Hold the Tequila...it's the size of a LIME!

Lime
Week 11

My baby's Development: Slightly more than two inches long now and weighing about a third of an ounce, your fetus is growing by leaps and bounds.  Hair follicles are forming, fingernail and toenail beds begin to develop this week and by next week, the nails themselves will start to grow.  Your baby's body is straightening and his or her torso is lengthening (sounds like a yoga pose, doesn't it?). Other poses your baby can assume now: stretches, somersaults, and forward rolls. And while you can't tell this baby's gender by its cover yet, testes are developing if it's a boy and ovaries if it's a girl.  Ears nearly in their final shape, open nasal passages on the tip of her tiny nose, a tongue and palate in the mouth, and visible nipples.  Hands and feet have indvidual fingers and toes.

Moi:  Supposedly the morning sickness was to pass but I've been a little sick here and there.  And this morning, geez, my breakfast didn't like it's resting place because it went down the drain.  Minimize bloating and gas (caused by digestion-slowing progesterone and your growing uterus) by grazing instead of gorging and steering clear of notorious gas producers, such as beans, fried foods, soda, and sweets.  Are your two favorite positions these days sitting and lying down? Pregnancy fatigue is normal. That's because you're running a baby-making factory that's in business 24/7 (and since you're the only employee, you're on the clock around the clock), causing your pregnant body to work harder at rest than your nonpregnant body did on the run. And for the next few weeks, a baby's not the only thing in production — so is the placenta, the magnificently complex mission control that will serve as your baby's life-support system until delivery. The result? You feel tired and overworked, even when you're not doing a darn thing. Your energy should pick up once the placenta is up and running and your system adjusts (as best as it can) to the hormonal changes of pregnancy — probably early in the second trimester. In the meantime, keep your blood-sugar level up with frequent snacks of complex carbs and protein (cheese and crackers; nuts and dried fruit), try a little exercise (which can actually give you an energy boost), and most of all — listen to your body. When it calls for a break, take one.

Frequent urination: Check! But not nearly as much as before.

Breast tenderness and changes: Geez, I woke up last night while laying on my stomach because I felt like my nuggets got punched.  So sore and tenderoni. ugh.

Nausea and vomiting: Here and there but nearly as bad as the beginning of October.  I was in the bathroom more than Mr. Clean.

Excessive saliva: No slug trails just yet.

Food cravings and aversions: The only things that I've really wanted recently was (1) Celery with Lemon & Pepper (2) Cold Apples or Pineapple Chunks or Black Seedless Graps (3) Cod & quinoa ohmg I made this the other night and I wanted to make out with myself. haha

Bloating: I felt like I gained 15 pounds but in reality I've not gained anything. Sheer good luck.

Occasional faintness or dizziness:  Not really and that's good!

Total weight gain/loss: I checked this morning and it showed I lost 1 lb, I cue that to going GF again and sticking with it.  Makes sense because when I'm not GF, I really am super sluggish.

Sleep:  I want to sleep more now and I get to bed earlier.

Food Cravings: See above in Food Aversions/Cravings

Best moment this week:  Last week when I seen the baby on in the Ultrasound monitor and I seen the hands, feet and the baby was active and moving all about.

Movement: I feel some little flutters or something, it's not gas because it doesn't come out but im not entirely sure.  It's usually when I'm lying on my stomach.

Gender: Don't Know

Labor Signs: NO!

Belly Button in or out: Innie

What I miss: Having more energy

What I am looking forward to: Not being so tired!

Weekly Wisdom: Don't let anyone rain on your happiness.  If they do, smile, and enjoy the drops that will wash away the dirt and make everything look even better once the sun shines through.

Milestones: Almost at 12 weeks!

Movement

I don't believe I've felt the baby move, but.

But, I did see it move today.  Today was a check-up and on the screen I seen my baby move his/her little hands and kick it's feet.  The doctor said, the baby was moving quite a bit!

Prune

Prune Week 10



My Baby’s Development:  My baby (now the size of a prune,but not nearly as shriveled) has small indentations on his/her legs (soon to be knees and ankles!), and has tiny arms (each are reonly abou the size of this number 1)even have elbows that bend. Inside that little mouth, tiny buds of baby teeth are forming under the gums. The stomach and kidneys are kicking into gear, producing digestive juices and urine, and if it's a boy, his testes are making testosterone (how manly!).

Moi:   For many moms-to-be, those pesky pregnancy hormones cause the smooth muscles of the large bowel to fall down on the job — they get sluggish and you get constipated. Whole grains and veggies can help, as can drinking lots of water and exercising regularly. You might also be coping with headaches and newly visible veins as your body's blood supply ramps up (it'll increase by 20 to 40 percent over the course of your pregnancy!).  I have seen a day or two where to me, my skin seemed pale but with red dots (not like connect them but just flushed)  My uterus is now the size of a small grapefruit. How charming.

