tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post1061333783714362329..comments2024-03-06T02:15:23.306-08:00Comments on Moonshine Junkyard: Heather's Pregnancy Compendium: Part 5moonshinejunkyardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02401889178583608877noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-80618733989885602722012-04-13T08:47:58.389-07:002012-04-13T08:47:58.389-07:00A dear friend of mine is pregnant, and I only wish...A dear friend of mine is pregnant, and I only wish she were as in love with her belly as you! She admitted to me that as much as she wants to love her growing belly, she's anxious and upset about the weight she's gaining, and getting bigger. It's great that you are so enraptured and enthused with your pregnancy. I think a lot of people are hesitant to ask questions related to pregnancy earlier in when it's less obvious, just in case the person isn't pregnant... you never know!<br /><br />Speaking of chapped nipples... I saw this on Etsy and you reminded me of it... nipple cream, safe for nursing mamas! http://www.etsy.com/listing/94246171/organic-nipple-cream-perfect-for-nursingCelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871879969054133260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-76585265072865286972012-04-12T10:16:27.059-07:002012-04-12T10:16:27.059-07:00that dress is the perfect maternity dress it think...that dress is the perfect maternity dress it think. it makes it look like you are holding a bouquet of flowers!<br /><br />thanks for sharing all of this. there's been some speculation from my doctors that it may be difficult for me to conceive in the future, but should i ever, i imagine i will physically print all of these entries for me to devour!Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404052398398405704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-50710399087113740022012-04-12T10:16:26.261-07:002012-04-12T10:16:26.261-07:00that dress is the perfect maternity dress it think...that dress is the perfect maternity dress it think. it makes it look like you are holding a bouquet of flowers!<br /><br />thanks for sharing all of this. there's been some speculation from my doctors that it may be difficult for me to conceive in the future, but should i ever, i imagine i will physically print all of these entries for me to devour!Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404052398398405704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-21189818465825811262012-04-12T09:42:35.715-07:002012-04-12T09:42:35.715-07:00Hello happy glowing mama!!! I loved reading this! ...Hello happy glowing mama!!! I loved reading this! I loved being pregnant too, and didn't mind if people wanted to come up and rub my belly, thought I did have one strange person walk up and ask and started rubbing it all crazy around and around- ahhahahha that was the only strange one! <br />I felt like people were so much nicer when I was pregnant, they all let you sit first, hold doors for you, smile at you- it's the best!!! I also felt safer for some reason, like people were all looking out for me-<br /><br />The weight gain- haha- my Mama told me, "If you gain it, you have to lose it!!!" So I stayed active and gained 27 with Elsa and 33 with Olivia. It was harder to lose the weight with Olivia, but I was so appreciative of the fact that both were healthy pregnancies and that I could be active, lots of walks, swimming, and some easy workouts at the gym here and there :D <br /><br />You are seriously radiant and I love reading these and hearing the excitement in your voice. I know you're limited on space, but I'll be needing to send something for your lil peanut. Naturally I wanna send cute vintage dresses, but if you have a real need, let me know :D xoxoNickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484406166071504488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-4250531460898508112012-04-11T11:59:32.356-07:002012-04-11T11:59:32.356-07:00Wow 26 weeks that is amazing!!! I can't believ...Wow 26 weeks that is amazing!!! I can't believe it where has the time gone??? It is just flying by. I think you have an amazing outlook and attitude. With my first pregnancy I was a young 21 years old I really did not have a good understanding of my body at all and I got the worst advice from doctors it was a very hard pregnancy for me. My doctor told me I was way to thin and I needed to fatten up and to go eat big macs and drink milkshakes I had been a vegetarian previously. I mistakenly took this advice....And I ended up on Bedrest with Toxemia incredibly high bloodpressure and a C section to follow...then I was told how I would not be able to breast feed because I was so small breasted lol!! Well come to find out I think I have milk ducts around to my back hahahaha I had so much milk the nurses couldn't believe it they said I could have fed the whole ward lol!! I love how you are confident in your body and you seem to know yourself well. I think that this kind of confidence would have been very helpful with my pregnancies but in my youth I just did not have it!! I am very excited for you and I am enjoying reading along with your journey thanks for sharing ~and you look beautiful as always :) Love HeatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07044431563691532656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-2326610870665111182012-04-11T11:08:15.396-07:002012-04-11T11:08:15.396-07:00For chapped nips, try this stuff: http://www.lansi...For chapped nips, try this stuff: http://www.lansinoh.com/products/hpa-lanolin. I have some from when I was dealing with the pains of early breast feeding (ugh, I hope you have better luck with that than I did) and it lists prenatal use on the tube for conditioning and promoting healthy, supple skin. <br /><br />Man, I completely missed out on the whole nesting thing since we ended up moving just two weeks before I gave birth. When everything in me wanted to prepare my nest, I was busy packing it all into boxes instead! So unfair. We fell in love with our home though, and were so excited for Clover to grow up here that it was worth it :) <br /><br />Haha! Love the chattering kitty story (I know that sound well) and Darin's classic response to your worries was hilarious.