23 Weeks Pregnancy Update
I feel really, really good. And that makes me so happy and excited every single day! I have continued on with my exercise and diet plans. I have been going to the gym every day, and it has been great! I also started a food journal, where I write down every thing I eat. It has been very helpful for me. Knowing that I have to write down everything I eat, prevents me from snacking because I don't want to write down something more for that day. It also helps me to choose more nutritious meals. I started my no sugar fast with the intention of doing it three weeks or so, but I am cheering for myself to keep it up the remainder of this pregnancy. I have a book called "Your Pregnancy, Week by Week" and it tells you all about you and your baby's development on a week to week basis. It includes what your weight gain should be by that week in your pregnancy. I flipped through each week, and read that at 30 weeks you should start gaining one pound every single week until the end of your pregnancy. I have gained nine pounds thus far, and have calculated that even if I gain one pound per week the rest of my pregnancy I will gain a total of 25 pounds, which would be 1/2 my weight gain from last pregnancy. I know I have to keep working hard at exercising and maintaining a healthy diet to stay on track. Because, if my pregnancy goes the same way than my future holds swollen feet and legs... and water weight is weight nonetheless. Something I have discovered that I found interesting- I mentioned a couple weeks ago that I was starting to get the leg cramps at night. Jared read that it is caused by a deficiency in some type of vitamin or something. Well, since I have started eating lots of fruits and veggies and exercising, I haven't had one single leg cramp! Who knew? A not so fun discovery I found this week is that I am allergic to the Cocoa Butter Stretch Mark Cream. I put it all over my stomach for the first time this week, and broke out in a rash. Odd because I was able to use it last time. I will have to look into what else is available.
- food cravings- fresh fruit, squash, bagels
- can watch the baby roll across my tummy
- jared can feel him kicking around
- sleeping- i can sleep on my back again! i am actually way more comfortable sleeping now.
- clothes- wear mostly all maternity pants now, and lots of workout pants!
- weight gain- nine pounds
- energy level is good!
- working out daily, not eating sugar
- appetite has increased! i have to limit my portion sizes, and say no to frequent snacking!
- i, still, feel fantastic
- i do actually still have morning sickness occasionally, but thanks to my medicine it hasn't been an issue. this is a bit surprising since morning sickness ended at 16 weeks with porter, but luckily it hasn't been an issue.
I feel really, really good. And that makes me so happy and excited every single day! I have continued on with my exercise and diet plans. I have been going to the gym every day, and it has been great! I also started a food journal, where I write down every thing I eat. It has been very helpful for me. Knowing that I have to write down everything I eat, prevents me from snacking because I don't want to write down something more for that day. It also helps me to choose more nutritious meals. I started my no sugar fast with the intention of doing it three weeks or so, but I am cheering for myself to keep it up the remainder of this pregnancy. I have a book called "Your Pregnancy, Week by Week" and it tells you all about you and your baby's development on a week to week basis. It includes what your weight gain should be by that week in your pregnancy. I flipped through each week, and read that at 30 weeks you should start gaining one pound every single week until the end of your pregnancy. I have gained nine pounds thus far, and have calculated that even if I gain one pound per week the rest of my pregnancy I will gain a total of 25 pounds, which would be 1/2 my weight gain from last pregnancy. I know I have to keep working hard at exercising and maintaining a healthy diet to stay on track. Because, if my pregnancy goes the same way than my future holds swollen feet and legs... and water weight is weight nonetheless. Something I have discovered that I found interesting- I mentioned a couple weeks ago that I was starting to get the leg cramps at night. Jared read that it is caused by a deficiency in some type of vitamin or something. Well, since I have started eating lots of fruits and veggies and exercising, I haven't had one single leg cramp! Who knew? A not so fun discovery I found this week is that I am allergic to the Cocoa Butter Stretch Mark Cream. I put it all over my stomach for the first time this week, and broke out in a rash. Odd because I was able to use it last time. I will have to look into what else is available.
6 comments:
You look great Stacy! I used "Lay it on Thick" from Bath & Body Works and loved it!
You do look awesome!! That is great that you have continued to work out. Your pregnancy is just flying by!
Keep up the good work! I'm not sure what I've gained exactly but clothes fitting has been my guide... I keep having people tell me I am not showing so, what'ya do? I do feel hungrier and moodier than the last pregnancy so I need to keep an eye on those portions as well. Way to inspire.
Awesome! You inspire me. You look so good. I need to get more on track with the eating and exercising, but it's hard with Greg gone all the time. He's working 12-14 hour days and half that on Saturdays. I can't wait for tax season to be over! Still, I needed the motivation. Thanks!
You are such a beautiful happy person. Glad I know you!
I am so proud of you, I remember it was so much harder to resist what I wanted while I was pregnant because well...I was pregnant and I should get anything I want so good job resisting. My dieting and workout is going pretty well thus far. I am focusing on healthy whole foods at this point and just being overall more active. The Wii has been great since I dont have much time away from Shad and he enjoys working out with me. Keep up the good work, you look great and will appreciate the hard work once that little boy is out even more.
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