by Marissa Sweazy on January 14, 2012
This is not something I do well…nothing. On Tuesday, I’ll be 37 weeks pregnant – relax, sit on the couch, these are the things people tell me I should do. It’s just SO hard for me.
As I sit on the couch watching the Patriots kill Denver (yay!) I can’t help but think that Austin is working a photo booth and I should be doing something here – I have taxes to reconcile, freezer crockpot meals to make, things can always be cleaned but unfortunately, the baby has dropped and virtually onto my sciatica making it nearly impossible to walk. So sitting on the heating pad on the couch is about the most I can do and it’s killing me!
I know people say that once the baby comes none of this will matter because all I’ll want to do is sleep when I have “free” time because I’ll be so exhausted. We’ll see about that.
by Marissa Sweazy on December 19, 2011
I can’t believe I’ve been pregnant for 33 weeks! Roughly 7 more weeks to go but I’m convinced this little bambino is coming early. Although I hope not, because we still have a lot to accomplish! I thought I would inform any other ladies out there who are thinking of getting pregnant or maybe are in the early stages – of a few helpful hints for first time moms. Promise — no gross details and no, I’m not a medical professional so check with your doctor before doing any of these things.
- WATER – drink LOTS of it. At least 100 oz per day. No, that isn’t a typo. Go get a nalgene bottle and drink from it. It’s the easiest way to keep track of how much water you have had. Drinking water will not only keep you hydrated but it will keep the weight off too. I wish someone had told me this before I had my 10lb month. Since I’ve been drinking the water I’ve been keeping it to 1-2lbs.
- RICE SOCK – best invention ever. Get a tube sock and pour rice in it, tie the end. Have back pain, neck pain, any kind of pain – warm that baby up for 1 minute 45 seconds and boom! instant relief..which goes into my next tip…
- MIGRAINES? – I don’t know about anyone else but since the third trimester started I have terrible migraines. I can’t see, I can’t focus on anything and my brain feels like it is going to spew out of my ears. Warm up your rice sock and put it at the base of your neck. Poof..migraine gone.
- CHILD BIRTH CLASS – get off your lazy butt and go. Most insurances cover at least part of it and it’s fun. I’m not learning anything earth shattering but I have learned things I didn’t know before and it’s just helpful to have an idea of what to expect. It’s also fun to meet other couples and know you aren’t the only one with stupid questions and aches and pains.
I’m sure I’m going to have many product reviews and posts coming soon..my kitchen is overflowing with baby items already. I’ll be sharing more soon.
