Fall TV Season

BEB posted what was in her DVR and thought I would share too....

MONDAY

HIMYM - CBS - 8PM

The Event - NBC - 9PM ???  Thought it would be nice to see the first couple and decide on it

Caste - ABC - 10PM

Hawaii Five-0  - CBS - 10PM

TUESDAY

Good Wife - starts next week

WEDNESDAY

Not really a good tv night, so nothing.

THURSDAY

Bones - Fox - 8PM

Grey's Anatomy - ABC - 9PM

CSI - CBS - 9PM

SUNDAY

Undercover Boss - CBS - 10PM maybe

So ladies, tell me what I am missing???

27 weeks

I will do the basic facts update at the end of the post, but wanted to document something that happened on Friday.

I am not sure if I mentioned it a couple weeks ago, but I was having pretty intense Braxton Hicks.  I called the doctor's office just to be sure it wasn't anything to be concerned about.  Basically, they are normal and the only time to be concerned is if you get about 8 an hour.  I was told to drink lots of water and rest on my left side to help them settle down.

Fast forward to last Friday.  Last week was a crazy week.  I was working on a project with our team in the Netherlands.  I started each morning by 7, 7:30 at the latest and went non stop until lunch.  After lunch was spent getting caught up on my "regular job."  Due to the early mornings, I was treating myself to 1 cup of coffee each morning.  I went to the gym on Tuesday and had tennis practice on Thursday.  I drank plenty of fluids at both, or at least I thought I did.  Friday was an early morning and I had a couple specific things that had to be done before the end of the day.  I finished those around 2ish and decided I would call it a day.  I rested on the couch some.  I noticed I was having some cramping - BH probably - but was just relaxing.  I didn't sleep much.  Around 4, I got up and showered because I had to run to the butcher and the grocery.  While out I noticed the BH were pretty strong, but I was only having 4-5 an hour, which according to the nurse is not enough to be seen or to cause concern.  But then I was also getting some pressure down below, and that worried me.  I called Mom (she's an RN) and she said to drink some water and see what happened.  So, I laid on the couch and drank a couple glasses of water.  It didn't get any better, so at 7, I called the doctor's office (yes, I know, they had to get the doctor on call, and I probably should have called earlier).  The midwife called back.....when I told her what was going on and that I had just finished 2 glasses of water and was relaxing with no relief SHE LAUGHED.  Yes, SHE LAUGHED AT ME.  She said "You need to drink 10 glasses in the next half hour."  Apparently I was just really dehydrated.....So I said I would do that.  I got through 3 tall glasses and thought I would throw up (that's a lot of water people).  Then the trips to the potty started, about every 20 minutes.  I continued on the water the rest of the evening and was very aware of my fluid intake over the weekend.  I seem to be doing better on not get dehydrated because I haven't had many BH.

The above might not be a big deal, but to an emotional first time mom, it was kind of scary! 
Moral of the story - STAY HYDRATED!!


Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along:  27 weeks

Total Weight Gain/Loss:  15ish lbs according to my scale.

Maternity Clothes:  Comfy clothes (workout capris, etc) are still regular sizes, but getting "dressed" for church, work, etc requires maternity clothes.  Finding though that I'm needing a couple new sports bras and other workout stuff that might be best if its maternity....so, more and more maternity clothes....

Best Moment this week:  Clearing out the nursery - this is just step 1 of the total process, but it was a step

Gender:  Its a SURPRISE!

Movement:  Lots of movement, and some of it is getting really strong!!

Food Craving:  Nothing that is a craving, but I can put a hurtin' on some Cool Ranch Doritos!!

What I miss:  Full night sleep ;)

Sleep: pretty interrupted

What I am looking forward to: Getting the nursery put together. If we could just pick out a paint color (that's another post)

Belly Button: In, but its closing up, so I expect it will push out.

Symptoms: BH, dehydration (apparently), hips spreading and hurting, super tight belly

Week 26 Update

I can't believe I posted a picture in my bathing suit, but this is the most current picture.  This is from 24 1/2 weeks.  Yes, the bump is growing.  The suit is not maternity, but one I got earlier this summer thinking it would take me through this summer and I could even wear it again next summer.  I have a bandeau like top as well that would show belly.

I got a comment asking me a few questions, so I thought I would use those as the topics for today's post.  It should cover most things to update.

How have you been feeling?  Overall I am still feeling great.  The heartburn/reflux issue is still there, so I am taking Zantac 2 times a day and chewing on tums for those times I get it even with the medicine.  It happens at random times during the day though, so its hard to tie it to specific foods or time of eating.  My hips are apparently spreading, or at least they are sore and that is the reason I have determined.  I asked the doctor about it - she said to be sure to stretch, maybe some yoga, but that it was part of being pregnant.  She said I didn't have to stop my workouts (walking, tennis, lifting) but to take a warm bath and soak afterward.  So, I've started that using my Avaha bath salts (these were a hot deal at Marshall's I picked up while in KY - 14.99 for the BIG 80 oz jug!!!  These are definitely coming in handy.)  The picture is the small size, you can find them for 9.99 at TJMaxx or Marshalls.

www.ahavaus.comsite/site/017N.html

I'm still not sleeping through the night.  I think I might have slept through the night 5 times since we found out I was pregnant.  One was this week, but it was only for 6 hours, so I am not sure that counts since I try to get 8 hours (I'm trying to get as much as I can now in preparation because I am one of those people who need their sleep) 
Also baby moves A LOT!  And its getting stronger and stronger.  I love to lay and watch my belly move around, its amazing!  In the picture below I was trying to get James to notice the moving belly (I know another bathing suit pic, what in the world am I thinking?!?!?!)  I might also have the "good lord kid, you're killing me" expression going on here too....I'm telling ya, this little kid is strong and sometimes its quite a shock to me!!

