one week from tomorrow! I cannot wait! I am so anxious to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl. You have no idea. Mike is excited as well and will be coming with me to the appointment. We have both names already picked out and will share them as soon as we know what we’re having. After the appointment we’ll have a better idea of the due date as well.
I haven’t been having any really strange cravings so far. I notice sometimes I want more salad, fruit or dairy. I guess what I want depends on what my body is telling me I need. But nothing really strange yet. I’m glad I’ve been wanting mostly healthy things right now. I think today I drank three glasses of milk; not including what was in my breakfast cereal (and what’s funny is I never liked or drank plain milk before now!).
I’ve been feeling the need to be more active. I haven’t really been doing much as far as exercise so far during the pregnancy due to fatigue, but every now and then I get a little antsy and feel I need to get moving. I do have a prenatal pilates video that I enjoy every once in a while. I really wish I had someplace where I could go swimming…I know that would be beneficial. What’s nice is I do a lot of walking up and down stairs at work and some minor lifting and moving of books. So without even exercising, I am still getting some cardio and strength training.
Also in new news....quite positive that I've been feeling the baby move for a few days now. It's such a different sensation! I know those kicks will get harder by the week though! :)
I really wish I knew someone else (that I see regularly) that was also expecting. I have several friends that live far away, but none close by in the same boat. It would kind of be nice to be able to compare bellies, symptoms, joys and anxieties with someone in similar circumstances. I am blessed though. I am surrounded by a great support system at work, at church, at home, and through email/facebook/phone. Thank God for all my great friends, family and co-workers that have been there to share their stories, give advice, pray for me and just listen to what I’m going through. You all are the best!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
18 weeks and counting....
Well the pregnancy has been progressing well. I only had to deal with 5 or 6 weeks of really bad nausea and still have occasional fatigue. Overall feeling great!
I've really started to show over the past few weeks. I am so glad that I am photo journaling the progression of "le Bump" (a.k.a. my growing belly).
The doctors and I still disagree as to my due date. I am convinced that I am due June 9th while doctors are saying June 20th. I know it's not a big difference, but if they were right I wouldn't have found out I was pregnant when I did. I think I'll win in the end. :)
A little less than three weeks to the big ultrasound. I am so excited to see how much baby has grown and developed. And, of course, I really would love to know if it is a girl or a boy. We'll see!
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