Week 28!

Well, it is week 28 and everything is moving along. We had another midwife appointment and everything looks good. Rad's heart rate is holding around 140 and my blood pressure is normal. From now on I see the midwifes every 2 weeks. We still need to meet 2 more in the practice but I'm confident that we will like them as much as we like the other two midwifes we have spent time with. This week I'm heading out to Colorado for 2 weeks to help Jay with the pools. Hopefully I won't get too big while I'm gone!

Welcome to the Third Trimester!

This week marks the beginning of Rad's third trimester of life! We kicked off the event with a family hike on Sunday. Over the last few weeks I've noticed that I have really had to slow down my activity or my heart rate gets too high. Luckily Puna is use to this and would wait for me at the top of all the hills. Rad is starting to get more active also. About 10pm is Rad's most active time of the day and we can usually count on a few kicks that are quite visible!

We have also officially started the basement work. Our plan is to put an office, living space, laundry room and bathroom downstairs. I've been bummed that I can't help out more but a lot of the things that we are working with are not safe for pregnant women so I won't be able to be as involved as I want. Mat is going to first build the office so we can move our current office downstairs and get Rad's room ready. I have a feeling that these next 3 months will fly by! Here is a picutre of the area that will become the office.

Week 26

Well it is week 26 and everything is moving along on schedule. I’m starting to feel more movement but usually only at night when I’m trying to fall asleep. I’m still able to exercise every day which is nice. Mat and I joined the YMCA this week so we have started lifting in the mornings and I’m still walking Puna 2-5 miles a day, riding my bike, swimming and doing Yoga. Everyone says that swimming is the most comfortable form of exercise during pregnancy; however I would have to disagree. When I swim I feel like I’m rolling over a soccer ball with every stroke. Also, over the last few weeks we have made some adjustments to my bike so I’m practically sitting straight up which is much more comfortable than my original position. I had to give up my bike clothes a few weeks ago and now am wearing Mat’s cycling shorts and jerseys. Despite having to roll up the legs they are so comfy for my expanding waistline.