Ai yai yai! It looks like I have acute bronchitis at 37 weeks pregnant. The past few days have been quite miserable with all of the coughing I’ve been doing – my torso aches. It was keeping me up all night and the one thing I need right now is tons of rest so I can be ready to have a homebirth at any time (now that I’m 37 weeks). It’s during the next 5 weeks that our baby can come (the fertility clinic predicts a mid-June birth but Monkey could definitely come earlier).
What am I doing for my bronchitis? I decided to see our naturopathic doctor because my cough was getting worse, and it was with him that we determined I probably have acute bronchitis. He sent me home with herbs, homeopathic meds, a rub for my chest, and directions to use steam, a saline nasal mist, and/or to consider using a neti pot (I hate those things… I’m lousy at using them). I’m feeling a little better, but I still have a ways to go before I’m completely healed.
In the meantime, we’re nesting. I have the baby clothes and cloth diapers washed, and the changing table is set up. (Our dear friend gave us her changing table and it’s sooo nice! – THANKS PAM!) I reviewed my birth plan and printed copies for everyone. We’re installing the car seat next week. I’m stocking my freezer with foods for after the birth. I need to have a hospital bag packed in the event of an emergency transfer (I’ll do that next week). I have my birth towels and receiving blankets washed and ready to use for the homebirth. That’s all I can think of right now…
So, we’re almost ready to go. I need to get some other work finished up for Kristen’s Raw (like my newest book I’m working on!), rest, and just wait for that moment when I say, “I’m in labor! Yeehaw!” It’s going to be awesome!
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
Blue Mountain Organics sent me one of their Coco-Joy Bars to review on my blog. I have to say… I was happy to write this review because I really enjoyed this snack (actually, I split it with my husband and he really liked it too). The flavors and textures were great! I would order this (or buy it in the store if I saw it) – again and again. I like having snacks like this on hand when I don’t have time to make my own. And, let’s be honest, I don’t always want to make my own. Sometimes I just like to buy it! :)
I also like their sunflower lecithin (for desserts, soups, smoothies, etc). It’s a great alternative to soy lecithin.
Have you tried any of their products? What do you like best?
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I had a weekend full of delicious and simple foods. What did you have?
FRIDAY
Sun Warrior Protein Shake (just water and protein powder)
2 cups organic Creamy Blueberry Hemp Shake
1/3 of an organic pineapple
1/2 organic dark chocolate bar – not raw
organic gluten-free toast with hummus (Julian’s Bakery) – not raw
1/3 of an organic pineapple
large organic salad (romaine, mushrooms, avocado, bell pepper, cucumber, raw dressing)
organic Kaia Teriyaki Seeds
1/2 organic apple
organic Kaia Teriyaki Seeds
1/2 serving veggie sweet n sour dish from Pei Wei (not a super proud moment – lol – but it sounded so good)
SATURDAY (all organic)
2 cups raspberry leaf tea
pineapple (mostly the core leftover from the pineapple I ate Friday)
orange
Sun Warrior Protein Shake
large fruit salad (grapefruit, apple, avocado, drizzle raw agave)
dark chocolate bar (oops – ate the whole thing)
3 cups green juice (cuc, kale, cel, garlic, ginger)
organic Kaia Teriyaki Seeds
large salad (romaine, xtra tempeh, red bell pepper, cucumber, raw dressing)
corn chips (not raw) with Rejuvenative Foods’ Cultured Live Salsa
SUNDAY (all organic)
3 cups raspberry leaf tea
large fruit salad (grapefruit, orange, avocado, apple, ginger, drizzle raw agave)
1/2 dark chocolate bar (not raw)
corn chips (not raw) with Rejuvenative Foods’ Cultured Live Salsa and guacamole
2 grapefruits with drizzle raw agave
2 tablespoons raw cashew butter, sprinkle cinnamon, sliced apple
2 heaping tablespoons raw cashew butter, sprinkle cinnamon, sliced apple (it was so good, I had it again)
Sun Warrior Protein Shake (vanilla flavor with water and I added cinnamon)
large salad (romaine, kale, red bell pepper, cucumber, raw dressing)
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Congratulations Bambi! Your name was chosen as the winner of my 23rd Awesome Giveaway. The prize: A bag of Go Raw’s Apple Cinnamon Granola along with a 9″ nut milk bag. Simply email me with your address so I can get the prize sent to you.
When tasked with giving Sirova suggestions for what other goodies they could offer… here is what Bambi had to say:
“It seems the only nut butter they carry is pistachio butter. While that sounds delicious, I think it’d be great if they carried things like almond butter and cashew butter as well. My suggestion = increase the yummy nut butter selection, please!
P.S. Love your blog, Kristen. I don’t comment much on here but I’m a constant reader. It’s very sweet that you do giveaways like this for us.”
Thanks to everyone for such amazing participation!!!
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Today is going to be a fun day because I get to see my midwife! I’m curious as to what my weight will be, and to see how my measurements are shaping up, as well as get the results from my blood and urine tests. I’ll report back with the info.
