So my twin sis suggested that I let you guys know about some dreams that I have had. Now, I haven't had that many dreams, but the ones I do have are pretty out there lol.
Dream #1
It is my sister's wedding, and I am 9 months pregnant. As people go to go dance, they leave their have filled beer bottles everywhere. The whole reception I am drinking bottle beer all over the reception hall, until someone spots me. I SCREAM, Ahhhhhhh, and take of running like a crazy person burping and hiccuping all the way back to my hotel room lol.
People told me that I wouldn't think about alcohol while pregnant, but I think about it everyday. I think about beer, wine, margaritas, and all the above. Dont worry, I haven't drank anything, but I do miss my Friday night Smokey Bones with my Fiance. Now all I can enjoy is Somkey Bones cornbread and a giner-ale ;-(
Dream#2
It kind of a fantasy dream. Don't worry its not what you think. Now, I have been a vegetarian for maybe 4 years now, so I have not had any chicken, beef, or pork during that time. I have a dream where I am sitting at a picnic table, with airbrush clouds, and beautiful sunshine. I am wearing a yellow dress, and birds are chirping behind me. As I lift my hands to my face, it is the greasiest, juiciest, crispiest piece of fried chicken I begin to devour. The oil drips down my hand, and I lick all my fingers. The funny part is I am in one of those 360 cameras that circle me over and over as I am eating this fried chicken. Maybe that means I am going to have a boy, lol who knows.
I have read somewhere, sorry I don't remember where, that you get cravings for things that you may not even like; even vegetarian start to crave things they haven't had in a year.
I would like to hear you dream stories. I am still early in my pregnancy, so there may be more to come.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Sabrina
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Good Movies to watch and books
Just a suggestion to my readers. Tell me what you think :-)
If you you are interested in information on birthing plans and healthy living
The Business of Being Born
2008
84 minutes
Director Abby Epstein's controversial documentary takes a hard look at America's maternity care system, juxtaposing hospital deliveries against the growing popularity of at-home, natural childbirths that some expectant parents are opting for. Former talk show host Ricki Lake was inspired to produce this compelling exposé after a dissatisfying birthing experience with her first child left her with many unanswered questions.
If you you are interested in information on birthing plans and healthy living
The Business of Being Born
2008
84 minutes
Director Abby Epstein's controversial documentary takes a hard look at America's maternity care system, juxtaposing hospital deliveries against the growing popularity of at-home, natural childbirths that some expectant parents are opting for. Former talk show host Ricki Lake was inspired to produce this compelling exposé after a dissatisfying birthing experience with her first child left her with many unanswered questions.
- 2011
4 episodes
Executive Producer Ricki Lake and Filmmaker Abby Epstein
follow their landmark documentary, The Business of Being Born, with an all-new,
4 part series that continues their provocative and entertaining exploration of
the modern maternity care system.
2010
77 minutes
In this documentary, three meat- and cheese-loving New Yorkers
agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks. Lured with true tales of weight lost
and health regained, they begin to uncover the hidden sides of animal
agriculture.
Books
What to Expect When You're Expecting, 4th Edition
By: Heidi Murkoff & Sharon Mazel
Overflowing with tips, helpful hints, and humor (a pregnant woman's best
friend), this new edition is more accessible and easier to use than ever before.
It's everything parents-to-be have come to expect from What to Expect...
only better.
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
By: Micheal Pollen
A national bestseller that has changed the way readers view the ecology of
eating, this revolutionary book by award winner Michael Pollan asks the
seemingly simple question: What should we have for dinner? Tracing from source
to table each of the food chains that sustain us -- whether industrial or
organic, alternative or processed -- he develops a portrait of the American way
of eating.
Tips For Nausea and/or Vomiting
I don't know about you, but morning sickness last ALL DAY LONG!! Especially when you work in an office with 300 employees in the building (the smells you smell are not fun). Here are some things I liked to use:
1. I always eat breakfast before going to work.
Trust me, I know you are sleepy, and you don't feel like cooking anything. So I had a warm cinnamon raisin English muffin, a small serving of fruit and a glass of water.
2. I know,I know, 2 hours later the nausea returns; so have a protein shake.
I love the BOOST high protein shakes. I usually took my prenatal vitamin with the protein shake. This shake has calcium, iron, protein (of course), and other good stuff for you and the baby.
3. I really enjoyed tomato based products.
Tomato soup, salsa, and even my favorite a tomato sandwich with lettuce and mustard (don't knock it till you try it).
