Date/Week: July 28; week 16
Total weight gain/loss:
Milestones: We're at 4 months! We enter our 5th month next week (according to the Mayo Clinic book)!
Physical Progress: I look less pregnant than I did last week - sorta...
Symptoms: off again, on again nausea (still); a little tired
How do I feel about my body: I'm happier since I have clothes that fit and look pretty decent (particularly for work)
Food cravings/aversions: watermelon; waffles
Sleep: Pretty good this week - trying to sleep on my left side is kinda tough at times (I'm a right side sleeper)
Energy level: Not as good as last week - need to be more regular with the exercise!
Exercise: swimming/water aerobics on Saturdays; pilates and yoga; walking
Baby Movement: There's a dance class going on in there (not always felt but I'm picking it up on the doppler)
Thoughts and Feelings? Actually have found myself wondering whether we should consider a second - would we do IVF again - where would we go to do it. I had to put those thoughts aside and now I am contemplating daycare options (hoping to find a Montessori-based programme... or a live-out nanny share)
What I am looking forward to: relaxing over the long Cup Match Weekend (July 29 - Aug 1) and our Boston appointment in 2 weeks
What am I reading / things I’m learning: Weight Gain - I am within my ideal range and my doctors are happy with it. I just hope I don't hit the maximum number they expect - that would be mental hell!Still, I know I'll be able to get rid of it at the end so I need to get over the shock of eventually seeing numbers I've never seen before.
28 July 2010
26 July 2010
Christmas in July
When I used to spend summers in NY as a child I used to look forward to Christmas in July. July 25th - a day where I could watch Christmas cartoons and movies, listen to Christmas songs and see the great toys that 'might be popular' in December. I used to pour over the New York papers and cut out the ads for the toys that I liked and share them with my grandmother. She would usually do her magic behind the scenes because one or two items would end up under the tree on December 25th. Even though my grandparents rarely made it to Bermuda for Christmas, their presence was definitely felt.
Anyhow, yesterday was Christmas in July day and I enjoyed it somewhat. No newspapers to pour over but there was QVC and some online catalogs to give me ideas on what to get for my 3 nieces. I also spent some time on Cartoon Network for a few Christmas cartoons. All was well until I began wondering what this Christmas would be like. Would we even be in Bermuda? Will we have any family with us if we are in the US? If I haven't delivered by then, will we have any decorations? stockings? cassava pie with our turkey dinner? I was down for a little bit because I love our family Christmases (and Easters). I soon got over it as I thought that we'd be awaiting the best present ever and our families will be with us in spirit (and who knows who might come to visit). We'd still find a place for midnight Mass (hopefully we could go) and at least we'll be there together. And I love Boston at Christmas time - actually, I love most places I've visited during that time of year. So we'll have a great Christmas 2010, no matter how it presents itself!
Anyhow, yesterday was Christmas in July day and I enjoyed it somewhat. No newspapers to pour over but there was QVC and some online catalogs to give me ideas on what to get for my 3 nieces. I also spent some time on Cartoon Network for a few Christmas cartoons. All was well until I began wondering what this Christmas would be like. Would we even be in Bermuda? Will we have any family with us if we are in the US? If I haven't delivered by then, will we have any decorations? stockings? cassava pie with our turkey dinner? I was down for a little bit because I love our family Christmases (and Easters). I soon got over it as I thought that we'd be awaiting the best present ever and our families will be with us in spirit (and who knows who might come to visit). We'd still find a place for midnight Mass (hopefully we could go) and at least we'll be there together. And I love Boston at Christmas time - actually, I love most places I've visited during that time of year. So we'll have a great Christmas 2010, no matter how it presents itself!
23 July 2010
Week 15
Date/Week: July 21; week 15
Total weight gain/loss:
Milestones: Wearing maternity clothes more than my regular clothes. The suit jacket that I got for work looks amazing!
Physical Progress: OK - I am looking pregnant if I wear a fitted shirt
Symptoms: some round ligament pain; boobs are still growing (damn)
How do I feel about my body: I'm going to have to get used to my stomach, particularly as it continues to grow
Food cravings/aversions: nachos; peanut butter & bacon on toasted english muffins
Sleep: The dreams are crazy!
Energy level: Pretty good - loving the water aerobics
Exercise: swimming/water aerobics on Saturdays; pilates and yoga; walking
Baby Movement: Still light flutters - baby is getting higher up
Thoughts and Feelings? Thinking about the second half of the year and what life will be like 6 months from now. I am a bit more comfortable telling friends but I haven't shared with everyone.
