Breath! Hoo... hee... hoo... hee!!

Many of you don't plan on taking a Lamaze class, either because you feel reading the book is enough, or you think Lamaze class is just about teaching you how to breath, that's neither right or wrong. I'm not here to tell you that you must take a class, you are all entitled to your own opinion, but for me taking a class was the best choice. Yes Lamaze class did teach me breathing techniques, but I spent 12 hours in Lamaze class, and spent maybe an hour focusing on breathing. 

I am thinking the same thing you are, when I am in labor and having contractions, will I really be breathing in through my noise, out through my mouth all calmly? Or will I sound more like something dying and gasping for air, till the contraction is over? Whether you'll be hoo-ing, ha-ing, or hee-ing the main focus is breathing.

The reasoning behind breathing, is actually important. During a contraction you uterus is getting squeezed, which means your baby is getting squeezed which can make the baby mad and uncomfortable. Think about what you would do, if you were getting squeezed? You would try breathing, but sometimes you feel like you can't, right? Because they are squeezing you too tight, and all you want is to be released. The baby wants the same thing, but the baby breaths when you breath. So every breath that you take, while they are getting squished In there, makes it more comfortable and safer for the baby. So while our going through the pain of contractions, think of trying to keep your baby safe and as comfortable for just a little while longer. 

Breathing is also for your benefit, it's a coping technique. There are many thing you will try during labor to ease the pain. You'll try creating all sort of distraction, breathing is a one of those distractions. Focusing on breathing, can take your mind off of how strong and painful your contractions really are. 

When we think of pain, or when we are going through pain, we tend to tense up, which make pain a lot worst. By relaxing, in other worlds breathing, we are trying to lessen the tension, so it's less painful.

Yes I'm still thinking "Who are you kidding I'm going through labor!!! Who actually breaths like that?" I am still going to try it. I even started practicing, and I have been getting better. Hey this whole breathing during labor thing, had to come from some where, it can't be all that made up! right? So practice breathing you never know if it will benefit you! 

Today's post I focused on breathing, I will share many more topics we disgusted during Lamaze class in future posts. 

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My birthday plans!

Happy birthday to me!! Today I turned 21, I am finally legal. I can now go buy myself a bottle of wine, or order a cocktail at a bar/restaurant. Don't make fun, but I actually have been planing my 21st birthday since I'm 18. I imagine it would be something like this... I always wanted to spend it in a casino in Vegas or Atlantic city, so they can card me as many times as they like, and I can show them proof that I'm 21. Order as many drinks as I can, and not sit there sipping on my husbands, while making sure no one is looking. But now, none of this can happen.

My big Vegas birthday party can't happen for a few reasons. One, stating the obvious, I'm pregnant! Two, being pregnant and in my third trimester, doesn't allow my to fly to Vegas. Three, no alcohol drinks for this mama, so there goes my first legal shot. Atlantic city or Pennsylvania could have worked, but still no drinks. Not that I even like or drink alcohol, (I'm more of a wine person) but it is just fun to know I finally legally can.

My twin sister and I planed this day to spend in the city, just chilling and quality time together, and end the night with a nice dinner. But that's not happening either, and I am very very annoyed. My Lamaze teacher decided to change the last class for today, and it is not something I can miss. So now, not only do I not get to spend it the way I imagine since I'm 18, but I also won't be able to even spend the whole day in the city with my twin. I now get to spend it with strangers in Lamaze class.

The teacher felt bad, but the date worked for everyone else. So I told my class that were making a party and I am expecting gift from everyone one of them, since it ruined my plans. Do you think any of them will take me seriously and actually get me something? I'm hoping they did, that would make me happy. It would actually be very funny if they did, because I said it in a joking tune of voice, but they don't know me that well and could have taken me seriously, that would be awesome! 

I hope your plans for today, are working out better then mine are. I'm hopping my day will turn around, and I'll still get to spend the time I can before the class with my twin. 

Kind of what I feel like doing, I wanna yell!

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My pregancy profile!

I pulled out my phone and stared at the blank page in front of me, waiting for me to write something for today's post. But I had no idea what to write about today, I have so many topics, but I just wasn't in the mood of them. I'm in a very blah mood today, looks like it will be a lazy day. I had a good night sleep, but I'm still exhausted, I guess third trimester does that to you. As I pondered about what to write, I came a cross an idea. What do I like to write most about, pregnancy and my own personally stories. So why not do that for today post? I came up with the idea of a profile, so here's my profile!

