Feeling good

There isn't a whole lot of exciting stuff to report right now. I think I've finally made it to the "honeymoon phase" of my pregnancy. I feel really good. I have more energy and feel overall less icky. And last Friday I think I felt the baby move for the first time. It felt like a little tickle. I haven't felt it since then so I hope I wasn't just imagining it. The doctor said that I won't feel regular movement for a couple more weeks so I will just have to be patient.

I am still trying to get back into a regular exercise routine. I walked one day last week and again today. My goal is to walk at least four days a week. Now that its a little warmer out I'm much more willing to go outside and walk. I'd also love to attend yoga more often. I've been to a class that I really like but it's a pretty long drive to get to it. I saw that the gym in town offers a class on Saturday mornings so I might try that one out. I feel like the walking is good for cardio but I still would like to do some toning stuff for my muscles. Joe and I are hosting our niece's first birthday at our house in May and it will be a pool party. So, even though I know my belly will be huge, I'd like it if my legs and butt aren't totally covered in cellulite. I tried a prenatal pilates DVD but really couldn't get into it. I may have to try a different DVD to see if I like it more.

My appetite has been crazy. I have been eating like a cow. I'm trying really hard to make better choices but still feel like I'm eating lots of junk. I've been cutting up raw veggies and taking them to work to snack on and have definitely been getting my daily servings of fruit and dairy. Protein and vegetables are the hardest things for me to get down. I have completely avoided chicken but might have to try it again to see if I can stomach it now. Although, even writing about chicken kind of grosses me out. I have been okay eating shrimp and turkey burgers but am also going to try beef fajitas and fish this week. We'll see how that goes. I looked through one of my cookbooks for dinner ideas and am hoping preparing things in a new and different way will help make it more appetizing for me. My most consistent go-to snack has been Triscuits and cheddar cheese. I eat it for a snack every day.

My body is still growing. I think the biggest growth has occurred in my chest but my belly is starting to catch up. It still looks fat to me. In clothes it looks round but it still seems jiggly to me. I know it'll round out soon and I'm really looking forward to that. I did get one comment from a stranger already. I was sitting at my desk, wearing a flowy shirt, he looked at my belly and asked me if I was pregnant. I told him yes, and he said, "yeah, I can tell in your face". Huh?! LOL I really don't get people. Whatever.

So, things are just moving along. I see that several of you have participated in the poll and that the majority think I'll be having a girl. Time will tell. I still really have no inclination either way. Although, girl stuff has been popping into my head a lot more lately. But, that may be because everyone else thinks I'm having a girl. Only 2 more weeks to go.