pReGnAcY & FiTnEsS

for those of you that know me, know that i have always been into fitness. working out has always been a big love that i have. my favorite things to do are run, spin, & do boot camp classes. one of my fitness idols has always been jillian michaels...any time i think about stopping half way through a workout i literally hear her voice in my head saying "giving up so soon? i dont think so give me 20 more minutes!" -working out with jillian michaels is definitely something on my bucket list.

anyways after i got married & adjusting to life it has not been easy trying to find the time, or energy to go to the gym...when i finally got into my routine i got pregnant & was practically on my death bed. i have just started to have energy these last few days with getting my house back in order & being able to cook a real meal & TODAY I WORKED OUT...not like 20 minutes of walking like it has been but i was on the treadmill jogging & then i did the stair master. about 40 minutes of doing all that, i was pretty much done...in fact i dont even remember how i got home.

after a good workout i always want to replenish my muscles with some good nutrients & try & bring my energy back up a lil...so i made my favorite green smoothie! now beckham hates smoothies...one day i had just went to jamba juice to pick up a smoothie for lunch & when i got home i was sitting on the couch watching some tv...without ANY warning i threw up all over myself. ((TMI?)) my sweet lil man loves his mom but hates any kind of sugar! there was way too many fruits going through my body all at once & beckham was NOT having it. so needless to say, smoothies have never been something i am dying to have these days, except for this SIMPLE green smoothie.

KALE

SPINACH

BANANA
ALMOND MILK
ICE

 

sooo yummy!

i am grateful my lil man loves veggies! already such a good eater ((proud momma))

 WE GET TO SEE BECKHAM TOMORROW- on an ultrasound of course, but excited nonetheless



FaLL iS HeRe!

today was absolutely GORGEOUS out! it was mildly chilly out which in my book is a OK by me...i literally have a heater on at all times ((lil baby beckham))

as we were out and about on this lovely day, jake & i were using our new camera that we just purchased, a canon t4i! i am already in love with how the camera takes pictures & as i get better at knowing how to use it in manual mode i know i will love it even more...especially when lil bundles is here!

 

hope you all are enjoying general conference!

 

21 weeks!

total weight gain: too much already- i am not looking at the scale anymore!

maternity clothes: yes & no, i can still wear my jeans but everything is getting a lot tighter

stretch marks: no, i load coco butter on 3 times a day!

sleep: terrible

best moment this week: feeling beckham move whenever i am playing piano music ((he loves it))

missing anything: my old body & working out

movement: yes

food cravings: turkey sandwiches, string cheese, & oranges

anything making you sick: occasionally my body, & my morning sickness is still on & off

are you showing: yes, depends on how much by what i wear but this week it popped out even more!

gender: BOY, beckham!

labor signs: somewhat, i am have been told i am experiencing uterine growth restriction & it is making it so painful to sit, walk, lay down, & breath...

belly button in or out: half in, half out

wedding rings on or off: on

happy or moody most of the time: happy!

looking forward to: not being in pain...my back & belly, well my whole body!

 

 

MeLtiNg My HeArT

i am having one of those days where i am really wishing sweet beckham was already in my arms cuddled up on the couch with me. lately whenever beckham can hear church music, particularly piano music with no words, but songs that bring the spirit...my lil man seems to be the most active in my tummy. it is such a humbling experience to know that he was with heavenly father, waiting for the moment to come to jake & i. i feel beyond blessed & grateful that i get to be his mommy. every women says "you love your baby so much even before it is born" -i never quite understood how true that was until now. the bigger i get, the more i feel him, the more i get to know him, it really is a love that is unreal! i always "joke" that this will be my last time i am getting pregnant...truthfully, i really dont know what will be in the future but for now in this moment, i am grateful i was able to experience this joy of being the "home" to my lil one. his sweet lil spirit is full of love right now & i cant wait to help that spirit of his grow more & more over the years.

i love you sweet beckham, love mommy

WiSh LiSt

i have been trying to think of something i would love to have after beckham is born as a gift for going through hell, i mean this amazing experience of growing a lil person in my belly. i remember seeing these charm bracelets at nordstrom when i used to work there & loved them!

