I. AM. SO. EXCITED. Today I had a check up with my doctor, which, incase you're wondering she said everything was perfect. That doesn't surprise me because I'm perfect. So My appointment's at 1:45. I check in, pee in a cup and patiently wait for my name to be called. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. I was waiting for a whole 25 minutes. I know it doesn't seem like long, but when you have to spend 25 minutes with my mom, it seems to last for-ev-er. Anywho, my name is finally called. So I cringe as I step on the scale and then head back to the examination room. Long story short, some fool called in two people with appointments after me BEFORE me. The nerve! So the doctor had extra time after my appointment, and as a way to make up for me waiting so long, she brought in the sonogram machine!
I am happy to announce that my little man no longer looks like an alien. He has a real face, with real features, and real eyeballs. We saw his man parts for confirmation. We saw his heart beating. We saw his ribcage move while he was practicing breathing. But the best part was that we got to see his face :) His little eyes were blinking, he was moving his head looking around. My favorite part was watching him open and close his mouth. You know how babies have the smallest little lips and how adorable they are when they yawn? Well I was able to see that. And he kept sticking his tongue out of his mouth. I can't believe how real he is. Like Pinnocio or something. He's a real boy. He was alive, and real, and looked just like a real baby. Which I suppose makes sense. I wish I had videotaped it so I could show everyone.
Moral of the story: Have a cool doctor, wait a long time for appointment, get special treatment :)
Lilypie First Birthday tickers
Friday, July 27, 2012
Thursday, July 26, 2012
29 Weeks
How far along? 29 weeks... only 11 to go!
This Week the baby is a size of a: Acorn Squash. He's 15-16 inches long and probably weighs between 2.5-3.5 pounds
Total weight gain/loss: Oh probably too much. I've been hitting the snack bar more than the gym this week.
Maternity clothes? Yes. I can still fit into some of my gym clothes. However I only wear two different gym shorts. The family would probably like to burn them by now but they're the only ones with elastics that don't cut in to my waist.
Belly button in or out? most of it's in. The top part is starting to push out, and the holes where my belly button ring was looks weird.
Sleep: depends on the day. Sometimes I get 7 hours, sometimes I sleep for 12.
Best moment this week: I'm starting to feel kicks in different places, like on my side or up by my ribs. This means the baby is growing!
Movement: Yes, and I think it is THE coolest to see my stomach move
Symptoms: Constant bathroom trips. And lots of minor aches and pains.
Symptoms I DON'T have: No varicose veins! (Yet).
Food cravings: lately I've been wanting a lot of meat.
Gender: boy
What I miss: Being able to go out and not be "that pregnant girl." I mean, I don't really care, I embrace the awkwardness of being the pregnant girl at the bar, or the pregnant girl in the bikini. But people like to stare.
What I am looking forward to: Getting things in the Nursery ready!
This Week the baby is a size of a: Acorn Squash. He's 15-16 inches long and probably weighs between 2.5-3.5 pounds
Total weight gain/loss: Oh probably too much. I've been hitting the snack bar more than the gym this week.
Maternity clothes? Yes. I can still fit into some of my gym clothes. However I only wear two different gym shorts. The family would probably like to burn them by now but they're the only ones with elastics that don't cut in to my waist.
Belly button in or out? most of it's in. The top part is starting to push out, and the holes where my belly button ring was looks weird.
Sleep: depends on the day. Sometimes I get 7 hours, sometimes I sleep for 12.
Best moment this week: I'm starting to feel kicks in different places, like on my side or up by my ribs. This means the baby is growing!
Movement: Yes, and I think it is THE coolest to see my stomach move
Symptoms: Constant bathroom trips. And lots of minor aches and pains.
Symptoms I DON'T have: No varicose veins! (Yet).
Food cravings: lately I've been wanting a lot of meat.
Gender: boy
What I miss: Being able to go out and not be "that pregnant girl." I mean, I don't really care, I embrace the awkwardness of being the pregnant girl at the bar, or the pregnant girl in the bikini. But people like to stare.
What I am looking forward to: Getting things in the Nursery ready!
Weekly Wisdom: Lots of stretching. It doesn't take much for me to get crampy and tight.
Milestones: His head is growing because his brain is still developing. He's practicing breathing and stretching. He's still getting fat!... which means I'm still going to get bigger.
To Do List: Same ol' same ol'. I've got to get on the ball for some of this stuff, it's pretty important and realistically, this kid could pop out any second.
