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Thursday, May 31, 2012

14 weeks (!) and bathing suit woes.

Tuesday I hit 14 weeks, otherwise known as the 2nd trimester.  I'm feeling very happy and thankful about it.  It's just one step closer to a healthy baby.  Lately I've been paying very close attention and I started to feel a little movement.  No definitive kicks yet, but definitely movement. :)

The reference to bathing suit woes however..... we are leaving for vacation in about 2 weeks and my dilemma is what bathing suit do I wear?  I'm not big enough yet for the maternity suit that my sister so graciously lent me (perhaps by the middle of July or August) but I'm obviously pregnant bare belly.  I don't necessarily mind bare belly, but I'm not crazy about pregnant thighs.  Those who have been there, know what I mean.  So, I've been wondering what to do and I think I found my solution.  I own a bathing suit skirt that I always used as a cover up, but will be perfect now for the days I don't want to look at my legs.  I also managed to find a regular non maternity tankini top in a larger size that fits my growing bump for the days I don't want to be bare.  Mix and match with some regular bottoms and tops, I think I will manage.  I know I'm making a much bigger deal out of this than I should but as much as I love being pregnant and my changing body, some days I'm still self conscious. 

14 weeks bump.





And rocking the maternity shorts.





Thursday, May 24, 2012

13 weeks and cookies.

I know, I'm a few days late but this week has been a little busier for me.  I am soooo close to the 2nd trimester and happy about it.  Still no baby movements felt yet, but soon I hope.  Maybe a couple more weeks?  I've been feeling great.  More energy and some nights I'm even able to stay up later than 9. :)  Here's my 13 week picture.....





I just finished baking chocolate chip cookies, my favorite, and I'm very excited about them.  I'm not having any food aversions either.  With Delia, I couldn't stand the sight or smell of hot dogs throughout the entire pregnancy and in the first trimester I was really bothered by pork BBQ.  Well, I'm currently loving hot dogs and no issues with pork OR BBQ.  Let's hope this sticks!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

12 weeks.

Yesterday I was 12 weeks.  I'm nearing the end of the first trimester and while I'm still trying not to wish it away, I'm happy that it's almost here.  There are so many good things about the second trimester that I'm looking forward to.  I'm still feeling good lately, even great sometimes.  I'm on week two of my more active pregnant self which now includes a prenatal workout (in addition to the yoga).  I currently have that nice, sore muscle feeling that lets me know I'm doing right by my body and my baby.  I've also been much hungrier which can be a problem this early on.  I don't want to blow up like a balloon quite yet.  

Some things I'm having trouble staying away from:  caffeine and soda, lunch meat, carbs.  :/

12 week baby bump (and little Delia saying hello).  


Thursday, May 10, 2012

what should be 12 weeks.

As it turns out, my OB (whom I love and think is pretty awesome) decided not to change my due date from their original of November 27th.  This means that instead of being 12 weeks today, I'm only 11 weeks, 2 days according to them.  To make things easy, I will just have to stick to their date. :(

On Monday I had an appointment.  They checked all the usual:  blood pressure (good), pulse (good), weight (yikes), and I got to hear the baby's heartbeat.  It was 160.  According to old wives tales, a higher HB usually means girl and lower would mean boy.  160 could really go either way.  Delia's was generally in the 160's.  I think.  I will pay extra attention this time around just to compare.  As of now, we do plan on finding out the sex of this little one but that won't be until late July probably.  Some people have so many ultrasounds which I guess depends on their "risk" during pregnancy as well as their doctor.  My OB does two.  The dating ultrasound which I already had and the 20 week anatomy scan.  I will have to be patient and wait until then.  No feeling this one yet but it's still pretty early for that.  I keep waiting for that little tapping feeling though!

So I decided that I want to do something good for my body while growing little Artie - besides the obvious of trying to eat somewhat healthy.  I'm going to give prenatal yoga a try.  I haven't bought or borrowed any DVD's yet but 3 times this week I did some I found on demand.  Initially, I really enjoy it.  The relaxation and stretching feels so good and I can see how this would be beneficial later on into my pregnancy.  The aches and pains that come along with your insides being all mushed and carrying extra weight out front isn't the most pleasant feeling.  I'm excited to keep going with this and see where it takes me. 

Friday, May 4, 2012

11 weeks (pesto and figs).





I don't see much difference from last week.  In fact it even looks a little smaller to me, but I don't think that's abnormal in the beginning.  I am feeling drastically better and I hope that's not a bad thing.  Monday morning is my next appointment and I'm really hoping they can find little Artie's heartbeat with the doppler.  Sidenote:  I call this baby "Artie" in my head due to an inside joke with some of my online mom friends.  :) 

According to Babycenter's My Pregnancy App, Artie is a little over 1 1/2 inches long, just about the size of a fig.  So tiny still!  Also along with my feeling better, my appetite seems to have opened wide.  Food of the week has been pesto sauce, oddly.  Last Sunday I had some friends over for lunch and we had chicken pesto sandwiches.  With the remaining sauce, I've just been adding it to everything including tuna fish and pesto sandwich, pasta with red sauce and pesto mixed, grilled cheese and pesto, etc.  It's really been delicious. 

Oh yeah, I got my hair cut too.  Nice and short.  :)