Just another pregnancy update
Posted by Inexplicable Ways on April 19, 2009
I’m 24 weeks or is it 25? I don’t remember. I usually cheat and hop over to Jenny’s blog to check–she’s due the same day as me.
Pregnancy-wise, everything is normal. Nothing much to report. My belly seems huge and I feel like I’m carrying high. No more sleeping on my tummy. I wish I grew those cute basketball bellies.
I crave belly-rubs and my friend, Carey, obliges weekly with a heavenly rose-lavender oil massage. This child is almost always moving which has become irritating at night–it keeps me from sleep. I was never irritated by Norah moving.
My only food cravings lately have been swiss cheese and crushed ice. I continue to drink oatstraw/nettle/red raspberry leaf tea daily. I’ve added DHA/EPA to the prenatal routine. Like a good girl, I take my cal/mag before bed and drink some chlorophyll in my oj each morning. I won some prenatal chewable vitamins which I was super-stoked about. Until I tasted them.
Some of you have asked about my birth plans. I’m not really keen on sharing much online at this point. I promise to post all the details after Cedar is born. I will say that I am excited about birthing again. I’m trying out Hypnobabies since I’m currently training as an instructor. My one worry is that Hypnobabies is notorious for short labors and I don’t want mine to be too quick! But Cedar will come as Cedar is meant to come.
Scott has beautifully kept the gender a secret. I don’t have a clue or an intuition.
In terms of doula-ing, I have a busy, busy summer ahead! I have such a diverse group of clients in the next couple of months. And I’ve already had inquiries about hypnobabies classes this fall.
I had the worst heartburn of my life today while out shopping. Thankfully, I had some papaya tablets in my doula bag. I’ve never taken anything for heartburn and I’m happy to report that the papaya worked withing minutes! I know it doesn’t work for everyone. But I won’t be separated from it for the duration of this pregnancy!
Currently reading: Obstetrics Illustrated, Natural Pregnancy Book, The Art of Hypnosis, Holistic Guide to Embracing Pregnancy and Birth, and Eve.
Oh, and a fun little book I found at the flea market this week:
nanoo said
I’m needing a visit from my girls…..can’t wait to see you!!!
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Jenny said
It’s 25, but Carey said my due date was August 6. I just kept the earlier one on my blog because I already had it up. I’m not expecting to have this baby early anyway, since Suzi was late. But I guess you never know! I love the picture! Does Norah talk to Cedar? Suzi says “hey” to Ivey and “I shorry” if she bumps into her
I can’t get her to feel Ivey moving, though. She won’t be still long enough.
Brady said
Sounds like everything is going well! Those active babies can be difficult at night time. I told Tyler that I think I am going to stay still more during my next pregnancy because all Preston wants to do is move now
Hypnobabies sounds really cool! Take Care! love the picture of Nora 
InexplicableWays said
As if you could stay still Brady!
rachel said
very sweet pic of norah & mommy & baby.