The first trimester (part #2)

The journey through the 2^nd half of the 1^st trimester has been much more pleasant. Morning (who am I kidding, all day sickness) virtually ceased after week #8 and I began to regain some of my energy at week #11. Prior to this, the hubs would joke that if I sat down on the couch for more than 5 minutes I was asleep. With the disappearance of sickness came an emergence of hunger and I’ve certainly had my fun indulging (when appropriate) and eating my way through pregnancy. I feel like the end of the 1^st trimester has finally brought about a leveling out of my appetite and a return to “normalcy.”

Week #7

We headed to an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico (our little one’s first trip abroad) for a little sun, fun and relaxation. I experienced the joys of “all you can eat” while my hubs and our friends enjoyed the “all you can drink” experience. I left for this trip having gained 1lb. and returned from the trip (reference week #8 photo) up 3lbs.- No, I do not attribute this to the baby!

Week #8

Week #9

The joys of a maxi dress! At this point in time my pants have become uncomfortable and I had to start getting creative. Warm weather makes this much easier, so sun, keep shining!

Week #10

This week was a shift for me whereby my appetite started to steady and I stopped only craving hamburgers, pizza and other assortments of junk food! Additionally, I began mini-workouts this week, consisting of cycling and incline walking.

Week #11

I presented at my first fitness conference as an American Council on Exercise and Aerobics and Fitness Association continuing education provider, a long time goal for this mommy! Thankfully the bean allowed me to teach for 3 hours that week with little trouble.

Week #12

Although a bit larger and a bit more in charge, 10lbs. to be exact, I had a great sense of relief at the end of the 1^st trimester. Additionally, I started to get energy back and feel more like myself this week. Note: I have no clue how this 10lbs. crept on me it wasn't there one day and the next day, hello scale!

Weird food cravings:

-          Ice cream, strawberry specifically.

-          Hot and spicy things, we’ve been enjoying a lot of chili and tacos in this house.

Food aversions:

-          Salmon

-          Sweet potatoes

Ironically I ate both of these the 1^st week I found out I was pregnant, perhaps a coincidence?

Things I miss the most:

-          My waistline

-          Half of my closet

-          The ability to sleep through the night without having to go to the restroom 1-2x.