has been COMPLETELY different from my last one. Some of those differences are really good, like not being sick for example. But many of these differences I would call not so good. I want to write a few things down so I have something to compare future pregnancies to. (Unfortunately I didn't write a thing down for Reese.)
(Sorry, I like to post pictures even if they're not of me.)
4) completely ran a red light. And let me explain that it was not a light that had just turned from yellow to red, but a light that had been red for probably a minute or so and had cars in the other lane waiting for it to turn green. It was a fairly busy 45 mph intersection where there was cross-coming traffic that I could have collided with. I'm a moron! As soon as I realized what I had just done I pulled over and sat there in a state of shock thanking Heavenly Father that I didn't hit anybody or get hit myself.
5) locked myself out of Heidi's apartment just last weekend while in Provo. It was 10:30 at night and I was totally panicked because my stuff was inside, Heidi was out of town, and I was supposed to leave for the airport at 4:00 the next morning. With nothing short of a huge blessing, Heidi's sister Debbie (also an old roomie) had a neighbor who was a locksmith who so willingly came and unlocked the door for free for me.
Complete Loss of Balance
Just on Friday alone I fell twice. Once was down my next door neighbors front porch steps. I was holding Reese and luckily caught myself, but not without further injuring my already pulled hamstring muscle. Then not even 2 hours later, Tom and I were walking out of a convenience store and I fell smack down on my hands and knees in the middle of the parking lot.
No problem there!
Huge Belly...and other things
I am not a small girl and never have been, but why oh why does my belly have to be so big already? I know this is supposedly normal for your second, but it's still frustrating. Is it normal to be so much more self-conscious about getting big the second time around? And sorry to be so blunt, but my chest...really??? I think there was plenty of room for milk already! Not all girls love this growth, believe me! It just makes me look fatter! I think most of my frustration comes from the fact that I've been working out 3-4 times a week and have been eating healthier, but I still feel huge. My weight gain has been about the same so far, but I didn't move my booty other than work for the whole 9 months with Reese. I know I'm a whiner, but shouldn't I see more good results from working out so faithfully? I guess I feel better at the very least.
So that's all for right now...which seems to be enough. I need to count my blessings that I for the most part feel physically good. I just wish I didn't feel like such a big chubby brain dead woman!
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I feel for you girl! Since I was just recently there, I remember it all too well. And to make matters worse...just wait until after the baby comes and you think your body will bounce back to normal at the same rate it did after your first. Sorry, that was terrible - I should be more positive for you!
I had no idea some women get brain mush while they're pregnant. That must be so hard and frustrating (although entertaining for others, I'm sure, as long as you're not falling toward your pregnant belly).
And I'm sure it's hard to see your body getting bigger, but . . . pregnant women are the cutest people. I think they always look beautiful. So maybe that helps. And if it doesn't, just imagine how much weight you might gain if you weren't working out. :)
I forgot things like crazy with all of my pregnancies! It drove me batty! Luckily it was just mostly facts or papers (which was especially obnoxious when I was working) and not keys. ;-) Still to this day I'll be telling a story wrong and my husband will say, "Honey you just don't remember because you were pregnant." Good luck with that!!
I understand I was also there not to long ago. I lost my mind with this last pregnancy, Jeff wanted to kill me! I think that working out will make things easier after the baby. I know I have told you this before but your body takes longer the second time around to get back to normal bummer huh! All I know is it is all worth it in the end because they are such a little miracle and you just have to love them because they are perfect!
I lost my brain AFTER the babies were born both times, so it could be worse. Plus, every pregnancy is different, as you can tell, and the exercise may not seem to help out now, but it will help in your recovery later on. Not too much longer, enjoy your time left before she makes her grand entrance!
I always lose my mind while I'm pregnant, too, but it never comes back. So I'm gradually just getting more crazy and forgettful. I don't think I'm safe on the road sometimes, either.
You are amazing for working out while pregnant! Keep it up. It may not show now, but I'm sure it will help the weight to come off more quickly after the baby comes. At least that's what I've heard since I have never worked out while I was pregnant.
I get serious brain mush when I am pregnant. I feel your pain. The second pregnancy does seem to progress faster than the first one despite the fact that you are working out harder (it was that way for me with Noah too). Hang in there you're over halfway done!!
I don't remember having pregnancy brain either, but Will says I did. So I guess that just prooves the point. And as far as . . . other things, that is one of the only perks of pregnancy for me! Only time in my life, I tell you. My biggest thing when pregnant is I am a cranky beeotch. When I was pregnant with Londyn, Will finally said to me, "You know Cynthia, just because you're pregnant doesn't give you a free pass to be unkind to people." Ouch.
