Monday, April 14, 2008

Welcome to the 2nd Trimester

Wow, I never thought I would make it here, ever. It is hard to believe that pending some natural disaster, I may really have a baby. I am told that the risk of miscarriage now drops dramatically but to tell you the truth, I will still worry every day. It is hard not to.

You may not see many posts about the adoption for a while. The reason is due to needing to be back to work for at least 20 weeks after maternity leave to receive paternity leave, we decided to hold off on the adoption for 4 months to allow for that time in between. It is cool too because now we will be heading to Africa in the winter instead of the summer.

As for the pregnancy, I have new life. I actually have energy! I walked a couple miles yesterday and did my pregnancy workout tapes on Saturday. My goal is to tone MWF, cardio TTSS and each week I can take one day off. I only do 20 minute tapes so I am not overworking. You may have differed with me after seeing me crawling around yesterday so sore from toning on Saturday. I am still hurting.

Food is tasting better now too. I still have lots of aversions and I don't crave the stuff I usually do but I have noticed a change (and on the scale too.)

My ultrasound is booked, it is not till 21.5 weeks so I am hoping they can get me in earlier once I see my OB. Until then I will continue to use my doppler (I still have some trouble, last night I couldn't find it but I am trying to stay calm) and hope for the best.

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