My little Bit of Honey

First, the bumpdate: HOW FAR ALONG:  34 Weeks/4 days! 6 weeks to go!  MATERNITY CLOTHES: I want to hug whoever came up with yoga pants, seriously. They are the most comfortable things to wear. They don't restrict my belly (like regular pants do with the panel) and they just are so comfortable. I'm really getting to the point where not much fits at all, while it's so frustrating, I know that I only have a few more weeks to go.  WEIGHT GAIN/LOSS:   I can't even go there right now.  BEST THING THIS WEEK:   We had our baby shower on Saturday! It was absolutely lovely and our baby boy got so many great things. It was so heartwarming to see just how loved he is already. More on that below though!  MOVEMENTS: I have one active/big baby in there! According to the drs he weighs about 6lbs 7 oz right now (granted, those ultrasound measurements are usually off so I try not to go by them). I can just feel how big he is from the way he is moving....

W ell here we are! 8 Months..2 left to go..very hard to believe!  How Far Along: 32 Weeks 5 days  Size of baby:  From what the Bump says he is the size of a squash! However, at my last ultrasound they told me he is weighing in at 5lbs!! The dr didn't seem all that concerned just yet at how big he is, those are only estimates and can be way off as well. Maternity Clothes: Yup. lately I am loving leggings and long shirts, trying to stay as comfortable as possible. Gender:  Boy! I even had the ultrasound tech verify that for me haha!  Movement:  He's running out of space in there, so when he does move it can sometimes hurt. He's also been rolling around a lot more which is definitely weird.  Sleep: Sleep is going OK, still not getting a lot and when I do I h...

So, I'll be 32 weeks tomorrow but I haven't done a 31 week update. I figured I might as well do one, I think doing these will be good to look back on when I've had the baby. Anywho, onto the update!  How far along are you? 31 Weeks 6 days, almost 32!  How I'm feeling: Overall pretty sore and tired. I wake up in the morning and everything hurts, then as the day goes on I start to swell and my back gets even more sore and by the end of the day it's hard to even climb the stairs to go to bed.   Total weight gain: A lot.  Cool baby facts: All of baby's bones are hardening and all five of his senses are now working. His body temperature is starting to be regulated by his brain as well.  How big is baby? The size of a pineapple. A PINEAPPLE. I picked a pineapple up when grocery shopping and almost died. Those things are freaking big. I'll find out approx how much he weighs at my drs appt tomorrow, I'm thinking from his last measurements he'll weigh ...

The thought of being a parent in just 10 short weeks is still slightly terrifying to me, but lately I've been thinking of how we should raise him and what things I'd want to teach him as he gets older. I know my husband will have his list of things he wants to teach him, but I thought I'd start a list of my own. So, here we go! I'm sure I will have a lot to add as time goes on, but this is a start. Also, these are in no particular order. 1.) Treat others with respect, no matter what they look like, where they are from or what their beliefs may be. 2.)  Don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe in, your voice and your opinion matter. 3.) Karma is a real thing, always remember that. 4.) You have been loved since day 1 and you always will be loved. 5.) Your heartbeat is the most beautiful music I've ever heard. 6.) You will have a first love and you will probably have your first heartbreak with your first love. Please remember that it happens and...

How far along : 30 Weeks 4 Days, final stretch now. Development:   Baby is currently the size of a cucumber and weighs approx 3 lbs 4 oz. According to the bump his skin is getting smoother and his brain is developing. I had an ultrasound last week and he was moving around in there.  Movement:  A lot. He must be in a weird spot today because my right side is sore and it feels like he is just hitting the to of my hip constantly. Plus, one of his feet is right under my rib which has just been super painful.  Maternity Clothes:  Yup, although a lot of the ones I have are not fitting so I'm really limited as to what I can wear lately. It's been kind of depressing me a bit, I have all these cute clothes that aren't going to fit me for quite awhile..  Stretch Marks:  I remember when I was about 5-6 months along and I kept saying "I don't have any stretch marks!" yeah..I didn't know they showed up between the 7-9th month. Lovely.  Best moment of my week...

