Week 13 - Beginning of Second Trimester

So I did find out that Week 13 is the final week of the first trimester. Therefore, as of next week, I will officially be moving on to the glorified second trimester (it's supposed to be the easiest and most comfy of the three)!!

Nothing to complain about this week although food is still funny with me. I made yummy apple glazed pork chops Sunday night and could only get through about 1/3 of it. But I was able to finish the homemade applesauce, mashed potatoes, and ice cream for dessert! Other than that, I have been really good at eating a bowl of cereal in the morning (never made time for breakfast before) along with drinking milk at lunch - never did that either, but since I need lots of calcium to make both of our bones big and strong, figured I should start. I've finally caught on to the 'carry food with me' advice. On our errands this weekend, the bag of organic trail mix did wonders for me!!

I did finally let the pregnant cat out of the bag at school to the teachers and staff, with the disclaimer to hold of on saying anything to my students or parents - I definitely do not want 19 sets of worried parents just yet!! Upon making the announcement at school, I have already been invited to join a play group and had a virgin Bloody Mary bought for me at Happy Hour.

For now, I'm just looking forward to having more energy and being able to eat more at one sitting...onward to the second trimester we go!!!!

Baby's Development (from Pregnancy.org)

• Your infant is about 2.91 inches (7.4cm) and weighs around 0.81 ounce (23gm) - This is about the same weight as 4 quarters.
  
• If you could peek in again you may spot your baby as he begins to practice inhaling and exhaling movements
  
• Eyes and ears continue to move and develop
  
• Baby's neck is getting longer, and the chin no longer is resting on his chest
  
• Her hands are becoming more functional - Your baby may find it comforting to start playing with her fist.
  
• At this point all nourishment is received from the placenta
  
• On your next doctor visit you should be able to hear heartbeat with a Doppler by now - (Don't worry though if you can't, the heartbeat can be confirmed through U/S). Your baby's heartbeat is much rapider than your own and may remind you of the race towards birth that he is running!

(pictures from Pregnancy.org)