Here we are at the end of June and at 31 weeks! As I say almost every time I write in here, I really can't believe that we're this far along in the pregnancy. We have only 9 weeks to go, just 2 short months. I just can't believe it!
It's been brought to my attention that some of my posts are rather negative and only focusing on the idiotic things that people say. However, there are plenty of perks of being pregnant as well.
Here are a few:
-Everyone offers to help...with everything.
-Eric is amazing. Seriously, if I have a need, he makes sure it's met.
-People are saying extremely nice things to me about my appearance, which is a very welcome change from a few months ago!
-I have an excuse to nap. (Although I don't use it much and was instructed by Jasmine to do more of it over the next few weeks).
-Flowy dresses and flip flops are at a whole new level of comfortable these days.
-Eating is fun. Don't get me wrong, I try to be healthy (most of the time) but I really enjoy eating more these days than in the past, which is hard to imagine because I've always loved to eat!
-Our pets love me. I don't know if they know something is up, but they sleep on me, next to me and pretty much don't let me out of their sight anymore. So cute!
On another note, we got to welcome a new member to the family this weekend! Henry Christopher Brotherson was born on Saturday, June 26 at about 2:15pm to Chris & Ann (Eric's brother and our sister in law). Henry weighed in at 8 pounds even and he and Ann are doing great!! Eric gets to go home next week to meet him...so jealous, as I will be sitting this trip out! But will get to meet that sweet little guy in September!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
30 week Pics
Belly dancing at Strawberry Days at 30 weeks.
Here's Baby B and I last weekend in our backyard...30 weeks.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
30 weeks!
Even typing that, 30 weeks, I can't believe it! I can't believe that in only 10 short weeks, we'll be snuggling Baby B rather than rubbing my belly! I am excited, anxious, excited, nervous...words can't even express all the feelings I go through in a regular day!
I am feeling rather large these days! (I will post a pic soon, but thought I'd get a good one of the belly at our bellydance performance this weekend). I am loving the belly, but really could do without all the excess fat that has taken residence on my thighs and backside! I know it's all for a GREAT cause and will blame this mostly on an insensitive comment made several years ago, that for some reason I can't let go! And it blows my mind as to why this is happening...I continue to dance and Eric and I walk most nights, for a total of about 15 miles each week. Guess the body is going to do whatever it wants to do during pregnancy!
Other than that, still feeling great! I have been sleeping well...and feel like I could just sleep for days on end sometimes! My legs get a little restless and feet a little swollen (especially on days I don't walk or dance) but Eric has been great about rubbing them to get the blood circulating better...amazing! No heartburn, no sickness, no nothing...other than my belly growing, I have missed the majority of the other pregnancy symptoms! (Knocking on wood now).
Starting to get anxious about the actual labor. Have heard quite the variety of comments, ranging from being crazy to birth without drugs because it hurts like hell...to...it's not that bad really and you have the greatest reward in the end. Just going to continue reading books and watching videos about the process and how to manage the pain. I'm excited to see how my mind and body handle this process so I can pass on super encouraging words to those who do this next!
We also had a lovely visit with my mom, sister and new niece over the weekend! That little one is so cute! I found myself waking up during the night when she was here and getting nervous that I didn't hear her...funny how that mindset has already kicked in! And luckily for all of us, she would just wake up sucking her hands rather than crying! (Take notes, Baby B). The weather didn't cooperate, but we had fun chatting, shopping, playing with Elliott, eating, etc. All around a great visit!
Getting ready for Father's Day and Strawberry Days this weekend! Should be a fun weekend!
I am feeling rather large these days! (I will post a pic soon, but thought I'd get a good one of the belly at our bellydance performance this weekend). I am loving the belly, but really could do without all the excess fat that has taken residence on my thighs and backside! I know it's all for a GREAT cause and will blame this mostly on an insensitive comment made several years ago, that for some reason I can't let go! And it blows my mind as to why this is happening...I continue to dance and Eric and I walk most nights, for a total of about 15 miles each week. Guess the body is going to do whatever it wants to do during pregnancy!
