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!

 

Benjamin Scott Sweeley

Benjamin Scott Sweeley

Thursday, February 10, 2011

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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

I went last night to visit my friend Laura and her newborn son at the hospital.

He was born on Tuesday, 2/8/2011. I had planned to visit Tuesday night right away, but he was born with low blood sugar and was put on an IV in the special care unit and we weren't even able to see him, so Laura text-ed me that it might be better to come on Wednesday evening instead. He was on the IV until yesterday at about 2pm. He is doing just fine now and was snoozing away last night during my visit.

They hadn't had a boys name picked out and were struggling with that. They finally decided on a name. So now she has 3 boys, Nick, Jack and Ben and then of course her sweetie, Scott. I told her last night that now she is way outnumbered with all the testosterone in the house. She just laughed at me.

Wayne's reaction when I told him that the baby had to be put on an IV because of low blood sugar was really cute. He was all concerned and asked me questions about it. I don't think in the past he would have even batted an eyelash, but now since we are expecting he is more interested in those type of things.

Also, it was fun to hold a newborn baby that was just over 48 hours old. There were a couple of other family members there at the same time as me, and so we chatted about various things to do with pregnancy, delivery and newborns, etc. and it got me WAY more excited about our own adventure!

Congratulations again, Laura and Scott!!! 

Leah

Food cravings so far...

Food cravings so far...

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

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I haven't had too many cravings thus far and it has been actually burdensome to find something that is actually appealing to eat, but I think it is getting better and better week by week. These are the things that I have been the most consistent thus far:

BREAKFAST

I usually get a cinnamon sugar bagel with plain cream cheese.

Orange Juice...pretty much any kind or brand will do. For a few weeks I changed to apple juice (couldn't get enough of it and I don't even care for apple juice), but now it seems I am back to OJ.

DINNER:

I find myself wanting this almost every night for dinner:

1 slice of cheese pizza...I haven't found meat very appealing thus far unless it is slathered in some sort of sauce to drowned out the meat flavor.

And as you are supposed to have 6 small meals per day, then I find myself snacking in the meantime on other various things such as popcorn, chips, granola bars, etc.

TREATS

McDonalds shakes...specifically vanilla.

MMMmmmm...

DQ ice cream...specifically an oreo or snickers blizzard or a peanut buster parfait.

I usually eat a pickle a day. I think it is a vinegar thing because sometimes I crave french fries and ketchup. I only like a certain kind:

Sometimes in the middle of the night I wake up and have a popscicle:

Some of these are cliche...pickles and ice cream, but I don't care. I'm eating what I want and still trying to sneak in those fruits/veggies. I think I'm doing good so far. Almost half way there.

Leah

Lil D's 2nd Trimester {Week 18}

Lil D's 2nd Trimester {Week 18}

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

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Thursday, 2/3/2011
(18 weeks)

Well, we had our Dr. appointment on Monday, January 31st with Nancy Decker. Dr Emery is on medical leave as she is struggling with some personal medical issues. Not sure the status yet and it makes me nervous, but we will see how next time goes.

This is the second time in a row that we have met with Nancy instead of Dr. E. I'm really ok with that becuase I LOVE Nancy and I think Wayne does, too, which is terrific.But if this is going to be a regular thing than we might just decide to switch Drs now. I've also heard great things about Dr. Minke, so we will see what this next appointment brings.

This is me & Lil D this week:

We also scheduled our next appointment for February 28th (21 weeks), which will be the Ultrasound appointment where we find out the SEX! Hopefully, keep fingers crossed that baby cooperates with that.

HOW BIG IS BABY?

Baby's now the size of a sweet potato!

Laura’s Baby Shower

Laura’s Baby Shower

Friday, February 4, 2011

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Sunday, January 23, 2011

I went to my friend, Laura’s, baby shower. Our history is an odd one, but nevertheless we have remained friends through it all. She was in my wedding and as we have gone through life experiences/changes we have managed to stay friends. It’s hard to believe that if I hadn’t had the miscarriage this summer, I would be right where she is now. Actually I would have been about 2 weeks behind her, but definitely in the home stretch. It was super fun as I was the only other one pregnant and it really made me look forward to my baby shower(s) to come. I hadn’t seen some of those ladies in awhile (Laura’s friends/family), so it was definitely much needed catch-up time. Here is us:

I am 16 wks and Laura is scheduled for her c-section on Tuesday, February 8th. They did not find out the sex and Laura has two boys from a previous relationship, so I am very excited to see if she will have a third boy or if she will finally get her girl. Whatever it is, it will be loved!

Stay tuned in the next few weeks for a post about her little one.

Leah