Half-Baked Handout
1/2 way through pregnancy & here's the details!
Oh my heavens I have so much to say!
Everyday I have a “I should make a TikTok about this” thought but I’m still so posting-adverse I just don’t.
So, beautiful people, here’s all my half-baked pregnancy thoughts! A table of contents so you can jump to what you want:
My Pregnancy Updates
Internet Use/Screen Time Thoughts & Plans
2nd Time Moming
GREECE!!!! (A 10 day trip away from our 1 year old)
Daily Routine xoxo!
UPDATES
I’m 1/2 way through my pregnancy as I’ve said a million times. Main updates are my anatomy scan went well. Baby has a small hole between ventricles but it’s basically a non-issue (and a very common baby occurrence) and the only thing that changes for me and baby is at 2 months old they get a test to make sure it closed. It doesn’t affect delivery or baby’s health so I’m actually so confused why it’s even brought up? They said it doesn’t get closed with surgery even if it doesn’t close on its own because it’s too small anyways so I’m just like, ok?
Yet again I’m soooo over the standard of care in OB offices/hospitals it’s just so counter to what feels right to me. Also the lady was so standoffish and rude and didn’t tell me anything about what we were seeing on the scan for AN HOURRR long appointment. It was a bummer anatomy scan but the last one was so so fun so maybe it’s just luck of the draw.
We hired a midwife which I think I’ve said already? She was the midwife apprentice at my last birth and I love her so so much. She’s bent the rules and parted the sea for us to be able to do out-of-network care with her and I’m so happy. I tear up every time I think of the chance she’s given us.
My belly is so much bigger than last time! I didn’t show this much until like 7-8 months last time and I love love love it? Slightly worried about running out of room in my own skin, but the intrusive thoughts are vain and short-lived. Thought I’d mention!
Rosie seems to know there’s a baby in my uterus. She pats my bare belly and says “baby” and gives it kisses. It’s so so sweet and makes me realize how much she really understands. She also pats her own belly after she’s eaten a big meal and says “baby” so, who really knows.
Frick the Internet
Or maybe just the powers that be in Silicon Valley that make it so so addictive. Planning on a screen fast (I did 30 days last pregnancy, thinking maybe all the weekends for the rest of my pregnancy) to help detox, and I also reallllly believe a screen fast will help with the stamina it takes for birth! Instant gratification is not helpin anybody around here!
Really struggling with my phone/screen addiction! It’s not extra bad or out of the norm it’s just bugging my soul sooo much. The App screen zen is actually helping me but still feels like I need a big kick in the pants.
MOM ROUND 2 LOADING!
I’m convinced the second round of pregnancy is less stressful because you know what to expect (duh) and also because I know I have all the stuff I NEED!
My Baby Essentials: (IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE!)
Newborn Diapers
Mom Diapers
Stroller
Cozy Clothes
Onesies for baby
Design Dua Bassinet
Snuggle Me Baby Lounger
Everything else is extra. For the first 2 months baby was naked, we were naked, and the only things that mattered were cozy places for everyone to sleep and cozy clothes for when they were necessary.
I’m so particular about being cozy and hibernating for as long as possible in the early postpartum days that it just makes everything about it feel so simple
GREECE!
I went to be in a good friend’s wedding for 10 days in Spetses, Greece and Elias and I left Rosie with our parents.
We got so many surprised reactions that we’d leave her at so young an age but it went great! She didn’t even seem confused when we got back! When I went to NYC for 4 days when she was 9 months old she was so weird when I got back.
This time, she was so happy the whole time (we got lots of pictures, facetimed etc.) and it was totally great!
It was a non-negotiable that we go, and I’m just not going to spend thousands of dollars to travel (which we never do) and be trying to stop Rosie from crying during a 30 hour travel day, 90 degree weather, messed up sleep, etc.
So basically it was the only option and it forced us to get some magical alone time as a couple before we welcome a second child. It was SO good for us, and the first true rest I’d gotten in a long time.
WHAT WE DO EVERYDAY
Since I’m not a vlogger at the moment I often think “oh my gosh this life is so good I would love to share the simple everyday joys!” But truly, filming it and editing would ruin it currently so here is what it is!
7 a.m. family wake up and breakfast
9 a.m. walk Elias to work
9:30 a.m. drink my coffee as Rosie walks around on the beach and I stare at the waves
10:30 a.m. home to clean up the kitchen, garden, play
11 a.m. Rosie naps + I rest or do my birth class
1 p.m. Farmers Market, River, Beach, Parents House, Spend time with friends, Boardwalk, Walk the Shops, Hike, Park, something majorly fun!
4 p.m. Home for chores while Rosie undoes most of the tidying
5:30 p.m. Get ready for Dinner / Elias home!
The beachy mornings are so so good! A perfect addition to my morning routine. It feels like I can finally have a slow morning with a little one running around.
WHEWWW! A long-winded one. Love y’all let me know if you have questions or opinions or comments! xoxoxoxo