Some of the more unwelcome reminders are hitting me much earlier than with my first pregnancy. One, I am HUGE. Well, at least I feel huge. My maternity jeans are getting pretty uncomfortable and I think the baby is letting me know it needs more room because by the end of the day, it is kicking away until I get some pajama pants on. Two, my lower back is killing me and I think I am dealing with sciatica, where the baby lays on my sciatic nerve sending shooting pain through my lower back and butt cheek. Yea, fun. I was having it every day but didn't really pay it much mind because I really don't want to be one of those whiny, complaining pregnant women but then I almost couldn't walk after I got off the treadmill one day. Luckily, our insurance covers chiropractors so I went to my first appointment Wednesday and felt instant relief, for the rest of the day. Yesterday I was right back where I started so I will be keeping my appointment for this coming Monday. The chiropractor I saw is pregnant also so she really understood what I was dealing with and did an awesome job of getting me back in line. Not to mention laying on a massaging table for 15 minutes by my self, in a quiet, dark room is therapy enough for a mom of a one year old. She said it may take a couple of sessions a week for a week or two to really make a difference so I'll let you know how it goes. I also started having braxton- hicks contractions last weekend which brought back some awesome memories. I keep forgetting I actually have to deliver this baby.... ugh.
The silver lining in my big belly is that this week Jameson and I started one of our favorite pregnancy routines, belly rubs. I love the Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Balm and used it with my Lucy pregnancy too. I didn't get any stretch marks with her and have avoided them so far this time too. Not only does it feel good to have my belly rubbed and not get stretch marks but I really love the time he and I get to have together talking and just focusing on this baby, which doesn't happen often the second time around.
I am loving the warm weather and being able to wear dresses and flip flops. It is so much more comfortable than having to deal with maternity jeans that don't fit and give me mom ass and I feel more dressed.
I ordered the much anticipated double stroller this week and CAN NOT WAIT to get my hands on this puppy. It doesn't take much to excite me these days. I can use it as soon as it gets here as a single for Lu then can add the second seat when baby gets here. Check this thing out Bad Ass Double Stroller
So, below are a few of my favorite things I am loving this week. No picture since
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