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Baby (Number 2) Journal: 12 weeks

Hi Baby,

I wrongly thought 2nd trimester started at 12 weeks....not started at the END of 12 weeks. So my goal to make it without wearing maternity jeans continued through half the week as my buttons dug further into my stomach each time I sat down. By mid week I gave in and embraced the oh-so-comfortable maternity jeans.  Looking back at last pregnancy, I was not interest in going to maternity clothes at this point...but you know what...who cares.

That being said, one thing has happened this week, my general afternoon nausea has subsided, so that is just wonderful! Smooth sailing from here (kidding).

This weekend, my mind was a little foggy. The same day I locked my keys in my car, I lost my keys before driving down the highway and hearing them fly off my car (I ran back and found them in the middle of the street). I'm just a bit more scatterbrained than normal right now.



This week we had another appointment and did blood work again. I heard your heartbeat for the very first time. I loved that.

We ended Week 12 with a trip to Kansas City with the family!

Coming up with names we really like has been tough....I don't remember how we did it with Lorelai, but it just felt right when we decided on it. I know we have time, but it would be nice to have a few picked out!
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