I took the book back and no longer have the monthly questions, so there goes that idea. :)
The last month has been impossible. If I didn't feel awful, I was so tired from feeling awful that I didn't want to do anything. The last few days have been better so I am hoping this is a turning point. 2nd trimester was the easiest with Noah so I am hoping the same with happen with the twins.
Today we had our ultrasound screening done for Down Syndrome. Both of the babies fell within normal ranges, now we wait for the blood test results. Basically it tells us the risk. I am not really worried, what ever happens, happens. I found out today that during this pregnancy I will be having an ultrasound monthly and then bi-monthly. I am kind of excited about getting to see the babies so often. The doctor said that 1/2 of all twins are born before 36weeks and by monitoring they can determine which babies will fall in to which half.
Tomorrow Nick and I will have been married for 4yrs. It's funny that it's only been 4yrs. We have dated off and on for so long 4 years seems like nothing in the grand scheme of things. We still haven't made a decision on what we are going to do, which kind of gets on my nerves. Oh well.
That is about all that I have been up to recently. I will try to get back on sooner rather than later. :)
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
May 4, 2010
Gaining Weight....
Everyone knows I had Gastric bypass, it was a year ago on May 11th. I have lost about 120lbs and now I am pregnant with Twins and possibly triplets! So weight gain has been on my mind. Yes weight gain is perfectly normal when pregnant and my concern is not new. When I was pregnant with Noah I only wanted to gain 15lbs, I was way more over weight then but still. Now I am reading and depending on how many babies I could gain anywhere between 40 and 60 lbs!! OMG That freaks me out. I know I need to make sure I eat enough for the babies, but is that much weight gain really necessary to nourish me and the babies? With Noah I gain 22lbs and then another 8lbs at the very end of straight water weight (you should have seen my feet!). Being as over weight as I was with Noah I did a good job not gaining to much, but I wasn't eating as healthy as I do now. Isn't it reasonable to think that if I eat healthy and keep as active as possible that the babies and myself will get everything we need with out gaining 60lbs??
I know it sounds like I am being selfish, but if I gain 60lbs being healthy and active then I gain 60 lbs. But the idea that it is a rule of thumb and normal kills me. I mean 60 lbs in 9 months is a lot of weight...
Gardening
YAY! I planted my garden today! It felt so good getting the tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapenos, and flowers planted. I may plant some other things but I am not sure just yet. I should probably plant a leafy veggie or maybe a root veggie...yum... I can't wait for it to start growing. Our crop of Tomatoes were soooo good last year.
Being Pregnant
So it's weird that I already feel pregnant. Tomorrow is 7weeks and my belly has already started to round and firm. I am tired all the time and I feel like I am always hungry. This is going to be a long pregnancy if I am already feeling it this early!
Twins or Triplets
So in my head I started prepping myself for triplets. I figured it would be easier to step back the planning. I thought hey it will be less overwhelming if you plan on having three now, rather than add on later. Well my head didn't consider my heart... So in my heart I have already started loving three babies. Not smart of me considering it could only be two, then I will feel sad, like I have lost a child. And who knows I could have lost the third or it could have just been an abnormal blip on the screen. I know I will be fine, but I probably should have considered everything before I started planning on having three kiddos.
Boy or Girl
I really really really really (I could keep going) hope that there is at least 1 girl in there. I want a daughter so bad! Don't get me wrong, little boys are a blast and I adore being a boy mom, but I want a little girl too! But we won't know anything until July... Oh the wait is going to suck! Ideally if it's 3 I would love 1 boy and 2 girls that way we are even. If it's twins as long as 1 is a girl I am cool (I will be cool with 2 boys, but beyond happy with a girl)
Well it's nap time for Noah, so I better wrestle him to bed. Have a great day!
