3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days!!

So I can't help thinking that if I were a sow, I would be farrowing (having little piglets) today! Lucky sows! Although I can't really complain, as my pregnancy thus far has been pretty good. Now I am not bragging, as I heard the pregnancy gods look down on that. I am merely stating a fact and am grateful that things have gone well thus far.

Although many people are shocked, I am still doing taekwondo. Two of my doctors and the OB nurse all assured us that it is ok as long as I don’t spar.  I have mainly been performing with the demo team although I went to regular class last night. It was more difficult but not impossible. I had to sit out the last 10 mins of class (when they were doing all the cool kicks).

How far along? 15 weeks!
Baby’s Size: 2 ½ ounces and about the size of an orange                                                                                                               Total Weight Gain: 10 pounds
Stretchmarks: No new stretch marks since the pregnancy.
Maternity Clothes: Got tired of breaking down every morning and bought some a few weeks ago and they are so comfy (and stylish). I primarily wear the maternity pants and am able to wear some of my shirts that are stretchy                                                                                                 
Gender: We find out next month but I think it may be a girl.                                                     
Movement: None so far
Sleep: I wake up at least once during the night...which is better than my 2-3 in my 1^st trimester.
Symptoms: I am moving slowly, and had a little heartburn, nothing major.                                    
Food Aversions: none
Food Cravings: My biggest craving has been foods that have vinegar like bbq. I also have eaten sliced tomatoes with salt and pepper (something I ate growing up). I also am craving salt. So no tub of ice cream for me...maybe a pint of BBQ though J                                                                    
Best Moments this week: Heard the baby;’s heartbeat on Monday and I cried (scared the doctor). It is so hard trusting that the little one is ok in there when you can’t feel anything. So it was a relief to know that he/she was ok.
What I miss: I miss moving quickly and am also kind of missing my freedom. Meaning, I can’t plan trips for the first few months since I plan on breastfeeding and there are certain acitvities I can’t do. I know all of that will melt away though when I see that little face J                                          
What I am Looking forward to: I am looking forward to next month when we find out the sex of the baby our gender reveal party!!
Milestones: 2^nd TRIMESTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited!!!!!!!!!!!

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Before I leave let me make this announcement, pregnant women have feelings too!! I have had people say some hurtful and rude things to me and I am not even half way through the pregnancy. So before you open your mouth to comment on someone’s weight, ask yourself, “would I say that if she were not pregnancy”? For some reason I have read (and experienced) that people think it is ok to comment on how big you are if you are pregnant. NO NO NO!! The only thing I was to hear is how pretty you think I am, or how well pregnancy fits me. I don’t want to be rude, but if someone hurts my feelings in the coming months, I might have to tell them exactly how I feel. (Wow that was longer than I thought) ::steps off soapbox::