What I am looking forward to: relaxing over the long Cup Match Weekend (July 29 - Aug 1) and I want to do some shopping in Boston next month (I really want a ipad)
What am I reading / things I’m learning: Janet Evanovich - Sizzling Sixteen (needed a break from pregnancy related reading) / I need to go on vacation in Rotorua, NZ sometime in the future... this has nothing to do with the latest Stephanie Plum novel
Total weight gain/loss:
Milestones: Wearing maternity clothes more than my regular clothes. The suit jacket that I got for work looks amazing!
Physical Progress: OK - I am looking pregnant if I wear a fitted shirt
Symptoms: some round ligament pain; boobs are still growing (damn)
How do I feel about my body: I'm going to have to get used to my stomach, particularly as it continues to grow
Food cravings/aversions: nachos; peanut butter & bacon on toasted english muffins
Sleep: The dreams are crazy!
Energy level: Pretty good - loving the water aerobics
Exercise: swimming/water aerobics on Saturdays; pilates and yoga; walking
Baby Movement: Still light flutters - baby is getting higher up
Thoughts and Feelings? Thinking about the second half of the year and what life will be like 6 months from now. I am a bit more comfortable telling friends but I haven't shared with everyone.
What I am looking forward to: relaxing over the long Cup Match Weekend (July 29 - Aug 1) and I want to do some shopping in Boston next month (I really want a ipad)
What am I reading / things I’m learning: Janet Evanovich - Sizzling Sixteen (needed a break from pregnancy related reading) / I need to go on vacation in Rotorua, NZ sometime in the future... this has nothing to do with the latest Stephanie Plum novel
Week 15
21 July 2010
July ICLW
I can't believe we're in July already! This year is more than half over and I am simply stunned. Still, the rest of the summer (yay swimming) and the fall (my favourite) are ahead so I will merrily run into the downside of 2010.
I've been trying to think of how to do the intro this month. Our TTC details are on the side for those of you who want to know how we got to this point. As for me. here's some more info - theme: entertainment:
Favourite TV Show: At the moment, it's a tie between 'Leverage' and 'Doctor Who'
Favourite Movie, Musical: Singing in the Rain
Favourite Movie, Sci-Fi: too many but I love 'Star Trek: Wrath of Khan' and 'Star Wars: A New Hope'
Favourite Stage Musical: A tie between 'Wicked', 'Phantom of the Opera' and 'A Chorus Line'
Favourite Movie Song: There are so many but at the moment it is "You're All The World To Me" from 'Royal Wedding' (whewre Fred Astaire dances on the ceiling
Favourite Song: 'The Way You Look Tonight' sung by Frank Sinatra
Favourite Dance Number, movie: Cyd Charisse Dancing with Gene Kelly in the Broadway section of 'Singing In the Rain'
Favourite Dance Number, stage: 'One' from 'A Chorus Line'
Favourite Dance Style: I love ballet and highland dancing
Favourite Dancer, male: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Favourite Dancer, female: (tough one) Again, so many but I would say Ann Reinking
I've been trying to think of how to do the intro this month. Our TTC details are on the side for those of you who want to know how we got to this point. As for me. here's some more info - theme: entertainment:
Favourite TV Show: At the moment, it's a tie between 'Leverage' and 'Doctor Who'
Favourite Movie, Musical: Singing in the Rain
Favourite Movie, Sci-Fi: too many but I love 'Star Trek: Wrath of Khan' and 'Star Wars: A New Hope'
Favourite Stage Musical: A tie between 'Wicked', 'Phantom of the Opera' and 'A Chorus Line'
Favourite Movie Song: There are so many but at the moment it is "You're All The World To Me" from 'Royal Wedding' (whewre Fred Astaire dances on the ceiling
Favourite Song: 'The Way You Look Tonight' sung by Frank Sinatra
Favourite Dance Number, movie: Cyd Charisse Dancing with Gene Kelly in the Broadway section of 'Singing In the Rain'
Favourite Dance Number, stage: 'One' from 'A Chorus Line'
Favourite Dance Style: I love ballet and highland dancing
Favourite Dancer, male: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Favourite Dancer, female: (tough one) Again, so many but I would say Ann Reinking
15 July 2010
Nursery Planning
We layed out the nursery on AutoCad this evening. It was pretty cool. We've had to do some rearranging to our living room in order to move Aidan's grandfather's clavichord out of the room. We've managed to fit the following in the nursery: a dresser with hutch (we've found 2nd hand and will get it when the owners move on Aug 15), a crib (have - 2nd hand), glider & ottoman (have - second hand) and changing table dresser from IKEA (have owned since we moved in).