Name- Chumy Herman
Birthday- December 12 1992
Age- 20 (until tomorrow, then I'll be 21)
Height- 5'3
Weight- Now at 31 weeks, 133
Due date- February 11 i'yh
Baby gender- It's a surprise!!!
Craving- Not so much a craving but I want a good Starbucks, something with Carmel!!
Go to food- Green apples
Best sleeping position- My tummy or left side
Favorite breakfast- Yogurt with cereal and fresh fruit or chocolate milk!
Favorite lunch- It's usually more like brunch
Favorite supper- Anything I have in house
Favorite snack- Pop chips original flavor
Favorite time of day- When I finally fall asleep
Hobbies- My blog
Me time- A long bath with candles and bubbles
Pain today- My back of course!
Complaints- Too many!
Excited about- My birthday!!
Disappointments- Spending my birthday tomorrow at Lamaze class!
Worries- Slipping on the ice
Loving- My baby
Looking forward to- The weekend
Favorite song- Now it is Celine Dion- somebody loves somebody. I play it for my baby, even though It has nothing to do baby's.
Need to do- Fold the laundry
Feeling- Tired
Must have- My body pillow wherever I sleep
Can't handle- Scrambled eggs
Want- February already
Mood- Blah
Baby's size- About 16 inch
Baby's weight- About 3 pounds
Baby's mood- Calm
Baby like- Apples
Baby doesn't like- Fried food
Baby loves- MOMMY AND DADDY!!

I'm sure there are many other things I could have written, but these where the ones I could think of. I'll do a profile once in while, I found it fun doing, and quite insigntful. Make one of your own, and you can send me it, I would love to read them. I can even share them, so others can see how different everyone is.

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Being positive about winter!

Today I'm ganna be positive! Did you know that it's is easier to be pregnant in the winter then in the summer? We have something to be grateful for. (other then the obvious) Pregnancy makes us naturally hotter, which is amazing for winter. Because are body temperature is rising, it will keep us warmer in this chilly, snowy weather. We finally have something to thank our hormones for, it's finally for our benefit. Imagine it was 90° outside, and you're sitting there getting heat flashes. At night, you're hot and you already sleep in the bare minimum, but imagine it in those hot summer nights and there is sometimes nothing you could do about the heat.

When I think of snow and winter all I  want to do is cozy up by my fireplace, roast some marshmallows, and drink hot cocoa. The winter actually makes us want to be cozy and snuggled, we just cant wait to get into bed and cozy under our blankets. Talk to a pregnant women in the summer, I don't think snuggling under a blanket and getting all cozy is on her wish list of the day. It may be, to be in bed and sleep, but not so much the snuggling part. 

The snuggling up in bed actually helps us sleep better and longer, and who can't use that. The thought of the winter snow allows us to stay in the state of mind and be more comfortable when we sleep.

In the summer, people are out much more often, than they are in the winter. In the winter people tend to stay in doors and they get more proactive things done around the house, which is perfect for us while we are nesting. We can organize our houses, to prepare us for the extra room that will be needed once the baby arrives. But don't hibernate, or you will go a little insane from staying indoors all day.

Anyone feeling a little self-conscious about their bellies? Winter allows us to cover up our baby bump by layering, we can wear sweatshirts or even just a coat, when were headed out. Winter clothes in general are not as snug as summer cloth, and when you're pregnant remember your hot, so you're probably only wearing T-shirts, or nothing that will make you wear too many layers.

I'm loving the coziness of this weather, stay warm, stay safe and stay cozy! 

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Pregnancy brain!?

Good morning! Before you start your day today, look down and check your feet. Are you wearing the same shoes/boots? Ok good! As I was getting dressed one morning, I was deciding which shoes matched best with my outfit, and was trying on two at the same time. Then I got side tracked, by who noes what. As I was walking to my car, my left foot felt different then my right. So I looked to check, and that's when I noticed I was still wearing two different shoes. Was a good thing it happened before I left, or that would have been embarrassing.

Does the term pregnancy brain ring a bell? Pregnancy brain is a real thing, it's actual name is Momnesia.  Momnesia, does not effect your brain, even though you don't feel as sharp as you use to and you have some memory loss. There is a perfectly logic explanation, to why were not as sharp as we use to be. It is because of, the lack of sleep or the big change in our sleep routines. Even when were not pregnant and are not sleeping well, were not as sharp, so even more so, how should we be when we are pregnant. Were exhausted and can't remember the simplest things!
   

We also have many new priorities, baby thoughts and worries that are crowding our brain. Which make us forget everything else, because our brain is cluttered with baby thoughts. Our hormones are of course also to blame, it actually affects our memory.

I woke up one morning and opened my fridge for some breakfast, but food wasn't the only thing I saw. I found Windex on the shelf, next to all the other drinks, as if it belonged there. I still have no idea how if even got in there, I have no recollection of doing so. 

The other day as I was cleaning my house, I decided I needed a drink. On my way to the fridge I picked my husbands shoes off the floor, to put them in the closet. But instead I went straight to the fridge and I put the shoes in. I noticed right away what I did, so I took them out and went back to the closet. But I couldn't remember why, or how, or for what, I was doing in the fridge in the first place. It took me a good few minutes, to remember I needed a drink.  Don't even get me started on how many times I have lost my phone and found it in the most bazaar places, including the fridge. 

