11 Week Belly Shot

So here is my 11 week belly shot. My belly is a bit bigger here than normally, but not by much! I'm 15 1/2 weeks now!! YAY!

So here is some updates:
Jason expressed to me that he would feel more comfortable with the UC if he could call our midwife in case something came up (as opposed to just going to the hospital). The only catch with that is I have to do some prenatal care with the midwife in order for my insurance to cover her if she does come. After some thought, I agreed with him.

Our First Appointment: Jason and Teagan came with. We went through all of the usual paperwork. Our midwife wanted to listen to the heartbeat; now, in case you didn't know this about me, I believe that ultrasound is not as safe as doctors try to make it out to be. For my peace of mind (and I regret it now...) we decided to take a quick listen. The heartbeat was nice and strong at 158 bpm. The midwife and I also thought we heard an "echo"... possibly another baby. Being it was just a quick listen she didn't check any further, and she figures it was just the placenta anyway. We shall see!

I was measuring about a week ahead which doesn't surprise me.

The Second Appointment: It was just Teagan and I this time. Baby has been moving since about week 10, but now he/she is moving so good I can feel it on the outside! Baby is measuring all the way up to my belly button already, which is big considering I was only 15 weeks at that appointment! No, I'm not concerned about a big baby; my baby will grow to the perfect size for my body. What I *am* a little worried about is the possibility of more than one in there! It wouldn't change my UC plans at all, but it would change how much protein I pack into a day and other things. On one hand, I really think it would be great to have twins! On the other.... twins AND Teagan? Ohhhh boy. And being I will probably be tandem nursing, I would definitely be in for it with a toddler and TWO babies nursing! LOL! Oh well, I won't be the first momma to do it! And I totally would :)

Week 6

So tomorrow is the beginning of week 6 of my beautiful pregnancy. I am half-way through the tentative time.... the first trimester is a relief for me to get out of. I feel better knowing my chance of losing baby after 12 weeks drops considerably. I am already so attached to this baby....

I am really concentrating on my nutrition this pregnancy. With my first, I did all the things my midwife and family told me to do... don't eat soft cheese.. undercooked meat... raw eggs... junk food... processed foods... etc. The usual "don't" list. However, no one really told me what I *should* be eating. For example, 80-100g of protein a day. so, I'm not only cutting out the "don't eat" list, (except raw eggs.... my dear friend Kristen corrected me on those! Just wash the outer shell..) I am also concentrating on what I should eat everyday.
So far, I've been getting the 80-100g of protein a day... I've also been drinking TONS of water. I had dehydration issues with my first pregnancy, so I want to be careful with that. I also am drinking many nourishing teas; red raspberry leaf, oatstraw, alfalfa, nettle, red clover, dandelion, etc. I have only been eating organic foods as well. It's more expensive, but a price cannot be put on my or my unborn baby's health! However, I plan on having a very large garden this summer, to help with the costs of organic produce.
I have also been concentrating on my fitness more this pregnancy. I do yoga, meditate, do sun salutes, and some Tai Chi everyday. I will also start walking everyday once it starts to warm up here! And this summer will be spent running after my energetic daughter :) Swimming will be in high demand in the hot season as well! Oh, I can't wait for the pool!!

Anyway, I've already noticed that I'm not as nauseas when I eat my protein right away. I have also been drinking spirulina smoothies, which help supply a huge dose of B-vitamins. Of course, B-vitamins are not only vital for baby, but also helps keep morning sickness, depression, and tiredness minimal for mom. I will have to post a picture of my daughter's spirulina mustache one of these days lol.

My brother and his girlfriend are getting ready for baby *any day now*!! I am feeling anxious about it, but optimistic. She is having her baby in the hospital, with a midwife... but her midwife will be going on vacation in less than a week! Time's-a-ticking for her, as she doesn't want a doctor attending. I hope labor starts for her soon!