Preggo Update | Baby #6

So first things first we are having a girl! Woohoo!

We did a gender reveal thingy with the kids, just because she's the last one so why not? Leila and Sefa were down to participate, but the other two were too scared to get egg on their face..and Tuli was focused on eating so she couldn't be bothered lol.

 [annndd yes I'm very sure this is going to be the last baby. Never have I been so sure until now lol]





I think everyone was hoping for a boy so we could have 3 of each (and I was low key referring to her as a boy a few times, whoops). I am happy either way. As long as she's healthy and doing well, then we're good!

And a healthy baby and baby Momma is definitely the #1 Priority!

And I'm happy to say that things are looking pretty good for both of us! I had an appointment recently and they did an ultrasound to check on her growth and she is developing beautifully. Here's a few stats for my record--
Gestational
Week
My
Weight
Increase
BP
Meds/dosage
Baby
14
209

140/102

Heart is beating
21
217 lbs
+8
114/73
400 mg 3x/day
Actual: 400 mgs, 2x/day
Baby is measuring at 21 wks. Developing very well. 


How am I feeling?

  • Round lol
  • I feel ligament pain when I move or change position to quickly, so I have to make sure I'm moving at a good slow pace. #snail
  • I need to exercise more
    • and by exercise I really mean like yoga, stretching, walking, swimming...low intensity stuff
  • Eating is decent. The summer heat has made it really hard for me to stay away from ice cream, but I just try to watch my portions when I do indulge in sweets. Luckily fall is coming in real quick!
    • I've been pretty good about incorporating more vegetables in my diet. I'm pretty good at fruits though. 
  • Meditation and breathing exercises, like even if it's for a few minutes a day, have been super helpful. 
    • I like the guided prenatal meditations that are on youtube
  • BABY has been very active. I feel her kicking all the time. Luckily I'm a heavy sleeper and am able to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night (unless Tuli wakes me up). 

What's next?

  • Well... basically, things are going well. I'm hoping to continue with building healthy habits in order to give baby and I the best chance at a healthy pregnancy and birth.
  • Start prepping the house, clothes, bedding, etc. Honestly Tuli got a lot of hand me downs and I gave a lot of her stuff away once she outgrew it cuz I was so sure that I wouldn't be getting pregnant for at least 2 years. #wrongagain So now we gotta see what we have lol.
  • Think of names...here are the accepted suggestions lol
    • Teuila (but there are like a million Teuila's on my Mom's side)
    • Salani (Aljay's suggestion)
    • Naomi (I've always liked this name but again there are already quite a few Naomi's)
  • Maternity Photos
    • I mean I have already outdone myself with getting family photos done this year...yeah right it was only because of the reunion and because Penny set all of that up hahaha
    • BUT...my goal is to get some maternity photos done because I've always failed at doing those and I am always wanting to be better at getting family photos done anyways. Shout out to Sui who is always reminding me to make that a priority.
    • Okay you know what!! Let's make that forreals. I'm going to put a deadline on myself! I tend to do my preggo updates around the time I go in for my monthly appointments....so..

      Maternity photos by the next preggo post.....so like in 6 - 8 weeks.
      ahahah i'm so weaksauce with my soft deadine. 

Anyways..


Baby girl we are excited to have you join the family and we can't wait to meet you in a few months :) 










Comments

Ahchu & Sui said…
Yayyy!!! I’m glad everything is going well for you and bubba! And yes, take maternity pictures and be vain all you want! Lol (Even tho I always feel super awkward taking mines), but I’m looking forward to knowing when my last one will be now lol Love you mama! Can’t wait to meet/see baby!! <3
September 12, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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