Milestones: His head is growing because his brain is still developing. He's practicing breathing and stretching. He's still getting fat!... which means I'm still going to get bigger.
To Do List: Same ol' same ol'. I've got to get on the ball for some of this stuff, it's pretty important and realistically, this kid could pop out any second.
Monday, July 23, 2012
I Throw My Clipboard When I Get Mad
Well seeing how this blog is supposed to be about my "Adventures" and all I've been doing is filling out a weekly survey, I figured it's time for some updating. Although, I wouldn't quite say I've been adventurous. Last week I worked at Hoop Camp. It is probably my favorite part of the summer. It's like a little Hoop Camp family is formed each year. It was about 90 degrees everyday, humid, and at 7:30 in the morning I (for some reason) volunteered myself to teach 90 campers different ball handling drills. I'm not a morning person, nor am I a good ball handler. I was anxious to see how heat, humidity, lack of sleep and pregnancy would mix. To my surprise, I was just as bitchy and hormonal and happy as normal.
I think the real adventure of Hoop Camp belongs to my team. Basically when we get a team it's luck of the draw. I probably started with what would be deemed the worst team at camp. After the first day I was practically in tears. My Dad validated this by saying, "Sara, you're team sucks." They played lazy, I was throwing clipboards on the court out of anger... it wasn't pretty. However, throughout the week we made a huge turn around... I like to think it's all thanks to my coaching, but I know that part of it was that my two worst players went home sick. Even though that left me with 7 girls, I could create a very strong rotation. To everyone's surprise we made it to the semifinals. We were playing the #1 team at camp. With 10 seconds left it was a tie game. The opposing team had the camp MVP and of course with about 5 seconds left she hits a floater to give them the lead... If I had won that game I would have been playing my Dad's team in the championship. Morris vs Morris. Dad ended up winning the whole thing....... ugh, whatever. I'm still bitter about last year when I was in the championship game, had the camp MVP on my team, and lost because some girl who can't hit the broad side of a barn banked in a buzzer beater. I have no luck at this camp.
I think the real adventure of Hoop Camp belongs to my team. Basically when we get a team it's luck of the draw. I probably started with what would be deemed the worst team at camp. After the first day I was practically in tears. My Dad validated this by saying, "Sara, you're team sucks." They played lazy, I was throwing clipboards on the court out of anger... it wasn't pretty. However, throughout the week we made a huge turn around... I like to think it's all thanks to my coaching, but I know that part of it was that my two worst players went home sick. Even though that left me with 7 girls, I could create a very strong rotation. To everyone's surprise we made it to the semifinals. We were playing the #1 team at camp. With 10 seconds left it was a tie game. The opposing team had the camp MVP and of course with about 5 seconds left she hits a floater to give them the lead... If I had won that game I would have been playing my Dad's team in the championship. Morris vs Morris. Dad ended up winning the whole thing....... ugh, whatever. I'm still bitter about last year when I was in the championship game, had the camp MVP on my team, and lost because some girl who can't hit the broad side of a barn banked in a buzzer beater. I have no luck at this camp.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
28 Weeks... and 4 days
How far along? 28 and a half weeks.
This Week the baby is a size of a: Eggplant (gross). Depending on the website or book, every source has a different fruit size.
Total weight gain/loss: Somewhere around 17 pounds. I guess that's pretty average.
Maternity clothes? Yes, and they are beyond comfortable. However, the high waisted elastic pants are very unsexy.
Belly button in or out? it's in, however I can make it an outtie. If I press down around it, it pops out. I think it's cool, others think it's gross.
Sleep: in general, I think I just have poor sleeping routines.
Best moment this week: GETTING A FOOT MASSAGE! I'm going to cherish it forever because I'm sure it will never happen again.
Movement: Yes, it's like huge waves moving across my stomach
Symptoms: Sometimes I have shortness of breath, and aches and pains. Nothing too huge to report. Oh!... Still no stretch marks!
Symptoms I DON'T have: No braxton hicks contractions. Those will probably freak me out.
Food cravings: As usual, I just want to eat all the time.
Gender: macho man
What I miss: My old body. It's changed so much, my belly's getting big and I have so many annoying little aches... but it's all worth it
What I am looking forward to: Having the little nug. Every morning I wake up I just wish he was here! I am no where near ready, but I'm just so anxious to hold him in my arms
This Week the baby is a size of a: Eggplant (gross). Depending on the website or book, every source has a different fruit size.
Total weight gain/loss: Somewhere around 17 pounds. I guess that's pretty average.
