Baby Blanco & My Preggo Process

July 28 – Week 36:  (167.4-170.0)  - *176.2 EXERCISE: I only hit the gym twice but tried to eat clean but I still haven't been able to correct my excessive pigging out from last week. As you can see, I'm way over my "ideal" weight plan but at this point I just have to HOLD ON. ANNIVERSARY: Since we didn't do a babymoon, we had a stay-cation. --Doctor's appointment: I got my first "action" by my OBGY with a STREP TEST aka a Q-tip swab of my vagina and butt hole LOL. Then we went for round two of action with a cervix check aka hand up my vagina to see if my cervix has dilated at all. (So much action on my anniversary but not from my husband LOL). While my OBGY had her hand in me I asked, "Am I 10cm yet?" She said, "Haha...No, but the head is right there." So I told her, "Well if you can touch him, get him out!" lol And of course, we didn't take a single picture! SMDH -- Spa Day: We both went to get facials a...

July 21 – Week 35:   WEIGHT:  (166.6-169.0)  - *172.2...until we got to the weekend and then I pigged out and managed to jump to 176.2! SMDH... EXERCISE:  Hit the gym four times. I hate the gym more and more the closer I get to the due date, but gotta due it. THE WEEK:  "I finally puked" On Friday, I skipped the gym. I kicked the day off with an egg and cheese sandwich. For lunch I had BBQ - ribs, corn bread and mac n cheese. Then I decided, why not top it off with yogurt ice cream with ALL the toppings. Then the twin came over and we hit the apartment rooftop for some snacks (snack bars, watermelon, cheese and ham). And THEN we hit a late movie (10pm) at iPic where we had popcorn, sweet potato fries and sliders. Mind you my usual daily meals consist of a protein shake in the morning, a snack (fruit or health bar), lunch (sandwich), then the gym, then ice cream yogurt w/ toppings, then dinner (pork chops, chicken, or something along those lin...

July 14 – Week 34:  WEIGHT: (165.8-168.0)  - *170.4 EXERCISE: I only hit the gym twice (500 calories on the stairs, 4 arm weights). STRETCH MARKS: I got a small one on my left boob but nothing anywhere else. I showed Peruvian my boob stretch mark and he was like, "Wow, that's nothing" and walked away lol THE WEEK TwinO Moved Out: I finally had to let TwinO go on Sunday, but don't worry, she'll be back on Wednesday for a doctor's appointment LOL. What did we do once we dropped her off? We texted and called each other a ton! It's how we roll. lol Hospital Tour:  It was a reality check! Along with seeing the delivery and recovering rooms, we also got to see a woman checked in for labor, hear a woman screaming while delivery and see a newborn. YIKES! Peruvian was like, "Babe, you are going to have the baby right there!" lol Craziness. No Views of the Vagina: I also realized that I can no longer look down and see my vagina! So now I...

July 7 – Week 33:   WEIGHT: (165.0-167.0)  - *171.0 EXERCISE: Limited. I hit the gym three times and burned between 300-500 calories doing cardio plus did arm weights each time.  THE WEEK: So the twin was supposed to stay at Adrienne's to start house sitting but when it came down to it, I wasn't ready to let her leave. So I made her stay at the apartment with us another week. She was like, "Just tell me you love me...you really love me!" LOL I'm grown even more attached, what can I say! lol. I am loving the new smaller, cozier home with all the nearby places to eat. We watched the Mexico vs Brazil game. We lost but these Brazilians were super nice and kept expressing how much they love Mexicans and also kept congratulating me on my pregnancy. Later in the week we celebrated the 4th with  my suegros and then went to Alberto's bbq. It was slow week and I loved it!

Jun 30 – Week 32:   WEIGHT:  (164.2-166.0)  -  *168.4 EXERCISE: No gym this week. Packing up 80% of the house was my workout. Moving is a huge B****! STRETCH MARKS: Nada :) DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT: So it turns out those menstrual type cramps are preterm labor contractions. I told the doctor that the cramps had me in the fetal positions at least two different nights. She told me those are usually caused by being to active...in my case too much gym and packing the house. My punishment? A cervix check! Yup, my first one ever. She had to check that the cramping/contractions hadn't caused me to dilate. Luckily, my cervix was still closed and long (<--- whatever "long" means).  My next appointment was supposed to me in four weeks but now I have to go back in every two weeks...."Cervix Parties" will be in full effect. YIKES! From TheBump.com:   At 33 weeks pregnant, cramping like you’d have with a period could be a sign of preterm labor.   Whe...

Jun 23 – Week 31: Baby Shower + Fam Meets Belly + Swollen Feet WEIGHT:   (163.4-165.0)  - *166.6 I didn't hit my target weight but eh, close enough. EXERCISE:  I worked out all Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and went on walks...AND started packing the house....all before we flew to Cali for a baby shower. Between my back killing me, crapping up (like menstrual cramps), and not getting enough sleep...my body hated me. STRETCH MARKS:  Nada :) BABY SHOWER :  I channeled my inner Khloe Kardashian with my dress and heels....which was cute up until I looked at my feet at the end of the baby shower...swollen like sausages! But I had a blast. Started the day bright and early with an 8AM Mexico World Cup Game...Mexico won!! Then finished setting up, then the baby shower, then I was DONE. I kinda decided I wasn't going to have a baby shower in DC anymore...too much work. If anything, maybe a small brunch. Oh and we went on a joint ultra sound appoi...

Jun 16 – Week 30:   WEIGHT:   (162.6-164.0)  - *164.4 It took me three (3) weeks, lots of gym visits, walks and trying to limit my cheating to FINALLY be back on track!!!! I was starting to lose hope, but glad I got it together, especially in time for my Cali baby shower. :) EXERCISE:   I've def been doing extra....Gym session with stairs and weights four (4) times a week....and 3.4 mile walks in the evenings with the twins, Peruvian or by myself. Stretch Marks: Nothing. Still rubbing on cream and oil...and drinking water to stay hydrated and prevent more hemorrhoids . There was no better way to kick-off the 10 week countdown than with Mexico beating Germany in the World Cup! The odds were stacked against us but we WON! Out of Spain, Peru and Mexico...Mexico has been the only team to win a game...good thing this baby will be 50% Mexican! The twin wouldn't stop rubbing/shaking my belly while blasting banda, screaming cheers, or to make sure the...