Pregnancy Journal

These past 6 months have gone by so fast– growing a little human has been such a fun experience. In honor of this wonderful new chapter, here are some of my jotted down notes and photos throughout this time.

my pregnancy journal–

First and foremost, I’ve heard a lot of things about other people’s pregnancies by just being pregnant. As a woman if I casually heard these things as I do now, I would’ve appreciated them! So don’t be afraid to ask questions to anyone, at any point in your life. It’s nice knowing all the possibilities of what can be expected in a pregnancy and also, it’s just nice listening to someone else’s experience. You wouldn’t believe how fast these 9 months go and how much there is to learn.
I felt baby’s kicks a 22 weeks– I felt like a lot of people had them earlier but all pregnancies are different and that’s okay if you don’t feel baby until later!
I didn’t get any pregnancy symptoms, no nausea, food aversions, food cravings etc. thankfully! If anything I just get super tired (most 1st trimester and now 3rd)
See what best fits you, your partner and what you’d like your birth experience to be– hospital, birth center, home births to meeting all the gynecologist, midwives etc. and be proud of what your choice is. This will ultimately only affect you, so don’t let anyone else’s opinion hold you back from doing what you want to do!
Surround yourself with a positive community and support system that you know you can rely on
Set boundaries that best fit you, your partner and your baby
Think positively – pregnancy affirmations have helped me feel so strong, I highly suggest these. You wouldn’t imagine how much words have a big play in our hearts!

Hightlights—

Having a wonderful partner like Kevin– his meals, surprise treats, and massages have been my saving grace
Seeing my body experience this wonderful new change
Meeting and having a wonderful birth team + plan
Watching Kevin go through a sympathy pregnancy :)
Prepping my body for a natural birth (yoga, classes, learning birth positions etc)

Things I’m looking forward to–

Having Kevin’s support through our all natural labor
Seeing Kevin be the bomb ass dad we all know he’ll be and experiencing mother/fatherhood together
Holding baby Maximo for the first time and beginning our journey together
Watching our friends and families with our little guy
Seeing Maximo grow up
Our baby shower for Maximo

Random Favorites—

Peloton cycling classes by Camila Ramón (her Spanish playlists get me so hyped)
Prenatal yoga classes (truly life changing!)
Peanut cuddling next to me and my pregnant belly
The Natural Mama book for educating and being an easy read throughout this pregnancy
The Birth Hour Podcast
Swimming throughout the summer
Prepping for Maximo’s coming to the world (decorating, cleaning, washing etc)
Massages! Highly recommend a couples massage :)

GO TO MUSIC—

Please Don’t Make Me Cry (Jordan Rakei Mix) by Lianne La Havas
Lianne La Havas’ album (her voice is so dreamy)
Despues de la Playa by Bad Bunny
Clavado en Un Bar by Maná
Sabor a Mi (Cover) by Kali Uchis
Break my Soul (Sango Remix) by Beyonce x Stardust
Soulection Radio Shows (Soundcloud)
Hannah Faith’s Playlists (Soundcloud)

Taste buds—

Oven baked asparagus, cherry tomatoes with pepper jack cheese
Customized pizza from Blaze (spicy sauce, mozz, extra artichokes, extra cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and spinach)
Chocolate custard from Culver’s
Mangonada’s – go-to Raspados place on Scottsdale Rd and Curry Rd
Watermelon with Tajin
Everything But the Bagel dip from Trader Joe’s (so amazingly good especially with flamas)
Avocado toast all day bb – dress up, down, however avocado has been my favorite!

favorite things to watch—

It might be because it’s the year of Scandaoval, but drama has been my go-to! I have yet to watch Vanderpump Rules but the spoilers, reels and articles I’ve read have filled my gossip thirst so well

Flaming Hot (Hulu) was incredibly good, Kevin cried 3 times *total sympathy pregnancy moment
And Just Like That… (HBO Max)
Selling Sunset (Netflix)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV)
The Ultimatum: Queer Love (Netflix)