Frequent urination:  Not as bad as the weeks before but I'm still waking up at all hours of the night.

Fatigue: You probably still feel as if your get-up-and-go has gotten up and gone, but don’t worry — in about a month you’ll be feeling less tired. In the meantime, don’t be super mom-to-be. Ask for help, get some rest, and work in some exercise when you can. Yes, it seems counterintuitive to go out for a walk when you want to crawl into bed, but you’ll feel peppier (promise!) — and you’ll sleep better.

Breast tenderness and change: Sometimes I grope myself to make sure there's a change. I'm so anxious to have boobies.  Still slightly tender but not as bad as before.

Nausea and vomiting: Not as bad as before but still get the occasional sickness!

Heartburn and indigestion:  Thankfully not yet.

Flatulence: I'm normal in this department and it's been alleviated. =)

Increased vaginal discharge:You’ve got more blood flowing to the pelvic area (good for your sex life) thanks to the pregnancy hormone estrogen, as well as more mucus. The result is a thin, milky-white discharge that you may be seeing now. It’s harmless, so don’t bother with special wipes or washes — these could change the delicate balance of your genital tract and lead to irritation.

Bloating: Oh wow, yes I feel so bloated, I feel like I just cant stick in my stomach =(

Constipation: I hope not to get this too much or at all, I brought home a grinder so I could do some flaxseed treatment

Occasional faintness or dizziness: Your body is still getting used to all that blood pumping through it, so it’s no wonder you feel dizzy occasionally. Be sure to sit or lie down as soon as you feel light-headed (so you don’t fall). To decrease dizzy spells, carry healthy snacks around for a quick blood-sugar boost and stay hydrated

Increased sense of smell: Very increased!

Total weight gain/loss: hmmm, im afraid to step on the scale.

Sleep:  I-N-T-E-R-R-U-P-T-E-D  from visiting the powder room so often I think I actually sleepwalk there just because I’m so use to it now

Food Cravings: Fruit and Veggies.  Although I really wanted a Neopolitan shake from Inn-n-Out so I got one but on my second sip, it was way to sweet.  I've noticed if a food or item is sweet it's double sweet for me and I can't

Best moment this week:  After my scare, I seen the ultrasound and heard the heartbeat and was just so happy that everything so far has been okay.

Movement: Just my heart when it flutters!

Gender: Everyone says a boy but I’m hoping for a girl. In any case, as long as he or she are healthy and has all limbs joints and happy, then I’m happy!

Labor Signs: None!

Belly Button in or out: Belly Button is in but my belly is feeling like it's sticking out. lol

What I miss: Working out like I use to and skating.

What I am looking forward to: another week!

Weekly Wisdom: Be present. 

Milestones: No obsurd cravings!

Visible veins on your body: That increased blood supply is also responsible for the road map of veins crisscrossing their way across your belly and breasts. Those veins are doing the important work of taking nutrients and blood to your baby. So there’s nothing you can do but wait. They will disappear though!

Lower abdominal achiness: Like so many pregnancy symptoms, round ligament pain (which is just a fancy name for those growing pains in that burgeoning belly of yours) is probably something you never expected. What’s causing them? The ligaments that support your belly are stretching out (and getting thinner); and as your belly gets heavier, the weight pulls on the ligaments, causing pain (sharp or dull). The best thing to do is get off your feet and get comfy.

Scarey Situation and an ultrasound picture

On Friday I had a bit of a scare.

I noticed some bleeding but I thought it was ok, but then this dark red (almost black) like substance came out and for a while there I thought the outcome was going to be really bad.

I called Kaiser and they sent a message to my doctor and I waited at home for a few hours, then I started having some pelvic pain. So I called again and they booked me to go in and see an OBGYN.  I went and he did an ultrasound to make sure everything was fine.

The heartbeat was strong and I seen how much this little one has grown.  It's truly crazy.  I started to cry but for good reasons.  I realized even more how much this is a miracle.

I guess he or she just wanted me to see him or her and know everything is okay.  The head looks like it's to the side and looking to your left you can see where the eyes are, the nose, a bit of the ear, the lil arm limbs and the heart.

9 Weeks

Olive

Olive You

Week 9

 My Baby’s Development:  Good-bye embryo, hello fetus!  Now the size of a green olive, my baby has grown about an inch since last week. Tiny muscles are beginning to form, so while he/she might not be ready to pump iron, he’s/she’s gearing up to move both arms and legs.  They say I might be able to hear something at my next visit but guess what? I already have last week.  The head has straightened out and is more fully developed, the ears are much more prominent, and some new organs (the liver, spleen, and gallbladder) are forming. My baby fetus is also making spontaneous movements of his or her arms and legs now that minuscule muscles are beginning to develop, though I won't feel my tiny dancer for at least another two months.