Dr Appts going well?  So far so good with the doctor appointments.  I had my glucose test last week.  I chilled the orange drink and it wasn't that bad.  It tasted like a super sweet Sunkist or something.  I didn't have any reaction to it either.  I had planned to go to the appointment alone as James had a meeting, but a friend suggested I not.  She took me (great friend!) because she had gotten sick, as had many others, and she didn't want me to be alone.  But, I was fine.  I haven't gotten the results back, but hopefully all is good.  The midwife measured my belly, but didn't say anything.  In fact, that's how must appointments go.  They ask if I have any questions and that's about it.  No mention of my weight, blood pressure, etc.  (Though I  know my BP is pretty good 120s/70s).  The midwife did say that my next appt was in 4 weeks and then after that we would go every 2 weeks and then every week.....um that means we're getting close to baby arriving and I'm not so sure we're ready for that!!  (all previous testing at the doctor's office has gone well with nothing out of the ordinary - we've been very lucky!!)

Any Boy/Girl Feelings yet? - I think I mentioned awhile back that I had a dream the baby was a boy and that I called him by the name we had decided.  After that, no dreams about baby until this week.  This time I dreamed it was a baby girl.  I didn't call her by a name though since we're still undecided.  So not sure if that means anything.
Several people are convinced its a girl.  One of my friends is so convinced she sent me home from KY with a bag of baby girl sleepers - you know, just in case ;)  Mom thinks girl.  Dad told me this weekend he had a dream it was a girl.  There are still some that say boy, James specifically (maybe wishful thinking - though he says he saw nuggets at the 20 week u/s though we didn't find out and were not supposed to be looking - I think he's full of it).  I thought boy for awhile too, but now I am not sure.  I have caught myself a couple times saying or thinking "baby girl F" and then the dream this week....just not sure.
I have looked up some Old Wives Tales online and I end up with about 50/50 on my answers.  We can't use the Chinese Gender Calendar (which some people swear by) because "it" could have happened the last day of one month or the first of the other and wouldn't you know the result is different depending on the month.  So I think we are just destined to find out whenever baby arrives....that was our plan anyway!!!

I think that sums up the past couple weeks regarding baby.  I'm trying to get better at posting, promise!!!

not a great picture (nice chins) but another one where you can see the bump....this is my little goddaughter - isn't she cute!!!

Something New

I just did something new.....I ordered my first item from Gilt Groupe.  (Gilt Groupe is an invitation only clearance site).  I am also a member of RueLaLa, One Kings Lane, and Zulily (let me know if you'd like an invitation to any of them) but have not bought anything.  Gilt had a maternity section and I had a $25 credit, so I bit the bullet and bought this dress from Maternal America for less than $50.  I think it will come in handy this fall for church, Thanksgiving or a shower.  If the dip up top is too low and reveals my ever growing b**bs, then I'll just wear a camisole. 

What do you think - good purchase??  Have you ever bought from one of these sites??

Favorite Pregnancy Meal - Chicken Tikka Masala

This has been one of my favorite meals during the pregnancy - we eat it about every other week. Not sure if it is the spice or the comfort feel of it, but I love it! Sorry I don't have a picture! ENJOY!  (sorry about the way it posted - its a pdf and I can't figure out how to paste the text only - if you click on it you can make it bigger).  This is from the Williams - Sonoma Cookbook series: Foods of the World - London

Dear Tylen*l PM

Why is it that during the night you still let me wake up to use the restroom, but when it's time to wake up, you decide to be effective? I have a busy day today and would like for you to wear off please!

xoxo,
Jessi

Happy Weekend

I have several posts in draft form, but I can't find the time/motivation to complete them. I am in OH for a quick trip for the baptism of my goddaughter (she visited last weekend and I will post pictures). A side benefit is spending time with family while I am here! Hopefully Sunday I will be able to get caught up! Have a wonderful weekend. Don't forget to take a moment tomorrow and remember those whose lives were changed on 9/11.

Week 24

24 weeks....had just gotten my hair cut and had actually showered/gotten dressed for the day!!

Because this has been a week of getting caught up, I copied the survey many other bloggers have used.....

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along:24 weeks
Total Weight Gain/Loss:13 lbs according to my scale
Maternity Clothes:pants and shorts, still my old tops and dresses. Though it is getting harder to cover the belly and I have to make sure the top is pretty long!
Best Moment this week:Watching baby move across my belly - Little one is pretty active!
Gender:Its a SURPRISE!
Movement:Its pretty regular. Sometimes it a little hard, but still its one of the coolest things so far.
Food Craving:Not really. I do enjoy spicy foods. Love Tikka Masala (I owe you all the recipe)
What I miss:hmmm, nothing really.
Sleep: Interrupted.Its been awhile since I slept through the night.
What I am looking forward to: Getting the nursery put together. If we could just pick out a paint color (that's another post)
Belly Button: In, but looks like its wider.
Symptoms: Some BH, as many as 4 an hour, but am assured by the doctor that's okay. Still get kind of tired. Thinking I might have a sciatic problem starting....that or my hips just hurt after walking or working out.

(I have a picture and will add when I get the cords for the camera!)