13 Weeks

2nd Trimester!!!! I am not a complete nervous wreck anymore, thank goodness.  The past week was a good one!  We shared our news with our work "family" both a Rockwell Collins and MHE. I was in the office for our sales meeting and brought in pink and blue cupcakes to tell my team, and announced on Facebook with the sonogram Sunday afternoon.  We are excited to let the news be known because it has been so hard to keep it a secret especially with my growing belly which is growing way faster this time.  Whitney's wedding is this coming weekend and will be at the end of the 14th week so even more exciting things going on.

How far along? 13 Weeks

How big is baby?   Size of a peach 

Total weight gain/loss:  0 still but don't let it fool you, I have a belly.  my only explanation is sadly I am probably loosing some muscle :(

Maternity clothes?  Yes, in this picture I am wearing maternity jeans which I love.  My other jeans still fit but not the most comfortable things

Sleep:  getting a tad harder to lay on stomach, I feel a small "rock"

Best moment this week:   Announcing 

Movement:  not baby I don't think but a few times something is moving. ( body parts shifting is my guess)

Food cravings: Cinnamon bread, apples

Food Aversions: none really anymore

Gender:   not finding out

Labor Signs:  nah

Pregnancy Symptoms: Cranky pants at times but I am happy! ( i know it doesn't make any sense)

Belly Button in or out?  in

What I miss:   College ( went downtown Iowa City at night and felt awkward when all these young, cute, petite girls were prancing around and I feel like a whale)

What I am looking forward to:  Whits Wedding!

Upcoming appointments/events:   September 18th

Weekly Wisdom:   Be happy :)

Milestones:  Telling the world

Bump Picture:   up top ;)

12 Weeks

Praise the Lord!  We have made it past the 12 week mark and had our NT scan to check for any abnormalities.  WE PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS!  Baby was bouncing/ kicking away during the ultrasound, it was so cool to see.  The ultrasound tech told us right away that baby passed with a lot of room to spare!  Making it to the 12 week mark is always such a great feeling even though we know too well anything can happen.  The Doctor had nothing but great things to say and reassured us that what happened to Ian with a cord accident was EXTREMELY rare.  I know I will always worry a bit more but we have some great guardian angels watching over this little one ( big brother included!).  We were also able to hear the babys heartbeat on the doppler for the first time which is always cool, even though the doppler will forever get my heart a racing.  The nurse has to take my heart rate and blood pressure after I hear the heart beat otherwise I freak out and my numbers are off the charts.  It was a great week and we even started to tell some of our close friends.

How far along? 12 Weeks

How big is baby?   Size of a plum

Total weight gain/loss:  0

Maternity clothes?  very soon I think

Sleep:  good sleep

Best moment this week:   NT scan

Movement:  no

Food cravings: popsicles

Food Aversions: none really anymore

Gender:   not finding out

Labor Signs:  oh no

Pregnancy Symptoms:  headaches

Belly Button in or out?  in

What I miss:   Still not much

What I am looking forward to:  Telling more people

Upcoming appointments/events:   September 18th

Weekly Wisdom:   Be happy :)

Milestones:  12 weeks!  risk of miscarriage is low!

Bump Picture:   Next week!

10k at 11 Weeks

Saturday morning we headed out for Chicago for the 10k on Sunday.  It was a lot of fun to run with Karina and spend time in Chicago!  Even got to see our friend Ellen and tell her the baby news!  The run was HARD, it felt like a marathon to me and I was extremely slow and had to dump several bottles of water on me to keep my body cool.  The weather was beautiful and not too hot but boy did I sure feel warm! Next event is just a 5k in a few weeks so I should manage.  I really hope to keep up the swim, bike, run in the next few months.

How far along? 11 Weeks

How big is baby?   Size of a lime

Total weight gain/loss:  0

Maternity clothes?  no, but belly is getting bigger

Sleep:  Good!  get up about 1-2 a night to go potty.

