Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Confession ...
Alright I do not want to be a debbie downer but I have to get this out. Every time I see twins I feel as though my heart is breaking. I cannot help think about the what ifs and I find myself missing the little one I'll never meet. I sometimes wonder if I will ever be able to get over loosing him/her ....
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Maternity Update: Week 18
How far along: 18 weeks
Total weight gain: -34
Maternity clothes: Shirts and some pants now
Sleep: Non-existent
Best moment of the week: Finishing the front of the babys quilt
Movement: None since the fall over a week ago ...
Gender: Unknown
Labor signs: None
Belly button in or out: In
What I miss: Feeling the LO move
What I'm looking forward to: Anatomy ultrasound next week!
Weekly wisdom: Enjoy each little movement because at any point they could stop
Milestones: Second trimester
What's happening with the baby: Baby is now 51/2 inches long (crown to rump!) or about the size of a mango. Along with mastering the art of yawning, baby will also start developing hiccups this week.
What's happening with you: Currently my uterus is the size of a cantaloupe and can easily be felt 1/2 an inch from my belly button. The growing size of my uterus shifts the center of gravity and my lower back will begin to be pulled forward and my abdomen is thrust out. So back pain at this point may become more common.
Total weight gain: -34
Maternity clothes: Shirts and some pants now
Sleep: Non-existent
Best moment of the week: Finishing the front of the babys quilt
Movement: None since the fall over a week ago ...
Gender: Unknown
Labor signs: None
Belly button in or out: In
What I miss: Feeling the LO move
What I'm looking forward to: Anatomy ultrasound next week!
Weekly wisdom: Enjoy each little movement because at any point they could stop
Milestones: Second trimester
What's happening with the baby: Baby is now 51/2 inches long (crown to rump!) or about the size of a mango. Along with mastering the art of yawning, baby will also start developing hiccups this week.
What's happening with you: Currently my uterus is the size of a cantaloupe and can easily be felt 1/2 an inch from my belly button. The growing size of my uterus shifts the center of gravity and my lower back will begin to be pulled forward and my abdomen is thrust out. So back pain at this point may become more common.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
I cannot believe its almost done
I know you guys are probably getting sick of hearing about this quilt but I am so tickled with how it is turning out. After a near disaster where I messed up my pattern I finally have everything in its place and all put together.
Now the real fun begins! I should have the battening by tonight so this week I can hopefully get this quilted, attach the incredibly soft backing, and sew on the finishing touch .... the binding I made from hand! I really hope our little ones love this quilt as much as I have loved making it.
Now the real fun begins! I should have the battening by tonight so this week I can hopefully get this quilted, attach the incredibly soft backing, and sew on the finishing touch .... the binding I made from hand! I really hope our little ones love this quilt as much as I have loved making it.
Friday, April 8, 2011
13 Days...
Until I see my little monkey again
Dance again
Teach Again
Dance again
Teach Again
Grocery Shop
Pick up Natalie or Brookelynn
I am not a fan of "bed-rest" though I am getting quite a lot accomplished. Why couldnt this have happened before Nick went back to work!
Look who has been helping me sew the baby's quilt...
She's my sweet girl (when she wants to be)
Thursday, April 7, 2011
New Projects
As always while browsing around my all time favorite website I stumbled upon a few more things I want to attempt before our little one gets here. The first is an adorable car seat cover and ironically enough I already have a pattern and fabric for it!
I went to JoAnn's last week during their $1 simplicity pattern sale and had picked up a few patterns. One in particular I bought for the sling pattern but now I am even more excited I picked it up because it has the car seat cover pattern too.
Now this next project is going to be tricky because the bottom line is I do not know how to knit. But I cannot get over how adorable this security blanket is!
Such a happy baby with her blanket. So now I just need to figure out how to knit! I have also almost finished my wall art for the nursery. I used the left fabric from the quilt and old embroidery hoops and re-created this nursery piece I found online.
