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The Primal Need for Mocha May 6, 2012

Filed under: Baby,Food — Kelocity @ 3:00 pm
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Yesterday I spent the morning running errands (recycling, post office, Target, etc).  On the way home, I stopped in Starbucks and decided I absolutely must have an Iced Tea. So I ordered one and waited for my name to be called. While I was waiting, I saw a picture of their new Frappucino… Mocha Cookie Crumble.

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I looked at the sign… and looked away…. and then looked back again. I needed it. NOW. In the most primal sort of need possible. So I got back in line and tried to make eye contact with the barista.  “Excuse me, did you already make my Iced Tea? No? OMG Thank god. I need to change my order.”

So then the poor cashier guy had to try to figure out how to refund my iced tea so he could charge me more (almost double!) for the Frappucino. I don’t think many people ‘return’ drinks at Starbucks and he tried for about 10 minutes to figure it out. I apologized, tried to stick out my bump as much as possible and pray they would take pity on the pathetic pregnant woman who NEEDED this Cookie Crumble Frappucino.

After two employees fought with the computer to figure out how to charge me the difference, they finally caved and just gave it to me for the same price as the tea (SCORE!!!!) I savored every drop of that drink. (DUDE, even the whipped cream is chocolate! No joke!)

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That was the first ‘coffee’ I’d had in almost 9 months! (I’ve been sticking to tea). But I feel a new obsession coming on. This could be dangerous.

 

My Kelocity Baby: 35 Weeks

Filed under: Baby — Kelocity @ 8:45 am
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WHooo Hooo!! I actually got some sleep this week!!! I’ve had 4 solid nights of sleep in a row, and man, it makes all the difference. I feel like a million bucks again. And when I get sleep, I get less cranky, so you’re welcome. I just can not believe how fast these weeks are ticking by. I had a friend deliver her baby this week almost two weeks early! This totally freaked me out because IF I were to go early… that would mean I have just 3 weeks left! Crazy! It probably won’t happen early (my doctor said there are absolutely no signs of it), but it’s crazy to think that it could!
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How I’m feeling: Feeling pretty good—all things considering! My stomach has seriously expanded this week and my bump is starting to seriously get in the way. haha. It was actually hard for me to do dishes this week since I couldn’t get close enough to the sink really. My mom asked me if I could still drive and I noticed I have about 3 inches leeway before that will start to be a problem too! The baby is really starting to run out of room, I feel bad! I bet he/she can’t wait to stretch out!
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Weeks along: 35 Weeks 
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Pounds Gained: 17 total 
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Pregnancy Woes:

  • Braxton Hicks (I think!) Last week I thought I was having round ligament pain again (which had disappeared in the 2nd trimester), but now I’m convinced what I’m feeling are actually Braxton Hicks. I can feel them in the middle of the night and it feels like my whole stomach has a muscle cramp, particularly in my lower belly. Once I move a bit, it relaxes. Is that what they feel like?
  • Heartburn. Not even Zantac can kill you, heartburn. Hopefully it will dissipate a bit once the baby drops a little lower in a couple of weeks. 
  • Pregnancy Brain. It’s getting worse! It’s actually getting funny how absent minded I can be now. BUT… in my defense… I caught Irving putting a carton of milk in the freezer this week and he admitted that was a case of pregnancy brain too! Can guys get it too?! =)

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Pregnancy Loves:

  • We had a catered lunch this week and I was grabbing some food for some friends… not one person questioned me when I walked out with four sandwiches in my hand. HAHA I laughed to myself. They weren’t all for me, promise! But thank you world for not judging just in case they were all for me. HAHA
  • I’ve also noticed how calm this pregnancy has made me. I notice little things don’t bother me much any more and I find myself letting go of things that aren’t worth fighting for (I’m usually pretty stubborn!) It is important to me that we create a calm, happy, nurturing place for the baby. I’ve been trying to slow the pace down and enjoy these next few weeks and savor every moment.

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Items we got for the baby:

  • We bought a new car!! More details on that soon.

Highlights of the week:

  • Had a great doctor’s visit this week! Baby is still head down and his/her heartbeat is still going strong!
  • We went to a Parenting class this week at the hospital. The topic was how a baby can affect your relationship. It was a fantastic class and had SO many great tips on how to co-parent, make time for each other, and raise a healthy child.
  • Went to a Coldplay concert!!
  • Did another handstand in yoga!
  • Enrolled in Daycare! I know, still five months away, but those waitlists are insane!

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Goal for this week:

  • I haven’t been walking much since I get so tired, but I am hoping to fit in a couple of 2-3 mile walks this week. The closer I get to D-Day, the more I realize I have to be fit! (I still want to try to swim at least once!)
  • Read up on labor/delivery/newborn care. Can never know too much, right?