Since it's been a few weeks, I figured I'd do a bumpdate!  How far along : 29 Weeks, 4 days. Holy crap. 11 weeks to go!  Development:   According to the bump, baby is starting to develop some fat. At my last appointment the doctors said he is in the 80th percentile! I immediately got nervous thinking I was going to have a giant baby, but she assured me that they usually regulate as time goes on and it really just means he's healthy and getting the nutrients he needs, so yay for that!  Movement:  A lot of movement! He's kicking and punching away in there, which is great. Sometimes it's a bit uncomfortable, but I'm happy to feel it.  Maternity Clothes:  Oh yes. Pants/sweaters etc. I have been wearing these maternity leggings which are the most comfortable things ever! I can wear them under dresses that have become to short, so it makes my maternity wardrobe last longer!  Stretch Marks:   eh, a few. Not to many though. Best moment of my we...

First, the "Bumpdate" How Far Along: 27 Weeks 7 days (I know, I'm pretty much 28 weeks but I wanted to do one more update before I hit my 3rd Trimester) Size of Baby: A rutabaga (I really want to know who comes up with these random fruits/vegetables, a rutabaga really?)  Stretch Marks: I have 2, one where my belly button ring once was (they also used it when I got my gallbladder out) and another on my scar from my gallbladder surgery. Maternity Clothes: Yes. Yoga pants, leggings and tunics are going to be my BFFs this fall/winter. . Gender: Baby boy :)  Movement: He's a mover and a shaker, but he's on his own schedule. He gets really active when I first get to work (probably from my coffee and breakfast!), then lulls down and usually starts up again before I'm getting ready to go home. Then he likes to get up in the middle of then night for a karate match.  I'm interested to see if this will be his schedule when he is born.  Sleep: Sleep? What is that? I...

Hello All, I missed my 24 week update due to some things going on, so I figured I'd post a 25 week update, enjoy! How far along? 25 Weeks 6 days How big is baby? 1 lb 12 oz (he is in the 58th percentile, apparently). According to the bump.com he is the size of a cauliflower. Maternity clothes? Yes and I will need to get more soon. The ones I bought over the summer are getting quite snug, I'll need to get bigger clothes for the fall/winter.  Sleep:  Pretty terrible. I can't fall asleep easily anymore, I feel exhausted so I go to bed, then when I am in bed I can't fall asleep. I am up every few hours, I kind of feel like a zombie.   Best moment this week: Hearing his little heartbeat and passing my glucose test  Movement: He is a mover and a shaker. I think he's still pretty small where I don't necessarily feel him unless I'm paying attention, but he is definitely getting stronger in there.  Food cravings: I've been craving SOMETHING but I can't f...

I haven't really been updating weekly on my pregnancy and I figure I should probably start (hey better late than never..right?) this way I can look back and say "Ah, what a joyous time that was" when baby is here. :) So for your reading pleasure! How far along? 23 Weeks 5 Days How big is baby? Last time I went to the doctor he was almost a pound. Per thebump.com he is the size of a grapefruit or an ear of corn.  Total weight gain/loss: ha...yeah..right. Not posting that ;) Maternity clothes? That's all that fits these days!  Sleep: Not great. I have been waking up every night at least twice to pee, try to get comfortable or from baby having a dance party. I still don't get why people say "sleep now, because you won't when he gets here" just not happening. Best moment this week: Hm. Probably last night when I felt him moving around and kicking in there. Movement: Starting to feel  him daily and a lot stronger! :)  Food cravings: None r...

Taking the dogs for a walk this morning was amazing, the cool crisp air was perfect for a Fall morning. Except wait, it's not Fall..it's still summer? Really? It sure doesn't feel like it right now. I know a lot of people have been complaining about this weather, but I LOVE it. Fall is my favorite season of all, it's perfect. I'm so excited for the trees to start turning colors and to bake pumpkin and apple pies. I like the summer a lot, but I think this year it really has worn me down. The heatwave(s) did a number on me and I am just ready for the cooler weather. Sorry to all you summer lovers out there, this pregnant girl just loves the cool weather.  Moving on to a general update:  Things have been going well, I'm feeling really good these days.I am 22 weeks, 5 days, it's going by so fast! Although, I'm really tired lately, but I think that has a lot to do with the fact that I am not sleeping through the night. Ever. My belly has gotten A LOT b...

