2nd Trimester: Here we Come!

It feels great to say I am finally 12 weeks pregnant. It's like reaching a goal and you know you are going to start feeling better and that this baby is meant to be ours. On Thursday I have my 12 week appointment (Ultrasound, Tim gets to meet Dr. Flora, and more blood work). I am very excited and hope all looks great. At 12 weeks, baby can bend, stretch, kick and make faces. I am really looking forward to feeling the baby move soon. Baby is now the size of a lime. Hair and nails are starting to form. As for me, I feel kinda the same.Total first trimester weight gain = negative one pound. Nausea comes and goes. I don't sleep well at night so I am pretty tired during the day. Secondary issues would be lower back pain and headaches. All that to say I still think pregnancy is the coolest most amazing thing your body can do and I love every minute of it the good and the bad. This week I also told my boss, Principal and closest work colleagues. Convo with the big boss was slightly awkward, but overall everyone was very excited for me. And I'm glad I told them because that same day as I was sprinting across the field trying to catch a first grader who eloped, my Principal was yelling at me to "stop and you know why." I'm glad she was looking out for me and baby 1. because I'm suppose to be on pelvic rest and 2. because baby or no baby this mommy doesn't enjoy running (picture... out of shape pregnant woman barefoot after kicking off heels chasing super fast 7 year old who looked like he could go all day= not a pretty sight.) Just another day in the life.

And get excited, BUMP WATCH 2013 is in full effect.