We have some big changes coming our way, not only do we have a new baby coming this December, but we are also moving to Alabama!
Andrew accepted a position yesterday in Birmingham, AL and now we are in relocation mode. We haven't received the details on when he would need to be there just yet but are assuming (hoping) all that info comes today or the beginning of next week.
I have lived in Murfreesboro for forever (not exaggerating) so I am excited about getting to experience a new place. Colin said last night that he is excited to move to Alabama, although I don't think he really understands what it means to move.
We are meeting with our realtor tomorrow to get our house on the market and get that process started. I am not comfortable with buying a house down there until this one is sold, so prayers that we are able to sell this house in a timely manner. I'd love to be able to be out of an apartment and in a house before this little guy/girl is born, but will just go with the flow and see what happens.
More info to come when we know when we are moving!
Friday, June 28, 2013
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Tummy Tuesday
How Far Along: 17 Weeks 2 Days
How Big is Baby: about 5 inches, the size of an onion
How Momma Feels: Still really tired...and unable to sleep at the same time. It is making for a very exhausting day. And still hungry a lot.
Baby Bump: It's here. It isn't pretty and round yet, but I have a belly. Some days it looks/feels bigger than others. I think it depends on the time of day, what I've eaten, and what I'm wearing. I still feel more chubby than pregnant, but I am starting to think that until my belly sticks our further than my boobs, I will feel this way. =/
What I'm Eating: Whatever sounds good! I don't really have a consistent craving. You know, something I've wanted all the time during this pregnancy. I go through cycles. Like right now I can't get enough of clementines and Cobb salad. Oh, and lemonade. My dad got me this restaurant grade citrus juicer for my birthday. The kind that are tall and metal and you pull the handle down to juice the fruit. We can make the best homemade lemonade and I could drink that all day.
Exercise: Last week I got in 4 days of cardio (walking - one day at the zoo!) and 2 days of weights (body pump and free weights at home). I didn't think I did much last week, but looking back in my journal I realized I kept up with my routine. I did skip my weekly weigh in on Sunday morning. Last week was my b-day, and we celebrated multiple times. I enjoyed my desserts. So I didn't want to see that number until I was back on track with a healthy diet. =)
With me being so tired lately I've wanted to skip exercising. But I keep seeing those arthritis ads where they say "A body at rest tends to stay at rest. A body in motion tends to stay in motion." I know they are referring to joints and arthritis. But I tell myself this when I feel too lazy to do anything. Because I know if I stop for a long period of time, I won't pick it back up.
Maternity Clothes: Yep. All of them. =)
Movement: Everyday. It seems to be that I will get quite a bit of movement one day and then just a subtle swish or flutter the next. Nothing consistent yet.
Boy or Girl? I had a dream last night that it was a boy. It felt so real. So now I'm thinking boy. In the same dream I only labored for 1 hour and baby came out with only one push. So, you know.
Less than 3 weeks and we get to see how baby is developing and if we are lucky, we will be able to tell if its a boy or girl that day also!
How Big is Baby: about 5 inches, the size of an onion
How Momma Feels: Still really tired...and unable to sleep at the same time. It is making for a very exhausting day. And still hungry a lot.
Baby Bump: It's here. It isn't pretty and round yet, but I have a belly. Some days it looks/feels bigger than others. I think it depends on the time of day, what I've eaten, and what I'm wearing. I still feel more chubby than pregnant, but I am starting to think that until my belly sticks our further than my boobs, I will feel this way. =/
What I'm Eating: Whatever sounds good! I don't really have a consistent craving. You know, something I've wanted all the time during this pregnancy. I go through cycles. Like right now I can't get enough of clementines and Cobb salad. Oh, and lemonade. My dad got me this restaurant grade citrus juicer for my birthday. The kind that are tall and metal and you pull the handle down to juice the fruit. We can make the best homemade lemonade and I could drink that all day.
