I'm noticing a trend with my blog posts...I talk about and relate my baby to food. Well, I'm about to do it again. At 19 weeks I have a tropical mango baby. He/she has been practicing the Hula this week! I continue to put Kyle's hand on my belly in hopes that he can feel our Hula-ing-mango but he hasn't yet. :(
We had a regular checkup with Dr. Cobb yesterday!! Two exclamation marks equal super enthusiasm! I LOVE MY DOC! It is a gift these days for an expecting woman to have a doctor that
A. Knows that this is a miraculous yet scary time in your life and celebrates your joy and eases your fears
B. Is YOUR doctor while you're in the room and doesn't seem distracted with the patients waiting behind you.
C. Is an advocate for mom and baby. You want a medicated birth? Cool. You want to labor at home? Great! You're bringing a Doula and a midwife to the hospital? We can all work together!
D. Involves dad in the prenatal visits: Kyle felt where the top of my uterus is yesterday :)
E. For me, desiring a natural birth experience for me and my baby, I can rest in the fact that my doctor will exhaust all alternative options before resorting to a Cesarean. My doctor BELIEVES in my ability to birth!
Our baby sounded healthy at our appointment with a heart rate of about 150 bpm. (Healthy range is 120-160. A heart rate on the higher end of normal is said to be a girl. "Hmm..."
Next week is our big 20 week routine ultrasound! I can' t wait!
Friday, February 8, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Smoothie Creations
Growing a baby is hard work! Before getting pregnant, I heard about the morning sickness, fatigue, swollen ankles, etc. but I didn't realize the full spectrum of 24 hour care that ungraciously invites itself into a momma-to-be's life until SURPRISE! It was happening to ME! This baby isn't kicking my side, or crying when it needs something, but it will not let me forget that it needs me. It's a miraculous experience, growing a baby but speaking candidly: it's stressful. I worry about my diet--if I'm eating enough calories, getting enough calcium, iron, micronutrients. And then I worry about being worried because worry equals stress and stress effects baby negatively! My sweet mother lovingly reminded me the other day that I can't be perfect, and I'll do the best job I know how--whether it's now or as I raise this child. Those words, though simple, were profound. I've since said them to myself as worry creeps back in my mind. Sometimes I remind myself, even crack babies sometimes come out generally healthy! And what about those "crazies" that didn't know they were pregnant until they squatted on the pot and out came a baby?! They didn't change any habits knowing that they were growing a life and their babies were find. I should just take a chill pill.
In an effort to get more veggies into my diet, I made a Spinach Pineapple and Orange Juice smoothie. You must try it for yourself if you're curious. It tasted delicious. I've since made it again for Kyle and I for an on-the-go breakfast.
Here's my recipe:
1 cup of orange juice
1 cup of frozen pineapple (Trader Joe's tidbits is what I prefer because the pieces are smaller)
1 cup of loosely packed spinach leaves, steams removed
2 Tbsp. flaxseed meal
1/4-1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
a drizzle of honey
Blend the orange juice and spinach together to liquefy. Then add remaining ingredients and purey.
For afternoon snack, I created another quick smoothie:
1 cup of Mango Naked Juice (I like this because it's pure veggies and fruits with no added sugars, artificial ingredients. Healthier than processed juices)
1 fresh or frozen banana
1 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries
2 T Wheatgerm
1/4-1/2 plain Greek yogurt
ice cubes, if using fresh fruit to yield a thick smoothie texture.
Blend all ingredients together. YUM!
In an effort to get more veggies into my diet, I made a Spinach Pineapple and Orange Juice smoothie. You must try it for yourself if you're curious. It tasted delicious. I've since made it again for Kyle and I for an on-the-go breakfast.
Here's my recipe:
1 cup of orange juice
1 cup of frozen pineapple (Trader Joe's tidbits is what I prefer because the pieces are smaller)
1 cup of loosely packed spinach leaves, steams removed
2 Tbsp. flaxseed meal
1/4-1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
a drizzle of honey
Blend the orange juice and spinach together to liquefy. Then add remaining ingredients and purey.