(Took this picture yesterday – I’m getting so big!) I’ve been VERY hungry the past couple of days. I honestly don’t know where I’m putting it all. Oh wait, I do: my thighs. They officially rub when I wear a nightgown. Well, at least I know my body works – lol – I’m storing that fat for breastfeeding and growing baby.
I’m still walking, only now it’s every couple of days and I don’t go as long… maybe between 20-40 minutes and then I have to stop either from low back pain or the pulling in my pelvis area. A little walking, though, feels better than no walking. We have access to a salt water pool that I have yet to take advantage of – perhaps I will today.
Here is my food plan (high raw, all vegan) for today:
~ Organic peppermint ice tea to take my supplements: spirulina, chlorella, wheat grass tablets, prenatals, iron, probiotic (I’ll take my vegan DHA later in the day with food) – as I’ve written before, I don’t take all of these daily. For one reason, taking spirulina can have a negative impact on whether my body properly assimilates vitamin B12 so I take it every few days. The iron I take here and there, maybe 1-2 times a week, if that.
~ SunWarrior Protein Shake (2 scoops) – I’m making it a point to keep my protein intake up during the third trimester on a more regular basis.
~ Organic apple
~ Organic green juice (cucumbers, celery, romaine)
~ Fruity Hemp Shake (loaded up with all kinds of goodies – this will probably be about 400+ calories)
~ Organic salad (big) with romaine, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, and a raw raspberry dressing
~ Organic vegan mac-n-cheeze (homemade sauce) with organic pasta and kidney beans
~ Raw nut butter chocolate truffles (2)
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Happy Friday to you all! I’m extra excited today because of a few things:
1) I’m going to mom’s and Miso will get to play with her small dog, Bella (they LOVE each other), which means I GET A BREAK FROM ENTERTAINING MISO! :)
2) My iPad arrives! My husband bought it for me as a birthday gift. My birthday isn’t until June, but that’s how we roll. ;)
3) The weather is gorgeous!
4) My pregnant belly is feeling wonderful!
5) I harvested a fresh batch of organic raw sauerkraut (cabbage, carrots, and ginger). For a video and directions on how I make my sauerkraut, visit here.
Here’s my food plan today:
~ 3 cups fresh organic green juice (cucumbers, romaine) served on ice
~ organic banana (large)
~ organic apple (large)
~ 1/4 cup raw organic sauerkraut
~ 3 cups fresh organic green juice (same as above)
~ steamed organic broccoli with organic tofu
~ Hemp protein shake with frozen raspberries (10 oz bag), 1/4 cup hemp protein powder, 1 heaping T hemp seeds, dash almond extract, drizzle maple syrup, and water (all organic)
~ Large spinach salad topped with avocado, red bell pepper, coconut vinegar, Himalayan crystal salt, and black pepper
~ I suspect I’ll want some dessert, so I might invade my organic nut butter chocolate truffles
~ If I’m still hungry later, I’ll probably have a Sun Warrior protein shake made with water
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Hop on over to my Green Mommy Blog to check out my 3 secrets to getting gorgeous skin.
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Congratulations Joc! Your name was chosen as the winner of my 22nd Awesome Giveaway. The prize: A $40 Giveaway from Sunlight Blvd. Simply email me with your address so I can get the details sent to you.
When asked, “What do find is the biggest struggle with living a healthy lifestyle?”
Here is what Joc had to say…
“Having the time to prepare diverse allergen-free, mostly raw, foods without reverting to just basic fruit and salad.”
Thanks to everyone for such amazing participation!!!
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I get asked all the time about what books I recommend for pregnancy and baby information. I compiled a list on my Green Mommy Blog. They are not necessarily vegan, but most are friendly toward that, as well as natural childbirth. Read more here.
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I’m hot today. I wouldn’t usually feel this way yet, but my pregnant body is extra warm. So, what do I do? I’m turning to some refreshing and nutritious raw beverages to keep my body cool and my cells (and baby) nourished. Here are two awesome ones I’m enjoying today!
Cukes On Ice
I’ve been drinking green juice (including plain cucumber juice) for years since going Raw, but I had no idea how fun and refreshing this simple hydrating beverage would be… on ice! Who KNEW!? Simply juice 2-3 cucumbers and pour over ice. (To make this juice extra fast, I used my Breville.) Enjoy and feel the cool!
Sweet Chilly Shake
I whipped this up in my blender because I was hungry, hot, and wanting something super yummy. It had 1.5 cups nut milk (or any plant based milk), couple handfuls of ice, 2.5 bananas, 2 tablespoons flax meal, 2 tablespoons hemp protein powder. This was AWESOME! I’m going to have another one later today.
Green Mommy Blog posts that might be of interest:
Review: Sprout Wellness Beauty Products
Elimination Communication (Diaper Free Baby)
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I'm Kristen, and welcome to my blog. I'm a wife, mom, author, and I love to eat so food is usually the topic of my blog posts. I'm a former (almost decade long) vegan turned back omnivore who enjoys reading, rebounding, coffee, and dark chocolate. 