Exercise: Last week I got in 4 days of cardio (walking - one day at the zoo!) and 2 days of weights (body pump and free weights at home). I didn't think I did much last week, but looking back in my journal I realized I kept up with my routine. I did skip my weekly weigh in on Sunday morning. Last week was my b-day, and we celebrated multiple times. I enjoyed my desserts. So I didn't want to see that number until I was back on track with a healthy diet. =)
With me being so tired lately I've wanted to skip exercising. But I keep seeing those arthritis ads where they say "A body at rest tends to stay at rest. A body in motion tends to stay in motion." I know they are referring to joints and arthritis. But I tell myself this when I feel too lazy to do anything. Because I know if I stop for a long period of time, I won't pick it back up.
Maternity Clothes: Yep. All of them. =)
Movement: Everyday. It seems to be that I will get quite a bit of movement one day and then just a subtle swish or flutter the next. Nothing consistent yet.
Boy or Girl? I had a dream last night that it was a boy. It felt so real. So now I'm thinking boy. In the same dream I only labored for 1 hour and baby came out with only one push. So, you know.
Less than 3 weeks and we get to see how baby is developing and if we are lucky, we will be able to tell if its a boy or girl that day also!
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Weekly Meal Plan
Breakfast
- English Muffins
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Oatmeal
- Cereal Bars
- Egg and Bacon
- Yogurt
- Leftovers
- PB&J
- Salad
- Mac n Cheese
- Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
- Chicago Style Pizza
- Tomato Basil Pasta
- BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Baked Beans, & Sweet Potatoes
- Mexican Crockpot Chicken
- Leftover Night
- BLTs
- Cobb Salad
- Pretzels
- Smoothie
- Cheese & Crackers
- Fruit
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Tummy Tuesday
How Far Along: 16 Weeks 2 Days
How Big is Baby: 4.5 inches, the same size as an avocado!
How Momma Feels: Tired. I napped a lot last week. It's hard to get motivated to do much because I just want to rest.
Baby Bump: I think I have one now. At least I feel like it's there. I no longer feel as fat because it is looking rounder to me, at least towards the bottom of my belly. Andrew noticed it this past weekend, and before that he said I looked the same. I notice it more when I lay down on my back still (which is actually uncomfortable already). It is like a ball just rises up and floats on my belly. It is kind of freaky.
What I'm Eating: Nothing unusual. It seems like I'm hungry all the time right now, so I snack during the day a lot.
Exercise: I am doing so much better this pregnancy with this area. I got in 4 days of cardio (walking - mix of treadmill and outside) and 3 days of body pump! My weight gain is still on track, but on the higher side of "OK." I'm hoping that not doing much for the first 12 weeks and then adding back in weight training has been why my weight is on the higher side. I can tell I've built back muscle I've lost and I even increased my weights a bit for the back/leg track because it was just too easy. I'm trying not to focus on my weight too much a just be healthy, but it is frustrating to hear people say they only gained 3 pounds the first 16 weeks. I'm doing everything right, so I hope to keep it in check this time!
(For the record, I think I gained 40 pounds with Colin! I am aiming to keep it at or below 35 lbs this time.)
Maternity Clothes: I moved out almost all of my regular clothes and stocked my closet with maternity stuff. I am still wearing a few of my non-maternity tops that are not clingy, but gave up on my non-maternity pants/bottoms this week. Not going to wear the non-maternity tops too much longer b/c I think they make me look thicker, where as when I wear a maternity cut top, it makes me look like I have more of a belly. And new bra is a must soon!
I got a $15 card from LOFT for my birthday this week and picked up a cute short sleeved cardigan that I can wear over maternity tees and tanks. I am hoping to spend my clothing money on more things I can layer over basic maternity tops so I can still use them long after I've delivered.
My sister got me a super cute blouse for my birthday and I can't wait to wear it when I get big enough. It is sleeveless, but I should be able to pair it with a black or grey cardigan and get some wear out of it through the fall too!
