It was my turn to sleep in today. The hubby woke up early to start the morning routine. Very different than my approach, but I’m going to sleep in, so let him do him. He made them breakfast and lunch. I woke up to help usher them into getting dressed, brush their teeth and get … Continue reading
Another day of getting up early to make kids a hot breakfast and lunch. M’s Breakfast – toasted bagel with butter M’s Lunch and Snacks – Yogurt, grilled cheese sandwich, rice crispy treat, apple slices, water bottle, 2 juice boxes of peach iced tea and a kool aid L’s Breakfast – congee L’s Lunch and … Continue reading
It’s my first day officially on Maternity Leave. It is such a stress relief to not have to face any of those deadlines and deliverables! I slept in till 7am and made the kids hot breakfast and lunch. I can totally see myself pinning tons of ridiculous lunch ideas on Pinterest and being “that mom”. … Continue reading
On Saturday, July 8th when I was 37-weeks and 1-day I had low-level menstrual like cramps all day. You know the back ground noise that is menstrual cramps. I felt it all day. We stayed home because I really thought “it” was going to happen. I was just waiting for my water to break. It … Continue reading
On June 28th I had to do a swab to test for Group B Strep. Well, at my OB appointment on July 4th I found out I was positive. Never having that with my other pregnancies I was alarmed. My OB is very chill and calm. The way he described it was that it is … Continue reading
I have had a few things come up, but haven’t felt like putting in the full eloquence in my writing so I kept holding off. But, now that weeks have gone by, I figure I’ll just write it down so I can remember. All the extra nuances and feelings that usually accompany some of my … Continue reading
We’re into the third trimester and it’s getting a bit harder. Abut 2-weeks ago (30-weeks pregnant ) over the weekend I woke up and felt wet down there. Enough I was filled with fear it was blood making my legs all wet and sticky as I reached down to feel and check what the hell … Continue reading
The swollen feet is becoming all too familiar. OBGYN says that as long as my blood pressure is within normal range, then there’s not much I can do about the swollen feet. I elevate my feet at work when I’m sitting. I walk around regularly because I have to pee so often. I limit my … Continue reading
The slow digestion is unreal! I’ve looked it up and the internet has said that it’s due to all the progesterone my body is producing during the pregnancy. Some days it feels like a big balloon stretched to the point my belly is itchy. Can you say “stretch marks”? So bloated. So much heartburn. I’m … Continue reading
Last week Thursday I was already feeling tired. If I didn’t have a training session on Friday I would have totally called into work. But, I’m a professional and went in. Now it’s Monday morning and again, I would totally call into work, but I’m training all day, so I’m going in. I’m mentally and physically … Continue reading
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