Everyone knows I had Gastric bypass, it was a year ago on May 11th. I have lost about 120lbs and now I am pregnant with Twins and possibly triplets! So weight gain has been on my mind. Yes weight gain is perfectly normal when pregnant and my concern is not new. When I was pregnant with Noah I only wanted to gain 15lbs, I was way more over weight then but still. Now I am reading and depending on how many babies I could gain anywhere between 40 and 60 lbs!! OMG That freaks me out. I know I need to make sure I eat enough for the babies, but is that much weight gain really necessary to nourish me and the babies? With Noah I gain 22lbs and then another 8lbs at the very end of straight water weight (you should have seen my feet!). Being as over weight as I was with Noah I did a good job not gaining to much, but I wasn't eating as healthy as I do now. Isn't it reasonable to think that if I eat healthy and keep as active as possible that the babies and myself will get everything we need with out gaining 60lbs??
I know it sounds like I am being selfish, but if I gain 60lbs being healthy and active then I gain 60 lbs. But the idea that it is a rule of thumb and normal kills me. I mean 60 lbs in 9 months is a lot of weight...
Gardening
YAY! I planted my garden today! It felt so good getting the tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapenos, and flowers planted. I may plant some other things but I am not sure just yet. I should probably plant a leafy veggie or maybe a root veggie...yum... I can't wait for it to start growing. Our crop of Tomatoes were soooo good last year.
Being Pregnant
So it's weird that I already feel pregnant. Tomorrow is 7weeks and my belly has already started to round and firm. I am tired all the time and I feel like I am always hungry. This is going to be a long pregnancy if I am already feeling it this early!
Twins or Triplets
So in my head I started prepping myself for triplets. I figured it would be easier to step back the planning. I thought hey it will be less overwhelming if you plan on having three now, rather than add on later. Well my head didn't consider my heart... So in my heart I have already started loving three babies. Not smart of me considering it could only be two, then I will feel sad, like I have lost a child. And who knows I could have lost the third or it could have just been an abnormal blip on the screen. I know I will be fine, but I probably should have considered everything before I started planning on having three kiddos.
Boy or Girl
I really really really really (I could keep going) hope that there is at least 1 girl in there. I want a daughter so bad! Don't get me wrong, little boys are a blast and I adore being a boy mom, but I want a little girl too! But we won't know anything until July... Oh the wait is going to suck! Ideally if it's 3 I would love 1 boy and 2 girls that way we are even. If it's twins as long as 1 is a girl I am cool (I will be cool with 2 boys, but beyond happy with a girl)
Well it's nap time for Noah, so I better wrestle him to bed. Have a great day!
Monday, May 3, 2010
May 3, 2010
So I checked out this great book from the library; The Hot Mom to be Handbook and it has monthly journal questions that I want to answer. It being a library book I think they would generally look down on me writing in the book, so I figured I would answer the questions here!
Month One (I am technically 6.5 weeks along but close enough)
1. What were your first words or thoughts when you found out you were pregnant?
My first thought was its about time! I sat in the bathroom at 4am and cried tears of pure joy. I wanted so badly to wake Nick, but waited for him to wake.
2. What are you the most excited about? What do you fear the most?
I am most excited about completing our family. For Noah to have siblings to play with. I am most afraid of not having enough time for Noah. He has been our everything for 3yrs and by the time the babies come it will be almost 4. I don't want him to feel sad about the change that is going to occur. I hope that Nick and I are able to balance the needs of the babies and Noah.
3. What was the funniest thing that someone said or did when you told them about "the bun"?
Well I guess that honor goes to Nick. I sent Noah in with a big brother tshirt and told him to show daddy. So Nick sees the shirt and instead of looking at me with a "really we are?" face he looked at the shirt and was like yeah it's nice. I said did you read it, and he said yeah where did that come from. So I whispered into Noah's ear to tell daddy that "mommy was going to have a baby" but Noah said "I want mommy to have a baby" to which Nick responded I know, I know we are working on it. Finally I looked at him and said, "No Mommy IS going to have a baby." Finally he got it! He thought the shirt was a hand me down we got from a friend or something...
4. Once you are pregnant you notice every baby in the world. How many babies did you see today?
Well I didn't leave the house today so the only babies I saw were on tv. I guess 4-5 maybe..
Well that's all for this journal, no worries I will be back with another one soon as I hit 2 months very soon!
