Get your pads and pens ready because it’s time for the Week In Review.
The Week In Review is a list, in its purest form, not of the things you still need to do, but of all the things you have done in the last seven days. It’s an achievement list, an ode to yourself, a celebration of sorts, and a virtual pat on the back.
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I’m mixing things up this week because I need a break from the usual, so instead of a typical WIR, I’m sharing things which went down in the last seven days solely because I’m 33 weeks pregnant. Side note: Holy shit, how did that happen?!
Let’s get listing:
I had yet another nose bleed, although this time, I pulled a blot clot the size of a dime bag from my right nostril, or somewhere thereabouts. I’m guessing of course.
I rocked out with my bump out; quite literally.
I got a pedicure because I can no longer reach my own toes. I also listened in horror as the pedicurist told me, completely unprompted by the way, how labor is like crapping out a watermelon. Um okay thanks for that.
I had another doctor’s appointment and was the lucky recipient of a tetanus shot in my right arm, which had me whimpering for days afterwards. I much prefer the ones which come in a small glass and cloud my judgment for hours.
I got lubed up for an ultrasound.
In this corner, we have Baby Vanilla Gorilla, weighing in at 3 pounds, 14 ounces.
I got diagnosed with Rounded Ligament Pain which is a fancy way of saying your ligaments stretch, snap, crackle and pop on the daily, and there’s very little you can do about it. Sitting upright for any period of time has become increasing difficult, which makes blog writing and reading incredibly tricky. Sorry peeps.
As a result, I spent the vast majority of my non-working hours horizontal, without the pleasure of mad monkey loving. Sigh.
I stretched like a crazy MoFo and became adept at cat and cow pose.
I soaked in the bathtub more times than I can count without the benefit of my phalanges.
(The real face of pregnancy: dun, dun, dun.)
In a moment of pure pregnancy induced panic and hunger, I housed an entire container of strawberries without washing them first.
Mere minutes later, I found a dead bug resting on my boobs, the latest and greatest storage facility for all my crumbs.
Protein, Bro.
I napped every chance I got.
I ate everything the Hubby fed me.
And I sobbed like a baby watching Kelly Clarkson perform Piece by Piece on American Idol; multiple times.
I ordered a breast pump and went with a little double barrel action. Here’s hoping it comes with a really good instruction manual.
I spent a decent chunk of time watching my stomach roll like a tidal wave.
The real highlight of my week though was getting to be the guest of honor at a baby shower thrown by my family back in Buffalo. They totally rock, and I puffy heart them.
It’s your turn. I want to hear from you. Link up and get yo’ list on.
What are three things you accomplished in the last week?
You look gorgeous. And little Miss Meg too.
A Breast Pump. That sounds scary to me. Lord, I’d be so clueless as a pregnant woman.
Love all the baby shower pics! Seems like it was a fantastic party. You deserve this so much.
Lucie@FitSwissChick recently posted…Week in Review and the big thing called Mobility
I’m a little terrified of the breast pump myself. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Oh god Meg, you make pregnancy sound like so much fun 😛
Nay for nose-bleeds, being pinned in a horizontal position without the benefits of it and scary breast pumps. This stuff freaks me out.
Yay for baby showers, naps, the hubby who feeds you and ultrasound pictures. It always amazes me that you can have a look at what’s going on inside. And I can’t wait to get to know the little cutie in real 🙂
Juli@1000lovelythings recently posted…Week in Review – Birthday Week
I’m with you. I can’t wait for this baby to be out, if only so I can have some semblance of my body back, and I don’t mean shape wise. I mean control wise.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Meghan,
Oh you had me at the “It’s a Girl!” tomato plants–that’s folks who know and love you for sure!
You know how animals, especially jungle cats come to mind, kind of gather themselves before springing into action?
That’s kinda how I feel right now, except I’m not going to go after a wildebeest or anything like that. Just my next steps.
I’ll have more to update later, but the house is straightened and awaiting the estimate from the house cleaner who will come this morning–and then come and clean in a month before the spouse returns. Yippee!
My Leap and the Net Will Appear class is going well.
I’m doing my Morning Pages a la The Artist’s Way.
I finally figured out what to do with the beef heart in the freezer, and it’s now shredded beef for tacos. Win!
