Bad Hair Day!!!!!!

When I am pregnant I end up looking like Monica from friends when they all went to the Caribbean.  My hair was just at the point where I tolerate its company on my head and I was actually starting to bond with it.

Then the hormones hit and It gets so thick.  One day its curly the next its straight.  I frighten all the birds away as I genuinely do resemble a scarecrow.

I gave up this morning and decided to just tie it back.  Now I have the pleasure of going around looking like I belong on Teen Mom.  I dont know what it is but when I tie my hair back I look like a school kid.  Im going to the Mall this afternoon to meet my hubby for lunch.  I hope I dont get people staring at me thinking "what a train wreck"

I also think my shampoo lied.  The herbal essences range tousle me softly didnt work for me.  it didnt control any frizz.  perhaps mine should be labled "Ruffled by Beltsander"

I look so hot right now hahahahaha.............

Swing Badabadabadabada.........

I was walking to the loo today down the long corridor in my office building (for the 10th time in an hour) and as I looked down I was horrified to notice that my bump wobbles side to side when I walk.

What the Heck???????  I dont remember it being so pronounced on the 1st time round.  Its like its rocking out to a Beyonce video or something.  It is as if I am trying to walk like a normal person but my bump wants to walk like a duck and nod to both walls in the corridor as I go down to the loo.

It doesnt help that the lycra animal print dress (wow I sound so friggin hot now dont I?) fits snug around the bump and moves along with the swing.

I could seriously break out into a chorous of "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" 

To add insult to injury I was so engrossed with this bizarre independent movement of my bump that as I was head down staring and giggling at it as I walked I neglected to notice one of our office directors walking towards me giggling to himself.

Oh the SHAME................

Pass the WD40.... My hips are shot!

This weekend we went to the NY State Fair. It was a scorcher. I went very sensible in flat shoes. I had a feeling it was going to be a bad day for my pelvis/hips as I had the foresight to pack my brace from my recovery last time round. Basically a big white stretchy corset.
Half way round I noticed I was walking like I had a melon hanging out of my butt! Like I had the worst case of itchy hemorrhoids ever! I could literally feel my hips clicking I. And out of their sockets.
The rest of the evening was pretty much written off. It is now a day later and I am still sore. Most days I am ok but occasionally I get a bad one.
I need to keep supple and flexible and just take it easy on those bad days.
On a good note I now feel the baby move around 30 minutes after I eat. It lasts for about 30 minutes and it's such a lovely feeling.

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So last night I gave up trying to sleep at midnight. I was just laying there, not thinking about anything in particular. I just could not switch off. I got up and stayed downstairs watching telly and crocheting till 3am.
I then tried to go up again at 3am and lay awake till 4.30. my alarm went off and I just feel Terrible!!!

I'm now getting a pedicure as a treat. I hope they don't mind me snoring and farting in the chair as I am so relaxed!!!

Of all the times!!! you have to kick now!

I am a recruiter for a very large Financial Firm in the States and I spend alot of my day speaking with high powered individuals so of course I want to project a professional, polished image.  Well that clearly didnt happen yesterday.

There was me on the phone speaking with a great prospective hire.  I was on fire, giving it my all.  I was finally at the stage where the candidate was about to commit to come in and meet with us when suddenly "boom"  I felt my first true kick from the baby.  of course I went "oh!"

The candidate was suddenly "saying oh my gosh is everything ok?"  I said absolutely!!!  Luckily the candidate was female and she has had children and she completely understood my exclamation.  It may even have sweetened the deal.  she agreed to come in.  Whether it was because she genuinely was interested or the fact that she now knows I have 2 kids to feed and it would be awfully nice of her to make me look good and come in for a meeting we will never be sure!

It was great though.  Lovely to get that first confirmed knock on the door........

That ain't gas.......it's definitely the baby!!!

I have certainly decided that it is the baby. Last night when I was going to sleep the baby decided to wake up. It did feel like butterflies in my tummy. I was then obviously laid awake enjoying the movement.
Only downside is that I had to get up and go pee every 5 minutes. Highly annoying but it's all for a good cause.

Oh-Oh! Here comes the dodgy pelvis!

Those of you that know me remember the xray from after the birth of my first child. My pelvis halves completely separated. I mean completely!! The Colorado river could have flowed thru there and not got my hips wet!!

I have been a little nervous about this pregnancy as I spent 6 months learning how to walk properly again. I am now getting those tell tale signs that the pelvis is weak again. That is most likely the cause of the back pain. My hips click constantly and lifting My daughter is becoming difficult.

I need to strengthen my core muscles to support the pelvis. I may wear my belly sling that I had during recovery last time.

I am going to the OBGYN so I will mention it and let you know what they say.