The top 10 most annoying "rules" for pregnant women, in no particular order:
10. No alcohol- Okay, this one is obvious and I'm not even a big drinker, but man, there are just some days that I would like a big glass of red wine or a cold beer. I have had a tiny sip or two over the past several months and, mmmm, they tasted so good! It wasn't until this past weekend that I wished I could have sat down with something tasty to drink (that included alcohol). Daniel and I spent all Saturday, Sunday and Monday putting up shelving in our laundry room and getting stuff moved out of the guest room in preparation for a nursery. At the end of each day we collapsed onto the couch, Daniel with a cold beer and myself, with a cold water. Mmmm...noting like water to reward yourself after a long days work. Boo on no drinking. I can't wait for 2014.
9. No heavy lifting- This is a particularly hard rule for me because I'm used to being 1. independent and 2. like to get stuff done, fast. I cannot always wait for Daniel's "Texas Time" to move a box for me, I want it done now. Moving in to a new classroom this summer was a fun challenge- I really really tried to be aware of my box moving and fortunately Papa Poo Poo Head came in and gave me an entire day of work. He did all the lifting, moving, chair standing, wall stapling, heavy classroom organizing that I needed. Thanks Pops!
8. No sushi- Don't get me wrong, I have been to sushi plenty of times in the last 24 weeks but when I have to eat all cooked sushi and don't get any of my favorites, it bums me out. Come January, sign me up for a spicy tuna and a salmon avocado roll, please!
7. No baths- This one is strange for me because I'm usually not a bath person, but my aching back (and recently, aching feet) sure wouldn't mind a good soak. I find myself craving them and wishing I could just soak in a tub of hot bubbles and make the pain go away. Until then, I'll opt for a session with the chiropractor and a yoga class to ease my aches and pains.
6. No hot dogs- I know, I know, there is no nutritional value to them whatsoever but they are so good. Daniel is a big hot dog fan and at every sports event we go to, my mouth waters just watching him bite into that hot, juicy deliciousness. Too many nitrates for this pregnant lady...boo.
5. To eat nuts or not to eat nuts- Depending on the book I read I learn that peanuts cause allergies in children when eaten by pregnant mothers. On the flip side, other books say that eating peanuts will help build an immunity in your baby and they won't be allergic. I have a teacher friend that had to cancel her Thanksgiving feast at her affluent elementary school because so many of the kids were gluten free, allergic to nuts, lactose intolerant, wheat free etc. etc. In my school, I have never had a child with a known allergy. I chalk it up to uptight mothering. My kid won't have allergies and I'm eating peanuts (and Peanut M&Ms) until my heart's content.
4. No cold medicine- I'm officially on my second cold during pregnancy and not being able to take anything, sucks. I'm not a big medicine head but sometimes having a little green pill that drys you up or knocks you out, is awesome. I'll be blowing my nose and sleeping elevated tonight--yay!
3. No soft cheeses- If cheese if pasteurized, it's deemed as "okay" but I still get nervous because EVERY SINGLE book, app and website warns you from eating it. I love brie, feta and blue cheese. I always check labels but still have a fear that I'm going to do harm when I chow down. So, I just close my eyes and pretend that it's not on my salad and enjoy every delicious bite!
2. No cold cuts- We have soup and sandwiches for dinner often enough that this rule has put a kink in my easy/quick dinner making abilities. "They" say you can microwave the meat until it steams but I just steer clear. We are also big lunch sandwich shop people. There is no way that I'm going to be that lady and ask them to nuke my meat before putting it all together. I miss me a good sandwich...
1. Sleep on your left side- This was the hardest rule for me to get used to. I am a stomach sleeper--exclusively. Sleeping on my sides, right or left 1. causes me terrible ear/cartridge pain. It sounds crazy but I searched online and found many other people with my same condition. I wake up in the middle of the night with terrible pain in my ears. I bought a special pillow with an "ear hole" in it and it seems to be working enough-ish. And 2. I now wake up with terrible hip pain on the side that I was sleeping. Must be all that gained weight pushing down on my hips? Ug, I'm not even thinking about that one...I'll admit, as the weeks go on, it's becoming more natural and given all the pillows that I have stacked around me, I feel like I'm in a cocoon. 110 days to go until I can get comfy on my tummy again, I can't wait!
~Mama Jess
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| The "Before": Ug, I can't even believe I'm posting this. So gross... |
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| We found this cabinet at the Habitat for Humanitie's Restoration Store for $18! Donated materials go to help build Habitat homes. |
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| D finally gets to use his new saw. Grunt grunt. See all the junk in the garage? It's now in the laundry room and we have room for a car! Whoo hoooo! |
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| We both got colds on Saturday and nap time was necessary. (He's going to kill me when he sees this picture. Love you babe!) |
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| Voila! (We have been talking about this project for MONTHS! Feels so good!) And there is even leftover room for all the baby stuff that's heading our way! |
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| Bubba is a big as a cantaloupe! 6 months today! |
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