Month One (I am technically 6.5 weeks along but close enough)
1. What were your first words or thoughts when you found out you were pregnant?
My first thought was its about time! I sat in the bathroom at 4am and cried tears of pure joy. I wanted so badly to wake Nick, but waited for him to wake.
2. What are you the most excited about? What do you fear the most?
I am most excited about completing our family. For Noah to have siblings to play with. I am most afraid of not having enough time for Noah. He has been our everything for 3yrs and by the time the babies come it will be almost 4. I don't want him to feel sad about the change that is going to occur. I hope that Nick and I are able to balance the needs of the babies and Noah.
3. What was the funniest thing that someone said or did when you told them about "the bun"?
Well I guess that honor goes to Nick. I sent Noah in with a big brother tshirt and told him to show daddy. So Nick sees the shirt and instead of looking at me with a "really we are?" face he looked at the shirt and was like yeah it's nice. I said did you read it, and he said yeah where did that come from. So I whispered into Noah's ear to tell daddy that "mommy was going to have a baby" but Noah said "I want mommy to have a baby" to which Nick responded I know, I know we are working on it. Finally I looked at him and said, "No Mommy IS going to have a baby." Finally he got it! He thought the shirt was a hand me down we got from a friend or something...
4. Once you are pregnant you notice every baby in the world. How many babies did you see today?
Well I didn't leave the house today so the only babies I saw were on tv. I guess 4-5 maybe..
Well that's all for this journal, no worries I will be back with another one soon as I hit 2 months very soon!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
March 21, 2010
So I missed writing yesterday but I have a good excuse. :)
We woke around 8:30. I made coffee and breakfast for Nick. Then I dragged the family to the YMCA. The Hamden Y is not as nice as the one we usually go to in Milord, but it did the trick. Sadly we couldn't take Noah swimming bc the entire pool was being used for lessons. After working out we were all famished so we grabbed lunch. It was Noah's nap time so I drove the boys home and then went shopping. The family was going to a post St. Patrick's day party and I had to make a dish. The party started at 4, I came flying through the door and 3:20 and started cooking. We of course were late but we made it to the party and were there until midnight! Poor Noah, but it's not like he stays up like that all the time.
It is so much fun hanging out with our friends! Our kids have fun and we have a fun. Can't really ask for more!
Today is another Beautiful day. We are starting slowly and enjoying the peace and quiet. I have YRUU (youth group) tonight and I am not sure how I feel about it. I get the feeling the kids see the adults as invaders and a lot of the time we are treated as such. Don't get me wrong I really like all these kids but I don't like feeling so "outsider". We shall see how it goes. I have high hopes that it will all get back on track.
Blessings to you all.
We woke around 8:30. I made coffee and breakfast for Nick. Then I dragged the family to the YMCA. The Hamden Y is not as nice as the one we usually go to in Milord, but it did the trick. Sadly we couldn't take Noah swimming bc the entire pool was being used for lessons. After working out we were all famished so we grabbed lunch. It was Noah's nap time so I drove the boys home and then went shopping. The family was going to a post St. Patrick's day party and I had to make a dish. The party started at 4, I came flying through the door and 3:20 and started cooking. We of course were late but we made it to the party and were there until midnight! Poor Noah, but it's not like he stays up like that all the time.
It is so much fun hanging out with our friends! Our kids have fun and we have a fun. Can't really ask for more!
Today is another Beautiful day. We are starting slowly and enjoying the peace and quiet. I have YRUU (youth group) tonight and I am not sure how I feel about it. I get the feeling the kids see the adults as invaders and a lot of the time we are treated as such. Don't get me wrong I really like all these kids but I don't like feeling so "outsider". We shall see how it goes. I have high hopes that it will all get back on track.
Blessings to you all.