Other than that, still feeling great! I have been sleeping well...and feel like I could just sleep for days on end sometimes! My legs get a little restless and feet a little swollen (especially on days I don't walk or dance) but Eric has been great about rubbing them to get the blood circulating better...amazing! No heartburn, no sickness, no nothing...other than my belly growing, I have missed the majority of the other pregnancy symptoms! (Knocking on wood now).
Starting to get anxious about the actual labor. Have heard quite the variety of comments, ranging from being crazy to birth without drugs because it hurts like hell...to...it's not that bad really and you have the greatest reward in the end. Just going to continue reading books and watching videos about the process and how to manage the pain. I'm excited to see how my mind and body handle this process so I can pass on super encouraging words to those who do this next!
We also had a lovely visit with my mom, sister and new niece over the weekend! That little one is so cute! I found myself waking up during the night when she was here and getting nervous that I didn't hear her...funny how that mindset has already kicked in! And luckily for all of us, she would just wake up sucking her hands rather than crying! (Take notes, Baby B). The weather didn't cooperate, but we had fun chatting, shopping, playing with Elliott, eating, etc. All around a great visit!
Getting ready for Father's Day and Strawberry Days this weekend! Should be a fun weekend!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
29 weeks
Here we are...at 29 weeks! This is really going fast! Hard to believe that in 11 short weeks (give or take a few) our little baby will be here! Sure don't know what has happened since December when we found out we were pregnant!
We had another appointment with Jasmine this week, as we're now on the every 2 weeks schedule. Passed the Glucose Test, so luckily don't have to worry about Gestational Diabetes. She and Eric were able to feel body parts, which was cool! Although I'm not sure the baby liked it so much because it would often give a big jab back to them! A little attitude already! We also heard the baby's heartbeat at 140 bpm, which has been about the norm for this pregnancy!
At 29 weeks, the baby weighs about 2.5 pounds and is about 15 inches long! I can tell that this baby is getting long as I have been feeling movement up near my ribs as well as in my lower belly...must be taking after your dad!
We've also got our childbirth classes to look forward to next month, which I am getting very excited for! We'll be learning a lot and also talking to parents who have also recently had babies...so it will be nice to get some insight from new moms and dads as well!
Last weekend, I danced in the Dance Academy's recital with Bella Luz, our student troupe. We had an awesome performance and people seemed to enjoy watching a pregnant woman dance...other people seemed to think it was totally bizarre that I would still be dancing at this point! If you want to check it out, there is a video posted on facebook.
Looking forward to this weekend as more visitors are headed out to Colorado...my mom, my sister and my new niece, Elliott! Know we'll have a great visit...and that I'll have lots of great pics to post soon!
We had another appointment with Jasmine this week, as we're now on the every 2 weeks schedule. Passed the Glucose Test, so luckily don't have to worry about Gestational Diabetes. She and Eric were able to feel body parts, which was cool! Although I'm not sure the baby liked it so much because it would often give a big jab back to them! A little attitude already! We also heard the baby's heartbeat at 140 bpm, which has been about the norm for this pregnancy!
At 29 weeks, the baby weighs about 2.5 pounds and is about 15 inches long! I can tell that this baby is getting long as I have been feeling movement up near my ribs as well as in my lower belly...must be taking after your dad!
We've also got our childbirth classes to look forward to next month, which I am getting very excited for! We'll be learning a lot and also talking to parents who have also recently had babies...so it will be nice to get some insight from new moms and dads as well!
Last weekend, I danced in the Dance Academy's recital with Bella Luz, our student troupe. We had an awesome performance and people seemed to enjoy watching a pregnant woman dance...other people seemed to think it was totally bizarre that I would still be dancing at this point! If you want to check it out, there is a video posted on facebook.
Looking forward to this weekend as more visitors are headed out to Colorado...my mom, my sister and my new niece, Elliott! Know we'll have a great visit...and that I'll have lots of great pics to post soon!
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