15 weeks

 

• 15 weeks starts the belly photos!  Aren't you excited?  I am.  Not going to lie, sometimes I forget I'm pregnant, so these will help me remember the beauty of it.
 
• How do I feel?  Excellent.  Weeks 6-12 were rough.  There were days where I couldn't concentrate on anything except the nausea, and I'm so thankful that it's worn off completely.  The only two symptoms that are killing me right now are the exhaustion and the three bathroom trips at night.  It wouldn't be so bad if we had a bathroom right next to our bedroom but it's waaaaaaaaay on the other side of the house.  I know, more first world problems.
 
• I've seen the doctor twice and everything looks good - I'm measuring correctly and he found the heartbeat much easier this time (heart rate was 165).
 
• So far, no weight gain.  As a matter of fact, I weigh the exact same as I did with Patrick at this point.  How can my clothes not fit but I haven't gained anything?  I don't get it.
 
• I know it sounds crazy, but I swear I felt the baby move last week and I've felt it a few times since then too.  Of course it has to be when I'm sitting very still, and usually when I'm lying on my stomach.  I just feel a tiny little "push" and I love it.
 
• I freaking love being pregnant and I've already taken full advantage of my students as well as my husband.  Conversations (that are one-sided) go something like this:
 
• "I'm pregnant so I can't lift that.  You'll need to grab a partner and do it with them."
• "I'm pregnant - get up.  Let me sit in that chair."
• "Boy those steps are intense.  Let's all take a five minute break because I'm pregnant and the baby needs to rest."
• "I'm pregnant.  Can I get a few of those fries?"
• "No I can't eat lunch meat.  HAVEN'T YOU HEARD OF BACTERIA?  So I'll need double of the veggie please."
• "Honey, I can't watch Alligator Alley or Polar Bears Threatened.  The harsh conditions that the animals have to face makes me so upset.  I mean, I'm pregnant.  Can't we watch Titanic instead?
 
• As far as baby prep, all I've done is some thinking.  Mainly in precarious situations with Patrick I will think What would I do with a newborn right now?  Like, where would they be?  How would I be managing this?!  And then I answer myself by saying You'll figure it out.