Majority of the time, for me at least, feeling nauseous means that I needed something.
4. Keep Hydrated.
I have been told that you should drink 64 oz of water a day when your pregnant. That may seem like a lot, but compared to how many times you use the bathroom, its nothing. My insurance company gave me a free water bottle to help me measure my intake, so ask around for some free gifts!
5. Eating 5 times a day is healthy and helpful!
Now, I am not taking 5 full meals ladies, I mean meals and snacks. I personally like granola, dry cereal (Kellogg's Raisin Brain Crunch is the bomb diggity), dried and frozen fruit, and celery will help keep food down.
6. Slurpee please!!
OK, so I know this isn't exactly healthy, but I love Slurpee's, icy drinks, and lime-aids( from sonics 2 to 4). I sometimes have gotten 3 in one day (don't judge). Sometimes its nice to splurge, and get something unhealthy, but just don't make it a habit.
7. Eating cold food.
For me, I would make something that I know I love, but once it came off the stove, I instantly could eat because the smell. So try foods that you have to eat cold like vegan ham sandwich and crackers, bowl of cereal, or a garden salad. These meals are healthy and filling without any guilt.
Now, I have a challenge for you. What are your secrets to help with nausea and/or vomiting? I would love to know!
Have a great day :-)
Sabrina
1. I always eat breakfast before going to work.
Trust me, I know you are sleepy, and you don't feel like cooking anything. So I had a warm cinnamon raisin English muffin, a small serving of fruit and a glass of water.
2. I know,I know, 2 hours later the nausea returns; so have a protein shake.
I love the BOOST high protein shakes. I usually took my prenatal vitamin with the protein shake. This shake has calcium, iron, protein (of course), and other good stuff for you and the baby.
3. I really enjoyed tomato based products.
Tomato soup, salsa, and even my favorite a tomato sandwich with lettuce and mustard (don't knock it till you try it).
Majority of the time, for me at least, feeling nauseous means that I needed something.
4. Keep Hydrated.
I have been told that you should drink 64 oz of water a day when your pregnant. That may seem like a lot, but compared to how many times you use the bathroom, its nothing. My insurance company gave me a free water bottle to help me measure my intake, so ask around for some free gifts!
5. Eating 5 times a day is healthy and helpful!
Now, I am not taking 5 full meals ladies, I mean meals and snacks. I personally like granola, dry cereal (Kellogg's Raisin Brain Crunch is the bomb diggity), dried and frozen fruit, and celery will help keep food down.
6. Slurpee please!!
OK, so I know this isn't exactly healthy, but I love Slurpee's, icy drinks, and lime-aids( from sonics 2 to 4). I sometimes have gotten 3 in one day (don't judge). Sometimes its nice to splurge, and get something unhealthy, but just don't make it a habit.
7. Eating cold food.
For me, I would make something that I know I love, but once it came off the stove, I instantly could eat because the smell. So try foods that you have to eat cold like vegan ham sandwich and crackers, bowl of cereal, or a garden salad. These meals are healthy and filling without any guilt.
Now, I have a challenge for you. What are your secrets to help with nausea and/or vomiting? I would love to know!
Have a great day :-)
Sabrina
13 Weeks :-)
Accoring to the "What to expect when expecting" book by Murkoff and Mazel, at 13 weeks the fetus is the size of a peach and my uterus is the size of a grapefruit. I dont know about you, but I may rethink eating those fruits again, but it is nice knowing what the size is :-)
If you don't already notice, I am a science geek, and I love knowing the facts, so you may see me source some books and websites throughout the blog. Don't worry, I wont be blogging every 5 seconds, but for now, I do want to get everyone caught up :-)
See you soon!
I'm Pregnant!!
Hello Everyone!!
Hello, My name is Sabrina and I am having my first child. Today, I am officially 14 weeks! Yes, I am scared out of my mind!! Growing a human being is not as easy as it looks. For the first 3 months, I was nauseous ALL DAY LONG!! I can smell things from miles away, and I have to use the bathroom every 2 hours. I am actually waiting for the pregnancy to start being fun :-/ But enough about that, lets talk about what's coming up!!
