Hey, hey!
How are you all doing?
I am still on a BLEND Retreat 2013 high…it was just so so fabulous. And yes, another recap is on its way at some point. Promise.
But today, it’s pregnancy update time!
19 Weeks {First Baby Purchase}
Baby Perks is just over 19 weeks today and is about the size of a mango.
Here’s what else Baby Perks has been up to this week:
- Baby Perk’s sensory development is exploding! The brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Baby Perks may even be able to hear us by now….I can only imagine how much she loves my voice by now.
- She weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom.
- The arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of the body now.
- Kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on the scalp is sprouting. (I can’t wait to see what color hair she has!)
- A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on the skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.
And here’s what’s been happening with me this past week:
How far along? 19 weeks (& 2 days)
Baby’s size? mango
Total weight gain/loss: 5 pounds as of last checkup…. and it’s been 3 weeks, so no exact idea for right now. But probably a couple more on top of that.
Stretch marks? nada
Sleep: This week I slept awesome! However, I was too excited to sleep well at BLEND retreat-so 1 night of not much sleep occurred.
Best moment this week: Having a more legit bump! It’s so fun to actually have something to show for all that hard work my body is doing.
Miss Anything? Laying on my stomach comfortably.
Movement: She is moving like crazy in there (said the tec), however, I STILL haven’t felt her yet. I’m dying to feel her move!!!!
Food cravings: Nothing too crazy this week. My appetite is pretty much back to normal! Still eating a lot & all day! I often still want the lime/lemon fruit popsicles, lemonade, salads (yay!!), and cheese. Veggies actually sound quite delicious!
Food aversions: Nothing, really. (finally)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing! finally!
Gender: GIIIIIRRRLLLLLL!!!!! <3
Labor Signs: Obviously none.
Symptoms: Not much! This was the first week I didn’t feel pregnant (meaning, no ‘symptoms’). I felt quite normal!
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Maternity clothes? Still wearing a few tops & bras. And I bought some more items up at Park City! Still have yet to buy maternity bottoms. But I am thinking I’ll need maternity pants of some sort soon.
Baby items purchased? YES. See below.
Happy or moody most of the time: happy!! ecstatic!!
Funny moments this week: Most moments at BLEND! It was just oh so fun. I think baby girl had a blast too. 
Looking forward to: Feeling her MOVE!!!! I am seriously dying to feel her move. (My mom always carried her babies nearer her spine–which is probably why I don’t show as early–and is probably why I haven’t felt her yet.) Although the ‘norm’ to first feel the baby is anywhere between 16-22 weeks, I kinda hoped I’d feel her earlier on. She is probably just being stubborn, like her mama.
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Fitness Thoughts at 19 weeks:
- I’m feeling pretty fantastic fitness-wise! At BLEND though, I could not do the burpees where you slam your body to the ground (that hurts my belly)–I did mine in plank position. And, yah, full sit-ups? Not so much. Also, running/sprinting, did not feel amazing.
- I still love teaching fitness, and because I feel great & my doc’s given me the okay, I’m still doing (mostly) what I did before. It was uber fun to be a part of the Zumba fun at BLEND! (more on that in the next recap)
- This was the final week of coaching GRIT, so that was sad to say good-bye to my team. I’ll probably coach another full 6-week session after the baby has arrived.
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First Baby Purchase
is….
an infant car seat!
The Chicco 30. And wow, it’s super sweet!
We’re going to buy as many items as we can from craigslist/ksl (UT classifieds), but we’re obviously super picky on what we choose to look at & buy. And to do that? You have to be reeeaaallllyyy patient, ask lots of questions, do your research, be picky, and be really good at finagling the price down. I am good at that part (thanks dad for teaching me that!)
A few questions to ask (if you want to buy 2nd hand):
- what year did you purchase the item?
- how many babies/kids used the item? for how many hours per day?
- did the item travel out of the home often?
- pet free or smoke free home? (both, for me, are vital–if it’s no to either/both, I won’t even go look at the item)
- do you have the item’s receipt or handbook/safety handbook? // are the safety stickers still on/not peeling?
- for baby seats: has it ever been in an accident?
- ALWAYS check for rips, tears, scratches, & general wear & tear.
There are a few things, however, I would never buy secondhand; mattresses being a huge one.
This car seat is only 1 year old, used with 1 child, and looks brand new! Plus, no pets, no smoking, and no accidents. I also got her to lower the price by a lot–so we got it for over 60% off the selling price.
Yah. I am that good.
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Alright people, have a FANTASTIC day! <3
I am off to teach early morning BP & then work alllll day. Then, I get to see Ashley & meet baby Hunter!
Moms: What are YOUR top 5 items that YOU had to have for YOUR baby?? Anyone: Do YOU ever buy anything 2nd hand?? –What do YOU look for if YOU do?? How has YOUR fitness been this past week?!
