Stats for this week are I have put on a total of 18 pounds. Emerson's heartbeat was 150. No issues with my sugar test last time. No proteins or sugar in my urine either. My belly measured right on target.
This doctor was better able to explain my hip issue. She said basically my hips twist and turn while running and stresses the cartilage that cushions the bones and the bones where I am feeling the pain. She said to keep running if I am able to manage it but look at cross training with biking or swimming since there isn't anything she is aware of to stop my hips from flexing. She highly suggested me stop riding my bike outside just for safety reasons. :^( Looks like the trainer bike will be my friend for a while which will allow me to catch up on reading. Anyone wanna come over for trainer races???? :^) I may do some laps or kicking at the pool in our development. Kona and I will stick to walks with an occasional run and I have yoga a few times a week. Still plenty of activities I can do.
The doctor does not want me to stop any of my exercise activities other wise. She said exercise is good all around. Like Emmi and myself being healthier, having a better delivery, and our weights will remain at a good level. She said my exercise will keep Emmi's weight at a good if not lower weight, but not a bad lower weight. More of a healthy weight. Sounds good to me.
I still have an odd view of myself. I dont feel all that big yet, if you look at my pics I certainly am showing. But I really dont feel it. Except when Emmi's head is under my ribs. Or Jacob gives me a hung and the belly makes us hug like 7th graders at a dance with the space. I think that being able to remain as active as I have with very minimal issues that pregnacy has been really enjoyable for me. It is crazy that I only have about 8-12 weeks left.
My next appt is on September 7th for more of the same.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
It's our Anniversary.
Not sure if all of you know our history so I am posting this up so everyone will know. Once upon a time many years ago….. Jacob and I both attended the same high school, Gardner High School. We hung out with the same circle of friends when I was a sophomore and he was a senior. I was lucky to have the “reasonable hour” on when I needed to be home so I hung out with the seniors since they were the only ones to stay out as late as I could. We ended up dating through the winter for 4 months. But I wasn’t ready for a boyfriend so it ended in February 1993. I just wanted to have fun and hang out with my friends and I am sure Jacob could add to this. :^) I still went to his senior prom. The following year he would then give me a ride home many days after school since he was there to pick up his brother while he attended the local community college, MWCC, at the time. He transferred to the local state school, Fitchburg State College, so I didn’t see him during my senior year. After my senior year I went to Westfield State College. I then transferred to Assumption College for my sophomore year of college. That is where our history picks up again.
I was home at Christmas break, hanging out in a local bar watching a band that my friends and I would follow, Mocha Java. Jacob was there that night and wanted to make sure I got home safe so he gave me a ride. We ended up talking a good part of the night. We hung out a few more nights after that before I went back to school. Shelley Morris was a senior at Assumption who was also a friend of Jacob’s. During that semester he and his friends would visit her often and always call me when he was up there. Funny how that worked out. Once the semester was over I returned home for the summer. I think we hung out almost everyday that summer. Jacob worked building swimming pools and worked long hard days. I waited tables so I would get off work at 10pm. Yet we still always hung out. I often times fell asleep at his place to wake up in the early morning hours when he would have to head to work and I got to go back to sleep. As the summer was coming to an end and I was getting ready to head back to school we decided we would make it official that we were a couple. That day was August 11th 1997.
We continued our relationship for my next two years with Jacob coming to visit or me going home many weekends. Then once I graduated I returned back home. We experienced many things during this time, from college graduations, to job changes, to lay offs, to purchasing a house, to sick grandparents, to just being adults. We moved into my grandparent’s house in the winter of 2002. I then purchased the house in the spring of 2003. That is the point in time I started to think that maybe we should get married. Then on my birthday in 2003 Jacob proposed before work. I had been house sitting for the Walsh’s and was returning home that morning to bring all my stuff back since that was my last night. He surprised me with the ring. I kind of knew it was coming but never expected it that morning. We decided to get married the following year in August. After a tough year for me with losing both my Dad’s parents it got much better… Sure enough August 21st 2004 we got married at Holy Spirit Church in Gardner by Stan Baczewski. It was a very special day since Stan is Jacob’s best friend’s dad and we were surrounded by all our friends and family. It poured that day but it still was one of the best days ever. Our reception was at Alpine Grove which was altered slightly due to the rain so the outdoor grounds were unable to be used.
The winter of 2004/2005 was not fun in regards to the amount of snow we got. We decided to look at moving south so when we came to NC for Benjamin’s baptism we went house hunting. We put an offer on a house which fell through. Then my mom and I came to find another one and put an offer down. So in the spring of 2005 we sold a house, bought a house and in June 2005 we officially made Matthews, NC our new home. That is what brings us here today….
