TIF is asking for a bigger room

I have finally gone shopping for maternity clothes today! I am noticing I show more in my new clothes, given my belly has freedom to hang out as far as it wants. I am already excited about the amount of food I will be able to consume on Thanksgiving without the awkward unbuttoning of my pants. But why wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy this new freedom? I am eating for two, you know.

I have another visit to the doctor on Thursday. Nate will be able to come as well and hear the heart beat for the first time. We are hoping Dr. Dydell will use the ultrasound again. I want to see my dancing hamster again!

This weekend marks the end of the first trimester! My symptoms will be lessening now as this is to be the most comfortable trimester. I am looking forward to less nausea, more energy, and the return of my memory. TIF will grow to the size of my closed fist, will straighten out his/her neck, and hold its head up. Also, a soft coating of fur will grow to keep him/her warm (baby fat will come later).

I have been looking online for clothing patterns for me and baby without any success. After a trip to the craft store, I will be able to post some pattern numbers for those who are asking if they can make something.

Week 12

I am going into week 12. This week, TIF will grow to the size of 2 1/2" and 1/2 an ounce. He or she will be practicing and working on its digestive tract, and its bone marrow will be producing white blood cells. Finally, his or her pituitary gland will start to produce hormones. It is amazing so many organs can fit into something so tiny. I cannot wait to heat his or her heart beating again.

My belly is already showing, and I am in need of some new pants! There is already a rumor flying around work, so it seems I will be talking to my boss earlier than expected.

I am still dancing, and plan on continuing to dance until it is impossible. I tried out a yoga video tonight just for pregnant women. I really liked it, and it had some very pregnant women doing the moves. (Something you have to look forward to, Roger!)

I am having good days a bad days as far as how my tummy is feeling. I am hoping it all goes away after this trimester. I am looking forward to getting my energy and memory back too!

Meeting Dr. Dydell

Last Thursday I met with Dr. Dydell for the first time. She is so nice and knowledgable! I really like her. She told me that I and TIF are the right size. I got to hear TIF's heartbeat- very amazing! There is proof that someone is inside me. I also got to see TIF on s small portable ultrasound. TIF looks like a dancing hamster. I think he was figuring out his new elbows!

I am feeling good these days. The nausea has almost completely gone away. I still get tired quickly, though. Nate and I have been talking a lot about the furniture for the baby's room and baby names. Poor Olivia only has 7 more months of being "human." Sorry dog.

First Doctor's Appointment

I was registered as a new patient last Wednesday at Evergreen Hospital. I already like them better than my last doctor. I didn't get to meet Dr. Dydell, since it was her day off, but I did meet one of the nurses, Tony. She gave me calendar of my progress. As of today, Sunday, May 1st, I am eight weeks and six days along. Between this Monday and the next, TIF will transform from an embryo to a fetus! TIF will grow to the size of a medium green olive (about 1 inch).

My morning sickness is getting better, and I am able to eat more. I guess it's time to start putting on the pounds! I am getting used to buying and ordering food, with all the new regulations. I have made a few slip us, but nothing major. Nate and I (and Olivia) went for a walk/ hike yesterday. I realized I needed to sleep for twice as long as I exercised! We walked for about 1 1/2 hours, and I came home a crashed for 3 hours! I am told my energy will return in the future.

We have decided to let more people in on the big secret when I start my 13th week. That day is May 31st. I don't think I will tell my boss quite yet, but extended family and friends can know then.