Second Trimester

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope everyone’s holiday was fulfilled with fun and relaxation. David and I had a really nice day. We were able to stay home for a change and opened our stocking stuffers that morning. David and I had bought our Christmas gift early, a normal size refrigerator. But we decided to do stocking stuffers so we could have something to open other than the fridge door:) . Later in the day David’s dad and sister, with her two children, joined us for dinner. It was a pleasant day. We will be celebrating with my parents on Saturday. I really look forward to that because we have so much fun; with gifts, playing games, laughing and having a nice dinner.
It has been 16 weeks with the pregnancy as of the 25th of December. At my doctor’s appointment the doctor measured my belly and I was able to hear the heart rate. Everything is going well with the baby. As for myself, I have been struggling with a cold the past two weeks. It is really hard when you are unable to take any medication to help battle the cold a get some rest. I discovered the Breathe Right Strips were very helpful in the evening while sleeping. The cold has finally dissipated. I have an appointment for an ultrasound on the 31st of December to see the baby and hopefully find out if the baby is a girl or a boy. I see that everyone is voting for having a boy. Either way I’m excited and hope the baby is healthy. So I will update everyone next week.
The changes I have been going through. Well, my belly is poking out and you can definitely tell that I’m pregnant verses gaining weight. I look fuller in the face and upper torso, but that is due to increase water and blood volume in my body. The doctor has said that my weight gain is appropriate and to keep exercising, which I do almost on a daily basis; mostly walking on the treadmill and some arm exercises. It is an adjustment to see the changes. Most days I feel pretty good and up beat. On occasion I have an emotional day, which is hard to handle because I have a hard time controlling my feelings. I know what’s happening, but I have no control. So that’s when I read a book and sooner or later I’m o.k. again. The pregnancy is really exciting; especially when you get to hear the baby’s heart beat, see an ultrasound, watch the belly grow, etc however the emotional roller coaster sure is a ride. I’m not feeling so tired all the time. I changed my schedule around at work and that seems to be helping. All in all things are going pretty good:).

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year; 2009!!!!