For some statistics….. Jacob and I have known each other for approximately 15 years or half my life. We have been an official couple for 10 years. We have been married for 3 years. Now we have baby on the way.
Happy Anniversary buddy. I love you!
I was home at Christmas break, hanging out in a local bar watching a band that my friends and I would follow, Mocha Java. Jacob was there that night and wanted to make sure I got home safe so he gave me a ride. We ended up talking a good part of the night. We hung out a few more nights after that before I went back to school. Shelley Morris was a senior at Assumption who was also a friend of Jacob’s. During that semester he and his friends would visit her often and always call me when he was up there. Funny how that worked out. Once the semester was over I returned home for the summer. I think we hung out almost everyday that summer. Jacob worked building swimming pools and worked long hard days. I waited tables so I would get off work at 10pm. Yet we still always hung out. I often times fell asleep at his place to wake up in the early morning hours when he would have to head to work and I got to go back to sleep. As the summer was coming to an end and I was getting ready to head back to school we decided we would make it official that we were a couple. That day was August 11th 1997.
We continued our relationship for my next two years with Jacob coming to visit or me going home many weekends. Then once I graduated I returned back home. We experienced many things during this time, from college graduations, to job changes, to lay offs, to purchasing a house, to sick grandparents, to just being adults. We moved into my grandparent’s house in the winter of 2002. I then purchased the house in the spring of 2003. That is the point in time I started to think that maybe we should get married. Then on my birthday in 2003 Jacob proposed before work. I had been house sitting for the Walsh’s and was returning home that morning to bring all my stuff back since that was my last night. He surprised me with the ring. I kind of knew it was coming but never expected it that morning. We decided to get married the following year in August. After a tough year for me with losing both my Dad’s parents it got much better… Sure enough August 21st 2004 we got married at Holy Spirit Church in Gardner by Stan Baczewski. It was a very special day since Stan is Jacob’s best friend’s dad and we were surrounded by all our friends and family. It poured that day but it still was one of the best days ever. Our reception was at Alpine Grove which was altered slightly due to the rain so the outdoor grounds were unable to be used.
The winter of 2004/2005 was not fun in regards to the amount of snow we got. We decided to look at moving south so when we came to NC for Benjamin’s baptism we went house hunting. We put an offer on a house which fell through. Then my mom and I came to find another one and put an offer down. So in the spring of 2005 we sold a house, bought a house and in June 2005 we officially made Matthews, NC our new home. That is what brings us here today….
For some statistics….. Jacob and I have known each other for approximately 15 years or half my life. We have been an official couple for 10 years. We have been married for 3 years. Now we have baby on the way.
Happy Anniversary buddy. I love you!
Monday, August 20, 2007
29 weeks
I am 29 weeks. That means I have anywhere between 9-13 weeks left. Crazy. Emmi's head has been pushing on my ribs a bit at times. We also have enjoyed watching her move since my belly really moves when she does. We also push around to try to figure out where the head is vs legs, etc.
I think part of the cause of my hip pain may be running. I ran Saturday morning and then struggled with pain later in the day. I had run a bit longer than I had in a while at Beatty since it was a beautiful morning. The pain is enough to take my breathe away when I first move but gets better as I move around so not something I would just deal with. I am going to try running at different times, distances, and on different surfaces to see if that makes a difference. If not then on the trainer bike I will go. Thanks Rob for letting me use your road bike for the trainer. :^)
I have made some great progress on Emmi's quilt. Yesterday I spent a good part of the day putting the binding on. I have two of the four sides done. I hope to maybe get some more time this week but it is a crazy week. If not then I will just finish it when we return from our vacation.
Busy week again... Tonight I am going to see Body Worlds. Tomorrow I have a Dirt Divas meeting where I will meet my friend Laura who is going to give me some books to read. Wednesday yoga. Then Thursday I have to pack to get ready to leave on Friday to head to Massachusetts. I also have a doctors appointment on Friday. Check back for more posts later this week. Plus tomorrow is our 3 year anniversary.
I think part of the cause of my hip pain may be running. I ran Saturday morning and then struggled with pain later in the day. I had run a bit longer than I had in a while at Beatty since it was a beautiful morning. The pain is enough to take my breathe away when I first move but gets better as I move around so not something I would just deal with. I am going to try running at different times, distances, and on different surfaces to see if that makes a difference. If not then on the trainer bike I will go. Thanks Rob for letting me use your road bike for the trainer. :^)
I have made some great progress on Emmi's quilt. Yesterday I spent a good part of the day putting the binding on. I have two of the four sides done. I hope to maybe get some more time this week but it is a crazy week. If not then I will just finish it when we return from our vacation.
