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Pregnancy now versus the last 3 times

I was 19 when I was pregnant with my first child, 20 at delivery.
My second pregnancy occurred while I was 20 and I delivered 7 months after turning 21.
With Alexander, I became pregnant at 28 and delivered him at 29.
This time around….I’m 32. By the time the baby arrives I will be 33.
Pregnancy in my 20’s was a cake walk compared to pregnancy in my 30’s.

My first 2 pregnancies I was booming with energy and was always on the go.
With Alexander I had spurts of energy and was active.
This pregnancy…..this one is kicking my ass!

I have been in bed before midnight for the last few weeks, which if you know me, you know how odd that type of behavior is.
I have also experienced more sickness this time as well.
I feel like I spend way to much time praying to the porcelain god.
Oh, and the food and smell aversions are unbelievable.
I can’t stand the small of BBQ sauce right now or rotisserie chicken.
These are 2 things I usually enjoy…..A LOT!
And sloppy joes…..they are off limits too.

And did I mention the part that if I do not make a mad dash to the bathroom first thing every morning I have been known to pee myself??
It’s RIDICULOUS!!!

I go in next Thursday the 26th for my first Dr. appointment and ultrasound and am super excited.
It’s time to put an end to everyone saying I’m having twins!
More to come next week!

Dot & Ziggy @ Victory Gardens Biograph Theater – Chicago, IL

Yesterday, the Alex, myself and our little Alexander got up early in the morning, packed up the car and drove 4 hours to Chicago, IL to see Dot & Ziggy at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater thanks to Kim Moldofsky of Mom Impact and the Chicago Children’s Theater.

I know, you are probably thinking I am crazy for driving 4 hours to see a children’s show that was less than an hour long, but it was MORE than worth it!!

Alexander LOVED it!

He danced.

He clapped.

He laughed.

He got shy.

He had fun!!!!

Dot & Ziggy stars Roni Geva as Dot and Don Darryl Rivera as Ziggy and live music by Nicholas Davio.  Dot & Ziggy is for children ages 6 months to 4 years of age and incorporates music, tales of sharing, friendship and A LOT of interactive fun.

Both Dot & Ziggy capture a child’s attention with their colorful costumes and unique tale.

Dot & Ziggy will be at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL through June 26th, 2011. Performances are: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday’s at 10:00 am
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday’s at 10:00 am and Noon.

Tickets are $16 Weekdays and $18 Weekends and include an exclusive discount or offer at nearby family-friendly partner restaurant Kim & Scott’s Cafe Twist, 2218 N. Lincoln Avenue.

Tickets can be purchased online at Chicago Children’s Theatre or on-site the day of the show. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets at a discounted rate by visiting GroupTix.net or by calling 773-327-3778

Save a little extra and use coupon code MOMDZ to get $2 off tickets throughout the run of the show!!

Disclaimer:  We attended this show as guests of MomImpact and Chicago Children’s Theatre at no cost in exchange for our complete and honest review of the show.  The opinoins stated from me are 100% mine and they are my true thoughts on the product.