hello, 2nd trimester

I lost 5 pounds during my first trimester. It was difficult finding food that sounded/looked/smelled/tasted good and keeping it down… quite the fight. Most nights I went to bed early just to find relief! I haven’t weighed myself since my last appointment so I’m not sure how much I’ve gained! So I’m grateful food is finally starting to smell good again, and my latest cravings haven’t been out of the ordinary for me. The usual things like Baskin Robbins Mint Chip Ice Cream and Oreos with milk have always been my favorites! And meat and I are finally on speaking terms again. I can eat turkey, ham and chicken. Yay.
Here’s the first belly shot at 15 ½ weeks! Excuse the hair, it’s been a long day!
As for maternity clothes… most of my tops are still fitting but buttons on pants and I don’t get along anymore. I’m onto thicker waists with stretchy bands! I found some great deals at Target and Old Navy so I got a couple things to wear this fall. My mom convinced me not to get too much because I’m just going to get bigger from here!

Some new symptoms include early morning stuffy nose and ligament pain at night. The nausea is taking its sweet time leaving… but that’s okay because I’ve only thrown up twice in two weeks! Hooray!

I’m grateful to finally start feeling like myself again. It’s gotten easier to move around at work, I can walk my dogs at the park, and I’m cooking again! (That last one thrills Jonathan). Oh and I can ride in the car now, I don't always have to be driving!

We’re looking forward to a weekend in Statesville! We haven’t been back in weeks since I haven’t been able to ride in the car for long periods of time!