For afternoon snack, I created another quick smoothie:
1 cup of Mango Naked Juice (I like this because it's pure veggies and fruits with no added sugars, artificial ingredients. Healthier than processed juices)
1 fresh or frozen banana
1 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries
2 T Wheatgerm
1/4-1/2 plain Greek yogurt
ice cubes, if using fresh fruit to yield a thick smoothie texture.
Blend all ingredients together. YUM!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Our Little McIntosh
Yesterday was hubby's 25th birthday! This year brings a lot of excitement with his career, and our family! The big anticipated event is the birth of our first baby and we both get more and more excited as the forty week countdown continues.
At fifteen weeks pregnant, our baby is "the size of an apple." That's crazy to me! Little one is getting so big! Not too long ago it's size was compared to a blueberry.
Into my second trimester, the fatigue has greatly subsided although naps are still appreciated. Yesterday after cleaning out the car, Kyle asked if I would vaccuum it. I headed toward the closet to retrieve the vaccuum cleaner but made a turn to the stairs and up to our room and took a quick cat nap. My body said I was tired and I listened. :)
I'm learning to listen to my body whether it's saying that I need water, sleep, or a second Popsicle. I'm hoping that being attuned to the little voice will benefit me in labor!
For those curious about my baby bump: it's here! I've folded and put away all pre-pregnancy jeans and started to break in my maternity pants. I will say, I pick stretchy yoga pants over the maternity jeans. I can't wait for the weather to warm up enough to wear stretchy jersey skirts and dresses. (Thank you Lord for our July baby!!)
Baby Daddy Milestones:
He came home from work one night this week and tipped his head down to my belly and said, "hi baby!" That night when we were going to sleep, he rested his hand on my belly and after saying "I love you" to me, he said, "I love you too, baby!" All together: "Aww!!"
He's been shopping for a family vehicle online. Our little Ford Focus barely suits our large Labradoodle, and after we add a car seat, things are going to be too cramped! After researching several options, him and I have narrowed it down to the Ford Escape. It gets reasonable gas mileage, has a great trunk space for Mac, comfortable seating for baby and two other passengers, and overall offers comforting specs for the price! We're excited...and nervous. Going from car to SUV is an adjustment in overall maintenance. But we'll appreciate the space especially when we get orders to move back to the east coast. (Boo coast-to-coast road trips with a giant husband, giant dog, and all the suitcases in a car!)
Hoping not to let so much time go by before my next post like I did for this post!
At fifteen weeks pregnant, our baby is "the size of an apple." That's crazy to me! Little one is getting so big! Not too long ago it's size was compared to a blueberry.
Into my second trimester, the fatigue has greatly subsided although naps are still appreciated. Yesterday after cleaning out the car, Kyle asked if I would vaccuum it. I headed toward the closet to retrieve the vaccuum cleaner but made a turn to the stairs and up to our room and took a quick cat nap. My body said I was tired and I listened. :)
I'm learning to listen to my body whether it's saying that I need water, sleep, or a second Popsicle. I'm hoping that being attuned to the little voice will benefit me in labor!
For those curious about my baby bump: it's here! I've folded and put away all pre-pregnancy jeans and started to break in my maternity pants. I will say, I pick stretchy yoga pants over the maternity jeans. I can't wait for the weather to warm up enough to wear stretchy jersey skirts and dresses. (Thank you Lord for our July baby!!)
Baby Daddy Milestones:
He came home from work one night this week and tipped his head down to my belly and said, "hi baby!" That night when we were going to sleep, he rested his hand on my belly and after saying "I love you" to me, he said, "I love you too, baby!" All together: "Aww!!"
He's been shopping for a family vehicle online. Our little Ford Focus barely suits our large Labradoodle, and after we add a car seat, things are going to be too cramped! After researching several options, him and I have narrowed it down to the Ford Escape. It gets reasonable gas mileage, has a great trunk space for Mac, comfortable seating for baby and two other passengers, and overall offers comforting specs for the price! We're excited...and nervous. Going from car to SUV is an adjustment in overall maintenance. But we'll appreciate the space especially when we get orders to move back to the east coast. (Boo coast-to-coast road trips with a giant husband, giant dog, and all the suitcases in a car!)
Hoping not to let so much time go by before my next post like I did for this post!
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