Welcome to the 2nd Trimester

Well, we're now officially a third of the way done with this pregnancy. The 2nd trimester has started, but not without a rude welcome. For the first time during this pregnancy, I got sick last night. That's right no pregnancy is complete without a little morning sickness. Hopefully, that will be it. I seriously don't know how people can do this just to be skinny! They're crazy...

So, now we're at 13 weeks. The Web sites say that the baby is now about the same size as the good, old-fasioned floppy disk! The baby measures 3 1/2 inches from crown to rump and now weighs in at 1 1/2 ounces. As for a baby bump, there's not much there yet. Steven thinks I look like a typical college girl with a beer belly. I still fit into all my normal clothes, even though the Web sites say that the average person is probably up a size by now. I'm happy with my tiny belly for now. I can definitely feel some pulling and stretching, so I'm sure it won't be long now!

Since my doctor told me not to work out any more, I have taken up walking instead. I go out with a friend three times a week. We end up walking 4 miles every day, which I think will be just as good. It's fun to get out of the house and talk with her since she is just about as far a long as me. We got rained out today because of some bands from Hurricane Ike, so hopefully we'll be able to get three walks in this week.

Anyway, there's nothing else new to report. I have a doctor's appointment next week, so I'll update you more then.

Steven & Jill