Saturday, September 26, 2009
A Pregnant Lady's Ode to Coffee and Beer
Oh, coffee and beer
How I miss thee (sigh!)
Now let me tell you
All the reasons why
How I miss thee (sigh!)
Now let me tell you
All the reasons why
Coffee, you are so warm and rich
And sometimes I like the way you make me twitch
Dark and strong with a little bit of cream
Mmm, delicious… I feel myself beam!
And beer, oh beer, I might miss you most
Baseball games, hot days, and dinners at the coast
Light and dark, pale ale and stout
I'd drink them all, for sure, no doubt
I miss you both, but do not fret
I'm not done with you quite yet
Just give me a year and I'll be back
Who wants to buy my first post-baby six pack?
love,
*joy
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Little Buddy -- 16 1/2 Weeks!
Hi Everyone!
Life is very exciting these days -- we are expecting a little one!
You might be wondering where the nickname "Little Buddy" came from...
Early on in my pregnancy (when it's hard to believe that it's even happening!), I used to point at my belly and ask Joe, "Who's in there?" And he would answer, "A little buddy." He calls me "buddy" a lot, so I think that's where the nickname comes from. And it stuck! We've decided not to find out the sex until birth, so "little buddy" it is for now!
I had a pretty smooth 1st trimester. I feel very lucky because I have a number of girlfriends who were VERY SICK during the first trimester. I often felt nauseous in the middle of the night, but it was never accompanied by trips to the bathroom. Most of the time it just meant that I needed to eat something, so I'd get up at 3 or 4 in the morning and eat cheese sticks or yogurt or crackers. Sort of a weird ritual, but it worked! I was also pretty anxious in the beginning, but I'm much more relaxed now. My advice to any women during their first pregnancy -- don't read too much information (especially from the internet!) There is WAY TOO MUCH out there, and some of it is unnecessarily detailed and nerve-wracking. All you can really do is keep yourself healthy (body, mind & spirit), and trust your body to do what it's supposed to do. It's pretty amazing!!
I'm about 16 1/2 weeks right now, and I'm feeling great. I'm really starting to enjoy being a pregnant lady! I have my energy back and am still working out with my personal trainer (in a modified way), walking a lot, and doing yoga. I get tired pretty easily, and Joe says I'm snoring more. ha!
Joe is posting the baby's heartbeat from our appointment today. It is such an emotional rush to hear it! Sometimes I wish I had the little Doppler machine at home, but then I'd end up listening to the heartbeat every hour, which probably wouldn't be the most healthy thing to do.
We are both incredibly happy and excited! My due date is Feb. 28th, but my prenatal yoga teacher (who is also a doula) says she thinks pregnant women should be given "due months" instead of "due dates." She says normal gestation is anywhere from 38-43 weeks, so who knows when "little buddy" will make his/her presence in the world?
Love to all of you! And THANK YOU for all of the warm wishes of congratulations!
hugs,
*joy & joe & little buddy
Life is very exciting these days -- we are expecting a little one!
You might be wondering where the nickname "Little Buddy" came from...
Early on in my pregnancy (when it's hard to believe that it's even happening!), I used to point at my belly and ask Joe, "Who's in there?" And he would answer, "A little buddy." He calls me "buddy" a lot, so I think that's where the nickname comes from. And it stuck! We've decided not to find out the sex until birth, so "little buddy" it is for now!
I had a pretty smooth 1st trimester. I feel very lucky because I have a number of girlfriends who were VERY SICK during the first trimester. I often felt nauseous in the middle of the night, but it was never accompanied by trips to the bathroom. Most of the time it just meant that I needed to eat something, so I'd get up at 3 or 4 in the morning and eat cheese sticks or yogurt or crackers. Sort of a weird ritual, but it worked! I was also pretty anxious in the beginning, but I'm much more relaxed now. My advice to any women during their first pregnancy -- don't read too much information (especially from the internet!) There is WAY TOO MUCH out there, and some of it is unnecessarily detailed and nerve-wracking. All you can really do is keep yourself healthy (body, mind & spirit), and trust your body to do what it's supposed to do. It's pretty amazing!!
I'm about 16 1/2 weeks right now, and I'm feeling great. I'm really starting to enjoy being a pregnant lady! I have my energy back and am still working out with my personal trainer (in a modified way), walking a lot, and doing yoga. I get tired pretty easily, and Joe says I'm snoring more. ha!
Joe is posting the baby's heartbeat from our appointment today. It is such an emotional rush to hear it! Sometimes I wish I had the little Doppler machine at home, but then I'd end up listening to the heartbeat every hour, which probably wouldn't be the most healthy thing to do.
We are both incredibly happy and excited! My due date is Feb. 28th, but my prenatal yoga teacher (who is also a doula) says she thinks pregnant women should be given "due months" instead of "due dates." She says normal gestation is anywhere from 38-43 weeks, so who knows when "little buddy" will make his/her presence in the world?
Love to all of you! And THANK YOU for all of the warm wishes of congratulations!
hugs,
*joy & joe & little buddy
Little Buddy's heartbeat.
Went to the doctor today. Joy has gained 2 whole pounds.
Got a new recording of the heartbeat. TAKE A LISTEN
Got a new recording of the heartbeat. TAKE A LISTEN
Monday, September 14, 2009
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