I am clinical obese, you can say, so I have made a decision to be healthy for my pregnancy. Ok, ok, I will tell you how much I weigh, but please promise me you won't tell ANYONE!! Promise, Promise! Before finding out I was pregnant, I was..... 209lb (shhhhhh). standing at 5'4" tall I know that is not healthy, but trust me I used to be heavier. 3 years ago my sister and I decided to become Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians. For those of you who don't know what that is, it meas that we will eat dairy and eggs, but no meat. I ended up loosing over 65 lb and have kept it off. I started to work out 4 times a week, and I have never been healthier. How many of you can say you can run 2 miles straight? Didn't think so lol. I started to eat fish again, because the doctor said that my iron was low, and I didn't like taking the vitamins. Last week, I decided that I would like to transition to full on vegan. I know, its very scary, but I want to give my baby a fighting chance. With weight can come complications, such as, gestational diabetes and high blood pressure; Those were scary enough complications for me to want to make a change. According to "What to Expect When Expecting" by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel (and a whole bunch of other names), overweight women are recommended to gain 15-20 pounds during their pregnancy (Pp.51). Considering my my older sister gained on her pregnancy, that is almost half of what she gained. So I thought to myself, "Sabrina, what can you do that is healthy, but you can still maintain a healthy weight for you and your baby?" BECOME A VEGAN, DUH!! Some may say, this is a drastic measure, but I spoke to my doctor, and got the ok. So readers, this is my last month of dairy, the last thing I will give up.
Being Haitian-American, I grew up eating Caribbean style food; rice and beans, chicken, beef, goat, you name it, so I know it is going to be difficult. Not to mention I LOVE sour cream. Me and sour cream have a secret relationship, that goes with baked potatoes, nachos, tacos, on a fiesta omelet, I mean it is so good. But I am going to give that up, just for you (little person inside). Wish me luck readers, this is going to be the hardest break up ever!!
The purpose of this blog is just to document my experience as a pregnant vegan women, but also how I adjust to the change of creating an actual life. Please feel free to comment, I would love to hear about your experiences, and you don't need to be vegan to respond :-)
Good Luck to all the new moms out there, hope to hear from you soon!
Sabrina.
Hello, My name is Sabrina and I am having my first child. Today, I am officially 14 weeks! Yes, I am scared out of my mind!! Growing a human being is not as easy as it looks. For the first 3 months, I was nauseous ALL DAY LONG!! I can smell things from miles away, and I have to use the bathroom every 2 hours. I am actually waiting for the pregnancy to start being fun :-/ But enough about that, lets talk about what's coming up!!
I am clinical obese, you can say, so I have made a decision to be healthy for my pregnancy. Ok, ok, I will tell you how much I weigh, but please promise me you won't tell ANYONE!! Promise, Promise! Before finding out I was pregnant, I was..... 209lb (shhhhhh). standing at 5'4" tall I know that is not healthy, but trust me I used to be heavier. 3 years ago my sister and I decided to become Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians. For those of you who don't know what that is, it meas that we will eat dairy and eggs, but no meat. I ended up loosing over 65 lb and have kept it off. I started to work out 4 times a week, and I have never been healthier. How many of you can say you can run 2 miles straight? Didn't think so lol. I started to eat fish again, because the doctor said that my iron was low, and I didn't like taking the vitamins. Last week, I decided that I would like to transition to full on vegan. I know, its very scary, but I want to give my baby a fighting chance. With weight can come complications, such as, gestational diabetes and high blood pressure; Those were scary enough complications for me to want to make a change. According to "What to Expect When Expecting" by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel (and a whole bunch of other names), overweight women are recommended to gain 15-20 pounds during their pregnancy (Pp.51). Considering my my older sister gained on her pregnancy, that is almost half of what she gained. So I thought to myself, "Sabrina, what can you do that is healthy, but you can still maintain a healthy weight for you and your baby?" BECOME A VEGAN, DUH!! Some may say, this is a drastic measure, but I spoke to my doctor, and got the ok. So readers, this is my last month of dairy, the last thing I will give up.
Being Haitian-American, I grew up eating Caribbean style food; rice and beans, chicken, beef, goat, you name it, so I know it is going to be difficult. Not to mention I LOVE sour cream. Me and sour cream have a secret relationship, that goes with baked potatoes, nachos, tacos, on a fiesta omelet, I mean it is so good. But I am going to give that up, just for you (little person inside). Wish me luck readers, this is going to be the hardest break up ever!!
The purpose of this blog is just to document my experience as a pregnant vegan women, but also how I adjust to the change of creating an actual life. Please feel free to comment, I would love to hear about your experiences, and you don't need to be vegan to respond :-)
Good Luck to all the new moms out there, hope to hear from you soon!
Sabrina.
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