Hang in there!! It just doesn't seem right that the second pregnancy- when you are already trying to chase one kid- would be harder...I know how you feel!! And by the way...you look great! And great job working out!!
Oh I can soooooo relate! I once forgot the word 'name' while pregnant. I was like "my...uh, my...mmmyyyy... (oh crap)...you can call me becky." That was embarrassing!
Talk to your doctor about taking fish oil supplements--increasing the Omega 3 fatty acids/DHA was key for improving my memory and concentration. The baby's DHA needs are strong both in utero and while nursing, so they take it all from your supply, leaving you nothing but mush for brains. But the trade-off is that you'll have a smart kid. :)
And I totally feel for ya on the workouts not giving the physical results you're after. But just think of how much they'll prepare you for labor and delivery! Hang in there. :)
Rachel, I love hearing about your pregnancy maladies... although I'm pretty sure you had some of those in high school.
And PS - thanks for giving me a Stephanie-Meyer-free zone in the Mormon mom blogosphere. I can breathe easy here.
I think that out of all that, pregnancy brain and the lack of balance are the worst!!! Although, I'm not a fan of the mammaries growth spurt either:[
don't worry, I still do all those things and I am not even pregnant anymore!!
Holy crud I am soo with you on the boob thing! Drives me crazy!! I totally had the brain issues but for me they stay longer after I am no longer pregnant :) And by the way you are NOT HUGE you are HOT and Spicy and you are gonna be my go to girl to hang out with when I get there cause I think I am gonna have some break downs! :)
On the good side think of what an AMAZING thing your body is doing for you, sooner that you know it you will be holding your little one and all of it will have been so worth it!
Sorry Rachel, the reason you didn't have it with the first one is because it's not just pregnancy, it's having kids. The brain can only hold so much, and you have Reesey to think about now also. I hate to say it, but it only gets worse. Why do you think I forgot you guys so many times at your activities? I only wish I had worked out when I was pregnant. It might have helped a lot of things.
I so feel for you! It's so funny how different every pregnancy is. I've also done the whole run the RED light thing while i was pregnant and it totally freaked me out! not fun here in Vegas to do that!
I still haven't got my thoughts to process correctly since I was pregnant, I don't even want to think how much worse everything else gets with additional kids...
You look great Rachel. It was so good to see you at the Gym yesterday. I experienced very similar situations when I was pregnant. Now it is worse, I have been forgetting everything. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.
I haven't seen you, but I'm sure you look good. In just the few weeks I was pregnant, I could tell I was getting bigger much faster. I have to say, I'm quite impressed with you for continuing to work out so regularly. I think a lot of pregnant women plan to, but it's so easy to justify quitting. Way to go! It will definitely help you get the weight off later.
Oh Rach, I totally agree, at work they are referring to me having the "pregnancy dumbs." They REALLY do exist. My mom couldn't stay on her feet when she was pregnant with me (yeah and they were living in Manhattan at the time). Because of that I have tried extra hard to be careful. I wish I were as good about working out as you. It will pay off when you bounce back super fast right after this baby. Hang in there. (It is sure funny how I can give the hang in there lecture to someone else, you may owe me one now!)
You're allowed to be a whiner when you are preggers. The worst thing I think about getting bigger, especially the chest is that no maternity tops fit. They all have the empire waist, and that just doesn't work. How annoying!!! I feel your pain- or rather I felt your pain. So glad I'm not pregnant.
I have no brain when I'm not pregnant, and I'm even worse when I am, so I totally feel your pain. I'm also like Cynthia - I get seriously cranky. I try not to be around people too much because I am always hurting feelings. And I'm sure you look beautiful. You're always too hard on yourself.
Hey Rachel- Quick question: how did you get your family and friend links to show up on your blog like they do on google reader???
Thank you so much Rach- That was easy!!;)
Welcome to motherhood! I haven't felt the same since around kid two or three, whether pregnant or not. People sometimes use the blonde joke, but really it's motherhood--so much on your mind, too much to do, never feeling on top of your game, but oh, so worth it!
This was so funny Rachel - sorry to laugh at your misfortunes. But I do feel your pain, being that I just crossed the finished line. I hope that the rest of the pregnancy goes a little better:)
Holy Cow Woman! I actually thought it was pretty funny that you did all those things in a matter of three months. I'm sure we all do things that we look back on and laugh... especially when we are pregnant. Good luck with the rest of it!
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