Summer Sensations! (due May/June 2013)

[No Doubt]

Same here with my three, and my newest addition is so inquisitive. She's two and loves to be in the mix everywhere she goes, lol. And she really looks at you with such attention when you're talking to her. She cocks her head to the side and raises her eyebrows almost as if to say "really?!?!?". Lol. So that wouldn't work for us. I swear she understands human English, lol.

 

[Christie2011]

I've read that practicing now squating on an exercise ball will help build strength for labor. I think I'm going to see about having an exercise ball during labor. Then I can sit on that and lean on the bed instead of just laying there. I also plan on walking, but having options is good I think.

 

[TwoRdue]

I had my first antenatal appointment last night (thought I would do it while I'm semi able) she cover birth plan and I never liked the idea of a water birth but I am now wanting but due to not having a mid wife and a specialist instead it's kinda turn up at the hospital and get what up get and who you get. I find this unfair but will see what I can do about it. She did say that lying on the bed is the hardest position for both mum and baby and equals more work because it does not allow the tail bone to move out of the way and squashes a lot as well.

 

[GettingBroody]

hairy babies = hairy baby!

 

[lilbabywalker]

Getting a sonogram in a couple hours to check my gallbladder . . . Wish me luck!

 

[GettingBroody]

Good luck Walker! Keep us posted!

Finally got around to taking a bump pic! Here's me at 21 weeks Although I think the angle makes my bump look bigger than it really is... Bump pics are hard to take!!!!

https://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q571/derialc/861B6F94-563E-4A00-BF41-7404DA6DB046-31679-00001E3F54D86E32_zpse2a9e0dd.jpg

 

[No Doubt]

Good luck walker!

Cute pic broody. I usually have my hubbs take mine cause I suck at it.

 

[Christie2011]

Very cute bump pic!

 

[lilbabywalker]

No gallstones, woohoo! All looks good, and I even got to see my little guy again. Now waiting to go back to the doctor after he looks through the results.

 

[TwoRdue]

Getting that is a great bump pic, very cute.

 

[almosthere]

hahaha about the home birth and pets-I bet my cat would be all up in my space bahahaa!!

Squatting does sound more natural but also tiring on the legs...something to consider-can't hurt trying right?!

And yay for mango week for a couple of us today-so exciting!! 6 months is just right around the corner, holy smokes!!

 

[TwoRdue]

Ahh the further on I get the more hungry I become. Steak and chips are my flavour at the moment but I'm moderation

 

[almosthere]

hehe same here! I had 2 serving of dinner tonight-good thing it was healthy! rice pilaf with a nice grilled chicken salad!

 

[TwoRdue]

That Sounds so good.

 

[almosthere]

lol it was! sooo easy to make to!!! Sorry for the food torture...just glad I am not the only one with an increased apt. all of a sudden!! I eat about 4 meals a day...3 reg. sized then a itty bitty meal if I am up super late....

 

[TwoRdue]

I have two small lunches, breakfast, and tea answer Snack in-between and after lol. I ate the other night and was till hungry afterwards. Suck I can't got for walks to help keep the weight gain balance

 

[No Doubt]

I eat two small lunches too which seems to help. Fruit for snacks before and after breakfast and then whatever's for dinner. I can't get out and walk either...too cold and the roads freeze and it snows sometimes. But I'm gonna try there what to expect when expecting workout DVD. Hopefully I'll enjoy that be able to keep up with it and my growing belly, lol.

 

[almosthere]

Oh ya-that reminds me to check out prenatal workouts on netflix that I can get in instant q! lol Morning all-hope everyone is feeling good today!

 

[Christie2011]

With it being so cold here right now and with my son not giving me a chance to use my treadmil, I've taken up mall walking on the weekend. He seems to like it and it's something we can do together. I walk for about an hour before the mall opens. He usually falls asleep after half an hour or so.

 

[MissAnnabelle]

We moved our treadmill to the garage last summer when we had new carpet installed and it does not get used much out there this time of year - it is so cold here!
I booked a holiday with my friend for the end of February. We are flying to Florida - I will be 26 weeks then! My doctor cleared me, but I am worried about how I will be feeling and also how I will look in less clothing! I figured I had better do something fun before baby arrives. Last summer was filled with me not feeling great and doing IVF and then for my birthday and Christmas I got mostly maternity things and things for baby, so it will be nice to do something for me before it is totally not about me anymore for how ever many years lol