Symptoms? A few mood swings, a headache here and there, but my worst enemy is indigestion - hunger pains/bloaty/gurgling/my stomach hates me all the time. Ugh. (But no significant morning sickness ... and zero vomiting! Thanks, stomach of steel!)
*Also getting over my first pregnant cold, which was about a week of awfulness. Glad that seems to be over, especially before Hawaii. Things they don't tell you about pregnancy - your awesome immune system that you built up from being a teacher is now shot!*
Total weight gain/loss: Nothin' yet ... actually lost a few lbs. during the 1st trimester, but I'm back to 133, which is what I weighed when I found out. Blame the lack of appetite due to symptoms above.
Maternity clothes? Oh goodness, no.
Food cravings: Mostly healthy food, actually - lots of fruit, especially citrus (love putting lemon wedges in my water now!), orange juice, cereal, yogurt, pickles - today's specific craving is grilled cheese & tomato soup.
Anything making you queasy or sick: The thought of most meat, especially chicken breast, and a lot of beef ... fish grosses me out for the first time in my life ... and any unmelted cheese. Yuck.
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: A bit uncomfortable some nights ('cause of aforementioned stomach issues - and having to get up to use the bathroom all the time), but sleeping well for the most part.
Best moment this week: Having Sawyer and Isley kiss my belly and say "Hi!" to Baby Nielson :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes, finally!! It is even Facebook official. (Now the weekly blog and picture posts can finally be a regular thing!)
Miss Anything? Enjoying an adult beverage now and then ... that, and spicy tuna rolls. *sigh*
Movement: Nope, but I know our little lemon is movin' and shakin' in there!
Have you started to show yet: Nope! Just hang on a little while longer before making the stomach really poke out, Baby Nielson - Mama's got a wedding dress to wear soon! (Note - this picture is truly me "sticking it out" ... Steve doesn't let me "suck it in" at all for bump pics.)
Gender prediction: I say boy, Steve says girl. Hmmm ...
Labor Signs: Oh goodness, no.
Belly Button in or out? Innie
Wedding rings on or off? Engagement ring still comfortably swings around my finger a bit - actually a little big since losing some weight this past year. (Picked up our wedding rings from the jeweler last night, by the way! Eeeep! :)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, except for when food doesn't agree with me ... :-/
Baby Stuff Purchased? We bought our first wall hanging that (we think) is going in the nursery - an elephant watercolor print from an artist at Pike Place Market. I love it! And elephants!
Looking forward to: My first OB appointment/seeing and hearing our baby's heartbeat for the first time! Won't be long now ...
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