Am I the only crazy one, or has anyone else gone into the shower with out getting fully undressed? It was early in the morning, and I'm not sure how, but I went into the shower with my shirt on. I turning on the water to a shocking reality, how absentminded could I have been to have not taken it off? 

To help with pregnancy brain try sleeping more, I no it's so hard to even get the little sleep we have. But maybe a nap here and there, if you can, can help with your memory. Also, as soon as you think of something that may be important or that you need to do, try jotting it down as soon as possible. Grab a pen and paper or write it in your phone. But write it someplace where it will be easy to find, and a place where you will remember where you put it.

Seems I'm not the only one leaving stuff in my fridge. 

I have two more Lamaze classes, I will do one post on all three classes. Looking forward! 

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COFFEE... Yes please!!

Good afternoon, or good morning! Some of you may be just getting up ... no judgment, I am actually jealous you can sleep this long. So who had there coffee yet today? I'm sure you all heard, how pregnant women shouldn't drink coffee/caffeine, its true and false. I'll go through some do's and don'ts when it comes to caffeine. Those who are just waking up, don't worry you can still go make your coffee, (switching to decaf wont hurt) then go sit and relax and continue reading.

One reason why you should stay away from to much coffee, is because it increases the amount of times you'll be needing to go to the bathroom. What pregnant women needs/wants that, don't we go enough times? But the more we go, the less body fluids we have, which can lead to dehydration, so stay hydrated. It also causes are key nutrients to leave our system before they can get absorbed.

Of course there is a limit to how much you can drink. Don't go and have 5 cups of coffee a day, no matter how tired you are. Most studies show that 200mg a day, had no harmful effect on pregnant women, or their babies. Because caffeine is a stimulant, it increases your blood pressure and heart rate. The more you have the higher they can get, and having high blood pressure and heart rate, has its own set of issues.

Remember what ever you eat and drink your baby also does. You maybe able to handle the amount of caffeine you have, but your baby can not. Your baby's metabolism is still maturing and cant fully digest all that caffeine. So limiting your caffeine intake, is a good idea.

Drinking caffeine, is an awesome way to feel your baby move. If you wanna get it hyper and start kicking up a storm in you, then enjoy! But if your trying to count your kicks then it wouldn't be the right time. Caffeine will also change you and your babies sleeping patterns, so no caffeine before bed, or you'll both be twisting and turning.

We all know that coffee isn't the only thing that has caffeine in it. Soda, tea, chocolate and even some medication have caffeine as well. So be smart about your 200mg per day. I know your pregnant and just want that whole tub of coffee ice cream, with chocolate syrup and chocolate chips on top, even after you had your large coffee early that day. Beside for the amount of collieries you should be counting in that, remember to count the caffeine.

Your with draw from the caffeine maybe the hardiest part. No, you cant drink another one, to help your headache go away. And you shouldn't be taking any medication unless its necessary,

and it should only be Tylenol. So no medication for you, to get rid of that headache. 

Enjoy your coffee, but there's no harm in changing your coffee routine to decaf. It taste the same, you just won't be as hyper, awake and as active as you'd like to be, when drinking it! 

This picture is from the book 'Mayo clinic guide to a healthy pregnancy' 

I will be attending a Lamaze class tonight, you will get to hear all about it!

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Is the grass greener on the otherside?

Pregnant women for some reason are always complaining about one thing or another, it may not be in public, or even to anyone, you may keep it to yourslef, but we all definitely have complaints. But can you blame us? We always want what we can't have. We contestant think the grass will be greener on the other side, but we have no idea what the other side feels like. So we have no right to judge, other people's complaints, even if it's something we wish for.
If we sleep all day, it's because or hormones make us so tired. We complain that, all we do is sleep. But when we can't sleep, we complain because we are uncomfortable, in pain, we have to get up to many times to pee or we have insomnia. And all we want is to sleep.
If you can eat everything you use to, and nothing makes you nauseous. You can be gaining more weight, so your jealous how people are not always eating like you are, and they not gaining that much weight. But those who can't eat, and everything makes you nauseous, even by looking at it or smelling it, wish they can. And you just want to not be hungry and nauseous.
Those who have a nice baby bump, may feel/look fat and wish they carried small. But those who carry small, wish they had something to show for, and just want there baby off there spin, because it's painful.
Some of us can maintain jobs because they feel fine, and they can't wait for maternity leave. While others who had to leave there jobs, can wait to get back to work.
You clean your house because you have time and energy, but you wish your cleaning lady can just come more often. Then there are some who see there cleaning ladies cleaning, and wish they can move, and they can't wait to get back to cleaning, especially if you want it cleaned your way.
So lady's next time you hear someone complain, don't think 'Oh she has no idea what that would be like' control your hormones, don't get mad at her for complaining about what you wish for. We all have different struggles, we all want something we can't have, and we all complain. So just try and think what it would be like in their shoes. Maybe that well help us not wish for things we can't have and most of all help us not complain. (I said maybe!!... I'm sure we will still complain)

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