Best moment this week:   10k with Karina, so proud of her!

Movement:  No, not yet :(

Food cravings: Lemonade, lemonade, lemonade

Food Aversions: Chicken a little bit

Gender:   not finding out

Labor Signs:  No, and thank goodness

Pregnancy Symptoms:  Not much besides growing bigger belly, and less endurance for sure.

Belly Button in or out?  Innie

What I miss:   Not much.

What I am looking forward to:  The NT scan in a week :)

Upcoming appointments/events:   Aug. 16th

Weekly Wisdom:   Don't be crabby pants

Milestones:  11 weeks almost fully developed 

Bump Picture:   First one coming in week 13 :)  yay 

6 weeks

The past week it was the 4th of July & Whitney's Bridal shower/Bachelorette.  There must be something with me and bachelorettes ( always pregnant).  I had a blast though during all the festivities, and took many water shots that I faked as vodka.  I keep comparing everything to my last pregnancy with Ian and some things are similar and some are different.  I am tired but not going to bed at 4pm like with Ian.  I am working out a lot more and have a triathlon this Saturday in Minneapolis.  I chickened out and I am doing the Sprint distance instead of the international just to be safe.  I know everything will probably be fine but I don't want to risk it.

How far along? 6 weeks

How big is baby?   Size of a bean

Total weight gain/loss:  Lost 3 pounds

Maternity clothes?  no

Sleep:  getting good sleep, crazy dreams

Best moment this week:   Being back in Dubuque for the 4th

Movement:  this will be a no for a couple months

Food cravings: iced coffee

Food Aversions: green beans taste way funny.

Gender:   not finding out

Labor Signs:  oh no

Pregnancy Symptoms:  tired

Belly Button in or out?  holy moly in

What I miss:   this weekend I missed having a beer, but did a gret job faking being drunk.

What I am looking forward to:  getting a belly ( but just baby, no extra fat needed)

Upcoming appointments/events:   July 17th 1st ultrasound

Weekly Wisdom:   Enjoy every minute & don't stress

Milestones:  made it past 6 weeks chance of miscarriage keeps declining 

Bump Picture:   will start soon but it is still normal.  I am guessing I will start showing earlier this time and at 14 weeks.  cant wait to see when!

OMG! It is REALLY POSITIVE

Well surprise!  If you are reading this you now know we are expecting with a due date of March 2, 2014.  This time is a lot different than with Ian especially since I "knew"  I was pregnant almost right away.  We found out right away at week 4 which is 3 weeks earlier than last time.  We are THRILLED to be expecting again, and just as excited to document my journey as a pregnant triathlete.  As most of you will be reading this a few months down the road.  This pregnant triathlon season will consist of Run 4 troops, Minneapolis Tri, Chicago Tri, and then the 1/2 IMT Marathon.  Yes, IronMan is missing and I am okay with it,
welcoming a child into this world is a dream come true!  I will be using this blog to document every week of pregnancy and each week how I am staying fit & becoming a pregnant triathlete.  Already picking out the baby tri clothes.  My first purchase however is going to be a BOB jogging stroller.

How far along? 4 weeks

How big is baby?   Tiny, tiny like a seed

Total weight gain/loss:  No idea probably nothing

Maternity clothes?  Obviously no

Sleep:  I wake up super early 5am EST

Best moment this week:   Just being pregnant and being in NYC

Movement:  no,no,no

Food cravings: none

Food Aversions: none really besides gatorade tasted a little funny

Gender:   not finding out

Labor Signs:  oh no

Pregnancy Symptoms:  emotional, crampy, and tired.  

Belly Button in or out?  holy moly in

What I miss:   Absolutely nothing, I LOVE being Pregnant.

What I am looking forward to:  Everyday 

Upcoming appointments/events:   July 17th 1st ultrasound

Weekly Wisdom:   Everything happens for a reason

Milestones:  found out we are expecting!

Bump Picture:   no point