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Official Announcement
I'm home safe from Estrella and I'm pregnant.
I've just hit 13 weeks, which may be the last week of 1st trimester or the beginning of 2nd trimester (seems to vary depending on what I read). I've told about as many people as I could in person so I guess it's time to put it out to the rest of the world here.
I'm still feeling kind of blah, some days are worse than others, but I have yet to actually lose my cookies (knock on wood). My pants are starting to look all muffin-toppy, like I'm some idiot waitress at the Spoke (University bar/restaurant in my hometown) who can't seem to purchase jeans in the correct size. It's making my t-shirts roll up too so it's all exposed and I look dumpy. It's an annoying phase because I'm not big enough to look pregnant yet, just like I don't know how to dress or do a sit-up. I'm sure I'll look huge soon enough and I'll be looking back wistfully on the days I could still fit into my jeans, even with the top button undone.
No, we don't know what it is yet. People keep asking me that even though it's another 2 months before I can find out. And when I say that they come back with "yeah, but do you have a feeling?" Um, yes, I have a feeling, it's either nausea or indigestion, or maybe both! Or there's the ever-popular "what are you hoping for?" Well, I'm aiming for human, but I could probably settle for another beagle. Might be a bit strange if a whole litter came out though.
So far we've selected the room for the nursery and I've suggested a colour-scheme that wasn't immediately shot-down, so I assume that's what it will be. I've also decided I'm pretty firmly on the side of longer-term breast-feeding, and not going to solids too early or falling back on formula. I'm hoping I might finally get my grown-up boobs, but they have failed to make an appearance thusfar. My mother is trying to talk me into buying a car-seat that plops into an enormous stroller. After watching two sets of friends trying to maneuver those behemoths around a cafe and a mall respectively I'm less than thrilled with the idea of one of those. One of my friends in Edmonton was practically a disciple for the baby-wearing movement and while I thought she was a little weird at first, I am rapidly seeing how wise she really is. Any stroller thoughts or recommendations from the peanut gallery?
So far my adherence to the pre-natal regimen of health has been rather spotty. I've successfully abstained from alcohol since finding out. I've shunned soft-serve ice cream, undercooked burgers, soft cheeses and processed meats (other than hot dogs, which are re-cooked, so no bacterial concerns there) and I haven't touched tuna in ages. I've increased my intake of fruits and veggies. On the other hand I keep forgetting my stupid vitamins, I can't even consider giving up caffeine (tea is my drug of choice) and I've been an epic failure at shunning sushi. You can't ask a girl with a tea collection of over 50 varieties to just set it aside, and what can I say, sometimes a girl just needs raw salmon.
Anyway, going back and making some older entries regarding the pregnancy public. Mostly just me whining about how rotten I feel, so probably not of great interest to all, but feel free to read if you're so inclined.
Still can't really wrap my head around the idea that I'm going to be a mum.
I've just hit 13 weeks, which may be the last week of 1st trimester or the beginning of 2nd trimester (seems to vary depending on what I read). I've told about as many people as I could in person so I guess it's time to put it out to the rest of the world here.
I'm still feeling kind of blah, some days are worse than others, but I have yet to actually lose my cookies (knock on wood). My pants are starting to look all muffin-toppy, like I'm some idiot waitress at the Spoke (University bar/restaurant in my hometown) who can't seem to purchase jeans in the correct size. It's making my t-shirts roll up too so it's all exposed and I look dumpy. It's an annoying phase because I'm not big enough to look pregnant yet, just like I don't know how to dress or do a sit-up. I'm sure I'll look huge soon enough and I'll be looking back wistfully on the days I could still fit into my jeans, even with the top button undone.
No, we don't know what it is yet. People keep asking me that even though it's another 2 months before I can find out. And when I say that they come back with "yeah, but do you have a feeling?" Um, yes, I have a feeling, it's either nausea or indigestion, or maybe both! Or there's the ever-popular "what are you hoping for?" Well, I'm aiming for human, but I could probably settle for another beagle. Might be a bit strange if a whole litter came out though.
So far we've selected the room for the nursery and I've suggested a colour-scheme that wasn't immediately shot-down, so I assume that's what it will be. I've also decided I'm pretty firmly on the side of longer-term breast-feeding, and not going to solids too early or falling back on formula. I'm hoping I might finally get my grown-up boobs, but they have failed to make an appearance thusfar. My mother is trying to talk me into buying a car-seat that plops into an enormous stroller. After watching two sets of friends trying to maneuver those behemoths around a cafe and a mall respectively I'm less than thrilled with the idea of one of those. One of my friends in Edmonton was practically a disciple for the baby-wearing movement and while I thought she was a little weird at first, I am rapidly seeing how wise she really is. Any stroller thoughts or recommendations from the peanut gallery?
