Hi Everyone!
It's hard to believe that I'm beginning my third trimester. Actually, I still don't really understand how the weeks work -- this is the beginning of my 28th week, but I won't actually be a full 28 weeks pregnant until next week. So, do I start my third trimester this week or next week? It's confusing. But anyway -- my belly and Little Buddy are growing bigger everyday! Little Buddy is also kicking up a storm recently -- kickboxing, yoga... who knows what activities are going on in there! The conscious sensation of feeling a little person inside your body is absolutely unreal -- and awesome!!
Joe and I decided not to drive down to L.A. for our usual Thanksgiving ritual with my family, so we celebrated at home instead. We made a yummy Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, and then spent the rest of the weekend enjoying the incredible Santa Cruz weather. We also purchased our first major baby item at a garage sale -- a glider rocking chair with ottoman. It is very comfy and I've heard it's essential for breastfeeding.
While time has been going somewhat slow for me during my pregnancy, I can tell that it's going to start passing much more quickly now. Suddenly it seems that there's so much to do!
My parents will be coming to visit over the holidays, so it will be great to have them here! :o)
Happy almost-December!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
26th Week!
Sometimes it doesn't feel like my belly is getting too much bigger, but the pictures really show how big I'm getting! So many people tell me that I look small, but every pregnant body is different.
The baby is kicking a lot more now, which is fun! I like feeling Little Buddy moving around inside my belly. So far, I've had 2 dreams that Little Buddy is a boy, and 2 dreams that Little Buddy is a girl. We'll see!
Joe and I picked a doula to assist with Little Buddy's birth - very exciting! Her name is Natasha, and both Joe and I were very impressed by her experience, knowledge, and overall awesome-ness. A number of my friends had a doula at their birth, and were glad they did! It's nice to have someone present during labor & birth (all of it - no matter how many hours!) who is 100% focused on you & your partner rather than on hospital procedures, etc.
I feel lucky, too because my OB doc will definitely be at Little Buddy's birth (unless she's sick or trapped under something heavy). A number of the OB/GYN doctors in town are on a hospital rotation, so their patients never know who will attend their birth. Since my OB is also a family practice doctor, she doesn't have as many pregnant patients, so she can attend all of her patients' births. Pretty cool.
It is definitely Fall in Santa Cruz -- beautiful crisp days. I've been walking, doing yoga, and working out at the gym once per week. I definitely have a lot more energy now than I did during the first trimester, but my belly is getting a bit more uncomfortable for working out - not too bad, though.
Can't believe it's almost Thanksgiving! Happy Fall!
The baby is kicking a lot more now, which is fun! I like feeling Little Buddy moving around inside my belly. So far, I've had 2 dreams that Little Buddy is a boy, and 2 dreams that Little Buddy is a girl. We'll see!
Joe and I picked a doula to assist with Little Buddy's birth - very exciting! Her name is Natasha, and both Joe and I were very impressed by her experience, knowledge, and overall awesome-ness. A number of my friends had a doula at their birth, and were glad they did! It's nice to have someone present during labor & birth (all of it - no matter how many hours!) who is 100% focused on you & your partner rather than on hospital procedures, etc.
I feel lucky, too because my OB doc will definitely be at Little Buddy's birth (unless she's sick or trapped under something heavy). A number of the OB/GYN doctors in town are on a hospital rotation, so their patients never know who will attend their birth. Since my OB is also a family practice doctor, she doesn't have as many pregnant patients, so she can attend all of her patients' births. Pretty cool.
It is definitely Fall in Santa Cruz -- beautiful crisp days. I've been walking, doing yoga, and working out at the gym once per week. I definitely have a lot more energy now than I did during the first trimester, but my belly is getting a bit more uncomfortable for working out - not too bad, though.
Can't believe it's almost Thanksgiving! Happy Fall!
Friday, November 6, 2009
24 Weeks!
Yes, it's true. I ate a bratwurst.
For those of you who know me as a strict vegetarian, I have definitely become less strict since I've been pregnant. I've had a few fish sandwiches, 4 BLTs with avocado, and now - a NYC bratwurst with sauerkraut and mustard! How could I resist?
We had a wonderful trip to NYC. Joe was awesome in the marathon!! Little Buddy and I were so proud! It was fun to travel around the city to see Joe and Brian at different points during the marathon. I was able to see Joe at Mile 7, Mile 16, and at Mile 24.
I am definitely feeling the baby kick and move a lot more now. It's so fun! And, I'm finally wearing maternity pants -- which are the most comfortable pants EVER. I'm totally going to wear them even after I'm pregnant. Who needs zippers and buttons?
Today is my & Joe's 7-year anniversary! So we are very happy to be able to celebrate with Little Buddy in my belly!
Hope everyone is well! :)
hugs,
*joy
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Little Buddy Baby Pool
Little Buddy has had a lot of firsts in the last couple of weeks:
- First Airplane ride
- first bus ride
- first subway ride
- first time in NYC
- watched her/his first marathon
- first slice of New York pizza
- first Bratwurst (more on that later)
- and I'm sure many many more
- and finally this is Little Buddy's first gambling experience Enter the Little Buddy Baby Pool (prizes to be named later)
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