15/16 Weeks Pregnant Baby #2!

How far along: 15-16 weeks

Gender: I had a dream about a little boy, we'll see!

Weight gain: the doctor's office said 1 pound last week. I started at 118.9, lost 3 pounds, and promptly gained it back in the first trimester and honestly pending on what time of day I weight myself I am 119lbs or 123 lbs. I'm not going to worry at this point as long as baby keeps growing :)

Working Out:  I got back to it and am finishing up P90X3 - I cannot help it, you get a t-shirt when you complete a program, and I'm a sucker for free shirts!

Clothing Choices:  I am enjoying maternity bottoms, baby is popping out :)

Stretch marks: No new ones, just my soccer ones on those strong thighs ;)

Belly button: Semi-outy already

Sleep: Oh the wild pregnancy dreams have begun!

Best moment this week:  Hearing the heartbeat at our appointment & feeling LOTS of movement as of late!

Hardest moment this week: I got a little stressed out earlier in the week and had been letting it take over, but I got past that with the help of personal development (filling my mind with goodness) and my hubby!

What I’m missing:  Not much, maybe a little bit of being able to wear my non pregnancy clothes as comfortable - the bottoms at least.

Movement: Pretty positive I've felt movement a few times now 

Cravings: I still crave hot fudge!  And I want sushi all the time lol

Queasy or sick: Nope!

Looking forward to: Continued health and this second trimester boost of energy!

 These past two week's workouts have included:

• Monday - P90X3 Isometrix
• Tuesday - P90X3 Dynamix
• Wednesday - P90X3 Accelerator
• Thursday - Prenatal Pilates
• Friday - P90X3 CVX
• Saturday - off!
• Sunday - off!

• Monday - P90X3 Decelorator
• Tuesday - P90X3 Agility X
• Wednesday - P90X3 Complex Upper
• Thursday - P90X3 X3 Yoga
• Friday - P90X3 Triometrix
• Saturday - P90X3 Complex Lower
• Sunday - off!

13/14 Weeks Pregnant Baby #2!

How far along: 13/14ish

Gender: Not sure, and really no big guess

Weight gain: same weight (118.9 starting weight, then lost 3 pounds as I completed a program, promptly put that weight back on once I found out I was indeed pregnant - hello carb cravings and have maintained it)

Working Out:  This past 2 week's of workouts are listed below, and I am really excited to have done the workout schedule all the way, modifying when my body felt the need.

Clothing Choices:  I am for sure needing my maternity bottoms.  Others are just not comfortable anymore.  I have thought about getting a belly band extender thing, but am not sure - anyone try this before?

Stretch marks: No new ones, just my soccer ones on those strong thighs ;)

Belly button: Semi-outy already, sometimes by the end of the day after food...it's all out ;)

Sleep: I am not feeling quite as tired as I had been, but still want/need a nap some days.

Best moment this week:  I just felt more energy, and for that I am grateful.

Hardest moment this week: I really can't think of anything hard this week.

What I’m missing:  I'll be honest...a big beer or big glass of wine

Movement: None felt for certain. 

Cravings: still ice cream WITH hot fudge and sushi 🍦🍣😂

Queasy or sick: Nope!

Looking forward to: We have an appointment NEXT week where I'll meet my Dr./Midwife for the first time.

 Week 13 workouts have included:

• Monday - P90X3 Eccentric Upper
• Tuesday - P90X3 Triometrics
• Wednesday - P90X3 X3 Yoga
• Thursday - P90X3 Eccentric Lower
• Friday - P90X3 Incinerator
• Saturday - P90X3 MMX
• Sunday - off!

Week 14 workouts have included:  

• Monday - P90X3 Eccentric Upper
• Tuesday - P90X3 Triometrics
• Wednesday - P90X3 X3 Yoga
• Thursday - P90X3 Eccentric Lower
• Friday - off!
• Saturday - off!
• Sunday - off!

12 Weeks Pregnant Baby #2

This has been a pretty great week full of lots of fun for Braelyn, our first little sweetie!

She and I met some mommas and did a toddler led hike on Monday, had brunch with a friend at one of our favorite spots, Wild Eggs, on Tuesday, we went to the Zoo both Wednesday (to see animals) and Thursday (to play in the water park), and Friday she had her FIRST day of Mother's Day Out, so I had my first official work day since I've been a stay at home mom!  It was a truly fun filled week!!!

In terms of our next little, this one feels like it has certainly popped even more over the last week!  I'm less comfortable at night and already took out the 'bean pillow' momma's you might know what that is...those GINORMOUS pillows that you surround yourself with - ahh I love mine!  I have this pillow and got this cover for it with our first pregnancy and love it!!

How far along: 12ish

Gender: Not sure

Weight gain: same weight (118.9 starting weight, then lost 3 pounds as I completed a program, promptly put that weight back on once I found out I was indeed pregnant - hello carb cravings and have maintained it)

Working Out:  This past week's workouts are listed below. I was having trouble thinking what I was doing with P90X3 wasn't good for me, but I think that was because, at the time, I was VERY tired. So I am still listening to my body, doing what feels best and going from there.

Clothing Choices:  I wore my maternity shorts this week and I did end up having to hair tie another pair of shorts together when those were dirty.

Stretch marks: No new ones, just my soccer ones ;)

Belly button: Semi-outy already.

Sleep: I am sleeping about 7 hours each night and typically take a nap every other day, but I am noticing that with some naps I'm waking up more groggy/tired.

Best moment this week:  I REALLY REALLY enjoyed my Shakes again, I even like a flavor now that I used to not like hardly at all, vanilla!

Hardest moment this week: I played a lot with Braelyn, even taking her to the moon twice and that was hard because I was just really tired, but because I had spent the morning out with her, I didn't get my work done until late that night after she was asleep bc I required a nap when she napped. That balancing game is getting tougher.