Now that this is sorted, we just need to begin to disassemble the guest room. We're going to see if we can sell the two twin beds (used as a king) that are in there and we'll move the bookcase into our bedroom. In addition to the clavichord move, we also need to sort out Aidan's pre-marriage boxes (yeah, they're still sitting under the windows...). I assume we should be able to begin constructing the nursery in September.
Now that this is sorted, we just need to begin to disassemble the guest room. We're going to see if we can sell the two twin beds (used as a king) that are in there and we'll move the bookcase into our bedroom. In addition to the clavichord move, we also need to sort out Aidan's pre-marriage boxes (yeah, they're still sitting under the windows...). I assume we should be able to begin constructing the nursery in September.
Week 14
Date/Week: July 15; week 14
Total weight gain/loss:
Milestones: Firmly into 2nd tri and we can immediately find the heartbeat on the doppler.
Physical Progress: I think I've popped somewhat... darn weak abdominals...
Symptoms: Still having a few nauseous moments
How do I feel about my body: I love my Old Navy Maternity shorts. I don't look fat anymore
Food cravings/aversions: roast beef carvery and spring rolls
Sleep: Up maybe 2-3 times a night
Energy level: Pretty good - back to regular exercise!
Exercise: swimming/water aerobics on Saturdays
Baby Movement: Still light flutters
Thoughts and Feelings? I feel more organized. We'll be laying out the nursery in autocad tonight!
What I am looking forward to: relaxing over the long Cup Match Weekend (July 29 - Aug 1)
What am I reading / things I’m learning: Fit Pregnancy / I actually understand more what the articles and ads relate to
Total weight gain/loss:
Milestones: Firmly into 2nd tri and we can immediately find the heartbeat on the doppler.
Physical Progress: I think I've popped somewhat... darn weak abdominals...
Symptoms: Still having a few nauseous moments
How do I feel about my body: I love my Old Navy Maternity shorts. I don't look fat anymore
Food cravings/aversions: roast beef carvery and spring rolls
Sleep: Up maybe 2-3 times a night
Energy level: Pretty good - back to regular exercise!
Exercise: swimming/water aerobics on Saturdays
Baby Movement: Still light flutters
Thoughts and Feelings? I feel more organized. We'll be laying out the nursery in autocad tonight!
What I am looking forward to: relaxing over the long Cup Match Weekend (July 29 - Aug 1)
What am I reading / things I’m learning: Fit Pregnancy / I actually understand more what the articles and ads relate to
Week 14
12 July 2010
Why Does Getting Organised Mean That I'm Nesting...
Yeah, I got that comment this weekend. I didn't appreciate it because I would have had to sort out the closets in my house whether I was pg or not. Aidan said I just shouldn't tell anyone what I am doing if I don't want the comments. Good point but if I don't say anything then they start bothering me with a ton of questions...
Anyhow, back to clearing out closets. We've gotten into the habit over the years of putting things into the closet for storage. Needless to say, the closets had everything from wedding stuff to dance stuff and even boxes of Aidan's stuff from his childhood (my childhood stuff is still at my parents' - I keep hoping they forget the stuff is there because I don't have anywhere to put it...). So we purchased a few plastic containers and divided things into keep (back into storage), donate (off to the Salvation Army) and yard sale (got to set a date). We got through all three closets but now need to sort out my office (stuff on bookcases and in the room) and the basement (Aidan's job). Then there's the kitchen cabinets to organise - I say every Christmas that we need to do that and have yet to do so (I honestly don't know where to start...)
If I were to be nesting - and I didn't tell anyone that we did this - we did put maternity clothes and wearable normal clothes in my closet...
Anyhow, back to clearing out closets. We've gotten into the habit over the years of putting things into the closet for storage. Needless to say, the closets had everything from wedding stuff to dance stuff and even boxes of Aidan's stuff from his childhood (my childhood stuff is still at my parents' - I keep hoping they forget the stuff is there because I don't have anywhere to put it...). So we purchased a few plastic containers and divided things into keep (back into storage), donate (off to the Salvation Army) and yard sale (got to set a date). We got through all three closets but now need to sort out my office (stuff on bookcases and in the room) and the basement (Aidan's job). Then there's the kitchen cabinets to organise - I say every Christmas that we need to do that and have yet to do so (I honestly don't know where to start...)
If I were to be nesting - and I didn't tell anyone that we did this - we did put maternity clothes and wearable normal clothes in my closet...
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