Back when I was a lovely 11 weeks pregnant, I had a "dating" ultrasound. I was really excited to see the little peanut on the screen. I love ultrasounds. My doctor had said they wouldn't change my due date unless it showed me 7 or more days different. I wasn't worried, because I knew for SURE the date I had given them to calculate my due date in the first place was correct. How off could it be with an ultrasound? The answer...9 days. 9 days! I'm still a little baffled, but they moved my due date from July 1st to July 10th. I found out at my next appt. that I was actually only 12.5 weeks, instead of 14 weeks like I thought. Nothing like extending the first trimester.
So now here I am, 17 weeks, welcoming my second trimester warmly. I can't hide the "bump" very well anymore. Thankfully, I'm transitioning out of the awkward "you just look fat" phase. Still holding strong to my non-maternity clothes though. Thank goodness long shirts are in style. The nausea has mostly dissipated. I'm not nearly as tired as I was the 1st trimester. I'm feeling great! I've still been able to exercise every morning thanks to a friend who I can't ditch. I am embarrassed to say I didn't exercise at ALL before or during either of my previous pregnancies. I can definitely tell a difference this time around. I'm hoping it will payoff in those post-baby "get me back in my skinny jeans" days. We shall see.I finally got my anatomy ultrasound scheduled. It's Feb. 9th...I. CAN'T. WAIT. I am dying to know the gender of this little being inside me. My guess? Boy. Reid's guess? Girl. Clark has recently changed his opinion. He used to be all about having another brother. Today he is saying "I think this time it is going to be a sister, and then tomorrow I will have another brother." I told him I only have one baby in my tummy. His reply was, "ya, i know that. (duh mom) but first I will have a sister, and then next a brother." Okie Dokie Artichokie.
Cravings: Mexican Food - mostly Taco Bell. French fries with Fry Sauce (I wish I had Burger Supreme here). Eggs - I eat them almost every morning. Cold Drinks - smoothies & cream soda as of late.
I have those same cravings and yet, not pregnant. Weird...
ReplyDeleteWOW you look so good Kristen!! go you for working out so often, you're doing a lot better than me and I have no excuses...AHHHH Burger Supreme, my mouth is watering!!! Miss you!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to read your update. We too were big fans of Burger Supreme and their fry sauce. I can't wait for your ultrasound either!
ReplyDeleteMaybe we can have our babies on the same day... :) both little girls... at least that is what I'm hoping for. But I wish I looked as cute as you! Just call me fatty fatterson with the stupid aches and pains that can't go more than 15 minutes on the elliptical. sheesh. I'm excited to find out what you are having!!!
ReplyDeleteI am impressed you get up and exercise every morning!! Way to go! Can't wait for your ultrasound, too bad its the day after I leave... I'm gonna miss you.....
ReplyDeleteToday I heard Lisa Lobe's Stay on the radio for the first time since high school and duh, of course I almost called you right then and there! I'm glad things are going well.
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Keep working out your whole pregnancy, it is worth it! I am hoping for you it is a girl, they are so much fun.
ReplyDeleteYeah! What an exciting time! You are looking so great!
ReplyDeleteAnd your excersise regimen is inspiring! I'd like to be a little more dedicated like you!
Feb 9th is right around the corner!
I'm glad you are feeling better, I love when the nausea actually goes away. I say it is a girl. I can't wait to hear.
ReplyDelete12 days to see you....
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're feeling well! I can't wait to hear what you're having!
ReplyDeletei totally didn't see this post until now...love the baby belly shot and how cute you looked yesterday at church! :)
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