...and it took a long time to get it reinstated. But good news, folks--I am not a spam blog! Hooray!
Anyway, I'm back. And I know it has been SEVEN weeks since I've posted so I've got to apologize for that. I hadn't realized it had been so long, and once I did realize it my blog had been shut down so I couldn't post anyway!
So what have I been up to? Baking a baby. Can I just say that time has REALLY flown by with the holidays?
I'm over 35 weeks along now which means I have barely over a month until I will have a wee babe in my arms. CRAZY!!!
I'm feeling good for the most part. I've had some pretty incredible back pain (read: inability to walk when it hits) that comes and goes, but other than that I've had a pretty easy pregnancy.
I did get sick with the flu for two weeks and then a sinus infection right on top of it for another two weeks, so that has been less than ideal. I normally don't take drugs when I'm sick, but I seriously would've taken anything available had I been able to! I was miserable and desperate! Getting sick while pregnant is no joke!
So with only 5 weeks to go (give or take), I am officially freaking out. You guys, I am going to be a MOM. It's so hard for my brain to comprehend that. I know I've had 8 months to prepare, but geez...it feels like it snuck up on me! I am assuming this is normal, but I hope it goes away soon! I'm so excited for our little guy to show up, but nervous as heck because I feel completely clueless.
Anyone have any good advice for a first time mom? PLEASE share it!
Oh, and regarding my weight gain--I'm currently sitting at 179.8. It's surreal to see that number on the scale again, but I haven't freaked out because there is a major difference between baby weight and fat weight. I did a comparison. Check it out:
I weighed nearly 12 lbs less than I currently do when I started this blog. However, you can tell that the weight distribution while pregnant is significantly different than the weight distribution from being overweight. I am smaller everywhere but my boobs and waist! Most of my measurements are actually the same as they were before I got pregnant (minus the boobs and waist of course). I feel really good about that. I am hoping that I won't have too much extra pregnancy weight to deal with once I have the baby. Since I started my pregnancy overweight (162.2 lbs) I am trying very hard to stay within the recommended guideline of gaining only 15-25 lbs. As it currently stands, I've gained 17.6 lbs.
With only 5 weeks to go, I'm hoping that I stay within the healthy range! I think it is doable. I'll keep you updated!