So far my adherence to the pre-natal regimen of health has been rather spotty. I've successfully abstained from alcohol since finding out. I've shunned soft-serve ice cream, undercooked burgers, soft cheeses and processed meats (other than hot dogs, which are re-cooked, so no bacterial concerns there) and I haven't touched tuna in ages. I've increased my intake of fruits and veggies. On the other hand I keep forgetting my stupid vitamins, I can't even consider giving up caffeine (tea is my drug of choice) and I've been an epic failure at shunning sushi. You can't ask a girl with a tea collection of over 50 varieties to just set it aside, and what can I say, sometimes a girl just needs raw salmon.
Anyway, going back and making some older entries regarding the pregnancy public. Mostly just me whining about how rotten I feel, so probably not of great interest to all, but feel free to read if you're so inclined.
Still can't really wrap my head around the idea that I'm going to be a mum.
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Friends of mine who have a 2 month old girl use a universal car seat carrier, which they seem to be very happy with, and that they used to bring the baby into the very nice restaurant we had Winterlicious I in a few weeks ago. It fit just fine in the narrow Toronto restaurant aisles. Not sure of the brand, though - I know they got it second-hand. They also use a babywearing carrier when they're going walkabout (they're in toronto and are complete hip urban parent-types - I first met their daughter when they wore her over to meet me for dim sum).
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We just got in from the drive home from Vancouver. It is nice to be home.
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+ provided you get the right size for you and style. Until month 6/7, \I loved the "just a wide bit (3"?) of elastic at the top" style, then \I was finally big enough for the "panel" style to make sense\stay up.
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As for the caffine, I'm having similar issues. However, from what I've read, we (and our babies) will be fine if we stay under 200mg/day.
For reference:
1 cup brewed coffee = 135mg
1 cup decaf = 5mg
6 oz (aka a Starbucks "tall") latte or cappuccino = 90mg
1 cup tea = 40-60 mg (depending on type)
1 12 oz. can of cola = 35mg (but diet is actually 45mg!)
1 cup chocolate milk = 5mg
1 square (1 oz) dark chocolate = 20mg
So, I've mostly cut out regular coffee (although I had half a cup at
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Congratulations again!
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Yay, more people making peers for my Morgana :)
Happy to blather about pregnancy, birth, babywearing, etc. Anytime! Email me your new phone #?
Re: strollers. We got a BabyJogger City Mini, which is pretty darned slender. We got the carseat attachment and it's been serving us really well. Do not go for the SUV strollers of doom!! (We also have like 5 sling/carriers currently)
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Amd now.. from the peanut galery
Baby wearing + babyjogger city mini for the Win. baby wearing is great most of the time, but you cannot get in a taxi, and on really long outings it is nice to be able to put the bub down.
As for the nursery, I wouldn't worry to much about it yet, we spent 6 months clearing out the office, culling junk and setting up new baby gear only to have Morgana sleep in a raised play pen beside our bed (or in our bed).
Caffine... Its ok in moderation, near the end you can even sneak a bit of wine in now and then. Stay away from the hard drugs, the full contact sparing and the skydiving and you should be fine :-)
Be well, don't worry to much about anything, it all works out in the end.
Good Luck !!!
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I had to give up fighting at Estrella and I've been kicked out of roller derby (they won't even let me skate in warm-ups, which they would have back in Edmonton). So giving up the full-contact thing has actually been pretty crappy.
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Congrats again hun!
:) Heather
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i was so tempted to fingerloop on the plane!
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I managed to get one piece done on the mini-loom on the drive home and have a new wool piece all started too. Loving the new loom.
It was so good to see you guys again. It's a shame I won't be able to join you at Pennsic this year.
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Cool on the book. Tak vs Bows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not sure on Pennsic for us either - we don't have much vacation time left and I think we may want to take Xmas off to spend with C's family.
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A little bit of caffeine won't hurt, but I'd advise to skip any sodas. They're full of crap.
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I'd consider myself in the baby-wearing camp (even though I don't have one). Those stupid strollers look too bulky. Plus Chinese have been wearing their kids for generations.
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You give hope to those of us still trying!
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If we're still nada at the end of this month, we're going to try IUI next month.
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