**I started this post on Sunday, the 7 week left mark, but it has taken me a while to post pictures so now it's more like 6 weeks left, and these pictures were taken today... closer to the 6 week mark.**
Seven weeks left in the pregnancy. I am starting to "feel it" now. I notice myself grunting after bending over to pick up toys for long periods of time, and it makes me laugh sometimes. It takes a noticeable effort to get my big pregnant belly out of bed multiple times during the night. I have projects going on around my house, and I get frustrated that I don't have the energy to get as much done as I want to. Granted, I still have good and bad days. Sometimes I can tackle the world and get a million things done in a day, and the next every move seems like a chore. But for the 1st time I'm starting to feel my limitations.
- wedding ring still fits
- still no swelling! i am so thankful....
- tried on two of my favorite pairs of jeans today (the pre-pregnancy ones) and not only could i put them on, i could zip and button them! i am hopeful that maybe i will fit in old jeans after delivery!
- 2 scrambled eggs with slice of whole grain toast is my "go-to" breakfast. it is the only thing that keeps me feeling full until lunch time.
- i haven't spent the last two weeks eating strictly or working out regularly. i can't seem to do the same things at the gym anymore, and racing porter through the house is starting to "count" as a workout. wanting to force myself to be good and push through these last seven weeks, but still haven't gotten there. (sigh...)
- weight gain is 13 pounds less than pregnancy 1 at this point. so far i am on target to have a normal weight gain.
- biggest craving is ice chips, especially the yummy ice from cafe rio and sonic. i discovered sonic sells bags of their ice for 1.49, and now i eat 2 cups full of ice every day.
- all my long shirts that i wear are getting too small, and the real maternity shirts make me look like a boat. need shirts that fit.
- had 1st painful set of contractions on friday--- it was a result of running a few blocks to the energy solutions arena, and up multiple flights of stairs to make tip-off for game 6 in the playoffs.
- am officially set up with my doctor and the hospital to deliver the baby on monday june 21st at 7am! exciting!
- i can feel this baby so much more predominantly than i could with porter, when he moves my stomach becomes completely deformed. jared says it looks like i have an alien in me. all i have to do is put my hand on my stomach and he will move away. i am blown away at how close he feels- there is so little between us!
6 comments:
1. Wrapped up in plastic wrap?! I don't think I've ever heard such a funny request. You're a good mom for letting him try it!
2. Have they checked your iron recently? Chewing ice (by the cupful especially) is a HUGE sign of anemia. I did it all through my last pregnancy, and at 38 weeks when I mentioned it to my doc, they checked my blood, and I was really anemic. Look into that if you haven't already.
3. I can't wait to see your darling new baby. He is going to be SOOOO stinking cute!
You look amazing Stacy! Pretty much the cutest pregnant lady ever :)
Melissa I am so glad you mentioned the iron thing, because it made me remember that I had to take iron towards the end of my last pregnancy. They haven't checked my blood too recently, 28 weeks, and I bet it's the same thing. I will start taking iron again I guess!
You look soo cute! I love it! I ate tons of ice with both of my kids and didnt mean a darn thing! Just loved me a cup full of good ice.
You look great! Can't wait to see the new little guy!
Yeah, I don't understand the ice--- is that pretty common to eat that? I drank water like there was no tomorrow with my last, I'm hardly drinking half the amount now-- can't afford to, always on the go and I can't function with my toddler having to pee constantly... arghghgh
You look good Stace-- you're like a pencil with a giant marshmallow sticking out. Your babies sure go OUT.. mine seem to go UP. I still walk by some people and they see that I'm pregnant for the first time, or not at all; I'm having a check up on that tomorrow, actually...
Good job being so disciplined! I think I have done about 5 work outs tops since I found out I was pregnant, and I have been a horrible eater. I hate to think how "ahead" I would be if I had made more of an effort. I have been working/nannying 40hrs per week for the last year, so hopefully thats my valid excuse. I'm actually hoping to work out daily, now that work is over!!! I have my fabulous Phil and Teds stroller now and I am excited to move more. Hopefully I can see some results during this last month and a half-- my goal right now is feeling good and having energy. :)
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