Thursday, May 7, 2009
TV time
I believe the average American kid watches 3-4 hours of TV/videos a day. I limit Erik to 30 minutes of screen time. This is why.....
32 Weeks
We are getting there! Erik was born about 6 weeks from now -- I am hoping baby girl makes her debut around 38 weeks too. The pregnancy is still going well. This past week I have been really tired, having mild headaches and nausea, and slight swelling. I saw the doctor this morning - he wasn't worried. I had my blood drawn earlier this week for check for anemia -- it was completely normal. My weight gain has been slow and steady -- up 18-19 pounds. I think I should be able to keep the total 25 pounds or less which is my goal. At least now I know most of the weight gain is completely baby girl as she should gain about 1/2 pound a week now.
At my appointment this morning I had a brief ultrasound. He did this because I was measuring a little small and with Erik I had low fluid levels. My fluid level today was 13. He wanted it to be above 12 -- so we just made it. With Erik it was 9 so it is better this time. Baby girl is measuring right at 32 weeks -- she is 4 pounds. Her head is down low. The doctor will repeat the ultrasound again in 3 weeks to verify that the fluid level have remained normal.
Here is a photo from this morning. I don't know why it is slightly blurry -- if Victor can figure it out I may post another one tonight.
At my appointment this morning I had a brief ultrasound. He did this because I was measuring a little small and with Erik I had low fluid levels. My fluid level today was 13. He wanted it to be above 12 -- so we just made it. With Erik it was 9 so it is better this time. Baby girl is measuring right at 32 weeks -- she is 4 pounds. Her head is down low. The doctor will repeat the ultrasound again in 3 weeks to verify that the fluid level have remained normal.
Here is a photo from this morning. I don't know why it is slightly blurry -- if Victor can figure it out I may post another one tonight.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Sneaky Chef Recipes
Erik is a good eater most days. He even likes peas, carrots, humus, etc. He also LOVES cake, ice cream, cookies. I want to offer him dessert on a regular basis so he doesn't feel deprived and overeat sweets as a teen/adult. Of course, if I can find a way to make the desserts healthy and tasty even better. I bought the Sneaky Chef recipe book this weekend. Here are a couple of fun recipes I thought were pretty tasty....
Chocolate Banana Breakfast Ice Cream
1 frozen banana, cut in chunks (1 cup)
2 -3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/2 - 1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Blend together and serve immediately.
* I added a teaspoon of sunflower butter (peanut butter replacement) -- it was pretty tasty.
Below: Erik watching the ice cream being blended. He actually licked the top of the food processor just before I snapped the photo -- of course I missed the shot!
And yes, he is standing on the counter, actually the stove. Nope not a good idea. However, I am 32 weeks pregnant, really tired, and he is in a mommy stage. He really wants to be held and cries, " Mommy up, Mommy ride, etc." over and over until I give in. I am glad he loves me and and thankful it is happening now. Hopefully, it will pass before his sister arrives in the next 6-8 weeks.
Brainy Brownies
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs (or Ener-G replacer)
2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 - 3/4 cup purple puree ( 50:50 mix of cooked spinach and frozen blueberries blended together)
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/4 cup rolled oats, ground in food processor
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt butter and chocolate chips together. Cool slightly. Stir together eggs, vanilla, sugar, and purple puree. Combine with chocolate mixture.
In a mixing bowl combine flour, wheat germ, oats, cocoa, and salt. Add this to the chocolate mixture and blend thoroughly.
Pour into 9 x9 inch pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkles!
Enjoy!
P.S. Jill -- these recipes are for you!
Chocolate Banana Breakfast Ice Cream
1 frozen banana, cut in chunks (1 cup)
2 -3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/2 - 1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Blend together and serve immediately.
* I added a teaspoon of sunflower butter (peanut butter replacement) -- it was pretty tasty.
Below: Erik watching the ice cream being blended. He actually licked the top of the food processor just before I snapped the photo -- of course I missed the shot!
And yes, he is standing on the counter, actually the stove. Nope not a good idea. However, I am 32 weeks pregnant, really tired, and he is in a mommy stage. He really wants to be held and cries, " Mommy up, Mommy ride, etc." over and over until I give in. I am glad he loves me and and thankful it is happening now. Hopefully, it will pass before his sister arrives in the next 6-8 weeks.Brainy Brownies
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs (or Ener-G replacer)
2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 - 3/4 cup purple puree ( 50:50 mix of cooked spinach and frozen blueberries blended together)
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/4 cup rolled oats, ground in food processor
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt butter and chocolate chips together. Cool slightly. Stir together eggs, vanilla, sugar, and purple puree. Combine with chocolate mixture.
In a mixing bowl combine flour, wheat germ, oats, cocoa, and salt. Add this to the chocolate mixture and blend thoroughly.
Pour into 9 x9 inch pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkles!
Enjoy!
P.S. Jill -- these recipes are for you!
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