<br /><br />Take care lovely mama!Missahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893666876164237431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-69668946045129075342012-04-11T01:17:20.390-07:002012-04-11T01:17:20.390-07:00You are glowing through my monitor lady! Sounds li...You are glowing through my monitor lady! Sounds like u have all your ducks in a row. I've been sleeping on my sides for weeks now with a pillow between my legs. Just started craving things like hot cocoa and asparagus. No one has tried to touch me yet, but I'll let u know how I feel about it when it happens ha.lasophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02067489300055344841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-13173610519448246372012-04-10T13:51:17.708-07:002012-04-10T13:51:17.708-07:00Hi Heather,
I had to laugh when i read about the r...Hi Heather,<br />I had to laugh when i read about the rat and the cat worries in the dark. I've been such a calm auntie for so many years that i was shocked as a mom that i got nuts with worry that i f i put my babe down all of nature would conspire to send mosquitoes his way or what have you. it was so nice to FINALLY get a grip - what helped me was watching the documentary "babies". kids are tough. i've loved following along with your glorious pregnancy! your baby is a very lucky girl- and our whole world is lucky for her arrival this summer! YAY!GrittyPrettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303584645383006594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-60120290393317402502012-04-10T13:51:17.161-07:002012-04-10T13:51:17.161-07:00Hi Heather,
I had to laugh when i read about the r...Hi Heather,<br />I had to laugh when i read about the rat and the cat worries in the dark. I've been such a calm auntie for so many years that i was shocked as a mom that i got nuts with worry that i f i put my babe down all of nature would conspire to send mosquitoes his way or what have you. it was so nice to FINALLY get a grip - what helped me was watching the documentary "babies". kids are tough. i've loved following along with your glorious pregnancy! your baby is a very lucky girl- and our whole world is lucky for her arrival this summer! YAY!GrittyPrettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303584645383006594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-56129003020457314782012-04-10T11:11:02.135-07:002012-04-10T11:11:02.135-07:00Hi Heather. I just wanted to let you know that I h...Hi Heather. I just wanted to let you know that I have always found Vitamin A helpful for skin problems, whether it is a healing cut, rash, or just dry skin. You can get the cheapest kind that is just oil in its own little capsule, poke or bite a hole in it and squeeze it on. It is very soothing to your skin and a little goes a long way. Good for stretch marks, since it helps with scars, before, during or after healing. I am enjoying the story of your pregnancy. Love TTina Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674608813791302494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-73555165360144951102012-04-10T10:20:37.110-07:002012-04-10T10:20:37.110-07:00i was so bummed because your last edition of these...i was so bummed because your last edition of these posts i had written a big long comment and it got erased :( oh well. i will try again on this one.<br /><br />i never cared if anyone touched me either and i don't mind when people touch my babies. i can see the joy it brings them so why would i mind? (i'm only saying that because i hear so many people get pissed because a stranger touches their baby).<br />insomnia and nightly potty visits- i've always thought the lack of sleep during pregnancy was just a way to get you use to the lack of sleep when baby comes. it works out pretty well :) <br />weight gain-15 lbs? really? so you're one of THOSE pregnant women? well, i won't deny that i'm jealous. i gained 70 with max (yes, i know! crazy! my excuse is that i was 19 and didn't eat much until i got pregnant) with alex i gained around 35. we got married that year so i really tried to not gain much so i would fit in my dress. with shane i gained around the same as alex and with marianne i gained around 40-45. i'm trying to be patient with myself but now that it's almost been a year and i still haven't lost the weight i'm getting annoyed. summer is approaching and i want to be able to wear my skirts and dresses that still don't fit. i've considered posting about it but i figured i'd get a bunch of negative comments. so, i'll complain here :D ANYWAY, you are lucky to stay slim because it's freaking hard to lose it.