Monday, February 13, 2012

HELLOOOOO Second Trimester!!!

We are already in our second trimester! I can't believe it... time is going by so quickly. With this second trimester comes many milestones for baby Barbee along with a sense of peace for mom and dad knowing that we have now entered the "safety zone", where our chances of a miscarriage decreased substantially. The second trimester is also known as the "honeymoon phase" of pregnancy and I can see why. I am already feeling my energy levels increase and I don't feel like I am on quite the wild hormone roller coaster ride anymore.
We have started the planning process for our nursery. We will be going with a nautical theme! (Surprised?) These are a few of our ideas for the little guys room...
I plan on taking advantage of this increased energy and start slowly decorating the nursery over these next three months.




A lot of you have been wanting to see bump pictures. I feel like I don't have a bump as much as I have bloat... but when I told that to my girlfriend Summer she disagreed and said I definitely have a little baby bump and I should share with everyone. So here are a couple bump pics for you! :)


Baby and mama getting our fitness on! (I didn't cut my hair, it is in a bun.)

Baby and mama enjoying some unseasonably warm weather on our patio.



PREGNANCY TRACKER!
How far along? Just started our 15th week! (He is the size of a naval orange this week and can suck his thumb.)
Total weight gain/loss: 3 LBS at our last appointment.
Maternity clothes? Not yet, but I've started searching for the best places to buy some for a good price. 
Stretch marks? No. Coco butter is my friend right now!
Sleep: Not sleeping as soundly as I use to but I'm still getting a good nights rest.
Best moment this week: Going shopping for the little man! (He already has 4 pairs of shoes...)
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Movement: Waiting for the "flutters" that should be coming in the next couple weeks...
Food cravings: Fresh fruit and desert. I now feel like I need desert after every meal. Not a good habit to start.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No, even thinking about cooking some chicken. (which I haven't ate this whole pregnancy)
Have you started to show yet: A little baby bump has emerged. :)
Gender prediction: We have our 3d scan on Friday to confirm that he is a boy.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy
Weekly Wisdom: Don't sweat the small stuff
Milestones: Second trimester!!! Yay!