Closer to home

my journey back to france after 12 years in the US

Monday, February 18, 2008

My big belly

Almost 17 weeks so 4 months past already and getting into my 5th month and look at my big belly! I didn't realize how big I was until I took pictures for this blog and to send to people...part of me has a hard time to admit seeing how much my body has changed - but I partly blame it on the jeans which are too big for me still:) and the other part is really proud of my protruding belly, that's because of the tiny inhabitant that's already starting to make little bubbling sounds in there.

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Back at it

It's been such a long time since i blogged! I was just really busy with work in the fall and got out of the habit i guess but i'm back!!...Although i wanted to dedicate a post to the announcement, what the hell I just can't think of anything to talk about because it's the main thing on my mind right now...I'm 15 weeks pregnant!!!!!!!!! woohoo...i'm really excited especially now that i feel better. The first trimester was pretty tough with the constant nausea, tiredness and those horrible headaches. But it looks like i have gone over those nasty symptoms, my energy's back and everything is ok with the baby the doctor says. No need to do a amniocentesis which i was so scared about. The only thing is that i gained too much weight--5 kgs so far (!!), the doc says only 1 extra but i'm confused as to how he counts how far along i am. Anyhow what could i do? eating was the only thing that would prevent me from throwing up the first 3 months so i just ate! but healthy stuff so I have the feeling i did the right thing, for my baby --wow! saying those last 2 words is tripping me. Although i have a belly already and i have heard her/his hart beat several times at the doctor it's really hard to grasp the notion that there is a little being in my belly right now...such an incredible feeling!