Starting summer
So relaxing
Lots of time to get everything done
Ana is 35 mos. (almost), and we're working on potty training. Her language and observational skills are very strong. She can be self-centered. Age appropriate, no doubt. Her catch phrase: "I don't care." She doesn't mind if she hurts me as long as she feels pleasure :)) What she says anyhow.
Almost 17 weeks pregnant.
Just remember, like the song playing when I saw my first ultrasound images at 14 weeks, "your body is a wonderland." True-- but remember, day to day life is good but not always all that.
Most days are quite normal. I spend some energy trying to figure out clothes to wear so my bulge doesn't show. It's not too noticeable yet, but it's there. I was already 121 at 14 w. My first pregnancy I don't think I was 121 until somewhere around 28 weeks. Last time it was probably at 18-19 weeks. Those midnight snacks are killing me.
May 24-25, just as I had hoped and predicted, I started feeling movement. Light pokes and taps. Someone's saying hello, I'm in here.
This is reassuring.
Nausea and "bloating" appeared at 7 weeks and really peaked around 10-11 weeks. So unpleasant, particularly in the afternoons. I just wanted to read in bed and sleep but instead had to pick up and shuttle kids around, go to meetings, cook dinner, clean up, etc... Remember if you think you want to get pregnant again - - - this phase is a little exciting, yes, but really BLUH.
Now that's pretty much gone, but now I am trying to keep my spider veins in check. These things are really horrendous. Hoping they don't get much worse than they did last time. I'm going to be a bit self conscious out at the pool, but what can you do?
News for/ from Milena: She got into So. Highlands Magnet. Arghhh Choices. But we've always been curious to see how it is over there, so, considering it's free, she's going to have to give it a try.