Once I get them all arranged I'll be sure to post pictures! I cannot believe how much I have gotten accomplished in the last 18 weeks.
I went to JoAnn's last week during their $1 simplicity pattern sale and had picked up a few patterns. One in particular I bought for the sling pattern but now I am even more excited I picked it up because it has the car seat cover pattern too.
Now this next project is going to be tricky because the bottom line is I do not know how to knit. But I cannot get over how adorable this security blanket is!
Such a happy baby with her blanket. So now I just need to figure out how to knit! I have also almost finished my wall art for the nursery. I used the left fabric from the quilt and old embroidery hoops and re-created this nursery piece I found online.
Once I get them all arranged I'll be sure to post pictures! I cannot believe how much I have gotten accomplished in the last 18 weeks.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Maternity Update: Week 17
How far along: 17 weeks
Total weight gain: -34
Maternity clothes: Shirts and some pants now
Sleep: Non-existent
Best moment of the week: Finding out the baby is ok after falling down a flight of stairs
Movement: None since the fall but my Midwife believes my uterus tilted and now the baby is kicking back
Gender: Unknown
Labor signs: None
Belly button in or out: In
What I miss: Zumba
What I'm looking forward to: Anatomy ultrasound in two weeks
Weekly wisdom: Don't google anything it will only get you more concerned
Milestones: Second trimester
What's happening with the baby: Babies body fat is beginning to form and will continue to accumlate through the end of the pregnancy. By the time baby is born 2/3 of his or her weight will be made up of babys body fat (yay chubby legs).
Loud noises such as dogs barking, doorbells ringing will actually startle the baby but if its a common disturbance (cough, cough, Kal'li barking cough, cough) the baby will become so accustomed to it that they may sleep through it after he or she is born.
What's happening with you: Second trimester is typically an easier time — the first trimester worries are waning and morning sickness is finally letting up. My uterus is expanding and I have even start showing! One side effect of your uterine expansion could be achy or sharp pregnancy cramps on one or both sides of your abdomen — known as "round ligament pain".
Total weight gain: -34
Maternity clothes: Shirts and some pants now
Sleep: Non-existent
Best moment of the week: Finding out the baby is ok after falling down a flight of stairs
Movement: None since the fall but my Midwife believes my uterus tilted and now the baby is kicking back
Gender: Unknown
Labor signs: None
Belly button in or out: In
What I miss: Zumba
What I'm looking forward to: Anatomy ultrasound in two weeks
Weekly wisdom: Don't google anything it will only get you more concerned
Milestones: Second trimester
What's happening with the baby: Babies body fat is beginning to form and will continue to accumlate through the end of the pregnancy. By the time baby is born 2/3 of his or her weight will be made up of babys body fat (yay chubby legs).
Loud noises such as dogs barking, doorbells ringing will actually startle the baby but if its a common disturbance (cough, cough, Kal'li barking cough, cough) the baby will become so accustomed to it that they may sleep through it after he or she is born.
What's happening with you: Second trimester is typically an easier time — the first trimester worries are waning and morning sickness is finally letting up. My uterus is expanding and I have even start showing! One side effect of your uterine expansion could be achy or sharp pregnancy cramps on one or both sides of your abdomen — known as "round ligament pain".
How we all tumble ...
So like I said in my previous post I had a pretty nasty fall down my basement steps which landed me in urgent care. I had my follow up appointment on Tuesday with my midwife and thankfully everything look fine. She said my body took the biggest blow and that baby is ok. During my fall she suspects my uterus must have tilted explaining why I haven't been able to feel the baby. Heartbeat was a strong 135 which is lower than its ever been but thankfully the baby was moving a lot while she tried to get the heartbeat. I go back in 2 weeks for another follow up and an ultrasound but until then I am put on limited physical activity. I cannot teach Zumba, I cannot life over 25 pounds, and I need to be resting whenever I can. Its been a full 24 hours and I am already bored! This is going to be a long 2 weeks....
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