Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 15 weeks
Size of baby:   Approximately the size of an apple (4 inches)
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Since my last post, 1 pound.  So, that’s like one pound total.  Ha.
Maternity Clothes: I have a couple of pairs of maternity capris and some maternity shorts that I live in, pretty much.  I was able to splurge a little on them a bit back, and they are a better quality than some of the other things I have, with this great band that goes over the belly but is super stretchy and light.
Movement: Not yet!
New thing I learned this week: My 2 year old is going to be awesome with the baby.  We found her “stalking” a baby this weekend.  We actually didn’t ever lose her, but couldn’t figure out exactly what she was doing.  We’re also experiencing her version of THE TERRIBLE TWOS.  EEEK.
What I miss: My guy.
Cravings: I don’t think I have any right at this moment.  It’s also early in the morning, though   I can tell you my aversion, though…  MEAT.  I can still eat some and in some things.  Deer meat?  Not at all.  Sausage?  Nope.  Beef and Chicken?  Here and there, but I mostly would prefer to pick it out.  This happened in the last two pregnancies too.  I tend to crave “healthier” foods too while I’m pregnant.  OH WAIT.  I HAVE HAD A CRAVING, I FORGOT!  Jessica’s special scones.
Symptoms: GUESS WHAT?!  I’VE FINALLY REACHED “NORMAL MORNING SICKNESS LEVELS” ON MY CRAPTASTIC SCALE!  WOOOOHOOO!  …And, I’ve never been more excited in my life.  Okay, well…maybe when my husband told me he was taking me to Sandals Resort.  And finding out I was pregnant each time.  But, besides all of those types of things…  These days, I’m still taking zofran (and occasionally the unisom with it)…4 mg and usually only one or two a day (it was 4!)!  Still nauseous but it comes in waves, especially at meal times and when I am tired.  But, it’s all normal stuff:  feeling a little faint because I’ve been standing too long, occasional vomiting (once a week or less), feeling tired or exhausted quickly, etc.  I’m easing back into driving, depending on how I feel and how I’ve done that day (if I had weak spells, I skip it).  Still no hiking or vigorous anything.
Best Moment this week: Being able to clean my house a little yesterday.  I moved boxes, dusted things that hadn’t been dusted in over 8 weeks, and just cleaned!  Let’s be clear… I HATE cleaning.  But, it looks like we just moved in again with all of the boxes and stuff EVERYWHERE!  Not to mention the toys…  OY.  The exciting part wasn’t the cleaning itself, but being able to walk in last night, exhausted, and not have to worry about tripping in the living room or my bedroom.  And, knowing I was well enough to do it.  So much to go though   Not cleaning for a few months really catches up with a household of 4!
What I couldn’t live without: Right now, my Blackberry that I wish was an iphone.  Those of you who know me know why.

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