Friday, March 19, 2010
March 19, 2010
The windows are open and it is nice having the fresh air pouring in the apartment. Things get so stale over the winter and you almost forget what if feels like to let the sun warm your skin. I sat outside today watching Noah play with a friend outside for more than an hour and it brought back so many great memories of just being a kids and soaking in the fresh air and sun. Today has been a good day. Noah and I went to the YMCA. I worked out on the treadmill while he played then we swam for about 30 minutes. We drove to East Haven to visit with a friend and pick up our bike. Now I am enjoying the silence and as I said before the fresh air. I tried to find some Spring/Summer clothes to wear today and have had no luck with the fit. I new this would happen of course but it is going to be another financial hit to have to purchase more clothes.
I hope this nice weather keeps. It is so much easier to be positive when the sun is shining.
May the sun shine where ever you are!
I hope this nice weather keeps. It is so much easier to be positive when the sun is shining.
May the sun shine where ever you are!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
March 18th 2010
I woke up today determined to stick with my plan to stay positive. Today thus far has been a success. I got out of bed as soon as Noah was up, granted he slept till 9am today (YAY) but I was up when he decided to wake.
As if I needed more proof that I am not pregnant I started this morning. But I am trying to stay positive and remember that If I started without medication that means I ovulated last month. So the clomid did work. Once we were dressed and I dealt with getting locked out of the house we were ready to head to the gym. The work out was great. I jogged/walked on the treadmill and then used the weight machines. Following the workout we went to have lunch with Nick at his work. It's always nice going to see him. We always get lots of stares as children and spouses don't often come to visit. Now I am sitting at home while Noah naps, enjoying the beautiful day! I am so happy we can open the windows again!
I am forcing the happy face and forcing the positive attitude, but it does seem to be working so far.
1 day at a time.
As if I needed more proof that I am not pregnant I started this morning. But I am trying to stay positive and remember that If I started without medication that means I ovulated last month. So the clomid did work. Once we were dressed and I dealt with getting locked out of the house we were ready to head to the gym. The work out was great. I jogged/walked on the treadmill and then used the weight machines. Following the workout we went to have lunch with Nick at his work. It's always nice going to see him. We always get lots of stares as children and spouses don't often come to visit. Now I am sitting at home while Noah naps, enjoying the beautiful day! I am so happy we can open the windows again!
I am forcing the happy face and forcing the positive attitude, but it does seem to be working so far.
1 day at a time.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The Power of Positive Thought
Well this morning the Pregnancy test yet again reads negative. I hate how that damn stick holds so many hopes and it so easily dismisses them. I have been in mourning for a few days now. Nick doesn't quite understand because to him, what do I have to mourn. It's not like I was pregnant and lost a baby. In my mind I lost that potential baby, the might have been. That is what I am mourning. The hormones and disappointment have not helped the weightloss either making me feel even worse. So today in my journal this is what I wrote and decided;
I need to get it together! I haven't dropped a lb in a while and it's because I am letting my sadness get the better of me. I will eventually get pregnant but in the mean time I need to stay fit and healthy.
I need to make the following changes;
*Wake early and start the day with Nick and Noah
*Work out a min. of 3x a week
*No Crap Snacking- No matter how sad, depressed, or bored I am
*Increase my water intake. I was doing so good!
*Stay Positive!
*Journal/Blog daily
*Take time for me. It is not selfish to want personal time.
I need to remember to live/lead by example. Noah needs healthy parents to follow. My goal is to loose another 10lbs by my May check up.
I can do this, I just have to shake off the funk and get it done! I am hoping Positive Thought will have a positive impact on all aspects of my life.
I need to get it together! I haven't dropped a lb in a while and it's because I am letting my sadness get the better of me. I will eventually get pregnant but in the mean time I need to stay fit and healthy.
I need to make the following changes;
*Wake early and start the day with Nick and Noah
*Work out a min. of 3x a week
*No Crap Snacking- No matter how sad, depressed, or bored I am
*Increase my water intake. I was doing so good!
*Stay Positive!
*Journal/Blog daily
*Take time for me. It is not selfish to want personal time.
I need to remember to live/lead by example. Noah needs healthy parents to follow. My goal is to loose another 10lbs by my May check up.
I can do this, I just have to shake off the funk and get it done! I am hoping Positive Thought will have a positive impact on all aspects of my life.
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