12 Week Bumpdate!

Hello 12 weeks, goodbye first trimester! While I consider the first 12 weeks of pregnancy the most stressful, I also think it goes by the fastest (probably because 4 of those weeks are kind of freebies!). To think that 1/3 of this pregnancy is already over is exciting and scary all at the same time!

I can definitely tell a difference already, even though I am only two days into my twelfth week. My energy is back, I was able to clean my house top to bottom yesterday, and trust me, it needed it! I have started to notice that my eyes are not forcing themselves closed at 8 pm, I've even been able to catch a few late night shows. 

The very light bout of morning sickness that I had ended around week eight and has not reappeared. One thing that has stuck around so far is my intense sense of smell and aversions to several of those smells. Especially the smell of brewing coffee. Just thinking about it makes my stomach turn. Steve has become a regular in the Dunkin Donuts drive-thru because I have banned the use of our coffee machine until further notice. 

Melissa, over at Growing up Geeky, fills out a cute survey during each of her updates. I think I am going to be a big copy cat and do the same! 

How far along: 12 weeks, 2 days (to be exact)

Weight Gain/Loss: 5.2 pounds gained. I was really hoping to get out the first trimester without a weight gain, but I guess 5 pounds ain't too bad. 

Feeling: Pretty good. Energy is coming back and I am starting to feel more like myself again. 

Maternity Clothes: Not quite yet. I have the "Belly Band" which I have been using over my pants so I can keep the top button undone! I think I will be able to get away with that for a while. 

Sleep: I have no problem falling asleep, but usually wake up two times a night to go to the bathroom. 

Food Cravings: I don't have any specific food cravings yet, but have been craving lemonade. There are currently two gallons of it in my fridge. 

Movement: Nothing yet!

What I miss: Partaking in a margarita during Girl's Night Out!

Best moment this week: Leaving the first trimester behind! Also, listening to Autumn talk to my belly always melts my heart!

What I'm looking forward to: Everything! Feeling those first movements, finding out the sex, setting up the nursery, just to name a few. 

Next Appointment: July 11th at 14 weeks, 4 days.

Milestones: Entering the second trimester! 

12 weeks!