Wednesday, April 21, 2010

I guess I'm looking pregnant and not fat!

This morning I had my first comment made by a complete stranger in regards to my expanding belly. "Oh you look so cute. Your belly!" I was wondering if people who didn't know me could tell I just wasn't eating too much ice cream!

Today I have a massage and I am looking forward to it. I'm having a harder time getting comfortable when I sleep. I need the whole bed to myself! And I'm not even that big yet. I'm hoping the massage will help with the tired pain I feel on my side when I sleep. Other than that, everything else is great. Lots of movement in there every day.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Over half way there!

Just want to post something...once we get a working computer, I will upload pictures and more information. She's been moving around a lot lately. Especially at the end of the day when I am laying on the couch with my feet up. Last night, David actually felt her move and could see my belly twitch.

So far, this has been a very easy pregnancy. I had absolutely no morning sickness during the first trimester. I don't think I really had cravings either. I went through a phase where I didn't want broccoli, but I may be over that now. I was also enjoying salads with pear and walnuts on it. And I've really enjoyed spinach in all forms - but mostly raw or steamed. I may have a sweet tooth - but I think I have always had that! It's not often that I miss my nightly scoop of ice cream! Two weeks ago we went out with some friends and had dinner at Terzo and dessert at Big River. I told David that was the perfect evening. Homemade spaghetti and meatballs and the most delicious dessert. There were 9 of us and the array of desserts - beautiful. Should have taken a picture of it :)

I've been going to a pre-natal yoga class weekly since week 9. I've watched three other women leave because they had their babies and a whole new group of women join our class. David and I were also doing a great job of going on hikes every weekend up until about week 18. But then...

The only problem I have had was not even pregnancy related. The piriformis muscle in my right glute got inflamed after a long hike in February. It eventually got so bad I was unable to walk without a lot of pain. Neither yoga nor the chiropractor could do anything for me, so I finally went to the physical therapist. I only saw her twice, and she massaged the pain right out. This kept me from being able to go on walks for about a month, but I finally had the time and break in the weather to go again this weekend. Sue and I went to Chip Ross park and did the loop there. Probably a 3 mile hike - up and down. I was definitely a little winded after not being out for a few weeks. And carrying 10 extra pounds!

I've scheduled my first pregnancy massage for next week - an hour and half! Can't wait for that to happen. I also get to go to Sunriver for a few days this week for a conference. Hopefully, it will be sunny on that side of the Cascades and I'll get some good exercise.