The End of the First Trimester

Tomorrow officially marks the end of the first trimester - yea! I think I was blessed to have a pretty easy time of it but I am still looking forward to the "honeymoon" trimester.

I know pics have been requested so here they are (week 12 will go up Monday hopefully).

Week 9 - The strawberry

Still doesn't look like anything but most of my pants already aren't fitting well at this point. Loving the rubber band trick though (hair tie through buttonhole and around the button). Makes a big difference and makes my pants much more comfortable. Also loving my BeBand (by the makers of Bellaband) from Target.

Week 10

Yup - definitely something there now. I definitely look different even in clothes. Very paranoid about what I wear to work everyday - I don't want people suspecting before I actually tell my boss and such. Making sure I wear looser shirts and cardigans to work so it is not so noticeable. Told my boss at the gym this week - tired of trying to find t-shirts to wear and worrying about one of the kids saying something if wore a tight tank top like usual. So far no comments but I doubt I will have long . . .

Week 11 - The small kiwi

Looking forward to being done with the first trimester. I have been pretty lucky - I wouldn't really say I had morning sickness but I would really like to have some energy back - I have definitely felt exhausted for the past few months. Napping has been a lifesaver but so hard to get anything done when you feel like you need a nap!

I know it will happen soon enough but I am ready to look pregnant instead of just fat :) I am not rushing it though - just trying to enjoy the experience.

I have to say - I am still in awe and disbelief that there is actually something happening. It is hard to grasp that I am not just gaining weight and getting out of shape :) Looking forward to my next appointment on the 11th. Hopefully I can hear the heart beat for the first time!