Moi:  They say - Chances are you've never felt so tired in your life and for good reason: Your body is working overtime preparing for motherhood as it develops the placenta, your baby's lifeline. However, they must have never endured a roller derby practice!  At the same time, your metabolism and hormone levels are surging, which triggers a decrease in blood sugar and blood pressure. The result of all this: pregnancy fatigue.  Relief is around the corner as your energy level increases (and morning sickness decreases) over the next few weeks once placenta construction is completed.  The most benign and typical type of vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is called "implantation bleeding" and comes from the spot in the uterus your little fetus has chosen to implant. If the bleeding continues, your doctor or mid-wife will probably recommend that you avoid any heavy/high-energy activities and avoid sex. You may also be placed on modified bed-rest to improve implantation.

Frequent urination:  “Extravagant” should be my word because it just seems to fit these days.  I pee and pee and pee.  If there were a pee fairy, I’d be freakin’ rich!

Breast tenderness and change: OHMG my nuggets are so tender.  Not the kind that you think hmmm, can you spare some bbq sauce.  I feel like I got hit with a dodge ball in both. I think I’ve gained like .25 ounces in boobage.  Not much but definatley a subtle change. Can there be a boob fairy? Please?

Excessive saliva: Thankfully not yet.

Heartburn and indigestion:  Chew some sugarless gum. Chewing increases saliva, which then neutralizes the acid in your stomach. Tums or Rolaids also eases the burn (and gives you a calcium boost to boot). So far no heartburn for me. Yay!

Flatulence: Got enough gas to rival a frat boy?  But if you’d like to keep those embarrassing explosions to a minimum, try opting for small meals that won’t overload your digestive system as much as large meals do. I’m kinda glad at this point that I sleep alone because sometimes I feel like I’m in fraternity: ‘Lamda Gassy Beta Phew’.

Bloating: To keep that gassy, bloated feeling to a minimum, eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation (see below), which can aggravate bloating. I think I need to hook myself up to an IV on some days…yesterday I felt like a bloated puffy fish it was uncomfortable and it sucked.

Constipation: To avoid even more bloating, try to get those bowels moving at their normal (or prepregnancy normal) pace. Besides drinking lots of water, have a go at fruit and vegetable juices to make you go. You could try hot water and lemon first thing in the morning (or last thing at night) — some pregnant women swear by it!  Not so far, I have flaxseed and it will be my best friend

Increased sense of smell: You would think I have an aardvarks nose with my sense of smell these days.

Total weight gain/loss: Lost 1 more pound since 2 weeks ago (Total is 10.4 pounds that I’ve lost since Sept 1^st).

Sleep:  I-N-T-E-R-R-U-P-T-E-D  from visiting the powder room so often I think I actually sleepwalk there just because I’m so use to it now

Food Cravings: Fruit and Veggies.  Thankfully!

Best moment this week:  When the father said he still loves me. Were going through a bumpy road right now.  Also when my cousin sent me a ultrasound pic of a blueberry. Haha cute.

Movement: just my patas to the toilet.

Gender: Everyone says a boy but I’m hoping for a girl. In any case, as long as he or she are healthy and has all limbs joints and happy, then I’m happy!

Labor Signs: None!

Belly Button in or out: In

What I miss: Sleeping through the night, being able to skate and some of my friends who were in my life who I've sadly lost touch with.

What I am looking forward to: My nuggets growing, hey although its temporary, it's safer than a boob job! And when talking to my BFF Rosa, her son will only be a year older than my kid.

Weekly Wisdom: Tell the ones you love, that you love them.  When someone means so much, don’t let stupid things get in the way, soften your heart, smash your pride and enjoy what time we have with one another.  We never know when that time will be up.  Sometimes I have to remind myself as well.

Milestones: Still losing weight and yes I’m still eating.

On a sadder note, my previous supervisor Dio Sanchez passed away this past Monday and I was lucky enough to send him an email to let him know that I'm growing a little human inside of me.  My current supervisor Theresa let him know in person and he smiled.  In my email I let him know of the wonderful traits he shared with his children that I would love to pass on with my little one, to be vested in his/her future and to not only teach them, but learn along beside them.

Raspberry

I kind of think of Raspberry Tart from my childhood favorite cartoon 'Strawberry Shortcake'

Although its a sweet little charactor my baby is actually graduated from the size of a Blueberry to the size of a large fruit 'Raspberry'

Week 8 - Raspberry

Week 8

My Baby's Development:  My baby is growing at an amazing rate — about a millimeter every day — and now is the size of a large raspberry. My little berry is looking a lot less reptilian (even though he/she has webbed fingers [which are differentiating now] and toes, the tail is just about gone) and a lot more baby-like these days, as the upper lip is forming, the protruding tip of that cute button nose, and tiny (and very thin) eyelids, eyelids, legs, and back continue to take shape. The heart is beating at the incredible rate of 150 times per minute. Even though I can't yet feel it, he/she is now making spontaneous movements by twitching his/her tiny trunk and limb buds.  The

Moi:
My baby's digs are growing, too. Amniotic fluid increases at a rate of about two tablespoons per week to accommodate my womb's growing tenant.

