Month: January 2010

The number 23

Sunday, January 31, 2010 22 weeks pregnant! Welcome to Week 23! I can’t believe there are only four weeks left of the second trimester. The third seems so final, like the baby could come at any time. Guess we’d better get moving on the… Continue Reading “The number 23”

Weekly re-cap

(Jan. 24 to Jan. 30) Symptoms: Some round ligament pain, from getting bigger by the day. Severe pregnancy brain. Sinus weirdness seems to be getting better, while the C-word seems to get worse every week. Moaning and groaning when I get up/roll over is… Continue Reading “Weekly re-cap”

Back away from the belly

Friday, January 29, 2010 21 weeks, 5 days preggo Mother-in-law (rubbing my belly): Aww, look at the baby. Me: Yeah, it’s getting bigger! Mother-in-law: You know, by the end, you’re going to be out to here! (Gestures waaaaay out in front of me) Me:… Continue Reading “Back away from the belly”

Thanks for the "advice"

Friday, January 29, 2010 21 weeks, 5 days pregnant I am considering sending my “What to Expect” daily e-mail updates straight to the spam folder. Today’s “helpful” hints on healthy eating made me want to slap someone. Some fat is necessary, but too much… Continue Reading “Thanks for the "advice"”

It’s getting closer …

Thursday, January 28, 2010 21 weeks, 4 days pregnant My belly button is creeping towards the surface. What was once a total “innie” now has every bit totally visible. It is a weird sensation to see so much of your belly button, especially when… Continue Reading “It’s getting closer …”