First trimester complete, two more to go!

                 I am in the second trimester officially and the coming of our little one is public knowledge.  It is so fun to finally have everyone know, though it was fun to carry a secret for a while. J  Now that the first trimester is over I have noticed a bit of a decrease in nausea and, though I didn't think it was possible, my hunger has increased.  I can’t seem to satiate the hunger very easily either, even eating pretty much all day long!  That’s probably why I still haven’t gained a pound, lol!

                The other big symptom that is gradually waning, but I am looking for a greater decrease, is the fatigue.  Thankfully, I have noticed a little decrease.  Instead of hitting a wall at 5:30/6 for the day, I have been making it closer to 6:30/7.  Once that time hits, I reach a point of complete and total exhaustion where I pretty much have to use all I have left just to finish the day.  I am hoping to get the burst of energy that I remember from the second trimester last time around.
                I had my appt yesterday with the doctor and everything went well.  Heartbeat was strong at 155 which I think is right around what Alethea was, but I still have to double check that.  Baby is grow well and so far we are blessed with no concerns.  I talked with the doc about my hip issues starting so early this time and he just said unfortunately that comes with the territory.  Looks like I will just have to keep stretching and dealing with the random striking pain that inhibits walking for 6 more months (I only dealt for 3 last time, lol).

                So far Althea still doesn't really realize anything is different.  She occasionally will point to my belly and say “babee”, but I don’t know that she really makes any connection yet.  I guess we shall see as things progress. J  One thing is for sure, having her around make pregnancy even more exhausting, lol, but I wouldn't trade any part of this for the world!

Fun First Trimester Comparison