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Baby’s First Rock Concert May 5, 2012

Filed under: Baby,Hollywood Events — Kelocity @ 8:14 am
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I’ve been dying to see Coldplay live for SO long! They are one of my favorite bands and I didn’t want to miss them this time around! Tickets went on sale months ago and I pretty much just told Irving we were going no matter what. He reminded me that I’d be almost 9 months pregnant, but we decided to go for it anyways. Baby loves good music.
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The show was at the Hollywood Bowl and for some reason we got there 2.5 hours before the show started. I should know better that shows never start at the time on the ticket. We clearly don’t go to enough concerts.

Everyone in the audience was given one of these funky 80s bracelets and were so excited to see what they were for.
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Turns out they were actually part of the show. They all lit up different colors to the beat of the music they were playing. It was so cool to see thousands of them blinking in rhythm at the same time.

Here’s a video I found on Youtube:

We loved the show, they had tons of energy and the lasers, lights and wristbands were really fun.
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But we were surprised that all those wristbands went to waste after. They didn’t recycle them or have collection bins. Kind of a bummer.Coldplay at Hollywood Bowl (5)

I think the baby liked the show, I could feel him/her dancing around in there.
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Now we’re more excited than ever to play this CD over and over when the baby gets here! YES!
ref=dp_image_0 <—–click here to here the songs!

 

Handstand: The Proof! May 1, 2012

Filed under: Baby,Workout — Kelocity @ 9:07 pm
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I know it seems totally ridiculous to want to bring a camera to a yoga class… but it’s been such an important part of my pregnancy that I just have to start capturing some of it so I remember it. I seriously recommend yoga to any pregnant mama, even if you think you don’t like yoga (like I did!) It’s amazing!
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I’m still working on my form, but here’s a few pictures of my handstand this week!!!
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Wheeee!! Baby loves being upside down!!!

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Takeaway from class this week: Although we are concerned about the life beginning inside of us… we have to pay attention to the birth that is happening TO us as well! We’re being born into mothers and we have to celebrate the outside just as much as the inside!

Five(ish) more weeks until I become a mother!!!

 

My Kelocity Baby: 34 Weeks April 30, 2012

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I feel… pregnant. I’m still doing great, but I’ve been getting more and more winded and uncomfortable, especially in the evenings. I just flat out run out of fuel by the end of the day. I’m also starting to feel a bit anxious about making sure everything is ready for baby. We potentially only have about FIVE weekends left and that just doesn’t seem like enough time. I’m content with the fact that my to-do list will never completely be clear… but I definitely need to wrap up a few loose ends in the coming weeks before I’ll feel ready.
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How I’m feeling: The baby is definitely running out of room in there… there are less kicks and more squirms. Thankfully I haven’t had any jabs in the ribs, but I can tell the baby is positioned high and that is making eating and breathing difficult. You know that feeling when you eat too much and your pants feel tight? That’s how I feel all the time now, only there’s no top button I can undo to find relief. haha

I’ve also been getting a few stomach cramps. I thought they might be Braxton Hicks, but it sounds more like round ligament pain than anything else. I think everything is just being stretched to its limit in there. =)

I’ve also noticed that I have really strong urges to stay home lately. (Nesting, perhaps?) We even nixed our Palm Springs babymoon plans because I told Irving that I just want to enjoy some weekends at home before the baby is here. (But let’s face it, we’ve had our fair share of awesome getaways during the pregnancy, so we definitely don’t feel like we ‘missed’ out on anything).
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Weeks along: 34 Weeks
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Pounds Gained: 16.5 total
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Pregnancy Woes:

  • Overheating! I sleep with the window open and two fans pointed directly at me… and yet I’m still hot!
  • Heartburn. Dairy really helps combat it, so that’s how I can justify a warm melty cookie and a glass of milk. Makes sense, right?
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  • Round Ligament Pain (?) Just some muscle cramps around my stomach.
  • Charlie Horses during the night

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Pregnancy Loves: I love looking at all the cute baby things in our house right now! I just can’t wait to show our world to our baby. I’m also dying to know if it is a boy or a girl!!! All my dreams are about baby boys now, so maybe that is a clue??!!
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Items we got for the baby:
Nothing specific this week, we’re just busy organizing and trying to figure out what goes where.

Irving decided that the baby’s teddy bear would be the most comfortable tucked into the crib.
(All together now…. “aweeeeeeee”!!)
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Highlights of the week:

  • Yoga! I love making new friends and chatting about pregnancy. And I love that my mind can focus on the baby without any distractions in there. And especially now, late in pregnancy, I love feeling strong and confident. (Hello, handstands!)
  • We had our 8-hour Childbirth Class this weekend! I loved it! We both learned a lot and it really made us more excited for what’s to come.

Goal for this week:

  • Doctor’s appointment this week!
  • Interview a couple of Pediatricians
     

Previous Baby Updates:

17.5 Weeks
19 Weeks
20 Weeks
21 Weeks
22 Weeks
23 Weeks
24 Weeks
25 Weeks
26 Weeks
27 Weeks
28 Weeks
29 Weeks
30 Weeks
31 Weeks
32 Weeks
33 Weeks