Fun weekend but tough Monday This was a fun weekend for us. We went to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens Galveston and I was surprized to see the cute setup they have over there. Needless to say, Travis had a blast of a time. He enjoyed swimming in the oasis pool and every now and then we went back to the sand area where our umbrella is and played with his sand toys. We were there for about 4 hours and all came back with an unwelcome sunburn. I guess the spf that we had was not as strong as the label advertised.
The rest of the weekend was very tough on me. I have SO many food aversions and feel nausea coming on at the very thought of certain foods. Every time I eat, I'm left with this metal taste in my mouth which makes me so nauseus. The hardest part is the fatique I'm experiencing. I'm exhausted all the time and feel guilty for not being my energetic self. I want to play with Trav and do so, but I find that my energy runs out so quick. I'm going to go for a jog this afternoon to help me with this. When I was pregnant with Travis, the exercise was a life saver.
On a very sour note...Travis started Montessori school today. Mimi can't keep him anymore, since she has too many other responsibilities at this time. It was so hard to drop you off this morning my angel. I know that you are not aware of it. Being away from you in the day is the hardest thing for Mommy to do. Daddy and I are thinking it might be possible for me to stop working when you brother or sister arrives.
Love,
Mommy
2008-05-28 (6 weeks)
Baby Mama Blues Yesterday was a pretty tough day. The events of the day lead to me taking time off from work in search for the perfect daycare. Well, as most of you know, there is no such thing as the perfect daycare. I would love to stay at home with Travis and give him all the love and attention that he deserves, but instead I get to pay someone else to enjoy the most precious years.
I spoke to hubby and he said that it will be ok if I stay at home when baby #2 arrives. I want to be there for my kids and give them all my attention. There is a lifetime of many years that I can focus on my career. For now, I have these two little ones to enjoy. Like my mentor said: In life, there is only (in my case) two pregnancies and little ones to enjoy, as in triathlons and other goals...there is a lifetime.
I have not gained too much yet. So far I think about 1 lb. Who knows how far this baby will grow.. :)
2008-05-23 (5 weeks)
Emotions I am 5 weeks 2 days pregnant today. I find that this time around I am so much more emotional. I'm usually in control of it, but every time I drop my boy off at Mimi in the morning I feel the tears coming. It is like I want to drink in every moment I have with him. Want to hug and kiss him and play with him all the time.
I heard about Steven Curtis Chapman who lost his little 5 year old daughter due to a tragic accident yesterday. This shocked me and I ask that everyone will pray for him and his family.
xxx
2008-05-22 (5 weeks)
The joys of jogging I was able to go for a short 20 minute jog last night. That is my way of destressing and to get over all the happens in my day. But I only went for a 20 minute jog as I do not want to do anything to harm the baby. I'll probably continue to do more cycling as this pregnancy progresses. Find a very inspirational website. It is a woman selling running skirts for pregnant women and she basically ran throughout her pregnancy. Now, if you are lucky to have an uncomplicated, healthy pregnancy...you can continue with your running.
Travis is at such a cute age right now. He is full of love, smiles and cuddles. He is by far the most amazing little person I've ever come accross. I admire him for the person he is. HE is only 2 years old and are such a playfull and at the same time, wise little person. It is hard to explain this to someone who does not know him.
The hardest part is the fatique I'm experiencing. I'm exhausted all the time and feel guilty for not being my energetic self. I want to play with Trav and do so, but I find that my energy runs out so quick. I'm going to go for a jog this afternoon to help me with this. When I was pregnant with Travis, the exercise was a life saver.