At Home with Heather

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I think maybe it feels like it is going so fast because I have enjoyed it more than my pregnancy with Emerald. The heat is nothing to scoff at, but pool playdates and AC help with that! Also, my dear friend, Gwen has graciously let me borrow a lot of her summer maternity clothes since both her boys were also fall babies. I LOVE wearing dresses in the summertime, so that has worked out well being pregnant, as it is easy and cool.

Being 20 weeks, it's hard knowing that we *could* find out what we are having, but choosing not to. Sam thinks it is a girl, but I am pretty sure it is a boy. :) For that reason alone it will be fun to wait to find out, since one of us is sure to be surprised! We have a girl name, but haven't decided on a boy name, which is another indicator that it is a boy! :)

At my prenatal appointment yesterday, I was SHOCKED to find out I have only gained 4.5 pounds thus far! It MUST be the nursing. I had probably gained 15 by now with Emerald. We are still nursing about 4 times in a 24 hour period though and so I am sure my body is really "sucking up" all that I eat! Also, I am eating much healthier with this pregnancy. Last go round I was craving all junk, so that likely contributed to my weight gain with Em. Regardless, my midwife suggested protein shakes to keep the calorie count up and eating at least every few hours. I can't say I was sad about the news that I hadn't gained a lot, but I do want to make sure Emerald, the baby and I are all getting what we need!

Prenatal yoga has been really great this pregnancy as well. I did "regular yoga" for a while last time, but going to an actual prenatal yoga class is so nice. It's nice to be in the presence of other pregnant woman and not worrying if your "Down dog" doesn't look as elegant as usual. I feel that it helps with the minor pains and aches of pregnancy as well. I would def. recommend it to all pregnant woman especially if you are planning a natural birth. I go to Charlotte Prenatal Yoga. They have classes on Saturday at the new Birth Center in SC. It's a great atmosphere and I have been told they have been there more than once when a baby was being born!! How cool would that be??

Next week, is the CAPPA conference and my doula training. I am SOOOO excited!!

Hope to update on that soon. :)