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We just got back from our Thanksgiving break visiting my brother and sister in law in Michigan. It was fun to hang out with them! We didnt do much, just wandered around a little bit and spent time together- a nice relaxed vacation. Probably ate too much.... but it was all healthy food, except for the sweets. Theres a great bakery/ cafe close to their place and my sister in law enjoys cooking and baking.

Anyway, its also nice to be back home and eating more like I am familiar with. Made a bulgur wheat/ cottage cheese/ spinach bake for dinner last night, which is going to carry forth as lunch today. Breakfast was a banana, a few almonds, a small piece of cheese and a slice of toast with peanut butter and jam. I get very hungry if I dont have a substantial breakfast! Havent yet decided about dinner.

I am also making some headway with my driving! Yippee! Its taking me really long to learn, but I figure that its better to take it slow, steady and regular than get frustrated because I am not learning quick. I had another lesson with a driving school instructor who was absolutely great- very reassuring but also firm. I do so want to be able to drive myself around by the time the baby is here- I would hate to be stuck at home and asking my husband to drive to the store to pick up things in the middle of the day. Fingers crossed!

We have just started shortlisting names for the baby. We are looking at names that are of Indian origin, but easy to pronounce, and also mean something  pretty. Also since my husband's last name is really long, we are sticking to 2 syllable or maybe 3 syllable names. Since the u/s showed a girl, we have a long list of girl names, of which Suha (meaning rejoicing) is at the top of our list right now. Just in case the u/s was wrong, we also have a couple of boy names up our sleeve- Arul meaning blessing or Skanda or Karthik.

Have a great Sunday all! Its beautiful weather out so we are off for a LONG walk!

Ok I cheated ! I will admit it, I had desert more then one.I had other goodies too. But I had small portions. I thought I really really did bad.I only did half my walking and I was way surprised when I stepped on the scale and I lost 5lbs. WHAT WHAT WHAT !!!!!!! I'M THINKING I'm GOING TO WAKE UP! But if I watch myself I might just pull this off.I will make sure I get my walking in.If I don't gain and happen to lose a lb or 2 I will be truely thankful. I will now set my goal on handling Christmas.So as it stands now I have lost 63 lbs since May woo hoo.

I am truely thankful for the weight I have lost so far.

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We are off to Ann Arbor, Michigan, tomorrow  for a week to visit my brother and sister in law for the Thanksgiving break! Excited about seeing them since it has been a while. While AA is a little colder than Providence, it still promises to be nice weather.

I am a little worried about making good food choices while I am there. We tend to eat out a lot since AA has a lot of good restaurants. Also, when I am in charge of my own kitchen, I tend to plan my meals to get in all the food groups and nutrients; and I have loads of fruit and veggies. It shouldnt be too bad, since both of them eat healthy and well by and large, but still a little worried about loss of control, I guess!

I am also not sure  I can keep in touch with my CC friends since I dont have a laptop. Its amazing how important my friends have become over a short few months- I will miss you all so much! But I will be back on Saturday, so it wont be too long!

Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I got back on track.I have lost 3 more lbs.I feel I can make it through the Holidays without getting too side tracked.I ate some bread today and it just laid on my stomach I didn't enjoy that.I will remember that feeling.Heading into the holidays with hope in my heart and veggies in my pack.

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It has been 2 weeks without a loss and I'm getting scared to step on the scale. It's getting holiday time,and very easy to cheat.We went out today and got some great deals at the mall. I didn't get tired,but my hip started to bother me. Well tomorrow will let me know if Ihave to make a drastic change or not.

We shall see !

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Its a girl!

Had my 18 week ultrasound today! All's well with me and the baby!

We hadnt decided whether we wanted to know the gender, so the ultrasound technician said she would write it on a piece of paper and put it in a sealed envelope for us to destroy or open as we thought fit. We were thinking we would put it away for later, but half an hour later, we got home and couldnt bear it anymore! So we ripped open the envelope and there it was!

We could be mistaken of course since they say its easier to tell for a boy- but we have another u/s in two weeks to confirm since I am taking part in a study of cervical length and low birth weight

The rest of the family is overjoyed! I am happy, but I would have been happy either way!

The doctor was also very pleased with the baby's weight, heart rate and  development. My health and vital signs are also good. I was a bit afraid that he would tell me I have gained too much weight (12-14 lb in 18 weeks) but he said its all looking great.

Its a happy day here!

Today is my birthday! I woke up to lots of messages and phone calls from family and friends. Made my day!

Plan for today: Its a beautiful day so I am going to walk, walk, walk! I have a class in the afternoon, but I am going to show them a movie today, so its an off-day for me.

Lunch at our fave sandwich place and dinner at our fave French restaurant!

I'm getting my walking in.As the week goes on I feel more temptation .

Must keep my head.Almost as bad as a drug addict.

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17 weeks pregnant today! Time really does fly! And the tales are true- the second trimester does feel wonderful. I am sleeping well, eating well, and have enough energy to exercise an hour each day.  I am also feeling really happy and excited and so much in love with my husband in a different kind of way. I am looking forwad to being a parent with him. He is great with babies and children. I have less experience with kids, but I am sure I will learn on the job!

Eating has been pretty good. I am once again eating pretty healthy, and the wild cravings have kind of eased off. Exercise wise, I have eased off on the gym, and am mostly enjoying the last of the beautiful fall weather by walking outdoors. When it gets colder, I will move back to the gym, but for now, this is fine.

I also cant believe that its nearly the end of the school semester. Teaching has gotten a whole lot easier over the course of the semester. I still think I could be a lot better with more practice, but I think I am doing fine for now. Its  hard to believe how stressed out I was at first. They offered me another semester, but the baby will be born right in the middle of the semester, so I had to tell them that I wouldnt be able to complete it.

Hubby and I will be away in India from just before Christmas to the third week of January. Its been a year since he saw his parents, and a year since I went home. Theres also a big Indian weddding (my cousin) during our vacation- so we are going to have a blast! The one thing I am NOT looking forward to is the inevitable do's and dont's we will get from assorted aunts and uncles who have their own ideas on what pregnant women should or should not do. Most importantly for me, I am a llittle afraid because a lot of Indians (especially my in-laws) believe that if you are pregnant, you shouldnt exert yourself. I dont ever overdo the exercise, but being fit and active is SO important for my wellbeing. Will have to figure how to work around that one.

I have nobody to blame but  myself.I have been  a little laxed this week.I took the 2 and 3 lb loses for granted. So I did not watch so carefully .I will get back on track.I have to get in the groove for the holiday.If I don't it could be the undoing of all my hard work.I want to do it, I have to do this time.There is no turning back my journey is not over and I have not reached my goal.I must fight to keep my head and body in the game.I must break this yoyo effect on my weight once and for all.

I DONT WANT TO BE FAT ANY MORE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I CAN WIN THE BATTLE OVER FOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I HAVE TO !!!!!!!!!!!

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