Latest Baby photo

Here is a photo from a few weeks ago. It is a 23 week ultrasound pic. We had to have the ultrasound done again after the 20 week because the first time the baby was breech. The US tech couldn't get could pics of the heart the first time. Everything looks perfect and we are hitting the 25 week mark! I feel huge!! I have gained 17 lbs so far but am feeling short of breath at times. It could be the way the baby is sitting or that my body isn't used to the weight and it is pulling on my ribcage (as per chiropractor).

I have been getting a bit light headed at times but its manageable. This whole pregnancy thing really puts it into perspective. We need to stop and take time.

In the meantime I am loving my yoga teacher/therapist training. I am really glad I decided to do this now. I think Jack will benefit from it as well. He loves the chanting we do!! He moves all around and kicks. I love it!!

IT'S A BOY!!!

IT'S A BOY!!! We found out two weeks ago and things have been nuts!! We are so excited!! His name is Jack!! Everything looks great at the ultrasound. I have to go back next week just so they can take some better pics of his heart. He was breech the day of the ultrasound so the Dr. couldn't get a good picture of the heart..lol He also had his legs crossed so I'm not sure how we were so lucky to have him open his legs...but he did!!

We are so blessed and happy!!

I promise to keep you posted!
xoxoxoxo

Big week coming up

So less than a week away we have our 20 wk ultrasound. Do you know what that means? Well, it means that they check the baby to make sure everything looks right. It also means we get to find out if it is a boy or girl!! So place your bets now! This is so exciting! I am feeling the baby kick more and more everyday. I went "window" shopping with my mom today to look at baby furniture. It was so much fun! Besides the ultrasound withe perinatologist we also have to visit the regular OB. I am dropping the "bomb" that I am going with the Bradley Method which is natural child birth. I am pretty sure my group will be cool with it. I do not want to have an epidural nor do I want to be attached to monitors and IV's. I also want the baby with me 24/7 no taking him/her away.

This weekend I have my yoga teacher training so it is going to go by fast! I can not wait for next week!!

Love, Maria

Yoga Teacher Training

So, the best thing I have done so far in this pregnancy is start my yoga teacher/therapist training. It is a six month program and I graduate a few days before the baby is born. I am blessed to be studying at Kula Kamala Yoga in Lakehurst. My teacher Sharon is an amazing woman. I think this experience is so great for the baby too. Not only the physical portion of the yoga but the peacefulness, the meditation and the chanting. Plus it has to make it easier for childbirth. My classes run every other weekend Friday nights and Saturday and Sunday from 12-8pm. I am very thankful to Ed for supporting me in doing this class. Without his support I wouldn't have done it.

Yoga does a body good inside and out.
Namaste.

Last Doctors appointment

WOW! I've been slacking with this blog! I was at the doctor over two weeks ago. Everything is going as planned. I've been learning so much from the Bradley Method so the next visit I'm going to have a lot of questions for my doctor. Plus I'm working on my birthing plan with Ed so our wishes are clear. I'm feeling the baby move a lot today. It kind of tickles a bit. Sleeping at night is not so great! I guess this is God's way of preparing me for no sleep once the baby arrives!

We find out if we are having a girl or boy on October 15. I can not wait to know. I initially thought a girl and kind of still do. However, everyone but my mom thinks it's a boy. It should be interesting to find out.

Sorry for the late update. Promise to keep you posted on the October 15th visit!

Birthing Class

So, last night we went to our first birthing class. I'm choosing to go natural so as a recommendation from my friend Maria we are doing The Bradley Method. We have about 8 weeks of this class and I learned sooo much last night. I'm really excited we chose this method. Tomorrow I have my monthly visit and I am dreading the fact that they have to draw more blood...YUK!!

Talk to you soon!
xo
Maria

Baby Bump

Well, it's here! A small little baby bump! Although, a lot of people say I don't really look pregnant, those who see me a lot notice the baby bump right away. It's amazing how great I feel now!! I'm so excited! I'm still a bit tired but who cares at least I am not nauseous anymore!
I should put some pics up this week for everyone to see the actual baby bump.

We have our monthly doctors appointment next week which is always exciting. In a way it makes it feel more real...lol

Keep you posted!
xo