Flutterings

I just felt the baby move- 3 little rolls. What joy!!

mirror, mirror on the wall

looks like I am even more like my mother than I thought... pregnancy has triggered a glow in my cheeks. a not-so-good glow. acne rosacea made its unwelcome appearance to my face and I thought for a bit that it would never feel normal again. fortunately, my mother and a prescription from my dermatologist saved my face from the burning and itching and my crimson/acne-free complexion is back.

February 14, 2012

I spent a beautiful morning with Matthew. I woke up to a gorgeous display of red roses and one of the most romantically sweet cards ever- Matthew has a way with words...
He took me to breakfast, where we enjoyed pancakes with strawberries and crepes with raspberries and whipped cream. We had a monthly checkup appointment with my OB-GYN, where I weighed in and then we got to hear our little darling's heart beating strong. Dr. Patel said that someone was very active this morning... lots of kicking around :)
It was special to have that connection with Baby today- being a day that love is celebrated.

15 weeks: joys and traumas

I officially have a baby bump that isn't disappearing in the morning. It is still small enough to be obscure and not raise questions, but I'm sporting it proudly. Of course, Matthew is pretty proud of it too and is constantly putting his hand on my belly. It is fun to finally see something there where our baby is growing.
Speaking of baby, he is now approximately 4 in and 4 oz in size. He is completely formed and as his ears continue to develop, he's starting to hear my heartbeat and voice. So mommy is watching what she says and how she says it...
I have only few minor issues now that I'm in my 2nd trimester. I've sported a cold, which I had to endure without Mucinex or Advil Cold & Sinus. That took a little time to get over. I have also developed a nasty little canker sore in the back of my mouth between my upper and lower jaw, limiting my ability to chew and open my mouth any decent eating amount. Unfortunately I can't use anything topical except a viscous wash that my dr prescribed. It helps a little but doesn't mask the pain when chewing. So it's soft foods for me at the moment. Hopefully this shall soon pass.
Still no sign of fatigue letting up. I'm keeping my fingers crossed about this one because I am finding it difficult to survive 6 hr teaching days without collapsing.

Spring weather brings in February

I can't even begin to describe how beautiful today was. 65 degrees, sunny, and just the right amount of time to enjoy it. Makes me wish I could bottle it up and carry it with me for those rough days where I spend my entire day inside and then go out into a cold, dark world.