Cory and I had our 3rd appointment with our Midwife yesterday. Man, she is just so great!! We got our genetic testing results back, and all came back well. No signs of any abnormalities, so we are thrilled to hear that. We will have our 2nd ultrasound in about 3 weeks. This will be an extensive one where they will take lots and lots of measurements of the baby's organs and limbs to further determine how things are looking. And, of course, we will also get to find out if we're having a little Cory or a mini Miriam.
The only "bad" news I received yesterday, was stepping on the scale. Wowza! I am already up almost 17 pounds. Sheesh. However, I'm trying really hard not to worry too much and let it bother me. I had a rough go with the nausea and basically only ate what sounded good. That left little to no room for exercise as well. YOU try exercising when all you can do is try not to throw up.
Now that I'm feeling much better, I am starting to focus on eating better again. I'm still on the meat wagon, as it's really the best way for me to get iron and protein. My blood results did come back with some mild anemia. I've also been a bit more active. Not at the level I'd like to think I would be, but I've been on a few short walks, and have been working in my yard when the weather permits.
I know I'm going to have to work really hard to get back into shape after the little bug arrives. It is already a really important goal to me. I fully plan on being a hot jogger mom. Watch out Greenlake ladies. I'm going to give you a serious run for your money. It may be a bit ambitious, but my goal will be to participate in the Wenatchee 1/2 marathon next April. The goal will simply be to finish it...no time goals, etc. Just to complete the 13.1. My long term goal is to complete my 2nd full marathon Spring or Summer of 2013.
My belly is starting to poke out just a bit. I already FEEL big, but I know I have a long way to go. I'm sure in the next month it will begin to grow by leaps and bounds, and honestly, I'm excited for that! I've been feeling little minor flutters that I THINK are baby movements, but it's really hard to say. I imagine in the next few weeks that it'll start to become pretty clear.
On a completely unrelated note...let's get moving with these seasons we call Spring and Summer, shall we Seattle? Sheesh...I will not tolerate another cold Summer. Get yer butt in gear already!
3 comments:
Hee hee. "Meat Wagon".
Totally don't worry about your weight gain. You're fine, and you started out so fit! I know it's hard not to worry about (I worry about it at every visit), but you're right- you're totally going to be a hot jogger mama! Maybe I'll run the 1/2 with you! Since we never got to do our marathon.
I bet you ARE starting to feel flutters of movement! I didn't until I think 18 weeks or so, but my placentas are both on the front, so that muffled their movements a bit. oooh! so exciting. It's seriously the BEST thing to feel them move. :)
yay for good results on your tests!! :)
Thanks Mariah! I know...you know the mental battle. But I'm hangin' tough. I actually started out at a higher weight than I wanted, but at the same time, nothing I can do about it now! :) It would be wonderful to do the 1/2 together! We'll be hot jogger mommies!!! And Alex will read our running mommies blog from afar as she is away at school!
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