Pregnancy Week 24 Part 1
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This is week 24 in my pregnancy and I discuss some ups and downs, the birthing method we’ve chosen and some of my favorite products. I didn’t realize how close I would look on the screen, I’m using our new camcorder and was actually sitting several feet away from it so hope you don’t mind being up close and personal in this one. I would love some feedback on content, volume, etc. and please feel free to ask me any questions. I’m on Facebook too so if any of you would like to connect that way just let me know. Favorite Products: Trader Joe’s Sugar Scrub Dessert Essence blemish stick and face wash Clarisonic skin system Thorne Research Basic Prenatal Vitamin Nordic Naturals prodha fish oils Integrative Therapeutics Liquid Calcium/Magnesium Mother’s Special Blend Skin Toning Oil Murad Acne Treatment Concealer Laura Mercier Eyebright undereye brightener Websites: www.hypnobirthingnorthwest.com www.pregtastic.com (or you can subscribe for free on itunes)
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25 Comments
February 5th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
You kind of look like Angelina Jolie. Very pretty.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Also, if you look at my earlier videos I show all of these products and I think I even typed their descriptions into the side bar for people. That way if I got the name wrong in my first comment you can still get the right stuff!
I also talk about the concealer I found with salicylic acid in it that’s great for covering blemishes without making them worse. And I use mineral makeup over that because it doesn’t make my skin break out. Hope that helps!
February 5th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Hi, best of luck to you and your husband! I love the Clarisonic and it works great with any skin care line. I use a cleanser I love by Dessert Essence called Thoroughly Clean Face Wash and it’s a tea tree and awapui oil cleanser. I use natural bar of soap by Dr Bronners to get my makeup off and then the other stuff on the clarisonic. I also use the Dessert Essence spot treatment for blemishes when they start coming out. I get all of this at Trader Joe’s but you could probably get it online.
February 5th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
My husband and I are finally talking about having a
baby soon! And one of my concerns is skin care. I read about staying away from acne medications during pregnancy. And it’s such a bummer because my monthly breakouts are just a few but quite painful, and I can already imagine that pregnancy will make it worse! And I seemed to have tried everything but the Clarisonic! Can you tell us what soap you use with it?
Your skin looks flawless! Thanks a lot for these videos!
February 5th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
you have beautiful skin omy goodness
February 5th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
such beautiful eyes
February 5th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
i have a mac. and youtube didnt accept a few of my vids either, but i didnt think anything of it until now lol.
have you picked any names?
February 5th, 2010 at 7:34 pm
you should simle like a smiley
February 5th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Thank you! That’s so nice to hear and makes it worth it to keep up the effort. I am doing great now and can’t wait to add in some new positive things that I’m doing in my next video.
February 5th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
LOVE your videos! And you are soo beautiful! This video, I can see that youre much happier! Youre smiling more and its great! God bless you!
February 5th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Yep, and the belly theater just gets more dramatic every day. I can sit here and watch it pop and bounce and it feels really weird when he’s moving side to side. I love it!
February 5th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Congrats on Week 24! I’m glad there is tons of movement, it’s so much fun to watch
February 5th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Yes, the Clarisonic is wonderful and the fact that I can use it with my normal face and body wash is awesome (I use it on my shoulders and upper back too). Thanks for the hint about the Vitamin C, I’ll have to try it. I have to be careful to not get too much C because I get canker sores and my mouth just does weird things when I overdose on it. I think I could do every other day and see if it helps. Thanks again Heather!
February 5th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
I watched a little bit of your videos… Thank you by the way for mentioning Clarisonic. It really works a wonder, doesn’t it? As far as your mood goes, I found Vit C to really help with that. My body seemed to prefer it from it’s natural form, ie oranges and apples. Taken in the AM was best. You look beautiful girlfriend!
February 5th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Yes, I’m happy with our choice to do the hypnobirthing but the classes are really interfering with my schedule which is funny because they’re only once a week. It’s so tempting to just have my baby at the birthing center without taking any classes and just let it happen naturally. It’s what my Mom did and her births were all perfect.
February 5th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Congrats on Week 24! I’m glad there is tons of movement, it’s so much fun to watch
I love hypnobirthing, every1 should check into it, glad you are taking a class on it. GL
February 5th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Thank you! That’s really sweet. I was really startled by how close I looked and was even laughing about it yesterday with a couple of friends. Nice to know it doesn’t freak anyone out. Lol…
February 6th, 2010 at 12:05 am
Good, I’m glad it was helpful. I can’t help but get a little preachy sometimes when I’m talking health issues, even though I know that not everyone is interested. But the same goes for DHA’s in pregnancy which the baby will pull from your brain if you’re not getting enough in your diet or through supplementation and I forgot to mention that. That’s why so many women get ‘pregnancy brain’, because we can’t think clearly without lots of DHA in our system.
February 6th, 2010 at 12:51 am
Not TMI at all, it’s just the basic truth.
Like I was saying to someone else, I seriously end up doing the toilet hula dance to make sure I don’t have to go again in 5 minutes! Lol…
February 6th, 2010 at 1:42 am
I’m glad you talked about the calcium issue in pregnancy. I gave up dairy before I was pregnant and was not taking enough calcium and before I even knew I was pregnant my teeth started to get sensitive (a first). I’m now back eating dairy and take calcium and have no sensitivity issues. Whew! Oh and if you take calcium with magnesium (like you are) you can prevent leg cramps.
February 6th, 2010 at 2:15 am
you look even prettier close up lol!!
February 6th, 2010 at 2:31 am
Thanks girl! Seriously, it’s the makeup I talk about in the video, especially that Murad concealer, it’s a miracle worker. I use it on a lot of my face because I have so many problem areas and end up really blotchy and red. The concealer just covers it right up and works perfectly under my mineral makeup. Glad you’re doing well also!
February 6th, 2010 at 3:27 am
Lol…we’ll have to see about getting him on video, he’s a little camera shy which is silly cause he’s gorgeous.
Yes, I am happier, mostly steady with the mood swings although my feelings get hurt easier and I can get a little grouchy when I’m tired or hungry. I forgot to mention how much my hypoglycemia is affecting me lately and I get really faint when it’s been 3 or more hours since I’ve eaten. Other than that things are holding pretty steady.
February 6th, 2010 at 4:15 am
Aww, thanks! Like I said, good makeup…finally!
February 6th, 2010 at 4:26 am
Sounds like everything is going good. I think that you most definately have that pregnancy glow thing.