Sadie is my Beagle/Jack Russell mix that I take on walks with me.  She is the happiest dog you will ever see, she seriously does not stop wagging her tail. I could be yelling at her and she still wags her tail (slower, but it's still wagging). She's a sweetheart and so taking her for walks has been so nice for both of us, she is getting the exercise she so desperately needs (so she doesn't tear apart my house during the day) and I am getting the exercise I need.  So far for the past 3 mornings we've gone on a half hour walk and when we get back she instantly drinks half a bowl of water and then goes to lay down. She's beat. I guess I walk a bit to fast for her? :) I used to try and take her for runs before I got pregnant but she would stop halfway through and lay down! So our walks are going well and she seems incredibly happy that we're going on them. The other beneficial thing for me about walking is that it will make labor easier, this is a huge benefit to ...

Imagine this, you're sleeping peacefully, dreaming away..all of the sudden it feels like a shark has taken hold of your leg muscle and is ripping it apart. It jolts you from a peaceful sleep and sends you hopping around the room trying to shake it off, the invisible shark. You imagine that your leg is being ripped to pieces and don't dare to look down because you know it won't be there when you look down. Then you finally summon the courage up to look down... your leg is fine. It's intact. You've just experienced one of the most not fun parts of pregnancy: a leg cramp. So far in my pregnancy there has been nothing quite as painful as the leg cramps (aka charlie horse). I seriously thought my muscle was going to just be gone out of my leg and I'd have to deal with it for the rest of my life. Now, as a runner I've had my fair share of charlie horses and those were not pleasant at all. However, this was far worse than any charlie horse I've gotten from runn...

After my post last week I really did take what I was saying and apply it. I took the pup for an hour long walk on Friday (that may have been a wee bit to long just out of the gate). It felt good to actually be out there moving around and getting some exercise. The pup seemed to enjoy it as well! I also did indeed start logging my food again. I slacked on the weekends but I figure I'm just starting back again and won't be as obsessive about it as I was previously just yet. That took about 6 months for me to get to that point where I had built it into my habits. I went for a half hour walk this morning and I think that was just perfect, I felt good being out there (as disgustingly humid as it was) and I'm feeling pretty good now. I just have to really remember to drink water all day, it is super super hot and this pregnant girl just isn't doing so well in the heat. I'm just thankful I'm not swelling all that much..yet. I started to a few weeks ago but it's gon...

I've really missed blogging, I stopped because I wasn't blogging about weight loss, so I really didn't think anyone would want to read about my utter exhaustion, growing tummy and swollen feet. However, I have had a few friends tell me that I really should get back to writing. I think they are right, I have really missed it! I promise not to share to many gross pregnancy details with you all...just a few.. ;) I am now 4 and a half months pregnant and we are having a boy. We have a name but we are keeping it to ourselves, I've found with other friends that sometimes when you tell people what you are naming your baby they say things like "That's a silly name" or "That's a BIG name for a little boy" (these are just things I've heard). So we decided to keep it to ourselves, we figure that when little guy is here and is absolutely adorable, everyone will have to love the name. :)  I've also found that people definitely feel that it...

Hello to my readers! I apologize for the lack of entries lately. I have had a very good reason though, I had to stop my "diet"  and really working out for awhile. Reason being, I'm about 12 weeks pregnant! :) So, I suppose that is a good reason for it! I couldn't quite figure out a way to post something without revealing what was actually going on, so I figured I'd hold off, so I do have a few things to update on! First thing, being pregnant and trying to eat right is hard work. For me, I've been craving sweets big time as well as fruit, but mainly the bad stuff. I've been also trying to keep counting calories not to lose weight but to try and keep a healthy amount each day. That has also been really hard for me, I've found that since I'm not "focused" on my weight right now, I haven't been as dedicated as I once was. I'm hoping that by starting to write in my blog again, I'll be able to keep myself more accountable. I am...