Maternity clothes? Yes, and they are beyond comfortable. However, the high waisted elastic pants are very unsexy.
Belly button in or out? it's in, however I can make it an outtie. If I press down around it, it pops out. I think it's cool, others think it's gross.
Sleep: in general, I think I just have poor sleeping routines.
Best moment this week: GETTING A FOOT MASSAGE! I'm going to cherish it forever because I'm sure it will never happen again.
Movement: Yes, it's like huge waves moving across my stomach
Symptoms: Sometimes I have shortness of breath, and aches and pains. Nothing too huge to report. Oh!... Still no stretch marks!
Symptoms I DON'T have: No braxton hicks contractions. Those will probably freak me out.
Food cravings: As usual, I just want to eat all the time.
Gender: macho man
What I miss: My old body. It's changed so much, my belly's getting big and I have so many annoying little aches... but it's all worth it
What I am looking forward to: Having the little nug. Every morning I wake up I just wish he was here! I am no where near ready, but I'm just so anxious to hold him in my arms
Weekly Wisdom: Swim, it's so relaxing
Milestones: If he was born right now, he would be able to survive. That's crazy. Most of his crucial developments are done, the only thing left is to get fat.
To Do List: Same ol' same ol'. I've got to get on the ball for some of this stuff, it's pretty important.
Milestones: If he was born right now, he would be able to survive. That's crazy. Most of his crucial developments are done, the only thing left is to get fat.
To Do List: Same ol' same ol'. I've got to get on the ball for some of this stuff, it's pretty important.
ALSO! Look at how adorable these little Air Force Ones are
Thursday, July 12, 2012
27 Weeks... and 1 day
First and foremost, I must apologize for the one day delay to the bloggerverse. I know all of my faithful followers (aka just Caroline) have been nearing death without it.
How far along? 27 weeks and 1 day. The official start of my third trimester...
This Week the baby is a size of a: Rutabaga. In case you're wondering that 's 14 inches long and up to 2.5 pounds.
Total weight gain/loss: well apparently there is a discrepancy between my home scale and the doctor's scale. I've now gained 17 pounds but I'm all belly so I'm all good
Maternity clothes? I bit the bullet this past week. I bought some shorts and a few cute shirts. And let me tell you, maternity shorts are unbelievably comfortable.
Belly button in or out? still in. however I have to say "RIP" to my bellybutton ring :( The skin was getting so stretched out it was transparent and you could see the metal under my skin. Now I have this fear that the skin is going to rip because it's so thin.
Sleep: oh. my. god... I wake up all the time
Best moment this week: going through all of my free gifts from registering and seeing how tiny a little newborn diaper is! It's small than my hand!
Movement: yes, and I get the dumbest smile on my face every time I feel him.
Symptoms: lots-o-leg-cramps... also my hair grows fast! Good news for my head, bad news for my legs.
Symptoms I DON'T have: I haven't peed my pants........ yet
Food cravings: carbs. carbs. carbs. CARBS.
Gender: boy
What I miss: My 6-pack abs... pshhh yeah right, like I ever had those. I guess I miss my bellybutton ring. I also miss sleep. And being comfortable. No sitting/sleeping positions are comfortable.
What I am looking forward to: Everything.
Weekly Wisdom: find someone who is willing to massage your legs and feet. I'm not lucky enough.
Milestones: He's opening his eyes and developing his retinas. He is starting to show brain activity. I've also registered at Target and Baby's-R-Us. It's about damn time.
To Do List: wahhhhhhhhhhhhh. Daycare, Health Insurance, Nursery... Time's running out!
Other exciting news this week... My cousin got married! Here's my favorite pic of the night. Let's just say my basketball skills helped me catch the bouquet. I also had a huge height advantage seeing how I'm about 5 inches taller than all other females in my family. The night was filled with (most importantly) food, dancing and family. Let's just say this pregnant girl's still got swag on the dance floor.
How far along? 27 weeks and 1 day. The official start of my third trimester...
This Week the baby is a size of a: Rutabaga. In case you're wondering that 's 14 inches long and up to 2.5 pounds.
Total weight gain/loss: well apparently there is a discrepancy between my home scale and the doctor's scale. I've now gained 17 pounds but I'm all belly so I'm all good
Maternity clothes? I bit the bullet this past week. I bought some shorts and a few cute shirts. And let me tell you, maternity shorts are unbelievably comfortable.
Belly button in or out? still in. however I have to say "RIP" to my bellybutton ring :( The skin was getting so stretched out it was transparent and you could see the metal under my skin. Now I have this fear that the skin is going to rip because it's so thin.
