29 Weeks – My Pregnancy Journal
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It’s time for another pregnancy update! I am participating in My Joy-Filled Life‘s Pregnancy Journal and I am now at 29 weeks!
Here I am at about 28 weeks with my little girl attached to my legs, LOL! It’s not easy for me to take pictures of myself. If you’re wondering what’s all over the mirror, well that little girl loves to leave her masterpieces all over everything. That is definitely crayon scribble!I’m starting to really look into natural childbirth. I want to go into labor on my own. I want to try to get through labor and delivery with as little medication as possible. I know people are going to think I’m nuts. Ideally, I’d like to labor at home as long as possible so that way when I get to the hospital I don’t have a choice about whether or not I get an epidural. We’ll see!
Discussion Question: This week’s question is for supporting, encouraging, and sharing wisdom with the first-time moms. Flor just had her first baby, and I know there is at least one other first time mom that has recently joined the link up. So, all you “been-there-done-that” moms, what words of wisdom would you like to share with our first time moms (or any first time moms that might be reading)?
My Answer: Definitely rest with the baby as much as possible. The time that your baby is a newborn is so short and sweet, you need to soak it up as much as possible. Let others help you around the house and with meals.
My bedroom mirror looks like that, but it isn’t crayon. I’m not sure what it is! LOL! You might enjoy this series on birthing and birthing stories. 🙂
http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/series
Thanks for the recommendation, Brooke!
Staying active trhoughout your entire pregnancy is so important for a speedy recovery. My advice is to stay active up until the day you deliver. You don’t have to keep running. If running starts to get too uncomfortable for you switch to walking and start a routine that will help you keep toned and flexible. Yoga, pilates, some strength training, and swimming are all things that can help you stay in shape until you deliver. After you deliver get up and around as soon as possible and start taking walks as soon as you feel up to it. Listen to your body and don’t do too much too soon. Give yourself time to recover and just focus on enjoying the new addition to your family. As for nursing and running- I am a mother of four and have nursed each of them for about a year. However, I just started running this past November when my baby was 3 months. Here’s what I have discovered over the past 7-8 months of nursing and running.Pump before you go so that you won’t leak and you don’t have to worry about hurrying home to a hungry baby. Also, hydration is so important. I wear a hydration pack if I’m going over a couple of miles. If it’s hot or I’m going 5 miles or more I also take along some Clif Shot Bloks to make sure electrolytes stay balanced. You also have to make sure your nutrition is up to par. Cutting calories to lose weight is not a good idea while you are nursing and running. Making milk takes calories, and running takes calories. You need to eat enough to support both. You just have to accept the fact that your huge appetite is a good thing for you and baby. Take a pre-natal and make sure you are getting your calories from quality sources whole grains, fruit, veggies, non-fat or low-fat dairy, and good sources of protien. My OB actually suggested that I include a protein bar or shake that had 30+ grams of protein to supplement what I was already eating. Finding time- Supportive husband! Huge part of my ablility to get out and get my miles in. I also have learned to be flexible with my schedule. Sometimes sleep schedules have been off because of teething or illness, so you just have to roll wilth it and make sure you get your run in even if it is a different time than usual. I have also learned that getting up at 4:30, nursing baby and putting her back to sleep, then heading out the door to run works out quite well for my family. Hubby and kiddos usually sleep through my run, and I’m able to get home and showered before the littlest ones are up for the day. Make time to run for you because you are worth it! If you are doing something fulfilling for yourself, you, your husband, and your kids will be happier. Trust me!MalinaAge 27Bountiful, UTMother of 4 amazing children, ages 5, 4, 2, and 10 months