Jodi Gamble (2026)

28/11/2021

Thankful for all the support we’ve had in becoming parents! Kodi’s parents and my mom we’re with us for the first two months of Forrest’s life. This was such a blessing and a privilege to have help navigating our new roles, help around the house, and baby sitting when we needed a break. Moms are the best!! And shout out to for being an extremely helpful dad! I can’t imagine doing this by myself and have so much respect for all the moms who do. Family has taken on a new meaning this year and I’m loving it 🥰

05/10/2021

My Breast Feeding Expectation VS Reality.

I’ve been learning about breast feeding since my first year of grad school in 2017. Since then I’ve interned in WIC offices, took more breast feeding courses, and felt pretty confident about it. But what I didn’t learn until the first week of Forest’s life is that every mom+baby has their own challenges/successes and it’s not as easy as it looks.

To summarize our first week…
Started with low supply➡️tried hand expressing and spoon feeding➡️wasn’t getting enough➡️supplemented with formula➡️trouble with latching➡️ tried a ni**le extractor ➡️ used a ni**le shield with syringe+tubing➡️used the electric breast pump to stimulate supply➡️milk came in like a waterfall➡️so much engorgment and pain, lots of Ibuprofen ➡️still using a ni**le shield to nurse➡️still pumping to relieve engorgment.

It’s been very involved but I’m grateful for all the little trinkets that assist with breastfeeding. Idk what I’d do without them!

We met with a lactation consultant the first week and are meeting with her again this week, I can hardly wait because I find so much value in our appointments! I’ve been told the first month is breast feeding bootcamp and I 💯agree!!

25/09/2021

Our new bundle of joy:
Forrest Joseph Gamble

40 weeks, 5 days
25 hours of labor

Child birth is no joke but such a rewarding experience! We’re so in love 💙💚

18/09/2021

It’s my due date today! It’s crazy to reflect back on the journey my body has been on these past 40 weeks- it’s truly a miracle what the body can do!

I stopped working last week and have been home ‘trying’ to relax all week. But then my mom broke her wrist, got surgery, my in-laws came to town, and now we have a house full of people with multiple projects going on. Isn’t it funny how life happens like that? Despite the chaos, it’s been really nice having the extra help with the added work and being surrounded by family ❤️

We’re trying to remain patient while we anxiously await our son’s arrival! However, I’m finding this to be one of the hardest parts of pregnancy. I’m ready to not be pregnant anymore and we’re more than ready to meet him!

06/08/2021

This has been such a long time coming but I finally got my first dose of the COVID vaccine! And in honor of this event, I want to share my COVID story.

When I was 17 weeks pregnant, I got COVID-19.

The day before I was scheduled to get my first vaccine dose back in March, my husband tested positive for COVID-19. Because I had a high exposure risk from him, I had to cancel my vaccine appointment and stay home and isolate for 14 days. After 6 days of isolation, I started to develop symptoms and also tested positive. Fortunately, my symptoms were mild- congestion, runny nose, cough, fatigue, and loss of taste.

As for how it changed the course of my pregnancy, I went from low risk to moderate/high risk. Having COVID-19 while pregnant increases risk for placenta blood clots which can be detrimental for healthy fetal growth. I was instructed to take baby aspirin daily until the rest of my pregnancy and had additional growth ultrasounds at 24 and 28 weeks. Fortunately at my 28 week ultrasound, no placenta or growth abnormalities were detected so I was given the green light to stop the additional monitoring. As for getting the vaccine, I was instructed to wait 3 months due to natural immunity and possible worse adverse reactions to the vaccine.

I consider myself lucky because I never had a fever, didn't have to go to the hospital, had a safe place to isolate, my job was protected, and I had my husband to take care of me at home because he was already sick.

I’m in a Facebook group with women who have/had COVID while pregnant and many of them have stories about being hospitalized. This virus is no joke and I feel so fortunate and privileged to be able to get the vaccine for not only myself but for my unborn son. I’m also in a research study looking at COVID and pregnancy and feel proud to contribute information to the growing body of research on this virus. Bring on the antibodies! 🦠

30/07/2021

I’m well into my 3rd trimester and I’m definitely feeling it! Just the other night I woke up at 2am with horrible calf cramps and heartburn that required a mid night walk around my house and some Tums.

Nonetheless, I’m getting used to the physical changes and learning how to adjust to how my body is feeling. No more 10k+ step/day or lifting heavy stuff and a lot more exercise ball yoga, massages, and hydration.

I’ve been craving carbs more than usual and all the fresh fruit because it’s prime summer time and has been so hot. Current favorites include: watermelon with mint and lime, grapes, cherries, and peaches as well as any dessert I’m offered 😋

My belly is feeling pretty big and it’s crazy for me to think I still have 8 more weeks of growing 😱

01/07/2021

This past month has been crazy busy! I’ve been riding out the remainder of my 2nd trimester energy as we moved into our new home, did home improvement projects, and had 2 baby showers. As I’m entering the 3rd trimester this week, I can definitely hear my body’s internal signals to slow down.

By the end of each day my joints and feet hurt and I can’t wait to hit the bed. I struggle to keep up with my co-workers during our lunch walks, and my baby bump is starting to get uncomfortably big to where I can no longer lay on my back for too long or bend over to touch the ground easily.

On the plus side- I’m feeling baby kick, flex, and bounce around everyday and it’s not creepy like I thought it would be, I actually like it because it reminds me he is there :)

As for food, I can definitely feel my body’s need for increased calories. I’m hungrier and eating more than my usual. I was slow to gain weight in the beginning of my pregnancy, but now I’m packing on the pounds and getting used to what that feels like in my body. This month has made me most aware of all the physical changes that accompany pregnancy and I’m so impressed by what the human body can do!

01/07/2021

This past month has been crazy busy! I’ve been riding out the remainder of my 2nd trimester energy as we moved into our new home, did home improvement projects, and had 2 baby showers. As I’m entering the 3rd trimester this week, I can definitely hear my body’s internal signals to slow down.

By the end of each day my joints and feet hurt and I can’t wait to hit the bed. I struggle to keep up with my co-workers during our lunch walks, and my baby bump is starting to get uncomfortably big to where I can no longer lay on my back for too long or bend over to touch the ground easily.

On the plus side- I’m feeling baby kick, flex, and bounce around everyday and it’s not creepy like I thought it would be, I actually like it because it reminds me he is there :)

As for food, I can definitely feel my body’s need for increased calories. I’m hungrier and eating more than my usual. I was slow to gain weight in the beginning of my pregnancy, but now I’m packing on the pounds and getting used to what that feels like in my body. This month has made me most aware of all the physical changes that accompany pregnancy and I’m so impressed by what the human body can do!

09/05/2021

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, new moms-to-be, and mother figures in our lives! Sending love to everyone who is celebrating, remembering, or honoring your mom or yourself today ❤️

This Mother’s Day I’m feeling especially grateful for my own mom. Last year she was diagnosed with brain cancer and went through 6 months of chemo. Experiencing that with her was one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through and made me realize more than ever how special she is to me.

To those who are remembering your moms today, I see you and have so much empathy💛

To all my friends who have recently become moms, I’m so happy for you and am learning so much from watching you all! Can’t wait to join the club!

Moms are super heroes and life is short. Let’s take this today to remember to never take our moms for granted! 💕💖💕

30/03/2021

Today was my FIRST day at my FIRST job as a Registered Dietitian! This has been such a long time coming it’s hard to believe it’s finally here AND I’ll finally be getting paid to do this work 😜 it’s not about the money, but it will sure feel nice earning a paycheck after interning for a year with no pay! 🤑

Jodi Gamble

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