This is just about what my day consisted of yesterday:
Over all, day 1 was a success. I think I consumed a weeks worth of veggies in 24 hours. The boys were not fans. Thank goodness Halloween is tomorrow. That should hold them until they adjust to life without fries!
Here's to our health!
So it turns out this time that my blood pressure is off the CHARTS! Now usually, as with my weight, I'm worried, but that usually subsides with the next cookie. However, no one informed me that this can be dangerous for BABY!! That is a whole new story. I can not hurt someone that is so innocent, so for now - I have to make a change. A big fat one and for the next 5 months. On the plus side, I am hoping it will carry over after baby is here, but I have to say good bye to all my favorites. Adios French fries, delicious chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, and many more that I am failing to mention.
My younger sister does not have this problem, and we are very similar in size, so weight is part of my problem, but it's you GENETICS! that I have to blame for this one. My father says that his grandmother had high blood pressure - so you know McDonald's wasn't the one to blame there. However, McDonald's isn't helping my situation at all. Luckily for me, other people suffer, and I have found a great new book to help me through the next 5 months.
Enter The Dash Diet.
Unlike other 'diets' I've tried in my life, this one is not for weight reduction - especially weight reduction for the family trip to the beach in a few months. I'm hoping that this will be good for me and the entire family for the long run. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers guys because if you are familiar with my love of processed cheese products, you know how difficult this will be for me ... especially when I'm pregnant.
I am happy to announce that I made it a whole week and hit new week (16!!) and month (4) mark without feeling like crap! Thanks Baby!
The flip side, my skin has turned into that of a 13 year old girl. My chin has not been this bad since the 7th grade Valentine's dance. The only good news is that my DVR does not care what my skin looks like.
We may (fingers crossed) get a sneak peak at baby next week. All girl thoughts will be held until then, and the BIG fatty ultrasound on December 2. Healthy, beautiful baby girl PLEASE!
As you can tell, we are a little bit OBSESSED with the gender of Baby Benton. Don't get me wrong, we will LOVE whatever sweet baby is sent our way, but a little girl would be added perfection. Onto the point! While we were out to dinner because everyone knows a pregnant woman should not be required to cook, and lucky for my, Jusband agrees, I received this fortune:
YOU WILL SOON RECEIVE SOMETHING YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED
Except it was written in Blue instead of Pretty in Pink. I can pretty much guarantee you I haven't always wanted 3 boys.
Oh wait, I already have 3 boys:
