First Trimester

I'm finally out of the first trimester.  We are 1/3 of the way there!!!! This is both exciting and terrifying. As I think about this my thoughts go to decorating the nursery, painting the baby's room, finding a daycare, finding a doctor, etc. There are so many things to do. I guess I will start today with registering for the hospital.  I'm pretty sure that is more important than paint and furniture.

I'm going to do a first trimester recap.  Some blogs that I follow do this every week, but that is just not realistic for me.

Due Date: August 8, 2013

Gender: ???? At the beginning Greg and I both thought girl, but now I'm leaning more towards boy. We will find out March 11th!!!

Feeling: For the most part I have felt great! On our 12 week appointment I asked the doctor if she was 100% sure I had a baby in my stomach. I haven't really been tired and have honestly felt fine...until week 13.  Week 13 has knocked me out.  It's my last week of the first trimester and it is just giving me a taste of pregnancy.  I'm exhausted.  I actually went to bed one night at 8:30. If you know my sleep habits at all, this is shocking. I have fallen asleep on the couch pretty much every night this week and every time I eat I feel like puking. Hopefully this only sticks around for a week.

Maternity Clothes: I have recently bought a pair of leggings, and they are the MOST comfortable things I have ever worn. Amazing! Most of my clothes still fit me as of right now.  The pants are definitely getting a little tight. I bought a belly band to help my pants last a little longer.

Food Cravings: I am in love with blackberries and pineapple. I also crave the occasional cheese fries and steak.  I have never been a steak person, but I've been loving it these past three months.

Food Aversions: Public restrooms, for a long time I couldn't go to the bathroom while out to eat.  As soon as I walked into the restroom I had the worst feeling and immediately felt like puking. Luckily, this has somewhat gone away.  I can't stand chicken! It grosses me out and everytime I have tried eating it I start gagging. This is really unfortunate because I actually like chicken, or used to. My sense of smell is out of control. I smell EVERYTHING, and most of it is not good.

Sleep: I have been sleeping fine.  I just started waking up in the middle of the night around week 12 to go to the bathroom.  I can still make it through some nights without having to go, but its rare.  When I wake up I'm a zombie. I have no control of my limbs and I am constantly running into things.

Miss Anything?: Coke, Blue Moon draft beer, and sushi...I already gave Greg a list of things to bring in the hospital.  Hopefully draft beer is acceptable. I've cut down on my coke tremendously, but I still enjoy it from time to time.

Best Moments: December 4th, when we found out I was pregnant, 9 week ultrasound appointment when we saw our baby for the first time (seriously would not stop moving, dancing the entire time), 12 week appointment when we heard the heart beat for the first time

Looking Forward to... Decorating the nursery, finding out what we are having, finally deciding on some names (this is so stressful!), feeling the baby kick for the first time, growing a baby bump, and seeing our baby on the next ultrasound (week 18)

3 months down, 6 more to go!