Happy Valentines Day {2011}

Happy Valentines Day {2011}

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

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I received this cute poem in my babycenter.com email yesterday.
 (along with every other mom-to-be)

It made me smile.

We're counting the days, right along with you

At least while you're waiting, you can eat for two!

Morning sickness is a drag, and heartburn's no fun

But you win the award for the most potty runs

We love how you look when your belly is showing

Swollen ankles and all, you're absolutely glowing

Your new job is the most important on earth

A great mom will be born on the day you give birth

Our Valentine's Day was low key. I have really wanted to go to The Melting Pot for awhile to try it out and so we will be going there for our "Valentine's Day Dinner." When that will be, I don't know exactly, but in the interim Wayne picked up a couple of heart shaped pizzas from Broadway Pizza - Robbinsdale.



Robbinsdale is the only location we go to or pick-up from since it's family owned. It was delicious as always.

I got Wayne a card and this:



Of course he made the joke, "Well, this isn't going to fit." Hardy har har.

He got me a card and these:



Now if you look at the bouquet you will only find 9 roses...why not a full dozen you ask? Well he put something cute in my card that for every white rose that turns red, we are another month closer to growing our family. There are 9 roses...5 are red symbolizing that we are 5 months pregnant with 4 white ones (a little over 4 months to go).

I thought that was so sweet and creative and super special. What a great Daddy he will be.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Leah

H2O

H2O

Saturday, February 12, 2011

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Staying hydrated...the skinny on water.
 From: babycenter.com

So I know I am supposed to normally supposed to be drinking a lot of water, but when you are pregnant it is even more important...here is why.

Hydration is always important, and during pregnancy those fluids are even more precious than usual. Your body needs water to formamniotic fluid, produce extra blood volume, build new tissue, carry nutrients, help indigestion, and flush out your wastes and toxins. (Baby’s, too!) Drinking lots of fluids during pregnancy can work wonders, easing constipation (and therefore hemorrhoids), softening skin, reducing edema and decreasing risk of both urinary tract infections and preterm labor. It’s a good idea to get eight cups each day, and if it’s hot or if you’ve been exercising, you probably need even more.

If the thought of all that water makes you grimace, don't worry -- you’re free to include other fluids. Milk, juice, soup, sparkling water,tea and coffee (decaf only!) all count, and fruits and veggies even add to the tally (five servings of produce = two servings of fluid).

I always knew it was important but never really knew why specifically. Now I know! 

Drink your H2O!

Lil D's 2nd Trimester {Week 19}

Lil D's 2nd Trimester {Week 19}

Friday, February 11, 2011

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Thursday, 2/10/2010
(19 weeks)

Yesterday I was 19 weeks and it has been the first time that I actually feel pregnant...I mean belly wise. Up until this point I have just felt chubby, but today I actually feel like I have a pregnant belly. I can't believe we are almost at the half way point. It's going faster than I expected.

HOW BIG IS BABY?

Baby's now the size of a mango!