Baby #3- 13 Weeks

13 weeks!!!! 2nd Trimester!!!!! YAY!!!!!!

I know that things can still go wrong within pregnancy, but hitting that 2nd trimester is such a relief and I feel like I can take a deep breath and start connecting more with this little lady/little man inside of me. Now the realization is REALLY hitting... I'm going to have 3 KIDS!!!!! I'm officially going to pass the national average of children. Crazy.

Here are some updates on the little one!!

About Baby: Size- The baby is 3 inches in length and weighs 1 ounce. About the size of pea pod. Baby is growing like crazy and now that it's major development is complete, it's time to GROW GROW GROW!!! Which makes sense why I am so hungry all of a sudden! Baby is kicking up a storm in there. I feel flutters here and there. Last night I was making a meal at church for youth group and there was a definite kick down low. I know what that is!!!! Obviously, nothing you can feel on the outside, but I love this stage. It's like my own little secret with the baby. I know it's kicking, but no one else does. Our own little connection. I love it.

Weight Gain: Still 2 pounds. No weight gain this week. I've been watching my weight gain a lot more this pregnancy. In the first trimester, I was supposed to gain 2-5 pounds. I gained 2. So, I'm right on track. I have also been exercising to keep myself healthy and eating extremely healthy. Lyndon, the boys, and I have been walking for about 45 minutes to an hour each night (The boys ride their bikes). We have a walking path a block from our house, so it is so nice. We feel comfortable letting the boys ride their bikes without worry of cars. I have been walking 1- 1 1/2 miles per night. It helps with my energy also. I am eating very clean this pregnancy, unlike the last two. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, lean meats. Obviously I have treats here and there, but they are TREATS! Not something I eat all the time.... unlike the last 2. :)

Symptoms: Morning Sickness has pretty much subsided. I feel so much better and things are looking up! Thank goodness. Exhaustion has slowly subsided also. I obviously have days where I am more tired. I still have a 4 and 2 year old in the house, but for the most part I have energy again. Other than that, I've been feeling good.

Sleep: Sleep is good. I have been getting pretty good sleep this last week. Other than the boys getting up occasionally, but I feel rested. The only thing I am dealing with this pregnancy that I didn't with the last is very vivid dreams and nightmares. Some nightmares will wake me up in a cold sweat and out of breath. I can't seem to fall back to sleep right away. Bathroom breaks are another problem. I get up at least once a night to go to the bathroom. I guess that means I'm getting enough hydration during the day!

Cravings: Eggs. Peanut Butter. Not together. Scrambled eggs in the morning is usually my go-to meal. I make it into a breakfast burrito with some cheese and salsa. Delicious and healthy. Peanut butter is my go-to snack. Either a half sandwich with peanut butter or apples and peanut butter, but I'm craving that peanut butter and eggs.

Best Moment: Feeling that little KICK! I've been feeling flutters, but that kick was a 'MOMMY! I'M HERE!" Kick. Absolutely in love.

Looking Forward To: Finding out the gender in a month and a half. I still have a feeling it's a girl, but you never know!!!!

13 weeks down! 27 to go!

So happy I'm in the 2nd trimester!