Theres a few things that are definitely different though. For one I am growing so much faster! I was still sleeping on my stomach (pillow propped, but still) until like 30some weeks with C. Can't even entertain that thought now.
Here's me at 27 weeks with Camila:
Dang! Comparing those pics makes me fully understand why Ive been feeling so large and lazy…BECAUSE I'M LARGE AND LAZY. Ha. I don't even want to know what 39 weeks will look like this time around. Knocking on wood I don't develop stretch marks and that I go early ( I went at 39 weeks with C)!
Also, this little dude can KICK. He likes to just jab elbows and knees into uncomfortable places that make me wince. And he really enjoys the bladder-position. Enter the stereo-type of always having to pee…its happening. Camila wasn't like that - she would stretch and roll but that was about it. I keep hearing its a boy thing. ;)
Anyhow, Im definitely feeling MUCH more lethargic this time around. I think part of this is completely my fault - I haven't been working out anywhere near the intensity I was with pregnancy 1. Many of you probably think thats a good thing but Im telling you, its not! The less effort I put in to working out the worse I feel. I feel lethargic and lack energy, and my body creaks and moans much more. When Im keeping active and pushing myself to break a sweat, I definitely feel it for the rest of the day, but doing that consistently helps me feel well oiled and more energetic. Now that we are back from our many vacations (blog about traveling with a toddler is a must!) I am trying to get back into a workout routine to keep me sane! If anyone's interested, Ive been using a workout program created by my high school friend Nancy. She works for a company called Pear Sports and helped to develop prenatal workouts that are delivered through an app for your iPhone. I love these workouts for a few reasons.
1) Its Nancy coaching, so its kind of funny slash weird to 'hang out' with her a few times a week.
2) Its on my iPhone so no matter where I am I can use it, and the only equipment needed are some dumbbells or a stroller (for the interval runs - stroller only needed if you have baby in tow :) ).
3) These are NOT what you think of when you think of "prenatal workouts". When I think prenatal workout, I think stretching, light, slow movements, no bouncing, etc. In sum, LAME (not to judge- if you are new to working out this is a great start at being physically active). These workouts are legit - I told my husband he should just do them with me. Im talking running with high intensity plyo intervals, burpees, squats, deadlifts, pushups…the only thing making these "prenatal" is the lack of pull-ups and crunches, which are the only exercises that have a logical reason NOT to be included in prenatal workouts. And the fact that she throws in little tidbits about how good exercising is for you and baby and how each exercise can directly assist in labor and delivery. Other than, imagine a high intensity 30-minute workout - thats what these are.
MOVING ON, Camila is ONE!!!!!!!!!
I used to be one of those people that didn't understand why it was such a big deal when your kid turned one. I mean, they're still babies. They don't GET it. Why throw them a party? They won't even remember it!
I totally get it now. Not only do you not care if they remember it - they will love it NOW and so seeing that smile is all that matters - you are kind of celebrating yourselves as parents also. Our friend Amanda got it perfectly. When she and her husband and daughter arrived at our party here in MD, she handed ME flowers and said "Happy anniversary - its been one year since you guys brought her into this world." I was like, girl, YES. Thats EXACTLY how I've been feeling. It's OUR celebration as much as it is hers. Its been one year since our hearts and souls changed forever. Since we truly discovered what love is. One year of no longer caring about anything else as much as seeing your precious baby smile. One year of watching her sleep, crying when she cried, hearing her giggle and feeling like our hearts would explode, watching her discover the cause and effect of her own actions, examining poop and laughing at how that now defined our life, bringing her into bed at 3am because she just wanted to be with us, discovering her outgoing personality and trying to figure out exactly who she looks like. Its amazing and hard and exhausting and exhilarating and we never could have predicted how insanely in love we would be with her, and with being parents. Best thing we've ever done, hands down. And damn do we make a solid team. :)
In El Paso our family threw an amazing first birthday party - my mother in law and sisters-in-law did so much to make it special for her:
And we had another smaller party here in MD when we returned - my mom and stepdad hosted and close family came in from out of town, making it extra special:
And then I took fun pictures to top off the great memories:
Its crazy to think that this time next year we will be celebrating Camila turning two, and preparing for the little dude's first birthday party. Time, man. You know.
