Time Flies By

Today we are 13 weeks- we have entered our second trimester! I can't believe it has been 13 weeks already, time really is going by quickly. It's a tricky thing, time - the less you have of it, the quicker it seems to go. I'm sorry I haven't posted any updates in a while, but the start of my first school year has been fantastic and hectic. Hopefully, routine sets in and I find myself with some more quality time on my hands instead of work, work, work, work, work.

We went to our monthly appointment last week and got to see the baby again. It has gotten so big! It actually looks like a baby- with eyes, nose, mouth- a profile. It was kicking and waving its arms all over the place. Either we woke it up, or it was in the middle of its daily workout routine. Either way, it was beautiful! It is three inches long and weighs almost an ounce. It may be that small- but my belly sure isn't! I'm currently in the awkward phase. I have a gut but don't look pregnant yet. I feel like everyone who passes me thinks "Girl has go to lay off the junk food". I can't wait to have a full fledge bump. I will be proud when my belly enters the room before me.

4 weeks

13 weeks 

Moms make everything better

MY MOMMY IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!! This week has been stressful and overwhelming! Thank God my mom has come to save the day. Mission: tackle my classroom and get it student ready. Its a relief to know hands will be working while I sit in workshops all day long. One of the things I looked forward to most was of course, Moms home cooking! And what happens? Our oven craps out. Currently it is 5:15 a.m. and I am wide awake. As I took my nightly pee/snack break I realized the oven was on... or was it. Everything is turned off but it is still producing heat. I have no clue how to fix it so I am up and on guard to make sure a fire doesn't start. This awful situation means no home cooked meals from mom tonight. This bums me out beyond words. My appetite is finally back in full force and I've been counting down the days to county fried steak- with all intentions of inhaling it. At this juncture I am rapping my brain to figure out whose kitchen we could barrow. Anyone wanting to donate their facilities? Its for a good cause... BABY IS HUNGRY!!!

Sleep is for the Birds

Apparently when you are pregnant your body is EXHAUSTED but doesn't like you to get a full nights sleep. It is 3:00 a.m. and I am up for my nightly party for 1 (well, I guess 2).

Tomorrow is my last day at Isleworth, bitter sweet emotions are taking place. Shoot- emotions are just taking place all over right now! I'm so excited to set up my classroom and meet my students and finally begin my career but will deeply miss my Members and the beautiful club I have worked in for the last 5 years. It has been an amazing experience that has opened many doors for our family. I am however very excited for a teacher's schedule, especially once the baby arrives! No more weekends!! No more holidays!! Glorious!

Ok- time to try and fall back asleep. Fan on full force because my body feels like it is going through "the change". Poor Gary is going to get frozen out of the bedroom by winter and I will be sleeping with no covers! No matter how crazy my body becomes I am so thrilled to be pregnant and be able to experience all the changes. In the midst of losing control over our bodies, I think we forget how blessed we are to be able to carry our child and be its life source for 9 mos. Over the course of the last year there were many nights I would wonder if I was going to have the opportunity to experience pregnancy so, all complaining aside, it is wonderful!

Sweet dreams!

Proof!

Week 6

First photo

Week 7

The baby plus its strong heartbeat 

Week 8

"The bean"