Guess who's back... back again...

A few months back, I deleted this blog. I enjoy blogging, but then every once in a while I get this feeling that I am sharing too much personal information with the cyber world. My main intention of this blog was to discuss my fitness and weight loss journey, as well as the frustration that goes along with being a woman- all the demands of a wife, mother, employee, daughter, friend, sister, etc etc etc.. I felt that I met that intention, however, I started feeling "some type of way" because I wasn't receiving many comments for putting myself out there. Considering I am a middle child, and an adult child of an alcoholic, I felt that I needed that "approval" from others. Well that is over and done with now. I just need to do what I need to do, for ME, and no body else. The way I look at it is.. if you don't like what I'm doing or saying or whatever, you don't have to read! I hope that in the future development of this blog, that I find someone, or someoneS, that can relate to me in one way or another. 

Now.. on to BIGGER things.. Since I've deleted this post, I have been growing another organ. I am currently PREGNANT..with a GIRL!!! Wahoo!!! Here's a little update on how I'm doing: 

• How far along? - 32 weeks, 3 days ( due date- Sept 5)
• How big is baby?  By the size of her jabs and kicks, I'd say she's at least 4lbs by now! But according to WTE, she's a Honeydew (19in, 4.5lbs)
• Baby Development: Baby is continuing to grow and develop well. Gains about a 1/2 pound a week, and is also growing longer. 
• Total weight gain/loss: Gain..eek.. somewhere around 26-27lbs. 
• Maternity clothes?  oh yea... mainly dresses though.. it's summer! 
• Shopping: I am being as good as I can
• Sleep:  Between a dog, a husband, and a cosleeping toddler most nights, I sleep on average 4-5 hours a night. I wake up to go to the bathroom and I end up staying awake for 2 hours! 
• Best moment this week:  Getting all the 0-3 months clothes washed and put away; spending time with my first baby..
• Food cravings:  none too pressing, but I do want soda...a lot :-( 
• Food Aversions:  none that I can think of. 
• Gender: GIRL!
• Labor Signs: NONE YET.. hope it stays that way for a few more weeks.
• Pregnancy Symptoms: I am feeling HUMONGO! and my pelvis feels like it could separate some days, i'm sore, tired, whiny...but the good news is- I am healthy and carrying another human being 
• Belly Button in or out? in so far
• What I miss: alcoholic beverages, feeling "normal" and hardcore workouts
• What I am looking forward to: seeing my baby girl.. who will she look like? seeing how Xavier acts around her, seeing how my family dynamic changes, and of course those long nights :) 
• Upcoming appointments/events: I have a checkup on the 16th and Xavier turns 3 on the 19th! 
• Registry: Babies R Us...although I was weary of doing it at first, because I didn't think it was "socially acceptable" to have a registry or a baby shower after your first? I feel guilty about it actually but most people tell me to shut my mouth. 
• Milestones: me- I can still shave my legs and see my feet. Also, still working out 2-3 days a week
• Second Milestone:  Baby: she has reached the development of her very own immune system! And has mastered the art of jamming her feet into my sternum. 
• Notes from Hubby: I'm totally ad-libbing here:  "stop being so damn emotional, woman!" 

That is all for now..next time I'll be sure to include some pictures! Thanks for reading! Xoxo