<br /><br />stretch marks- gaining 70 lbs= many stretch marks. let's just say that after my first i never wore a bikini again.<br /><br />i hope you think up some more topics to discuss! how about sex? hahaha jk!annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12230558089276610469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-66770061928427960452012-04-10T09:29:27.404-07:002012-04-10T09:29:27.404-07:00and 15 lbs is perfect for where you are. it's ...and 15 lbs is perfect for where you are. it's on the low side, in fact! i gained 15 lbs in the first 8 weeks because i quit smoking. i gained 100 lbs with my first pregnancy. well, 70 and then when i got preeclampsia at the end i gained almost 25 lbs in swelling over night. it was horrible. you are perfect.bonfire of my vanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107950410071603461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-7275484135877932902012-04-10T09:26:17.495-07:002012-04-10T09:26:17.495-07:00oh sweetie, who told you that you can't sleep ...oh sweetie, who told you that you can't sleep on your right side? that's not true. if you get high blood pressure then yes, the left is safer, but other than that, you can go back and forth with no fear. even laying on your back is okay for short spurts. you look gorgeous! and you are lucky no one has been obnoxious to you. people were asking me if i was having twins and commenting on how HUUUUGE i was and how HUUUUUGE my boobs were. it sucked. i cried a lot. and i don't like the touchy. no touchy. you are seriously a glowing pregnant woman! nesting sucked for me because i have such anxiety that i started cleaning and it was never clean enough. so i would start to panic and hyperventilate and then Nikos would find me on the ground scrubbing the kitchen floor with a toothbrush.bonfire of my vanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107950410071603461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-81052887720117165342012-04-10T08:17:31.941-07:002012-04-10T08:17:31.941-07:00that pregnancy obsession you have? once baby comes...that pregnancy obsession you have? once baby comes, it will transform into motherhood obsession and i don't know about you...but i began to find the chatter of my single friends quite boring...this bad boyfriend and this neurotic hum-de-dum...can we talk about nursing techniques and weight gain and how to get them to poop? only recently has my (usually hungry) philosophers mind popped back up and i am finally craving different conversation. :)<br /><br />your skin looks glowing, even if it is still dry! are you getting the 'mask of pregnancy' at all? i had it pretty hard core, but it was kinda like extreme freckles, and i liked it!<br /><br />and i know that it is somehow taboo, as a body positive, natural mama, to talk about weight gain frustration, but i think that body changes are intense. you have the cute little belly i wish i had had. i went from being twiggy all my life to gaining 70 lbs in pregnancy!! i don't know that my body will ever go back, and i am still trying to embrace it. you hit it on the head, "i want to feel cute in my body". that's important and that's OK.<br /><br />i love the story about your chattering cat! i'm not surprised the worries show up in the dark...that's where they like to hang out. ;). being the wild woman that you are, i wonder if you could call in the help of the beings in nature...animal and otherwise. i think your baby will already have its own spirit guides...maybe it's time to enlist them. that way, if a rat approaches your baby at night, it will be to give her ratty blessings, and to let her know that she has an ally in the darkness. xoxommgoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13946004516139361312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3659636033906880131.post-75592186992472636112012-04-10T01:15:33.126-07:002012-04-10T01:15:33.126-07:00First off, I LOVE this post. I am so glad you figu...First off, I LOVE this post. I am so glad you figured out the chattering sound! Also, hint of sarcasm, thanks from the bottom of my own belly for introducing me to that DANG'D salt sweet caramel pecan ice cream. I went to Savemart last night and tracked down the LAST carton. I dug behind a bunch of Red Velvet cake cartons and found it, the very last one! I had seen where the price label on the shelf is that they had had it but it appeared to be gone but I didn't give up hope. Had the biggest bowl of Ice Cream I'd had in over a year last night.<br /><br />Also, I'm glad some of your worries are relieved and you are sounding chipper and free! Despite how normal and healthy some fear and worries are, I really think you should MAKE yourself go out to a movie or maybe for a long uphill walk or something next time you get worrisome! It's so good to let that anxiety go out the window too! But hopefully it will lessen and lessen the closer you get to the big day!<br /><br />I love you bun, it was SOOO good to hang out this past weekend. Unbelievably good. As I drove home I wept some pms tears of overwhelming thankfulness for our family and every nuance of it and my wonderful wonderful life. Wow. I never could have expected it would get this good. Can't wait to meet the newest one to go on road trips, show wildflowers and plants and animals to, get wild with, camp under the stars with.... that sweet little baby lady!AdieSpringBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205931755209226695noreply@blogger.com