baylor's Journal

I am now officially 13 weeks pregnant.

This is the first day of my second trimester,

It's so amazing how fast the time goes by.  I still think I'm in my first  few weeks of pregnancy. I so far have had no pregnancy symptoms. I should be very happy that I have not had any morning sickness. But I feel like it is part of being pregnant and I still

think I may get it.

I've been so busy at work. when I get home I have dinner, rest a little bit then it's

off to bed early. The doctor said I should rest a lot the first trimester and that is what I have been doing.

I had my 12 week appt last week and saw and heard the baby's heartbeat what  an amazing sound. The heartbeat was strong and I could see the little flutter on the screen.

I can never tire of seeing my baby on the screen. It has doubled in size since the last 10 week appt. now my baby is 6.22cm long. 

 It was 3.77 just 2 weeks ago and 2.23 at 8 weeks.

I'm starting to gain a few pounds and I have a baby belly.

I had a new dress and you can't  even tell I'm already 4 months pregnant.

But if I wear my jeans you can see a little pouch. It's the cutest thing.

I think it's a baby belly, but it could be just a fat belly since the doctor told me not to exercise for the first trimester. Just to rest. He said I could walk in my second trimester but to take it easy and not over do anything. so I have been working and eating and resting and eating. It just may be fat but I don't care. I'm so happy.

I had all sorts of blood tests  done in my 8th week to check for down's syndrome and cystic fibrosis and trisomy 18, and tyes sack disease. and other genetic disorders.

All tests came back o.k.

I'm going to go on vacation at the end of Sept for 10 days to Hawaii.

It should be a great trip. I already got the o.k. from my doctor.

My next appt is on the 24th of Sept in 4 weeks. then 2 days after that I'm off

to Hawaii for rest and relaxation and fun in the sun.

I've been feeling fine, just the peeing 10 times a day, and sometimes I get really hungry in the afternoon so I have some snakes at the office. Mostly fruit salad or yogurt.

I already have a collection of sonogram pictures. My doctor gives me one at each appt.

I have  to get a bikini for my trip. the one I have does not fit so I'll be shopping for one.

I can't go to the beach without one.

This will be my second trip to Hawaii so it should be a lot of fun.

Everyday I am so grateful for this beautiful little miracle that I have been blessed with.

I feel so lucky  and thankful to be pregnant and experiencing this little one growing in me. It's such a joy

I'm so happy.