There And Back Again: Week 13

In a few days I am going to be in AZ with my Grandma. Maybe my Grandpa too, but I think he may pass away before we get there. My dad said yesterday he didn't eat or drink all day. I am sad that I won't get to actually see him, but then he won't be the same Grandpa I have loved my whole life either. I am praying that he can let go and pass away without fear and anxiety. He is 92 and he has lived a very full life. Uhg. Life is not easy at times.

Week :13
Can you believe that is is already the end of the first trimester? Wow. This seems to have happened quickly. Which is great! I was already starting to have a lot of pain at this point with Emma and so far, other then muscle soreness from doing WOD's, I've been fine. And BTW the soreness is not from pushing myself too hard, (probably) but from the fact that I just don't recover quickly anymore. All my bodies energy is going into building a human and there just isn't enough left over for my muscles.

What I love: NOT being in pain! Not being huge! I am really enjoying being pregnant in the summer. It's a new experience for me. Both my other babies were spring time babies, so I was early pregnant for the last month of summer and then fall and winter took over quickly. It's fun to have the summer months for the first part.

What I hate: Pimples. I do actually hate pimples. They are setting up camp it seems and are making a display of themselves. They can't just be discreet of course, they have to wave their ugly little flags to draw attention to themselves. :) I am still tired too. I think I might always be tired. I can't remember NOT feeling tired. Hmm.

What I miss: My skinny clothes. I really do. I liked them. They were very nice and now they are in a tub. I will miss them for the next year or year and a half or longer. BUT after I get to pull them out, it will be like buying new clothes all over again! Oh the fun! AND I have warned my husband that after I get into shape, I am throwing away anything old and frumpy and buying a fabulous new wardrobe. It will be so FUN!

What I’m looking forward to the most: Next summer when it's beautiful again and the pain of labor and nursing is over and I can just relax about it for the rest of my life! Wow! Does that sound WONDERFUL! AND THEN, we can go on a really fabulous family trip in about another year or two and have TONS of fun with an elementary student, a kindergartner and a toddler. It will be the best!

Sleep: Yes. If I could just make myself go to bed at night instead of reading or watching TV or just enjoying the SILENCE of the evening hours, I might get more of it and not be so stinking tired all the time.

Bra Size: B! I feel like I am still growing. I don't understand this. I was still an A at this point last time. I am worried I will continue all through and be a DD. NOOOOOOO!!! I seriously keep holding them and going,. "wow, WHAT is happening??? STOP!" I know it's silly, but it's a bit alarming too.

Wedding rings on or off: On. As long as I drink enough, I can still get it on and off. Until I can't I'm going to keep wearing it because I LOVE it!

Weight: 145. .8 to be exact. Weight Gain: So now we are back to two pounds gained. I don't know.

Worries: Not related to the pregnancy, though I probably should be worried that I haven't done a prenatal since 8 weeks. I was thinking I would get through being gone to AZ and worry about it after that. I am still so early that I don't like getting dopplared as it can be difficult to find the heart beat and who wants that worry?

Symptoms: Tired, bloated, BIG BOOBS! I am have been feeling pretty good otherwise.

Mood: Good. I haven't been nearly as cranky this week as I was last week. Though I am still massively impatient with my kids. But to be completely truthful, I don't think I can blame that on them. I think it's a much more long term problem.

Movement: Could be. I am not sure. I though I felt it a few days ago, but it could have been gas.

The belly (and the button!): Continuing in it's outward journey. Though it likes to return to home base at the start of each day..... :)

Measurements: Chest: 36 Waist: 30 Midsection: 33.5 Hips: 39.25 Thighs: 21.25

Exercise: Yes. I am exercising. I was going to run yesterday (Thursday) but it didn't happen. It was windy as all get out so I took the kids up to the gym and did a very interesting little WOD. Then practiced double unders. My kids thought that was hysterical and the jumped up and down and giggled as I did it. Maybe I'll figure out how to post the video. I have to run today or do something and then I'll have 5 days. I could have done six, but just didn't feel like it.

Eating: OK. I found that I really don't want to cut down on carbs. I WANT to eat bread all the time. And so, as Dan has been super careful and very diligent to NOT eat it, I am freely imbibing. It's delicious! I justify myself by the fact that it's summer and we have AMAZING tomatoes to eat on Mayo and cheese tomato sandwiches and that I just want to eat it. I know. It's just sad how my will power to do good has shrunk. And then I made brownies. So good. :)

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