And, last but not least, I have not terminated the dogs who have woken me up multiple nights in the past week due to midnight raids. Robert Barker currently does not have a waist, you know the feeling.
I managed to encapsulate my life with those dogs in 14 seconds on IG.
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Those pets certainly do keep us on our toes and I think getting someone to come in and clean is so smart. Focus on your strengths, outsource the shit you don’t want to do .
Congrats on the beef tongue usage and send me some of that jungle cat energy please. It’s happening in my head; I just don’t have the physical wherewithal to carry it out.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Baby showers are so fun! I love it when the food is baby themed. Once I went to one and everything was blue. I think she had a boy…
Three things I did last week, started a new book, watched the next episode of Fuller House and meditated for 10 minutes once. That’s 10 minutes more than I’ve ever done before!
Have a great week Meg 🙂
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Meditating for 10 minutes is no joke! Go YOU!
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Yay for baby showers – you deserved this so incredibly!
I’m so sorry to hear about all your pains and ligament pops and everything your body is screaming out to you – gosh pregnancy is not for the weak. But I’m really happy to hear you’ve been stretching and cat-cowing… this is probably the best thing you can really do. Have you ever considered a prenatal massage? Obviously I haven’t had one and they kind of weird me out, but I have a couple massage therapist friends who say they are heaven for a pregnant woman.
Both selfies – of you and your child – are beautiful.
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I’ve been having prenatal massages every handful of weeks. In fact, I’ve got one scheduled for this weekend. They do feel fantastic and they definitely help. Now if only I could afford them weekly. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Sounds like there is never a dull moment, going on 33 weeks pregnant! You seem to be handling it like a champ. Baby showers are so fun, especially the games!
I don’t know if I’m handling it like a champ; more like with a lot of whining and little movement. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
I’m so glad you went double with the breast pump, you will come to love it! Or at least have much respect for it 🙂 And I don’t blame you at all with the strawberries, I eat them daily and they are addicting.
Michele @ paleorunningmomma recently posted…Boston Training Week 6 & Weekend Pictures
Now if only strawberry season would arrive so we could eat delicious ones by the fistful.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Even a difficult week has to feel pretty good when you have a shower thrown for you! 🙂 Hang in there, Meaghan! Glad you got your toes done. Thanks for hosting! Hope you have a better seven days this time around.
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West recently posted…Good food and good workouts
Pedicures and parties definitely made the week. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Aww… your baby!!! She’s sooooo cuuuuute! I love how your stomach is basking in the sunshine coming through the window, like a cat. Why did you have to get a tetanus shot? Those HURT. I feel like I need one every time I leave my minivan. It’s so gross in there.
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I’m not sure why they gave me a tetanus shot, other than it had been eons since I had one. ???
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Oh, the aches and pains of pregnancy. They are no joke. I didn’t have rounded ligament pain, but had to contort my body into strange positions thanks to sciatic pain. My weekly chiropractor appointments were a lifesaver. Here’s hoping the last trimester treats you kindly!
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Sciatic pain sounds like no joke. I’ve been doing pregnancy massage. It feels fantastic but I don’t go often enough.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
I just about died after seeing the baby tomato plants – cutest.thing.ever. I’d love to throw you a baby shower too if you promise to come! 😀 I promise lots of freshly washed strawberries 😉 Speaking of which, my mom once made a spinach lasagna and tossed a whole tub of baby spinach in there without checking it first. Because I’m me, I was lucky enough to get the one slice that had a bug in it. And it wasn’t just some little grub — this guy was crunchy. Let’s just say I couldn’t eat spinach or lasagna for a few years after that.
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I’m down with a trip to Canada, although my doctor will need some persuading.
I wouldn’t have been able to touch spinach or lasagna for years either.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
I had that round ligament pain! I had it early I believe and I swear the doctor just gave it a name for me so I could calm down. I was nervous in the beginning lol. love the watermelon reference. sort of true but sort of not. I can’t believe you are 33 weeks already! omg so soon! I love the sonogram picture – technology has so advanced since I had my son.
meredith @ Cookie ChRUNicles recently posted…Top 10 from the Weekend
I know, the 3D technology is so cool. It’s amazing what you can see, and I agree. How am I already 33 weeks along? When did that happen?!