What I’m missing:  nothing - probably because this time I'm not like 'oh you cannot eat an over medium egg, or you cannot eat sushi" I'm just more lenient (I really only like mostly cooked sushi anyway!)

Movement: None felt for certain. 

Cravings: still ice cream WITH hot fudge and sushi 🍦🍣😂

Queasy or sick: Thankfully none, I really am thinking my very short bout of nausea is over!

Looking forward to: A fresh week ahead

This weeks workouts have included:

• Monday - P90X3 Eccentric Upper
• Tuesday - Country Heat
• Wednesday - The 20's workout from BOD + Zoo Walking
• Thursday - BOD 3 Week Yoga Retreat + Zoo Walking
• Friday - P90X3 Eccentric Lower
• Saturday - just yard work, we planted some new plants!
• Sunday - haven't decided yet!

Healthy Protein Treats!!!

I get asked a lot about my smoothie bowls and energy bites, so I want to share with you here these tasty treats and how to make them - and impress a crowd in the process!!!

So why is protein important for our body?  Whenever we have protein in our morning we feel more energized by the afternoon, so this is awesome post AM workout! It's going to help your body recover which will give you lean muscle, increase your metabolism, and help you with your energy and keep that blood sugar level dipping with those hunger pains in the afternoon.😬 💪Not an early morning worker-outer or feeling that midday crash? Sometimes in the afternoon, we need that pick me up, I can't really handle caffeine in th afternoon so this is an amazing substitute for me if I didn't have it post AM workout!

Each time I serve these energy bites, they are a true crowd pleaser

Energy Bites

●1 Cup natural peanut or almond butter●3/4 cup oats●1/4 cup honey●1 scoop chocolate or cafe latte shakeology--->Simply mix and roll into balls.  Put in fridge for 30 minutes before serving
***Optional Mix in's***●Chopped nuts or shredded coconut (unsweetened)●Dark chocolate (cocao)●Dried fruit (shown in second photo is raspberry)

Another go to of mine is this recipe for an energy bar - oh my goodness it's Cake Batter <3 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/06/26/cake-batter-energy-bars/

My MAIN go to in the afternoon is a smoothie bowl, and this one is kinda my favorite!

 ☕Coffee Smoothie Bowl  ☕

●3/4 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk●1/4 cup chilled coffee (decaf for me post noon!)●2 ice cubes of vanilla almond milk●1/2 frozen banana (for creamyness)●1 scoop cafe latte Shakeology
Toppings:●Shredded coconut ●Slivered almonds●Dark chocolate If you're following the 21 Day Fix, your Containers are: 1Y, 1P, 1R and 1O ~ ♡ ~ ♡ ~ ♡ ~ ♡ ~ ♡ ~ ♡ ~ ♡ ~ ♡ ~

So why Shakeology? It's non GMO, gluten free, and whole foods nutrition. No artificial colors or flavors.  The ingredients are sourced from remote locations more free of pollutants and harmful chemicals.  It has personally helped me with my energy (I used to drink 4 cups of coffee a day) and my sweets tooth!  It's full of dense nutrition that tells the body, I have what I need now shed the rest. Plus during pregnancy, I was approved to have it in place of my prenatal, so hello, I'll take chocolate or coffee instead of something to remember to swallow!

What's a favorite energy bite or smoothie bowl you have tried?! I'm looking for new recipes!!!

11 Weeks Pregnant Baby #2!

Horray, we are nearing the end of our first trimester!!! This week has been one of the strangest thus far - I felt AWESOME on Monday so I overdid it and shoveled a bunch of dirt, which made me feel terrible Monday Night - Wednesday.

I had SO much energy at the beginning of the week, but then as the week progressed, my energy spiraled down.

I haven't felt good any evening this week, so that's been very hard to have stomach aches, being tired, but not feeling rested, and just sleeplessness.  I think I need to start running my oils in the room at night and using white noise!

However, this was the BEST week because Braelyn and I got to see baby on Wednesday!!! It was an unplanned trip due to the cramping, but it was just simply the best and has really pushed me through  :) 

Oh, and I have REALLY popped these past 3 days, like belly just came on out to play!

How far along: 11ish

Gender: I am thinking a boy, and ultrasound showed just 1 baby and not twins  :)

Weight gain: 0.5ish lbs pending on time of day I weigh myself (118.9 starting weight)

Working Out:  This past week's workouts are listed below.  I took things much easier this week after not feeling well and cramping Monday.

Clothing Choices:  I'm wearing my regular clothes, but pulled out maternity options

Stretch marks: No new ones, just my soccer ones ;)

Belly button: Inny-ish/Outy-ish ALREADY! ahh!

Sleep: Needing a nap every day, days I don't have it I'm very tired and a little cranky, but I still stay up to spend time with Neal.

Best moment this week:  Braelyn and I got to see the baby and hear it's heartbeat at an ultrasound after my 3 days of cramps

Hardest moment this week: Some cramping after I tried to move a bunch of dirt left me feeling not so great for days. I thought my energy was back too, but that was a tease, still tired

What I’m missing:  nothing.

Movement: we saw baby moving! No for sure movement felt

Cravings: ice cream WITH hot fudge and sushi 🍦🍣😂

Queasy or sick: Flet better this week!

Looking forward to: Not being so tired

This weeks workouts have included:

• Monday - Isometrix from P90X3 + 20 min treadmill walk
• Tuesday - Dynamix from P90X3 + 15 min treadmill walk
• Wednesday - none
• Thursday - Pilates X from P90X3
• Friday & Saturday - non
• Sunday - stretch/foam roll + 15 min treadmill walk