We had a mini Babymoon in Vancouver B.C., where we went to see the RHCP for the second time. It was an awesome trip, beautiful city, great sites, and I finally broke it down and bought some maternity pants at H&M. I have to say, most of the maternity lines are down-right ugly, and H&M is a refreshing exception, with cute clothes, including maternity skinny jeans for affordable prices. I also love the pieces by GAP and Target.
We also celebrate Thanksgiving, and got a few baby purchases done: we got the crib mattress ( foam, after reading many of the reviews that called for a firm, firm mattress to avoid the risk of SIDS) and breathable crib bumpers, for the same reason. There is so much controversy around crib bumpers, someone could really write an entire book on it.
I am feeling fine- and yes, still teaching Zumba. I am now wearing a Medela maternity belt, in order to help the baby bump stay in place while I teach the class. I got some encouraging words from other Zumba instructors who taught all the way until they were 8 months, 9 months along, so I will keep doing it until the doctor directs me otherwise.
Speaking of which, she has been amazing, Dr. Renard. I experience my first urine leak ( yes, I peed in my pants a little) right after Thanksgiving, when baby Rodick decided to kick my blather, and she was so helpful when I called her. Baby is moving a lot, I feel his/her movements mostly at night, after eating dinner, and when I am watching TV. Someone told me that motion puts the baby to sleep, so they don't kick as much then, but that sitting still awakes them up.
I have gained 20 lbs overall, and I am now 26 weeks, with 14 weeks to go. She measured my uterus this last visit, and it measured at 25 inches, which is in line with the expected, which is one inch per week. I am still in pregnancy bliss, although I did experience heartburn last week, and that was painful. I have the hunger pains every once in a while, so I am doing a better job at packing healthy snacks with me at all times.
We go for our next visit the first week of January. At that same time, we will be going to our birthing class. I am super excited for both.
Below are some pictures from the baby bump, the nursery, and hopefully the audio note from the last visit, when you can hear the heart rate at a healthy 127.
Love you,
The Rodicks
