Maternity Monday- 12 weeks

12 weeks! To some that might not seem very far along, but to me, the weeks are flying by!

DOCTOR VISITS- no appointments this week

CRAVINGS- I think the cravings are starting to calm themselves. They weren't too bad this week. Eating every two hours has eased up a bit this week. I haven't felt the hunger nausea like I have been.

SICKNESS- headaches have been a little worse this week, but I haven'r been as nauseous. Thank goodness! Still pretty tired. My energy levels have been a roller coaster ride. Sometimes I feel completely normal and that I can rule my little world like a rockstar. Other times, not so much. Thankfully I have been able to get little power naps that help ease the serious fatigue.

EMOTIONS- yeaaaaa, still outta whack. Grumpy gills might be my new name. Dang it. I am hoping that will change real soon!

WEIGHT GAIN- still at 4 pounds total. Still adjusting to sharing my body with this miracle growing inside of me. :-)

EXERCISE- I was able to work out good this week! Teaching boot camp twice, stair stepping machine, rowing, running, walking, and doing some weight machines. I exercised 5 days this past week. It felt good to have the energy for that.

ANY EXTRAS- I decided I need my regrowth colored before I start posting any prego pics. Hah! Priorities people. I have an appointment thursday, thank goodness for that!

I was looking at baby names the other night. It is getting harder and harder to get a name Ryan and I both like, especially with the more kids we have. Heck, he wont even talk about names yet until we find out what it is. But I imagine it will take birth for us to truly decide, just like with our others. Looks like we will have to officially meet this bebe before we can name it. :-)

Holding Mackenzie tonight until she fell asleep was so precious. It is crazy she won't be our baby for too much longer.

Overall I am feeling better! I am excited for the second trimester!

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On another note, I am so saddened by the Boston tragedy! I can't even fathom the pain and fear of those individuals affected. We are praying for peace, comfort, and justice to be given. God bless them and the USA.