The progress so far

I am getting bigger by the hour! Or at least that’s how it feels :)
I love my new belly, and I cant wait to start feeling the baby move inside (I am at 18 weeks, and the books say between 17 and 20, so any time now).

I’ve had 4 sonograms so far (2 here at 8 and 16 weeks, and 2 in Juarez at 12 and 14 weeks), and everything looks good and healthy. I was actually pretty impressed with the last sonogram at my doctor’s office. I was twisting my neck trying to see the monitor in front of her, and then she said “move up a bit, so you can see” and she points across the room to the wall in front of me. The whole screen was projected on the wall!! Nice, huh? I got to see my baby as big as a wall, I hope the kid doesn’t come out as big, hehe. She also makes lots of printouts, which is nice.

I have been feeling surprisingly good! My first trimester wasn’t so bad either. I had a bit of morning sickness in the evenings (around 5 or 6pm), and I did feel very tired most of the time, but that was it! No puking or anything, so I consider myself lucky. I did fall asleep countless times watching TV, I just couldn’t help it! Now I feel great! I eat very little but VERY often and I have gained a couple of kilos, which is within range. Also, I think I am starting to walk funny, hehe.

I did some major maternity clothes shopping while I was in Minneapolis, and I think I am all set on that area, although a girl can always use more clothes. I even bought a winter coat that will (hopefully) fit my big winter belly!

I haven’t had weird cravings… I don’t Think… I did eat A LOT of sushi while I was in Juarez (no raw fish though). We went to the buffet every Sunday, and I would eat between 30 and 35 pcs (of rolls). But I have always craved sushi, and I have always eaten that much, so I cant really blame that on the baby. I ate a lot of Taco Bell in Minneapolis, and also craved burgers from Hardee’s.

I will put together some sonogram pics and vids for next post, so check back!