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I'm trying to enjoy being pregnant as much as I can, before the discomfort sets in. Right now life hasn't changed much, aside from not drinking alcohol and a few other activities.
My last pregnancy really was pretty easy, but the thought of becoming huge again is a little daunting. I appreciate being small so much! Life is so much better and easier. How am I supposed to carry Zoie when my belly is huge? How will I ever get comfortable sleeping? I won't be able to climb up on the counter anymore to reach high cupboards!
I'm really not looking forward to the mega-belly. But then again, the tummy-shifting baby kicks are pretty fun!
Things are going well and I'm feeling good, but I'm clearing up a bacterial infection right now. Apparently it's common in pregnancy for the bacteria in your vagina to get out of balance, especially since your body becomes more alkaline. I'm drinking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar per day as a natural remedy to make my body more acidic and restore the balance of bacteria. Hopefully it works! Otherwise I'll take some antibiotics. I'm going to get re-tested in a few weeks. If this condition is left untreated, it can cause preterm labor later in pregnancy. We definitely don't want that!
Here we are, back to the pregnancy updates!
How far along are you? 14 weeks as of friday, welcome to 2nd trimester!
How big is Baby? Our baby #2 is about 3.4 inches long, and weighs around 1.5 oz. He/she is about the size of a lemon!
Weight Gain? When I first found out I was pregnant, I weighed 126. This morning I weighed in at 128.6, so I've gained 2 and a half pounds.
Gender? Not sure yet, but I'm predicting a boy. It seems everyone around us is having girls, somebody needs to have a boy!
Maternity Clothes? Last night I grabbed my favorite jeans from the dryer, and realized they were really getting snug in the waist. I dug out my BeBand and wore it so I could sneakily keep my top button unfastened. Ahhhh so much better! Not to mention we were about to head out to a delicious Mexican restaurant, so I needed the extra room!
Sleep? I've come to terms with never having a full night of sleep. Zoie still wakes up sometimes, and we have to hold her or rock her back to sleep. Sometimes she'll just cry for a minute and fall back asleep, but it still wakes me up! Even on my own, I wake up because I'm thirsty or have to pee.
Movement? This pregnancy is different, because I'm already feeling movement! It's pretty awesome. I don't notice it very often, but when I'm still or relaxed sometimes I'll feel little pokes.
Food Cravings? I had a chicken aversion last month, but now I seem fine with most foods. Smells bother me more than actual food. I'm craving sweets, which is a problem. Girl Scout cookies didn't last long in our house. Sour things have been delicious too.
Labor Signs? Nada.
Belly Button in or out? In. I don't anticipate it going anywhere soon!
What I miss? Wine and margaritas. With this pregnancy, I'm feeling much more relaxed with the "rules." After living in Kansas for almost 2 years, we've been enjoying local raw honey and farm fresh eggs. I'm not going to stop using the raw honey, and I don't mind eating a little raw cookie dough. The risks are almost zero when you know and trust the source of your food.
Best moment(s) of the week? James had a 4-day weekend this last week, so the best part was spending extra time with him. On Valentine's Day, we left Zoie with her Papa and went out to dinner! It was so nice to focus on us for a bit and enjoy one of our favorite restaurants, So Long Saloon.
What I am looking forward to? My sister-in-law and her family are visiting next week! Zoie gets to play with her cousins, so we'll have lots of fun!
Cheers,
Martha