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
i so bawled seeing Kelly Clarkson haha. and I eat a pound of strawberries in a sitting and I’m not even pregnant, no worries 😉
I’m with you on the strawberries, although usually I try to wash them first. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Ouch ouch ouch! Tetanus shot sounds so yucky, I can handle a tattoo gun for some reason I hate shots. At least I have big veins hehehe.
I can’t believe you’re at 33+ weeks! I’m just nearly 24 and this little monkey is a hyper moving machine.
This past week was another roller coaster. The low’s were my father in law going to ER, and my best friends mom passed away. So sad. The highs were my father in law got to go back home, seeing my friends sick dog looking much better, and narrowing down our house hunting options.
Life is never without excitement! Belly rubs and puffy hearts at ya 🙂
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My little maniac is also a hyper moving machine. It’s why despite everything happening to me, I know she’s fine.
I’m so sorry to hear about your FIL and your best friend’s mother. Thankfully, your FIL came home and keep on with the house hunting. Y’all are doing great.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Ouch, ligament pain sounds quite … painful. You’re a serious pregnancy rockstar keeping up with work, household duties and – especially – that good mood. Baby Vanilla Gorilla better not be a screaming baby. At least you got a well-deserved baby shower to hopefully let you forget the pain for some time.
Granted, I can’t say it from experience but what all pregnant ladies around have told me before is that yes, labor sucks, but you’ll forget the pain almost instantly when looking at that tiny human bundle of joy.
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I’m keeping up with the work, but that’s about it. The Hubby is handling everything else, and my mood is fairly wretched. Oops. I don’t make a great pregnant woman. Ha! Seven more weeks….
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Pregnancy sounds frightening to be honest! You’re a tough gal that is for sure! You’re handling it all so well <3
Pregnancy is not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure.
Happy baby shower! Wait, is that a thing? Well, whether or not it’s a term of congratulation I am so glad to had a fab time!
Don’t you hate it when people are honest about how much things hurt? Don’t they get the fact that this is when you lie in life!? If I am ever in this position I want everyone to tell me it’s sunshine and roses… Just a little squeeze and ‘pop, there it is. Also that there is no need for any injections whatsoever the entire pregnancy and delivery…. And it’s because of my high level of denial that I will probably never have a baby! Haha!
Also life is sometimes to short to wash fruit – yes I said it – bring on the extra protein!
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I agree whole heartedly. I much prefer the ignorance is bliss philosophy.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Oh wow I see where you get your culinary snkill from Meg- look at that pie!! Not going to lie, pregnancy sounds far from glamorous but it looks like you’re fully embracing it <3!! Three things I accomplished last week would be sorting out some visa applications (long overdue), finishing my taxes (praise the Lord), & catching up on TV shows (yes it's an achievement ha)!
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You know what was amazing and so touching about the shower…well one of the things….the entire meal was vegetarian. That was a Vidalia onion quiche and it was fantastic!!
Visa applications!! Now that’s sounds exciting and promising.
Crap, I still need to do my taxes.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Omg I love this post so much. Now that I’m pregnant I can totally relate to so many of these. Way to rock out with your bump out! 🙂
Congratulations. What fantastic news. How far along are you?
On 25 week!
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That’s awesome. I recommend the book Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy. Way better than What to Expect…
Good luck Momma!
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
baby vanilla gorilla has your eyes. hehe. But I hope she doesn’t have your blood clots. ugh, sorry friend. p.s i bet your toes look fab!
The nose bleeds are apparently a normal part of pregnancy and should stop once the baby comes. Cross those fingers for me.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
You sure know how to make pregnancy glamorous… Whoa. I’ve never crapped a watermelon. Or seen a dime bag (shocking, right?! Booze was always my bag). But I can tell you that it Vegas ever comes near me with sperm I’ll kill her. But you rock. Really.
I would vehemently argue with anyone who thinks pregnancy is glamourous. In fact, they’re probably going through too many dime bags. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Pregnancy Edition (#21)
Crapping out a watermelon?! Oh boy….
My sentiments exactly. 🙂
It’s a girl celebratory tomato plants!? That’s the best idea, so creative and very you!
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