Week 14 Photo Journal

Welcome to the 2nd trimester!  Yay!  I'm feeling thrilled by the burst of energy and and lack of morning sickness (even though it still rears it's ugly head from time to time).  I love this trimester.  I'm not too big to get around easily but I'm still noticeably pregnant.  Also, I know it's only a matter of time before those little thumps and bumps beginp

Day dreaming of this precious little one.

Tip of the Week:  If you haven't done so already now is a great time to start an exercise routine.  Some great ways to "get in shape" for labor include prenatal yoga, walking, swimming and even a prenatal aerobics class.  Labor is hard work and preparing yourself physically is key to achieving a more natural labor.

Week 13 Photo Journal

This week we went on a mini vacation to Amish Country in Pennsylvania.  What a great vacation spot for a pregnant mommy with little ones.  Lots to do but lots relaxation thanks to the simple life the Amish lead.  Also, loads of love and acceptance (and advice from some very experienced Amish moms).  I'm used to getting dirty looks and comments because our 3 blessings are all under 5.  It was so refreshing to here positive words about our family!

At 13 weeks the baby is about the size of a peach!

Tip of the week: When going on a long care ride be sure to stop often to get up and stretch.  Sitting too long while pregnant can allow fluid to build up in your feet and ankles leading to swelling.  You'll probably have to use the bathroom often anyways!  Keep snacks and drinks on hand as well.  Don't forget, even though you aren't doing much you still have to eat and drink for 2!

Week 12 pregnancy photo journal

Almost done with the 1st trimester!  Really starting to feel a difference in my morning sickness (thank goodness!) and am starting to be far less tired.  We've been having so much fun going for walks out in the beautiful wilderness and beaches in our area and enjoying being a family of 5 for the short amount of time we will be so.

Week 11!

I just couldn't decide which I liked so I kept both for week 11.

Here is week 12.

This week instead of a "tip of the week"  I'm going to do a "story of the week"

Story of the Week:  At my last ob appointment I was told that my pelvis was "perfect for having babies" and was warned that I "probably wouldn't push much" with our next baby.  This ob clearly has never delivered one of my 3 babies since with my first I pushed for 5 contractions, my second I pushed for 3 contractions and for my third I was panting (like you would if you felt the urge to push far too early) because I felt my daughter was coming out too fast.  I never pushed for her at all.  My body did all the work for me (rather quickly I might add). 

What makes me think about this story is someone at my church this week ended up pushing for 3.5hrs!  I just don't have a concept of this.  I feel for her of course, but definitely don't understand the experience.  Now I understand why every ob, midwife and nurse who has ever attended one of my births always tell me I'm "made to have babies."  I honestly never understood why they said this until the story of this poor momma's birthing.  For all you long pushing momma's - I do not "know how you feel" but I must say, any one of you who has pushed for hours - I admire your strength!