Week 25!

Week 25: July 13, 2012

146 lbs, Bust 35 ½, Waist 37, Hips 40

Annika is so cute.  Tuesday she came up to my belly and I asked her if she wanted to kiss my belly.  She said yeah and did.  I asked her if she wanted to say anything to the baby.  She said “I love you baby…I’m your sister…I want to sing a song to the baby in your belly”.  Then she sang the entire song Moon Moon Moon (Laurie Berkner). 

Each day, there are several things I make sure to fit into my routine:

-        Devotions (sometimes I don’t get to this right away, and I may miss a day now and then, but it’s definitely at the top of my list).

-        Exercise (5 days a week – I may skip a day now and then, but always make sure to do SOMETHING).

-        Drink enough water

-        Stick to my pregnancy diet (which includes a yogurt smoothie that I am beginning to loathe)!

My Smoothie Recipe:

·       A cup of greek yogurt (nonfat or 2% - Fage or Chiobani are my favorites b/c they have 22 g protein)

·       1 C fresh or frozen fruit

·       ¼ C wheat germ (3 g protein)

·       2 Tbsp Hemp Seeds (5 g protein and all essential amino acids)

·       A splash 100% juice (optional) for smoothness and to desired consistency

·       A few ice cubes (if I am not using frozen fruit)

I am already having Braxton Hicks contractions!

Annika has started saying “when the baby comes…” then she adds one of the following (or others: I will walk by myself (instead of always asking to be carried), I will wipe my butt, I will not wear diapers (at night), and I will carry my own stuff (to the car, instead of always asking me)”.  It’s so funny.  It’s like she thinks she will miraculously change as soon as the baby comes.