14 weeks

Well we are 14 weeks along and as promised here is my weekly "bump" update.  My goal is to do this every Monday, but realistically I'm shooting for every other week! 

How Far Along:  I am 14 weeks along.  Start of the second trimester!  Wahoo

Size of Baby:  They say the baby is almost 1 ounce and about the size of my fist :-)

Maternity Clothes:   I am about in 85% maternity clothes.  I am still able to wear some dresses and skirts that can still work with the bump.  As far as pants and shorts...100% maternity.  I don't like the type of waist bands that cut below the belly.  I like the kind that cover the entire belly.  Strange I know, but I don't like anything on my belly.

Gender:  Don't know yet.  Will find out October 29th.  Less than one month to go!!!

Movement:  I think I started to feel something this past week.  It's not consistent, but there have been some flutters.

Sleep:  I sleep OK right now.  A lot of times I have no problem what so ever falling asleep.  I do however wake up in the middle of the night (between 1 and 3 in the morning) and can't sleep.  Sometimes I am hungry, etc.  Hoping that second trimester will allow me to get some sleep.  I can usually make it through the week without a nap, but on the weekends I am taking a nap each day.  Thankful for a wonderful hubby and grandparents that takes over and allow me to sleep. I also was having VIVID dreams.  I don't remember anything of late, but shew they were crazy! 

What I miss:  Sometimes I miss alcohol...let's just be honest.  ha.  I miss running.  This is the perfect weather for running.  They say not to start anything that you haven't been doing.  I hadn't run since March.  So I've been walking/doing elliptical.  I also miss deli meat!  My doctor's office says no deli meat unless it's heated for 20 seconds.  Gah...not what I want.  So finding lunch options has been difficult a little.  I'm working on staying healthy...

What I'm looking forward to:  Tomorrow is the first day of October.  One of my favorite months of the year.  We have the fair this week, Halloween, birthday parties for G's friends, and fall festival at Garrett's school!  Also looking forward to my next doctor's appointment on  October 15th.  No ultrasound, but will hear the heartbeat :-)

Cravings/Food Aversions:  Food has been strange this go round.  Not really craving sweets, more salty.  Went through a pizza crave and finally got a Papa John's pizza!  SO YUMMY!!  I started off eating almonds and enjoyed them...now the thought of almonds make me want to vomit!  I also can't stand the thought of plain wheat thins.  So strange!

Symptoms:  Nausea in the beginning.  That is starting to die down.  Exhaustion has been ridiculous!  Hoping that will get better. 

Workouts:  This past week not so great.  My goal is to exercise 3-4 times a week for 40 to 45 minutes at a time.  I actually just got into a pregnancy study at ECU that is all about keeping pregnant women fit and will start that in a week or two.  I will do another blog post on that and am so so so excited!  I gained 68 pounds with Garrett and have NO intention of doing that again!

Best moment this past week:  The bump appeared and I think I am starting to feel the baby move!

Here is a picture from 14 weeks.  We painted a wall with chalk board paint but it wasn't ready for today.  So this picture will be different from the rest.  I always have good intentions but life gets busy and sometimes you just don't have time.  Also, I had just finished dinner so I feel like the bump was a little bigger than normal...and I don't have any make up on!  Those are your warnings!!