It's not all about babies...

I blog about other things too :)

Late last year, I was asked to write a blog for BizeeBee, a yoga studio software company, about how different people in the yoga community use Twitter.  It was featured on their "Hive Blog".  It was a really fun experience to get my thoughts out there, and good practice for this blog!  Here is the link in case you are interested:

http://bizeebee.com/blog/2010/12/yoginis-reaching-out-through-twitter/

A few months ago, wearing my Social Media Director hat at Impact Washington, I blogged about how manufacturers can take advantage of using social media to promote the work they do.

http://madeinwashington.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/social-media-as-a-valuable-tool-for-the-manufacturing-community/

And then finally, I was asked to do a follow up blog for BizeeBee about yoga studios and how they can utilize Facebook.  It was published today, which is my reason for this post now :)

http://bizeebee.com/blog/2011/06/5-ways-for-yoga-studios-to-use-facebook/

Brothers

I couldn't resist.

"This kid is making spooning a tad difficult".

Babymoon Planning!

Greg and I have been going back and forth trying to decide where we should take our last mini (as in 2 days) vacation before the baby arrives.  We know that we want to stay close to home (just in case) and obviously flying is out of the question at this point (at least for me it is), so our options are somewhat limited. 

Yesterday, Groupon posted this amazing deal for a ride on the Victoria Clipper!  It was a sign!  Victoria is a very special place for us - it was where Greg proposed!  I cannot believe that was almost 5 years ago...!  We purchased our tickets for the clipper and now just need to go about making hotel/bed and breakfast reservations. 

And now for a trip down memory lane...

Our first self-portrait post-engagement = attractive

So excited about my new ring :)

28 Week Appointment and Glucose Screening Test

I distinctly remember Maureen taking/posting this exact same picture last year (so I did too). 

I looked it up and it looks like we chose the same flavor :)

This morning I had my glucose screening test, a test to check for gestational diabetes (or to see if I am at risk for developing it).  I honestly have not been too concerned about it, and I guess I'm still not.  I drank my sugary drink, waited 1 hour, had my blood draw and I was on my way.  I'm told they will call me back soon if the results require me to go in for the 3 hour test.

This appointment was a little longer in general.  My doctor went over a few "early labor" signs to look out for in between appointments, which now will be every 2 weeks (instead of every 4 weeks like they have been).  She also went over signs of high blood pressure for me to be aware of.

I honestly cannot believe that I'm this close to the end.  I have appointments on my calendar all the way up to 36 weeks now.  STAY IN THERE BEN!  I'm not quite ready...

*UPDATE* I heard back from the doctor and I'm in the clear - no gestational diabetes!  Yay!  Apparently my iron is a little low though, so I need to start taking an iron supplement. 

28 Weeks - 3rd Trimester!

How far along: 28 weeks
Weight gain: 19 pounds!  (Much happier with gaining 3 pounds in a month vs. the NINE I gained last month).
How big is baby: 2 and 1/4 pounds and 14.8 inches long.  That is kind of nuts to think about.  Babies are often born at 19, 20, 21 inches long....!  Woah.
Maternity clothes:  I love maternity jeans.  I'm holding myself back from buying another pair as I know I will not need them much longer, but man - they are comfortable.  It will be fun to have a larger selection of pants to choose from in a few months!
Stretch marks: No
Sleep: When my mind is not preoccupied with other things, sleep is still really good.  I'm surprised at how comfortable I still feel and how I have been able to adjust to sleeping on my side.  Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to be able to sleep on my stomach again, but I kind of thought it would prevent me from sleeping well throughout my whole pregnancy.
Best moment this week: Ben has been super active this week, so watching him roll around in my belly has been a highlight of the week for sure!  I also felt super proud of myself for how well I was able to keep up in my hot power yoga class on Tuesday night.  Joy, who is a particularly awesome/challenging/motivating instructor, was teaching.  I knew it would be tough, and it definitely was, but I felt great during and afterwards :)
Movement: Yes!  I can now feel him moving on both sides of my belly at the same time!  I also think I specifically felt his hand the other day, which was a change from not being able to tell what part of him was poking me.
Food Cravings: Ever since I had a (virgin) pineapple mojito last weekend, I'm craving that.  Luckily, I'm married to a man with stellar bartending skills - so he has been able to make them for me at home!  I also have been drawn to brie/salami/pretzel snacks.  And of course, fruit.
Labor Signs: No
Belly button in or out: Outtttt.
What I miss: Wine/beer
What I'm looking forward to: Over the next 5 days I am teaching yoga classes on 4 of them.  I decided to ramp up my teaching schedule this week.  Greg is also working a lot of nights this week, so I figured I would join him. (Don't worry - I'm not overdoing it).  So, I guess I'm looking forward to lots of yoga!  Also looking forward to the 4th of July 3 day weekend!

Pregnancy Observation

When visiting my parents yesterday, their neighbor Steve was outside working in the garage.  From where he stood, a good 50 feet from where we were, he said to me...

"Hello!  I see you have an outtie there, don't you?"

O
M
G

Time to start wearing a second layer at all times!

Yoga - July Teaching Schedule

(Hi waist - I miss you.)

It's possible that July may be my last month of teaching yoga before I have this baby.  I'm hopeful that I can continue (with maybe 1 class a week) through August, but I am also very aware that it might be the LAST thing on my mind in the last weeks of my pregnancy.  I'm hesitant to stop all together, as teaching yoga seems to directly correlate with a positive mindset for me, but I also think I might want to spend the time focusing on my own practice towards the end.

So, if you would like to attend one of my classes, here is my schedule for the month of July!  (You can find my June schedule here).

July 7 (Thursday) - Hot Hatha Yoga at Hot Yoga of Mill Creek - 6:30 pm (90 minutes)

July 9 (Saturday) - Power/Vinyasa at Bindi Yoga - 10 am (75 minutes)

July 11 (Monday) - Hot Power/Vinyasa at HYMC - 5pm (60 minutes)

July 16 (Saturday) - Power/Vinyasa at Bindi Yoga - 10 am (75 minutes)

July 28 (Thursday) - Hot Hatha Yoga at HYMC - 6:30 pm (90 minutes)