Movement: Yesterday (16w1d) I got lots of movement out of nowhere! And I didn't have to be sitting still to feel it. Happened off and on all during the morning. I had my 16 week appt yesterday too. When he found the heartbeat, you could hear the baby moving around and kicking. He said, "wow, have you felt any of that yet?"
Boy or Girl? Still feel girl most of the time. I'm not sure if I really think it is a girl, so I'm just getting myself used to the idea of something different. I know boy. I got boy down. Girl would be a whole new ball game.
Big Brother: He's been curious about where baby will sleep. He even offered to share his bed. So sweet!
Flash Back: Me at 16 weeks with Colin
How Big is Baby: 4.5 inches, the same size as an avocado!
How Momma Feels: Tired. I napped a lot last week. It's hard to get motivated to do much because I just want to rest.
Baby Bump: I think I have one now. At least I feel like it's there. I no longer feel as fat because it is looking rounder to me, at least towards the bottom of my belly. Andrew noticed it this past weekend, and before that he said I looked the same. I notice it more when I lay down on my back still (which is actually uncomfortable already). It is like a ball just rises up and floats on my belly. It is kind of freaky.
What I'm Eating: Nothing unusual. It seems like I'm hungry all the time right now, so I snack during the day a lot.
Exercise: I am doing so much better this pregnancy with this area. I got in 4 days of cardio (walking - mix of treadmill and outside) and 3 days of body pump! My weight gain is still on track, but on the higher side of "OK." I'm hoping that not doing much for the first 12 weeks and then adding back in weight training has been why my weight is on the higher side. I can tell I've built back muscle I've lost and I even increased my weights a bit for the back/leg track because it was just too easy. I'm trying not to focus on my weight too much a just be healthy, but it is frustrating to hear people say they only gained 3 pounds the first 16 weeks. I'm doing everything right, so I hope to keep it in check this time!
(For the record, I think I gained 40 pounds with Colin! I am aiming to keep it at or below 35 lbs this time.)
Maternity Clothes: I moved out almost all of my regular clothes and stocked my closet with maternity stuff. I am still wearing a few of my non-maternity tops that are not clingy, but gave up on my non-maternity pants/bottoms this week. Not going to wear the non-maternity tops too much longer b/c I think they make me look thicker, where as when I wear a maternity cut top, it makes me look like I have more of a belly. And new bra is a must soon!
I got a $15 card from LOFT for my birthday this week and picked up a cute short sleeved cardigan that I can wear over maternity tees and tanks. I am hoping to spend my clothing money on more things I can layer over basic maternity tops so I can still use them long after I've delivered.
My sister got me a super cute blouse for my birthday and I can't wait to wear it when I get big enough. It is sleeveless, but I should be able to pair it with a black or grey cardigan and get some wear out of it through the fall too!
Movement: Yesterday (16w1d) I got lots of movement out of nowhere! And I didn't have to be sitting still to feel it. Happened off and on all during the morning. I had my 16 week appt yesterday too. When he found the heartbeat, you could hear the baby moving around and kicking. He said, "wow, have you felt any of that yet?"
Boy or Girl? Still feel girl most of the time. I'm not sure if I really think it is a girl, so I'm just getting myself used to the idea of something different. I know boy. I got boy down. Girl would be a whole new ball game.
Big Brother: He's been curious about where baby will sleep. He even offered to share his bed. So sweet!
Flash Back: Me at 16 weeks with Colin
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Weekly Meal Plan
Breakfast
- Multi grain Pancakes
- Fruit
- Yogurt
- English Muffins
- Oatmeal
- Cereal Bars
- Cereal
- Leftovers
- PB&J
- Ham & Cheese
- Salad
- Mac n' Cheese
- Spicy Chipotle Bean Burritos
- Crockpot Ravioli Casserole
- Greek Chicken Pitas
- Tamales with 7 layer dip
- Pizza
- Pantry Night
- Dinner Out
- Cheese & Crackers
- Smoothies
- Pretzels
- Popcorn
- Raisins
- Fruit
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