My Weekly Progress Report — slackermama . com

Another week down. :woot This last week seemed to pass a lot quicker, perhaps it was because I wasn’t worried 24/7 like I have been in previous weeks. I finally have had a chance to enjoy being pregnant. And yes, there is such a thing.

How far along am I?
12 weeks and 1 day. 10 weeks and 1 day gestational. That also equates to 195 days until my due date, however, subtract roughly 14 days from that and you’ll have how many days till the wee one is born.

Signs and Symptoms

Expanding waistline - getting worse and worse… or better and better? At any rate, I’m having a hard time finding anything a) comfortable and b) fashionable to wear. Not that I really care about fashion, but even I won’t mix a pink top with bright blue pants.
Fatigue - though instead of manifesting itself as naps and all that, its more laziness in general. I’m sure my week of self-imposed rest didn’t help that much. Neither does the heat. See, they’re all working against me here!
Hunger - Much like last week. Though the pantries are a little bare this week, no one feels like getting in a hot car to go to the grocery store, I don’t care HOW in need of snacks we are.
Congestion - Of course. Tends to be worse in the morning, like this morning. Doesn’t really help me NOT feel like I’ve been hit by a Mack truck in the morning.

How much have I gained?
Wow, if my eyes aren’t decieving me, it would appear I’m down 4 lbs from last week. But of course, my scale sucks giant rocks, isn’t even calibrated correctly so this is all pretty moot. But still.. Go me! :tu

Observations

I’m loving being back at the nightly walks again. Of course, its a lot warmer at night now, but its still my favorite way to end out the day. There’s no one else out, its real quiet and its a good time to talk with K.
My back is KILLING me today. Honestly, I blame two things a) our crappy couches and b) our crappy mattress. Something needs to be done. Because I’m dying here.
Being very good this week about drinking water. Its so hot, and I always feel better anyhow for drinking it all. Plus it helps keep the hunger pangs at bay.
H’s kindergarten testing thing is tomorrow afternoon. We’ll go see his classroom, meet his teacher, all that fun stuff. I’m more nervous about it than he is!
It is amazing how much better I feel about everything this week. Its as if a giant weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I’m hoping this good feeling lasts and that I really enjoy the rest of this pregnancy.

So finishes out the first trimester. It ends, not with a bang OR a whimper but with a heart full of hope. Six more months, people!

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