We’re Havin’ a BABY!

Yup. I’m 15 weeks today. Amazing! It’s really speeding up now (although I hear it’s back to super-slow for the last month or so). The 2nd trimester is pretty fun. Most of the articles and sites I’ve checked out say that the second trimester is way easier than the first and third because the exhaustion and morning sickness from the first trimester is over (hopefully!), and you aren’t so huge yet that you’re really uncomfortable. I’m loving the little belly I have now that’s obvious in most clothes (except my winter coat It’s fun! And I may take this back in 5 months time… but I’m excited to get the huge belly!

I went to the doctor yesterday for my second check-up.  Got weighed (gained 5 pounds, which is right on target), heard the heartbeat (strong and normal), and booked my detailed ultrasound (April 17th).  Yay!

In other news…

Weird Pregnancy Symptom of the Week: (sorry if it grosses you out) gagging and heaving when I brush my teeth (or more specifically my tongue). Yeah, my gag reflex is stronger than ever (even though I didn’t really have any morning sickness). Brushing my teeth has now become an olympic event whereby I attempt to get all the gross out of my mouth in 4.8 seconds or less. Apparently this is common in pregnant women. Who knew?!