I haven't weighed myself in a few weeks, in fact I was pretty terrified of the scale. I kept thinking that it was going to go up since I haven't worked out and I haven't been eating all that great lately.  Well, this morning I decided to bite the bullet and weigh in. I have lost 1.6 pounds since the last time I weighed myself which brings me down to 145 and puts me int he 25 pounds lost category! I was so happy this morning, I didn't think I would get to this point. I honestly just thought I would hit 150 and wouldn't lose any more weight at all. This has been a really slow and difficult process for me, both mentally and physically. My body was working against me at first with my awful thyroid issues and then a slow metabolism. I finally won though, I got my thyroid under control and I have lost all the weight that I put on after my wedding and then 5 pounds of weight that I haven't been able to successfully lose in years. The last 15 will be the hardest, I kn...

I haven't been posting as regularly lately and I apologize. I just feel like I've been posting the same things, over and over again so I figured I would wait until I had something *new* to post about. Lucky for all of you, today is that day. Whenever I gain any type of weight, I gain it in my face first, this make me look like a 12 year old. Not fun. I get these little chipmunk cheeks that are cute when you are say 12 but not 27. So, this is the place I notice the weight gain first because I always have a double chin. It's always been there, the little bastard. Even when I have lost weight in the past, yup still had the double chin. I would put my neck out as far as possible, risking looking almost ostrich like to avoid the double chin. Well, today I noticed that my face really has thinned out (it's also the place I lose weight first) so I turned from side to side checking out cheek bones that I haven't seen in quite awhile. Then I tried nodding my head to check o...

In the past 2 weeks my life has become quite busy, my husband and I bought a house! Since we bought the house we have spent just about every moment that we aren't working, at the house getting it move in ready. So I have been really busy and it has made things difficult to track my food and to exercise. In fact, exercise sadly has not been a part of my life for the past two weeks. Not to worry, it shall come back. So, I have found that when I have these life events happen that I have a hard time adjusting and usually will slide back into old routines. Not this time, oh no. Stress you will not get me this time. The thing for me is to establish a routine beforehand of what I am going to do once we move to keep myself on track. This includes meal planning (every day and night) and exercise planning (running in the morning and going to the gym at night). If I give myself a plan, I have no choice but to follow it. The alternative is to lose all the progress I've made so far and th...

Hello Readers! I haven't posted in awhile, life has just been quite busy for me. My Husband and I just purchased our first home! Woohoo! We have been doing work on it ever since we closed (last Friday),  this has included painting, ripping up rugs, cleaning etc. It has been quite exhausting and challenging for me to stay with my program and within my calories. I haven't been logging my food as religiously as usual, I actually forgot to log in for the entire day on Friday! No! My streak is ended! I was very disappointed in myself that I let that happen. I also ate tons of pizza and greasy food this past weekend and I haven't really been monitoring what I've been eating to closely the past few days. It's been disheartening, but I'm not going to let it continue. I am forcing myself to get back on track, even if my life is crazy.  The key to all of this is to be able to stay within my calorie amounts, even if situations change in my life. Last week was a real test...

I remember when I first started this whole journey, I had this thing where I just needed to see a difference. It was so hard for me to keep going until things started looking and feeling better.  Now that I am about 6 months in (wow, time really flies!) I definitely see and feel a major difference. I know I've posted pictures and somewhat about how I've felt in the past few months, but I don't think I've really given credit to how far I've come. I am my own worst enemy and my own biggest critic, we all are aren't we? I have come very far, I've lost 23 pounds. That is something. That is an accomplishment and something that I can be proud of. Do I have a ways to go? Yes, but 17 pounds is a whole lot better than 40. 17 is doable and feels way more attainable than 40 did when I first started.  As time goes on, I'm noticing not only changes in my appearance but the way that my body feels. The way I react to certain things and how much stronger I feel from w...

The gym can get really, really boring sometimes. No matter how many TVs they put in there, I can never get into any of the shows on there while I'm on the treadmill. How do you keep yourself entertained long enough to put in an hours worth of a work out? It feels impossible sometimes, it's why there are some nights where I Just don't want to go. I've started mixing up my playlists to try and get "pumped" about going to the gym. Tonight, it just isn't working. How do I force myself to look forward to spending an hour of my day working out when it could be much better spent laying around..doing nothing. I look at my calories and realize that I only have 393 left for today, crap. I have to go. Either that or I skip dinner and skipping dinner is NOT happening. So, I must go.  I know that once I get there and get moving I will feel a lot better about it, I will be more motivated once I have my work out clothes on. Right now, it's just not happening. I wis...