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Family: Weeks 17-19
19 week belly shot: Random thoughts and things I noticed: -My veins are like whooooaaaa, especially when I’m working out. Remember those new stretch marks I discovered? They were VEINS and turns out it was a temporary thing. Still using the Supple Skin Oil and a new one, which I’m loving, this Mama Mio belly…
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Baby #2 is a….
GIRL! (We had pink macarons to celebrate) Looks like from the poll, many of you had a feeling. 59% guessed correctly! For our first genetic ultrasound test, the tech sound pretty sure that it was a girl, but after our last time (you know when they told us Liv was a boy haha), we wanted…
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Family: Meet the Midwives
This past weekend, we had the opportunity to tour the hospital where the baby will be born, and also attend a Q&A session with the midwifery group that we’ve been seeing. The group is very similar to our care in Tucson while I was pregnant with Liv. There are multiple midwives in the practice, and…
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Doula, round two-la
(I couldn’t help myself.) As I mentioned before, it’s been nicer to go into this pregnancy with a more relaxed and trusting mindset. As I think it’s expected with first-time moms, during my pregnancy with Liv, I couldn’t read fast enough. I happily swam in pregnancy books, could easily tell you which fruit or vegetable…
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Family: weeks 15-17
17 week belly pic: (“Cycling For Two” tank from my friends at For Two Fitness // Shorts c/o Pink Lotus) Random thoughts and things I’ve noticed:
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Livi-isms: the baby-related ones
We’ve had lots of interesting conversations regarding the baby, and I realize this is only the beginning… “I’m going to be a helper with the baby. A big helper. But not with diapers; that’s for you to do.” (while grunting and pushing on my back): “Mom, I’m helping you push the baby out!!…
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Pregnancy Supplements + Why I’m Not Drinking Shakeology While Pregnant
(Tom has taken over as the Shakology fanatic in the house for now) When I found out we were expecting, it was like there was an obvious list of things to do/change/continue: -Skip nightly glass o’ red. Check. -Stop saving cookie dough batter for myself. (Make vegan cookie dough instead and everyone wins haha) -Continue…
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Family: Weeks 13-15
15 week belly shot: (Shirt from my friends at For Two Fitness // shorts via Pink Lotus) Some random thoughts/ things I’ve noticed: Round ligament pain is REAL. I don’t have much cramping in my abdomen, but my hips have been aching. I have to be careful about standing up too quickly, or it’s like…
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Livi-isms: 3 year interview
I’ve seen quite a few of these going around lately, and thought it would be a fun tradition to start with Liv. When I picked her up from school the other day, I asked her if she wanted to play the question game. “Yes, I love question games!” Surprisingly, instead of telling me an entire…
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Family: how workouts have changed in the first trimester
Still in the swing of things over here. <3 I’ve been so thankful to be able to continue with my workouts so far, especially since teaching is one of my jobs, and exercise is a huge sanity-saver for me. I always feel more calm, centered, and energized on the days that I move my…
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Bitsy’s Brainfood (+ an awesome giveaway)
This post is sponsored by Bitsy’s Brainfood and includes an awesome giveaway, including a Target gift card. Read on for more details! I’m always looking for quick and healthy snack options for Liv, but her tastes and preferences are constantly changing. Some days she’s crushing crudités and hummus, and others, I’m trying to figure out…
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Family: First Trimester Faves
I’ve been reunited with the Snoogle!! (Dat bump, tho.) I brought it into my arms in a warm embrace, and sang it some Ed Sheeran. Last time I was pregnant, I wrote about some of my first trimester faves. I thought I would share the latest, since they’ve changed a bit this time around. Here…
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