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Weeks 13-26

In all honesty, the majority of the second trimester was awesome.  My energy was much better, I had an appetite for quality food (like my old self!), and I got in a decent amount of regular exercise.  But it definitely had it’s annoying parts, too.  I almost feel like weeks 13 through 26 of pregnancy should be further divided into three parts – the beginning, the middle, and the end – because they were so different.  For me, at least. The beginning. Reaching week 13 of pregnancy was a big deal (even though it really… Read more >

Halloween!

I’m 26 weeks pregnant – almost done with the second trimester.  Here’s the proof.   I’ve come to the conclusion that you really can’t tell how big I am from these photos.  My belly is so much larger in person.  I think this front view is a bit better.  Anyway, right after this photo sesh I headed off on a walk/jog.  I was so amused by all the spooky decorations in the neighborhood I decided to take some photos.  The people who live in the Palisades go all out!!  [Side note: I don’t live in… Read more >

Sugar frustrations

My second glucose test was this morning.  This time I had to drink 100 g of glucose.  After fasting for >8 hours.  So last night I got home from work, showered, ate a low carb dinner and tried not to think about how my body was about to enter starvation mode.  My seitan and daiya dinner would have made Mr. Atkins so proud.  My body really doesn’t like being without whole grains.  I was itching to throw my vegan “cheese-steak” on some whole wheat bread.  In the end I added a bit of quinoa to… Read more >

Forbidden Fruit

An ode to the best fall produce of all…apples… Since discovering apples were a FODMAPs no-no, I’ve been eating them so infrequently it hurts my heart.  My stomach is happier, but my taste buds are mourning the loss. In honor of Fall and pregnancy cravings I threw caution to the wind and spent (the weekend before) my birthday picking apples at Riley’s Farm.  And brainstorming all the ways to use my bounty. So far I’ve come up with a pretty awesome list: crock-pot applesauce and applesauce coffee cake apple & tempeh sandwiches curried apple soup… Read more >

Ten (birthday) things

1. Today is my 30th birthday. 2. My mom took me to brunch this morning here. 3. Then we strolled along the pier. 4. Tonight I’m going to dinner with this girl. 5. And seeing this concert. 6. My email accounts (yes, both) got hacked and I sent spam out to every single person in my contact list.  Sorry! 7. My doctor called to tell me my glucose tolerance test came back high (positive) and I need to do the fasting one now.  I’m trying not to let this get me down today, but it… Read more >