13 weeks and counting

Yesterday, I met a huge pregnancy milestone and started my second trimester!  It's such a relief to be moving right along, although many of those early pregnancy symptoms haven't left yet.  This is completely new to me because with Tripp's pregnancy, I was lucky that both the extreme fatigue and nausea were gone on the day I turned 13 weeks.  The fatigue did return in my third trimester, but that's to be expected when your toting an almost full-term to full-term infant around.  Of course, I did experience some other pregnancy "woes" throughout Tripp's pregnancy such as reflux, round ligament and hip pain, and plain old discomfort in the last few weeks, but overall I had a great pregnancy (despite the low platelet issue, but that's another story for another day).   This time around, however, I feel more exhausted than before and my nausea hasn't completely left me.  I'm able to eat a variety of foods, but still have many aversions.  I pray these symptoms will lighten up a little as I move forward.  It's so hard to get out there and do more than walk (for exercise) when I'm feeling so terrible.  People often ask what I think I'm having.  I've gone back and forth a lot, but most of my 1st trimester was spent thinking it was going to be another boy.  Recently, I've been thinking it might be a girl since my symptoms have been so much worse this time around.  Either way, I'll be truly thrilled, but a little symptom relief would be greatly appreciated! 

The Newest Dennis

I had my 12 week ultrasound today and I'm happy to report the newest Dennis is growing prefectly.  This sweet baby has already aced his/her first test! The ultrasound tech said all of his/her measurements look perfect and my due date is set at Saturday September 29th.  We were hoping to possibly find out what we're having, but the tech said she was only 50/50 on the sex.  She actually tried to make a guess, but then changed her mind twice.  She said she hated to tell us incorrecly so, we'll just have to wait and see.  We definitely plan to find out at the 20 week ultrasound when things are clearer and a bit more developed!  Here's our growing munchkin.

Mardi Gras Half Marathon

This weekend Rob and I flew out to New Orleans with some friends so Rob and our friend Erik could run the Mardi Gras Half Marathon. I originally signed up to do it myself, but those plans changed when I found out I was pregnant. Rob and I didn't think it would be smart for me to run 13.1 miles while still in my first trimester. I ended up selling my race number and had a good time cheering on the guys as they crossed the finish line. I will say... a small part of me was a little jealous that I didn't get to participate...since I love running so much, but I know it was the best decision with that little growing baby in mind. On a positive note, I felt pretty good the entire weekend, with only small bouts of nausea here and there. Plus, Rob did awesome after fighting a stomach virus all week. He was down and out for days with that nasty bug, but still able to muster up enough energy to run the race and finish in 2:10:46.  It wasn't his PR, but maybe the most proud I've seen him after a race. Way to go babe!