Week 21

This week the baby is about the size of a large banana. The baby is also developing taste buds. She actually swallows some of the amniotic fluid each day so she tastes what I’m eating. I’ve read this can actually shape what she will develop a taste for later in life. So she will probably really like Oreos since I’ve been eating those quite a bit lately. She still has plenty of room to move around and has been doing just that. I can feel a lot of flutters lately, but still nothing from the outside. I know Ryan is anxious to feel her kick since right now I can only describe it to him when it happens.

We have been working on getting the nursery put together. So far we have painted the top part of the walls green, and Ryan has installed the chair-rail that will go above the bead board. My dad is visiting in a few weeks and he is going to help install and paint the bead board wallpaper. This past Sunday we made a trip to Kansas City to order a chair from Nebraska Furniture Mart and have lunch with Ryan’s sister and her husband. Normally we wouldn’t drive all the way to KC to order a chair, but Ryan promised me lunch at Blanc Burger in the Plaza! If you have the chance, you should go! It is awesome. They have gourmet burgers, cheese curds, and amazing truffle fries. Saturday night was Rochelle’s baby shower and it was a blast. I got a lot of cute ideas for my upcoming baby showers.

With my work schedule still being a little weird, I only got to the gym on Wednesday last week. This was the WOD: "Swingers"5 Rounds for Time25 KB Swings(53/35)25 MB Sit Ups(20/13) Since I usually do KB swings in place of sit-ups, Sarah suggested that I do push-ups on a bar instead and that worked out well. My arms felt like jello by the end, but I finished.

Week 20

Ok, I’m going to try to cram the last two weeks into this blog since I’m behind. I’ve been working some crazy hours at work lately. I think I’ve worked the past 14 days straight and usually 12 hours/day. So making it to the gym hasn’t really happened. I think I made it once in the past two weeks. I’m a little scared about going back because I know it will be hard, but I’m excited to have time to exercise because I feel so much better when I do.

We had the 20 week ultrasound scheduled for Thursday and of course we got over 8 inches of snow Wednesday night. It took over an hour to get there, but we made it to the appointment. However, the ultrasound tech did not. My doctor made it in so we had the regular appointment with her. I think she could tell that I might just throw a temper-tantrum in the office, so she did a quick ultrasound to determine the gender. It’s a GIRL!!! I am so excited! We were able to reschedule the ultrasound for the next day. I have to say it was really cool. They had a huge flat screen TV that you watched and since the whole thing was recorded, it could even be replayed like a DVR! I loved getting to see her move around, and she was even sucking her thumb at one point. Our ultrasound tech was worth waiting for. She would explain everything we were looking at and what she was measuring and why. She let us know that everything looks just like it should, and she didn’t see anything that was cause for concern. This was the best news we could have hoped for. The ultrasound tech also said that the placenta is basically sitting between the baby and my belly so it will be awhile before I feel any kicks. I’ve been pretty tired, but I think that has more to do with the long hours than with being pregnant. Other than that, I’ve felt pretty good lately. For those of you who need a fruit size comparison (MG), she is now about the size of a small cantaloupe with a crown to rump measurement of around 6 1/2 inches.

The one day I made it to the gym in the past two weeks:

1/12/2010 "Slam One Down"AMRAP in 7 min Slam Balls(20)

Pick the ball up just like a clean, keep back straight & show ears!

It’s been so long, that I had to look back on the website to see what the last WOD was that I did! This one didn’t seem so bad until I got into it. I get out of breath really quickly now and this took it out of me. I think I did around 75. Once I got tired, I would try to do 10 at a time and then rest for a few seconds.

Week 18

The baby is now about the size of a sweet potato. The baby can yawn and hiccup, and his/her nervous system is continuing to develop. The baby’s hearing is also becoming more acute.

From what I’ve read, back pain can start kicking in around now, but so far so good on that one. I can tell that my back is starting to arch and my stomach stick out more though. The receptionist and my office finally just came out and asked if I was preggo. I should have said no ;) just to see how fast she could back track on that one! I can tell that I have more energy now which is nice. I would like to get a lot of stuff done before the third trimester when I’ve heard it will go away. We have purchased furniture for the nursery from Treasure Rooms in Chesterfield. If you are expecting, I highly suggest checking it out. They have the cutest stuff I’ve ever seen! I did get the nursery closet cleaned out and we purchased a closet organizer. I also purchased baby girl crib bedding because the set I liked was on sale. So I’ll have to wait two more weeks to see if I will be sending it back or not. I hope not! Some other exciting news, I’m pretty sure I felt the baby move this week. Friday morning as I was sitting at my desk I felt a little rumble, but my stomach didn’t hurt so I’m thinking it was the baby. This weekend I felt it again several times. Ryan also felt the slight movements even from outside my belly.

Well I actually made to the 6am class twice this week!

Wednesday WOD – Big Baller 3 Rounds for time 30 medicine ball cleans – 8lbs 30 wall balls – 8 lbs Last two rounds were 15 of each. – 15 min This really wore me out quickly. Squats have always been hard for me, but after only a few med ball cleans, my hips were really hurting.

Friday WOD 10 Rounds- 45 seconds on 15 seconds rest of double-unders. I still can’t do double-unders, but that has nothing to do with being preggo. I’m just completely uncoordinated. Luckily most of the other people in class were in the same boat. We practiced DU’s for 5 minutes and then just jumped rope for the WOD. I believe my highest in a row was 45. I still feel fine jumping, but I’m sure that will change soon.

Week 17

Since I missed last week, I will try to recap both weeks.

Baby

During week 16 the bones in the baby’s ears are developing along with the backbone and back muscles. The baby can hear what is going on in the world around him/her. Ryan insists on talking to the baby through my belly button. I think he is convinced that is a more “direct” way to talk to the baby. The baby can also hear the dogs barking and probably my cat, Sashimi, purring when she sits on top of me. I hope the baby gets used to the barking now so he/she will sleep through it later! I also can’t wait for the baby to start kicking and kick Sashimi while she is sitting on my belly. During week 17 the baby’s eyes can now perceive light and his/her fingertips are developing fingerprints. The baby is now the size of my open hand (around 5 inches) or about the size of a large onion.

Me

I’ve pretty much felt the same the past two weeks. A little tired with the activity of the holidays and traveling to see family. Physically, I’ve felt fine, but I have definitely been moody. Last week I was in a bad mood most of the week for no real reason. I don’t feel nauseous as much and have my appetite back. I’ve gained about 10 lbs so far, which the doctor said was right on track. I can still wear some of my regular clothes with the Bella band like the grey ones in the picture above. But they are getting tighter and tighter. I got several Motherhood maternity gift cards for Christmas so I think I will need to start spending those soon.

Workouts

I only made it to the gym twice in the last two weeks

1. ANGIE For Time100 Pull-Ups100 Push-Ups100 Sit-Ups100 Squats

I used the green band for the pull-ups, did push-ups on a bar, and subbed kettle bell swings for the sit-ups. This is one of those WODs that when I see it posted, I wonder how I will ever finish. Somehow with scaling and support of everyone at TNT, I always manage to get it done (eventually).

2. Row 5k for time – 29:50

I didn’t need to scale anything on this WOD. However, I tried to just take it slow. I know that I need to be able to talk during the workouts so I made myself stop and take breaks throughout. My goal now is to get up and work out in the mornings since I know I will not be able to leave work early enough to go to the evening classes. I’m hoping that writing it here will make me keep to it! It’s just so hard to get up at 5:30am when it is cold and dark outside…