So...I've mentioned before that I can't drink milk as of late. This is very very sad for me. I try to minimize all dairy and definitely don't eat it unless it's mixed (for instance, a small, thin slice of cheese in a veggie wrap is fine, but grilled cheese is NOT!) with other foods. Anyways, I just dealt with it up until now, because I did the same with Caleb. It hasn't sounded good until this weekend anyways! Then yesterday, at the grocery store, I remembered alternative milks. I have had soy milk before, and would probably buy it for myself if it didn't just complicate things in the fridge. Anyways, as I was looking through the options I saw some options like coconut milk and almond milk! Well, since I've been eating a variety of nuts this pregnancy with no problems, I figured I'd give almond milk a shot! I knew exactly what I would have first-cereal. I'm a pretty casual cereal eater, but this past weekend when my dear friend Shannon and her oldest were visiting, I watched her consume cereal with great love. Ah man, to have some corn chex! I just really wanted it. So last night I had some as a snack before bed, a little weary of what might happen. I'm happy to say I slept just lovely! Now, it wasn't incredible, and I'm not guzzling almond milk all day long, but I am happy I can have a little milk now!
Also, I bought a few other things I've been wanting at the store. Pistachios- I've resisted for about 3 weeks- that's major pregnancy will-power right there! Throw in a box of toasted pecan wheatables nutcrisps- and I'm happy! I've also tried peanuts, cashews, and brazil nuts with success. My husband thinks the crackers taste like maple syrup- whatever makes you happy babe!
Soo, I also got on this artichoke kick. Spinach artichoke dip to make, spaghetti with artichokes and tomatoes, and whole artichoke that is going into some thin dip- a lemon, mayo something or other than hollandaise! I'll let ya know how it goes! My husband officially thinks I'm nuts. Can I just mention again that I never craved ANYTHING with Caleb??? I just ate certain things that I could stomach. Thus the shock at having a boy with all these cravings!
Wow! I have been sooo dizzy lately! I'm not sure if it's a result of normal pregnancy problems (trouble catching breath after vomiting, getting up too fast, not eating often enough etc), or if there's a low blood pressure or low blood sugar (highly doubtful!! haha!) problem going on. I rest on my left side, eat protein, drink water, and apply cold rags when it happens. Thankfully my husband or another adult has been close by when it's been the worst to help me, cause even then I've nearly blacked out twice! Time to ask the doc about this.
With the nausea (yep, I'm 22 weeks and still vomiting-no big surprise there!)and also with the dizziness eating protein- especially for breakfast has been helping a lot. I had never had the particular brand of protein bar CLIFF bars until my friend Shannon introduced me to them during a bad spell this weekend. Yum! So now I have another option for breakfast besides um bacon? Oh sure, I could have eggs, milk, cheese, and- wait, I can't have those things or most dairy- especially for breakfast. Anyways, so yay for Cliff bars! Plus, they have options like cherry almond, and white chocolate macadamia nut - so I'm happy!
Right now I'm just staring at pictures of friends at full term and feeling grateful that even though I want to be done, I don't have to deal with a large belly or charlie horses quite yet!
I know I'm jabbering on and on today, but let me just tell ya that "nesting" may have officially begun. That, or more OCD who can really tell at this point? I mean, I have limited energy, but I have been working for the past week and a half on fabric, bedding plans, room decor, crafts, and um, I'm a little ashamed to say, but yes, last night I organized the closet and hung sections newborn through 12 months of the clothes we already have. Re-arranging the whole house is going to take some time, so I've mainly been concerned with getting Caleb's room situated including emptying his closet of baby gear and furniture that will be in the other room, and working on the baby's closet which is storage as of now.
More walnut brain ideas to come...
www.etsy.com/listing/52142732/navy-and-white-striped-pleated-canvas
perfect price, cute, and very functional. I just wish it was only blue and white without the red- though that's cute too, I'm going for just blue and white.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74570195/dino-shirt-bib-3-sizes-available