 BECKHAM

JAKE

they are simple & really cute! best news is they are only $24.00 each & can be found on nordstroms website. they are the alex & ani wire bangles.

19 weeks

19 WEEKS!

 

total weight gain: 7 pounds

maternity clothes: no, but getting there

stretch marks: no

sleep: off & on

best moment this week: feeling beckham start moving...just lil flutters here & there but it is wonderful

missing anything: still missing a lot, energy, working out, not having a huge chest!

movement: yes...but just a lil

food cravings: turkey burgers, salad, & bread...oh the bread!

anything making you queasy or sick?: same, i am so over being sick!

are you showing?: baby is huge! & my belly is poppin out like i am smuggling a mango

gender: a sweet baby BOY! i/we are thrilled

labor signs: no, but things are becoming more painful...more pressure in my belly, & mild cramping at night. i think beckham is becoming more active then & is kicking

belly button in or out: in

wedding rings on or off: on

happy or moody most of the time: happy! i am the luckiest girl in the world!

looking forward to: to not being pregnant!

diEt PLaN

the life of pregnancy is joyous! i have been feeling lil flutters in my tummy all weekend & it makes me so happy to know our lil man is moving around. it is crazy to think i am at my 1/2 way point soon & will be almost done with all these body changes. although, i love my baby growing, my body has taken a serious beating already...especially in the boob area! holy cow i didnt realize how big these things could get but yet, apparently they are only bound to get BIGGER! oh joy to the world! thank goodness for winter coming soon so i can cover these honkers up! -i am definitely not the "flaunt it, if you got it" kinda girl.

my diet so far has been great...i actually couldnt complain about that too much. i am lucky that beckham is not a fan of sweets & it doesnt matter what kind of sweetness it is, i will be running to the bathroom within minutes of it being in my tummy. i love, love cucumbers right now & lemon water. my go to snack has been carrot sticks, weight watchers string cheese ((only 50 calories)) & cucumbers, & sometimes with almonds...but i know i am lacking in protein for my diet. i also have a hard time eating small meals every couple hours to keep baby & me happy. sometimes i let so much time go by without eating that i am a shaky mess & want to cry because my hormones are off the charts & crying i guess makes the most sense ((i am 5, i know)) soooo...stumbling across this cute blog the other day was a huge answer to my growing baby that is probably missing out on all the things he wishes he was getting...

the link to the blog is: The Hollenback Bus they are a super cute couple & she is pregnant with a lil boy too right now & about 2 weeks further along than i am! check out their blog for cute/fun stories! i posted the meal plan on my page so i could have it as a quick reference for my meal plan...it would work well even if you are not preggers too & just looking to increase you protein intake.


meal 1: 1 piece of whole wheat toast: 90 calories
1 over easy egg: 80 calories
1/2 slice small-medium avocado: 113 calories
hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste
25 grams of protein

meal 2:
1 plain greek yogurt: 100 calories
1.5 cup of mixed berries: 105 calories
20 grams of protein

meal 3:
quinoa fresh veggie salad: 140 calories
1 cup cooked quinoa, 1/4 cup chopped tomato, 1/2 cup diced bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup black beans, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
24 grams of protein
meal 4:
apple: 90 calories
1 tablespoon of peanut butter: 100 calories
glass of skim milk/almond milk (1 cup): 90 calories
18 grams of protein
meal 5:
1/2 cup brown rice: 108 calories
1/2 chicken breast: 130 calories
19 grams of protein
meal 6:
1 string cheese: 80 calories
1 oz. almonds: 160 calories
14 grams of protein

FaReWeLL

jeff is on his way to WEST VIRGINIA to serve the great people out there & teach them the gospel! i couldnt be more excited for him & know he will be such an amazing example to all of those people seeking the gospel.  WE LOVE YOU JEFF!