Gym Surprises

I had an amazing run at the YMCA today. I ran hard for 15 minutes! That surprised me because lately I have not felt like running. Today...my body felt amazing, and I was sweating! It was nice. I needed to release some tension.

My belly did not hurt, and I could have kept going for another 15 minutes if I did not have to collect my kids from swimming lessons.

Gives me hope that I can stay in somewhat good condition during this pregnancy.

Oh..and I had my midwife appointment yesterday. The baby's heart rate is strong and we booked the ultrasound! I CANNOT WAIT to find out if we are having a little boy or girl.

The Almost 17 Week Cute dress Photo Shoot

I did not feel like doing a complete photo shoot, so here is me in my cute pregnancy dress I bought the other day.

This shot isthe 'Pretend there is not a camera there full body shot'

'This one is the Alyson will you please face the camera shot...look shy'
This is the fuzzy, I am not wearing a STITCH of make-up, TIRED, look like you are annoyed that Emma is taking these pictures shot.
Wondering why I like my pictures fuzzy?

THIS IS WHY......

See? This is me without a stitch of make-up...close up. I don't know what it is but since I turned 31 I just can't stand what I see in the mirror. I'm trying really hard to smile.

I'll get over it someday and embrace getting older.

For now, you may just have to get used to seeing me in profile.

Hmmm....it looks like my tummy is actually bigger in the last picture than in the first. Funny how the camera angle makes all the difference. Now if I could only find an angle that makes me look younger ;)

All About Me

I went shopping in the big city yesterday. It was GLORIOUS!! Glorious because I got pants that ACTUALLY fit me properly, and the cutest maternity clothes that will last me post pregnancy and beyond.
Glorious because I did it SANS any children.
Glorious because I spent a day completely and totally thinking of only myself.

It was nice.
It was needed.

I think I'll do a little fashion show and post some pics for fun too.

After all.

This pregnancy is all about me. ME...ME....ME...ME!!!!!!!

O.K not really...but it did feel nice to spend the day with a friend and hit every maternity and second hand store in the city. It did feel nice to be able to take our time.

I'm ready now. I'm ready to embrace the further expansion of my butt and belly now that I have clothes to make me feel. Dare I say....cute as a button??

Oh I'm so giddy and happy today.

After writing the last post I checked out my friends site. Her 5 year old daughter drowned almost 2 years ago now.

I am humbled...and renewed.

I would not want to be anywhere else than enjoying the company of these cute little creatures ;)

Thanks

Never On a Monday

I love my children. I really do. In fact...they are really great kids. They play well together, and generally pretty good listeners.

But I waiver. Daily.

I wonder what on earth I'm doing with 3 and soon to be 4 children. I want to have my space. Do my own thing. Have some quiet and just BE BY MYSELF.

So then I think...what on earth am I doing Homeschooling them?? I don't WANT to be around them 24/7. I don't WANT to be here!!

And then I think....what would I do without them? I would be So lazy! I would not have the motivation to get out of bed at 7am because there would be nobody yelling at me from their crib. I would watch too much t.v, and be lonely. Or would I?

I'm used to the chaos. I'm used to the noise. Frankly I like to be busy. Just not everyday.

So. The key here is never to question my life on a Monday when my husband is at work and I have to vacuum and dust on top of everything else.

A little sun, A little country... Perfect Camera Time

15 Week Belly Shot. Well. 14 Weeks 6days. Whatever

I can do this....

I've been reading a book called 'Birthing From Within' The premise is that labor hurts...but you can do it.
I read it when I was pregnant with my second, and because of the knowledge and wisdom about natural birth it gave me enough strength and courage to deliver my baby girl naturally and wonderfully.
Yes it hurt.

But today...I can do it.

I don't want to do it. AT ALL. But I must. And on the day I deliver, 300 000 woman across the world will be joining me in my journey.

I Think I'm going to have to read this book a few times before September ;)

Gross I know...but It's the Truth

O.K, so I have been a little ill this past weekend. Not too ill, but ill enough that I threw up for 24hrs AGAIN. I think it was a combo of a tiny little stomach bug, and NOT eating, which made me sick. For someone who feels nauseous every two hours if I don't eat, I'm not sure what was really wrong.... throwing up because I was sick, or because I was not eating..

Anyway, I'm fine now. Just a little dehydrated. My body kept every drop of water I was able to consume in the last two days. Which means.....Ummm....constipation.

I know...I know...You don't really want to know this. Too bad. I have a point I need to make.

So...

No poop for 2 days.

This morning however my body decided it needed to go.

To cut to the chase here, I had the WIDEST,AND HARDEST poop I've ever had in my life this morning.

It was THE MOST PAINFUL THING. I screamed.....I cried...and yes I was reminded of you guessed it... What I am going to have to go through in the next 5/6 months.....CHILDBIRTH.

And I DON'T WANNA.

I REALLY....REALLY DON'T WANNA.

IT HURTS.

WORSE THAN THE POOP I HAD THIS MORNING.

Have I mentioned that I'm petrified to give birth because I vividly remember the pain???

sigh.....

13 Week Belly Shot

Lara informed me that she was busy playing, so I took the picture myself.
I think turning to the side minimizes how wide I'm becoming. That's o.k ;)
I'm also wearing my new best friend. My BELLA BAND. Best purchase I've EVER made. It allows me to wear shorter tops, holds in my maternity pants, and smooths out the belly. LOVE IT.


Oh, here is slightly different angle. Don't I look bigger in this picture?? and NO I'm not sticking my belly out!!! I looked like this at 6 months with my first!!!

13 Week Weigh In

Wow. 13 Weeks. It's been 2 weeks already? Time is flying these days. The weather comes and goes but for now it is still cold so I'm trying to do some indoor stuff.

128 pounds this morning.
8 pounds gained.
A little higher than normal for me.

But I am starving! I HAD to eat last night and this morning after breakfast I thought I was going to be SICK I was so hungry. Man. No food aversions here. Just hungry!

I'm going to be HUGE!!! and I mean that. My underwear is tight already which shows just how big my butt is getting. That part I'm not too happy about. However I will admit that my husband LOVES this new found butt of mine, so I can't complain ;)

No big energy boosts yet. I have had some great runs, but the exhaustion remains the same. I'm looking forward to the energy for all the spring chores that are to come!!!!

On another note.... my boobs look like they are in their 20's again....yay for that!!!

I'll get Lara to take a picture of me. No not of my boobs....Of me, and maybe I'll even keep my face in the picture this time. We'll see ;)

Wow. Take a look at that baby in my belly on the sidebar. It looks so...so baby like. I really AM growing a baby in my belly!!

Does not feel like it these days.

All I feel these days is EXHAUSTION. An overwhelming, spring is coming and I have a ton to do EXHAUSTION. Sigh.

At least I'm not sick and I'm able to eat.

In fact, I don't think there is anything I CAN'T eat at this point. speaking of which. I'm hungry.