Oh second trimester, how much I looked forward to you! And you have not let me down! By far this has been my easiest pregnancy, and just like that, the hardest, most miserable parts almost vanished overnight right at 15 weeks. Hallelujah. I look forward to feeling this way *hopefully* from here on out, getting my energy back even more, not gagging in stores and at work anymore, and just watching this baby grow inside me!
Not gonna lie, this pic was taken in late afternoon after several meals (and right after a pretty big one!) and I'm always amazed at how much the belly pops just from morning til night!
How Big is Baby: The size of an avacado
Weight Gain: +1 in the last 2 weeks, so +2.5 total.
Workouts: I got on my game the last two weeks and decided to make working out a priority 5 days of the week. Partly because I knew it would make me feel better and less sluggish in the afternoons (which it did), and partly because I'm hoping it will help me bounce back into being active once this baby is here. So on the days I work, I count the bajillion steps I take, and the many flights of stairs I climb as a workout. But on op of that, on my 3 days off during the week, I fit in some awesome 20-25 minute Prenatal HIIT workouts that mix cardio and strength, which I follow up with about 10 minutes of yoga. I also did a prenatal Barre class that was pretty killer last week. This past weekend we took a family adventure hike/walk in the woods near our house which was fun and also a good workout. Those are the best!
Maternity Clothes: I put on my maternity skinny jeans around 15 weeks and forgot how amazing they are! So stretchy and OH SO comfy! I'm pretty sure I will wear them forever. Otherwise still fitting into my regular clothes.
Belly Button: Innie
Sleep: I'm loving sleep these days! Most afternoons/early evenings I'm super tired and want to go to bed at 5. But for real, I'm usually in bed around 8:15 and asleep sometime between 9 and 9:30. On work days, I'm up at 5:30, on non-work days I try and sleep til 7, and have been making it lately! Unless one of the girls keeps us up at night for various reasons, which has been more nights that not this past week.
Cravings: Pickles! Dirty martinis (which may just be an olive craving). Ice cold beer.
Aversions: Ground beef, lots of meats, chicken, and most fish never sound good. But if someone else is going to cook dinner, or work serves it and it's free, I will happily eat it! Luckily there really isn't anything that is totally off limits for me this time around.
What I Missed: Not gonna lie, my sister and I have started watching this season of Bachellor, and not having a glass of wine during it just stinks : )
Symptoms: Fatigue and insane tiredness is getting much better. Nausea is getting SO much better. Gagging is pretty much gone which, hallelujah! Just feeling fat and bloated, and not quite pregnant in the belly area. Worst complaint at this point are my boobs are insane sore. So glad to be in the second trimester.
Movement: Feeling the occasional pops and bubbbles (and no, not the gas ones). They aren't at all consistent or frequent, but every time I do feel one I get excited!
Gender: BOY!!!
Best Moment this Week: Feeling like a light switched on in my body and so many of the bad symptoms dramatically got better.
Worst Moment this Week: Nada.
What I am Looking Forward to: Another appointment to see this little one on US, or at the very least hear the heart beat on doppler. It feels like FOREVER (which I know it's been like 3 weeks : )! )
Also seriously looking forward to our family beach vacation over winter break, but we have several weeks for that one.
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