Project Baby #2

According to 'What to Expect when you are Expecting' Early pregnancy symptoms are sort of like PMS but a little more exaggerated (think PMS on Steroids) If that is the case than either my hormones are terribly out of whack or I'm 'duffed up' My adult tantrum on Sunday and support that!

Healthy Vegetarian Nachos

2x can diced tomatoes

1x 420g can or corn (washed)

2x grated carrot

2x grated zucchini

1x can of kidney beans (washed)

1x brown onion diced

10-15 button mushrooms sliced

cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Spices to add if desired- Chilli flakes, cumin, turmeric

 1. Fry off onion

2. Add can tomatoes and reduce

3. add all other ingredients and simmer for 10-12 minutes

4. add cheese and zap in microwave to melt further

 Guacamole

1x avocado mashed

1/2 red onion diced

1 garlic clove chopped fine

splash of lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

 Pita Chips

Since trying for No.2 I've been taking extra notice of my body to see if I can detect pregnancy before the test. These are some of the symptoms I had in the weeks leading up to knowing I was pregnant.

1. Swollen and sore breasts 

2. Dizziness

3. Extreme fatigue 

4. Constipation

5. Thick, white, milky discharge

6. Headaches, disgushing headaches!

Up to date I can't say I've noticed any of these symptoms, so I am under the impression that we haven't been successful. Only time will tell.

For the past couple of weeks I have been formulating (in my head) a simple exercise regime that will help to build more core strength in the lead up to my pregnancy. It's the 10x10 three times a day.

All exercises have 10 reps

1. Squat Press with bar bell

2. Leg Lowers, leg straight #

3. Push ups, on toes

4. Up right row, bar bell (12 kgs)

5. Glute Bridge

6. Mountain Climbers

7. Super Man

8. Weighted squat (12kgs bar bell)

9. Plank ups

10. Dips (off a coffee table)

All of these simple exercises can be done in the comfort of my home.

I am turning myself inside out with excitement right now. The week we start trying for a baby has finally arrived. Pumping stations, go! My uterus has been screaming at me for the last twelve months. It is yearning to be 'with child' once again. My husband knows is he on 'duty' and 'on the firing line' this week and is feeling a tiny bit of pressure. 

I have found myself using Google for unusual things.

- When is a good time to have sex to conceive a baby?

- How long before you can go to the bathroom after hubby has 'unloaded?

-Is there a special position (besides one foot on the toilet seat) to conceive a baby?

-Do I have to wait for a full moon and howl when on the 'call of duty?

- What will be due date be if we conceive straight away?

If I have enough 'Jones' in me my ripe little egg(s) should be fertilized, stat. I told myself I would be as fit as I was during my first pregnancy. I have failed on that front. I think I keep in reasonable shape chasing my two year old around, gardening and mowing our massive 1097m2 block and maintain a home of three

I had a little too much fun on Friday night and I am still not feeling as bright eyed and bushy tailed as I would like to be but my excitement has no waned.