Fatigue: goodness yes! I went to Target and Old Navy the other day and after I was pooped! Well I did some house cleaning and made breakfast too so that may be taken into account.  But last night I was cleaning my room, made dinner, went to the store and was pretty much okay.  Maybe because I was able to eat better and had more nutrition to help me through the day.

Nausea and vomiting: ugh, still here. Every. Single. Day. Well i didn't chuck yesterday so that was good.

Food cravings and aversions: I'm not craving much, just mostly can't stand meat.  The other day my cousin was talking to me and she had corn chips and guac and i had to plug my nose, it was gross.  Weird because i love both of those.  And alcohol, eww makes me kind of gag, especially on the breath of someone.

Flatulence: Along with the bloating and constipation comes that other common scourge of pregnancy: flatulence (aka farting). The (aptly named) hormone relaxin, along with progesterone, is working to relax the muscles in your body, including those in your gastrointestinal tract. This causes food to move along more slowly, which leads to indigestion and gassiness. What can you do about it (except apologize to those around you)? Try to relax when you eat — tension can cause you to swallow air along with your food, which can form gas pockets in your belly. Have to remember this. lol otherwise: No comment!

Bloating: Those swell pregnancy hormones may cause you to swell as they slow down your metabolism. Try to drink lots of fluid and follow a healthy diet to avoid constipation, which only aggravates your bloated feeling.  I do have to drink, more water which I'm doing but I can't tell much because im always chucking.

Constipation: Fiber can be your BFF in the fight against those sluggish intestines, so add some fiber to every meal. But pace yourself if you’re not used to a fiber-rich diet or you’ll find yourself gassier than ever before: For instance, replace that white rice with brown and serve it along with your roasted chicken and veggies but don’t overload your system with a dish of brown rice, tofu, and broccoli.  This is helpful, I haven't been yet but I'd like to avoid this at all costs.  Flaxseed, where are you?!

Increased sense of smell: If your heightened sense of smell is making mealtime preparation unbearable, switch to foods that you don’t have to cook. If there’s a window in the kitchen, leave it open. Or just cook the foods you can stand to eat.  This is a must. I almost gagged when slicing garlic and the mushrooms last night but I wanted pasta so bad, I had to suck it up and cook. It was an easy no tomatoe, no cream sauce based pasta.  Light and tasty.

Increased vaginal discharge: Yet another bodily fluid introduced to you courtesy of estrogen — leukorrhea, a thin, milky vaginal discharge. (When estrogen increases blood flow to the pelvic area, it stimulates the body’s mucous membranes.) Leukorrhea protects the birth canal from infection by maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria, so don’t try to douche or wash it away.

Occasional headaches: Not so much thankfully.

Occasional faintness or dizziness: Again not so much thankfully.

I love dairy

I love dairy, but apparently not as much as this homeboy

I love dairy and am so glad that I can drink/eat it.  I heard that many folks can't and don't have the taste for it.  I love greek yogurt and love milk.  Besides my mom lost a tooth when she was preggo with me so I def need to be on the safe side and increase my milk intake.  Especially since it's a protein and Im not eating much meat these days.

All milk that I buy are from Cows NOT treated with the growth hormone: rBST (wikipedia it)

Why do I choose to drink Organic milk? Well mostly for health reasons that I choose to believe. 

I got this today from Orgnaic Milk Review site  (10/12/10) and check it out:
One requirement of organic milk is that the cows are not treated with antibiotics. Organic milk cows must have access to pasture.  They cannot be treated with BGH – bovine growth hormone, which increases milk production. People feel this is important because there is concern that BGH hormones in milk could lead to higher levels of IGF – insulin growth factor – which is linked with cancer and that it could raise the risk of other hormone-related cancers. They can only be fed grain or grass that is not treated with pesticides.  Check out #6 on the list of the 7 foods experts won't eat.

I usually buy my Organic Milk at Costco but here are other one's that I really really like:

TJ's Organic Cream on Top Milk 
for some odd reason, this taste different....not sure how but just taste better to me.  Maybe the name leads me to believe it tastes better but I do like buying it.

Straus Family Creamery
okay, this one is one of my fav's as well.  Is it because the cool bottle and cap that I can reuse over and over for other liquids or it just tastes better? Not sure but I do like it.

Clover Organic Farms Organic Milk
yup, this one is a good one too.