(Jan. 3 to Jan. 9) Symptoms: Heartburn, obsessive nesting, horrific snoring, sinus weirdness, psycho over-reaction, back pain Body changes: Unrecognizable boobs (OK, this has been going on for a while), a definite and major popping of my belly (I look super-pregnant now, all the… Continue Reading “Weekly re-cap”
Saturday, January 9, 2009 18 weeks, 6 days preggo I made my first holiday felt banner tonight! Um, yeah, my Saturdays are super exciting, I know. I cut out felt rectangles for the backs, and glued on felt letters and ribbon with my trusty… Continue Reading “A wild Saturday night”
Saturday, January 9, 2010 18 weeks, 6 days pregnant Your hair often grows faster when you’re pregnant. Shaving your legs in the tub is difficult, because you can’t bend at the waist anymore. Shaving your legs in a shower stall is difficult, because you… Continue Reading “Five (very) hairy pregnancy facts”
No more nausea. It makes bus-riding, eating, and just getting up in the morning easier. And since your hunger has amped up, it’s nice to have different snack choices — and not be tormented by food aversions. Body acceptance. You actually look pregnant, instead… Continue Reading “Five great things about the second trimester”
Friday, January 8, 2010 18 weeks, 5 days pregnant Everyone always talks about “crazy pregnancy hormones,” and until this week, I was all, “Nah, I don’t think I’m acting any different.” Um … and then this week? I saw the crazy pregnancy hormones. And… Continue Reading “The flick heard ’round the world”