Busy week again... Tonight I am going to see Body Worlds. Tomorrow I have a Dirt Divas meeting where I will meet my friend Laura who is going to give me some books to read. Wednesday yoga. Then Thursday I have to pack to get ready to leave on Friday to head to Massachusetts. I also have a doctors appointment on Friday. Check back for more posts later this week. Plus tomorrow is our 3 year anniversary.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Pics pics pics......
Here are some pics with my new camera. The first one is from 8/6, 27 weeks. The second one is from 8/12, 28 weeks. We had just gotten back from riding a lap around Beatty. Then the last one is of my boys.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Doctor's visit
I got to drink the sweet drink this morning. I had my choice of orange or fruit punch. So I went with the orange since it has some carbination in it. They give you 5 minutes to drink it but it doesnt taste bad at all so I drank it down in no time. Then on to see the doctor. I have put on only 1 pound since the last visit for a total of 16 pounds so far. The doctor said that was fine and that I may end up being in the lower part of the 25-35 pound range. Emerson's heartbeat was beating at 150 beats. Everything measured right on target. I will get a call tomorrow if my sugar is too high or my iron is not right otherwise no news is good news.
I asked about the pain I have been feeling in my crotch. There really isnt much to explain other than the normal hormonal changes or just the added pressure of the growing baby, etc. I did wear the belly band that holds your belly up that my cousin lent to Sara this morning to run. I felt good running but still have some discomfort with the pain.
I now have to go every two weeks to the doctor, so I will be back next Friday since I will be out of town for when my normal two weeks should be.
I asked about the pain I have been feeling in my crotch. There really isnt much to explain other than the normal hormonal changes or just the added pressure of the growing baby, etc. I did wear the belly band that holds your belly up that my cousin lent to Sara this morning to run. I felt good running but still have some discomfort with the pain.
I now have to go every two weeks to the doctor, so I will be back next Friday since I will be out of town for when my normal two weeks should be.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
28th week
Busy week for my 28th week. Yes that is 7 months.
Tonight we had infant CPR & safety. The safety part was common sense. The CPR part was good, 2 breaths to 30 compresses. Compresses are done by drawing a line between the nipples of the baby and then placing fingers below. Make sure to tilt the head back to open the airway. Then for chocking, 5 hits between the shoulder blades then flip baby over, 5 compresses all while head in downward position. Always start CPR first before calling 911 if no one is there to call for you. Ok that was a quick refresh/lesson for anyone who has an infant under 1 years old.
Tomorrow I have my glucose test. I get to drink the super sweet drink and hang out for an hour. I will post up latest stats tomorrow. Then yoga at night. Then Thursday I am suppose to ride my bike with the divas. It is suppose to be another 100 degree day so I am not certain I will ride. If it is still on I may just go walk the trail with Kona.
While my mom was here last week we made progress on the quilt. Jacob helped me sew some more last night. He is going riding in the mtns Saturday so I hope to finish it. Then I will post pics up.
Still have to figure out downloading pics from the new camera. Especailly since I have a ton on there already.
Tonight we had infant CPR & safety. The safety part was common sense. The CPR part was good, 2 breaths to 30 compresses. Compresses are done by drawing a line between the nipples of the baby and then placing fingers below. Make sure to tilt the head back to open the airway. Then for chocking, 5 hits between the shoulder blades then flip baby over, 5 compresses all while head in downward position. Always start CPR first before calling 911 if no one is there to call for you. Ok that was a quick refresh/lesson for anyone who has an infant under 1 years old.
Tomorrow I have my glucose test. I get to drink the super sweet drink and hang out for an hour. I will post up latest stats tomorrow. Then yoga at night. Then Thursday I am suppose to ride my bike with the divas. It is suppose to be another 100 degree day so I am not certain I will ride. If it is still on I may just go walk the trail with Kona.
While my mom was here last week we made progress on the quilt. Jacob helped me sew some more last night. He is going riding in the mtns Saturday so I hope to finish it. Then I will post pics up.
Still have to figure out downloading pics from the new camera. Especailly since I have a ton on there already.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Kona's website
As some of you may or may not know, Emmi will not be our first child. Kona was our first. He now has his own webpage. Check it out: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/28942
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