Trimester One!

Today 11 weeks and 3 days...Baby Denali is the size of a large plum this week.  About 2.5 inches and 0.5 ounces.  My uterus is now the size of a large grapefruit and has begun to migrate from the bottom of my pelvis to the front-and-center position in my abdomen.  

Maybe this is why I can't keep my jeans buttoned anymore!  I'm feeling fat this week, but in a good way because it makes me smile.  I ordered (from Amazon) two Baby BE Mine Belly Bands for $35 (black and white) and a Abdominal Binder Waist Trimmer for after I have the baby.  I know its crazy to think about after the baby already but I'd like to get my tummy back quickly.  My goal is to only gain 25 pounds.  Our midwife said that is completely reasonable and healthy for me.  The main reason (a material reason) I do not plan to gain more than 25 pounds is because I already weigh 175 pounds and the thought of hitting 200 pounds makes me FREAK OUT!  I think I carry my weight good and I'm comfortable in my body but the number psychologically drives me nuts.  I know lots of other women who weigh 175 pounds and they do not look like me.  No offense but I work hard (most the time... minus McDonald's) to stay fit and healthy.  However, I still have very low energy and haven't wanted to go the the gym or workout much harder than long walks.   I'm counting on some energy returning during my second trimester and looking forward to it.

 I actually slept through a night without waking up to pee!  I have not been able to do this in two months.

This first trimester has not been too hard on me.  I have been lucky enough (knock on wood) to be without morning sickness and food aversions.  My husband has also been cooking dinner most nights and taking care of lots of the cleaning!  What a good man :)

Here are some of my First Trimester Photos:

week 4- the day we found out!

10 weeks

12 weeks