Sleep: oh. my. god... I wake up all the time
Best moment this week: going through all of my free gifts from registering and seeing how tiny a little newborn diaper is! It's small than my hand!
Movement: yes, and I get the dumbest smile on my face every time I feel him.
Symptoms: lots-o-leg-cramps... also my hair grows fast! Good news for my head, bad news for my legs.
Symptoms I DON'T have: I haven't peed my pants........ yet
Food cravings: carbs. carbs. carbs. CARBS.
Gender: boy
What I miss: My 6-pack abs... pshhh yeah right, like I ever had those. I guess I miss my bellybutton ring. I also miss sleep. And being comfortable. No sitting/sleeping positions are comfortable.
What I am looking forward to: Everything.
Weekly Wisdom: find someone who is willing to massage your legs and feet. I'm not lucky enough.
Milestones: He's opening his eyes and developing his retinas. He is starting to show brain activity. I've also registered at Target and Baby's-R-Us. It's about damn time.
To Do List: wahhhhhhhhhhhhh. Daycare, Health Insurance, Nursery... Time's running out!
Other exciting news this week... My cousin got married! Here's my favorite pic of the night. Let's just say my basketball skills helped me catch the bouquet. I also had a huge height advantage seeing how I'm about 5 inches taller than all other females in my family. The night was filled with (most importantly) food, dancing and family. Let's just say this pregnant girl's still got swag on the dance floor.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
26 weeks
How far along? 26 weeks. EEK! 97 days to go!
This Week the baby is a size of a: a head of lettuce
Total weight gain/loss: getting close to the 10 pound mark, and the 4th isn't going to help
Maternity clothes? I just told my mom I might need to buy a few, even my gym shorts feel a little tight
Belly button in or out? still in, but I'm debating on taking out my belly button ring :(
Sleep: nope.
Best moment this week: Feeling stronger movements
Movement: yes, BIG bumps. If my laptop is on my stomach he'll move it!
Symptoms: aside from sciatica and edema, I've been having really weird and vivid dreams.
Symptoms I DON'T have: I haven't had trouble breathing yet, and I haven't had "pregnancy brain." I guess some people start to get forgetful. I don't have the pregnant waddle yet either.
Food cravings: Still carbs. Mom recently gave in to my mocha craving and bought mocha chip ice cream!
Gender: boy
What I miss: sleeping, being able to move without back, hip or foot pain. Going to the bathroom only a few times a day... and I don't know if as a mother I'm supposed to admit this but sometimes I miss booze, especially when I'm around everyone drinking. College Sara is gone.
What I am looking forward to: besides the 4th of July festivities today... I'm looking forward to my next doctor's appointment and getting the nursery ready.
Weekly Wisdom: anytime you pass by a bathroom-use it!
Milestones: i finally signed up for a birthing class. GO ME! The little man is building his immune system and taking small breaths of amniotic fluid to practice for his first real breath!
To Do List: I don't even want to think about everything I have to do. Health insurance, daycares, nursery prep, registering....
Sunday, July 1, 2012
as if my feet weren't already gross enough
Edema. A nasty little side effect of pregnancy.... I've been working at a basketball camp all weekend reffing games (which I'm terrible at by the way), running stations, staying up on dorm duty and functioning off of 5 hours of sleep each night. When my body started to hurt I figured it was just an adjustment from my previous lazy lifestyle of watching Keeping Up With The Kardashian's - actually, in my defense, I've been going to the gym a few days a week. Well, this morning I looked down at my feet and they were swollen (gasp!)
As if my feet weren't nasty enough. People tell me I should keep my socks on, Pedicure people cut my foot massages first out of pure disgust. I had been reading for months now that my feet might swell. I assumed I was in the clear by now. Nope. Wrong.
As any good researcher would do, I googled "Edema" and found out that it is worse in the summer and during the third trimester. Summer-check! Third trimester-almost check! It's due to the tissues in your feet/legs retaining fluids and changes in your blood flow due to my growing uterus putting pressure on the vena cava (the vein that carried blood from your legs back up to your heart), so the blood gets all backed up and pools in your tissue.
So all of you who are worried about my swollen feet, don't worry. I've also googled how to alleviate edema.
- don't cross your legs
- stretch
- alternate sitting and standing
- wear maternity stockings
Perhaps maternity stockings are the perfect thing to get me more swag... I've been told I need more swag. It also says to not eat junk food, but I'll just ignore that...
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