Goodbye First Trimester!

Happy Fall from the Ziebka's!!!

This week is the end of the first trimester and I couldn't be any happier to welcome the second! I'm hoping with it comes less/no nausea and more energy! I actually was able to run a full mile today, which is huge improvement where four months ago I was running five to less than one in these last three months. 

I'm starting to 'round out' but people still tell me they don't notice. We surely do...and soon my pants will be telling me! I've been working on getting lots of leggings to save me when that happens :)

How far along: 12 weeks

Baby size: plum

Starting Weight: 125 lbs

Maternity clothes? - not yet but leggings are definitely more comfortable :)

Sleep? - better with the snoogle

Best moment: hearing our little runner's heartbeat!

Miss anything: my energy

Movement? no...but we read that the baby could feel us poke 'it' now

Anything makes you queasy or sick: red meat; last night, BBQ pork....ugh

Showing yet? - rounding out!

Gender: should find out around Christmas

Labor signs: no

Wedding rings on/off? -  on

Mood: excited!

Looking forward to: the next 6 months J

We've got a runner in the oven!

We've officially announced our exciting news! As you can see, even Bailey is excited...anxious to be a big sister!

We had our 11 week appointment on Friday and got to hear Baby Z's heartbeat again---175 bpm! Our doctor says this is a very healthy, normal heart rate. I think it sounds like the baby just ran a marathon---I'm glad someone's getting some exercise though because I'm still exhausted! They checked all my levels and say everything looks and sounds great so we're happy to know we have a healthy baby!

This week we have a 'baby shower' at the hospital. They have set up tours and informational sessions to help teach us all about what to expect and what they provide at the hospital on the big day and in preparation! We're anxious to see and learn more about the hospital where Baby Z will be born!

This week---anxious to start the second trimester and hopefully regain some energy and start feeling better :)