Very first signs I was pregnant:  Could not sleep worth a damn even with sleeping pills, woke up in the middle of the night so hungry that I felt like I might puke, discharge, sore boobs, crazy vivid dreams, super high body temperature, cramps like I might be starting my period any day now but they were only on one side, sciatic nerve pain.

Next round of symptoms after pregnancy was confirmed:   stabbing pains in boobs, boobs grew fast and big, queasiness all day long but no puking, increased discharge, food aversions, dizziness, hemorrhoids, increased bathroom trips, taking naps made my heart palpitate, night sweats,  swelling, start of belly expansion, leg hair growing at insane rate of speed.

Next phase as trimester came to an end:  hunger returned, food aversions passing, sleepier,  irritable, boobs less sensitive, discharge still really heavy and gross, swelling, headaches, stomach issues, start of stretch marks.

Phase I’m in now at 16 weeks (2nd Trimester):  feeling much better, better mood, starting to waddle, lots of grunting involved when getting up, very specific cravings,  boobs not hurting but nipples are sensitive to even being looked at, can’t get comfortable at night, back aches,  panties starting to bug me, not showing yet but too chunky to wear normal clothes, feet starting to swell, belly touches legs when I sit down.

I have not gained a single pound in the past month. Very good thing although I could gain 15 pounds within the next month. You never can tell. We heard the heartbeat for the first time ever and it was so amazing. Hard to believe that is going on inside of me. The heartrate was 139-145 so old’s wives tale is that it would be a boy (I think). We find out the gender on October 19th. We (more me than we) can hardly wait. I got fitted for new bras this past weekend and they are a 40DDD. Um, what? Is that even a real size?

I am 15 weeks and 2 days. My belly feels really hard as of the past few days. It’s not much bigger than a few weeks ago but I am feeling some stretching and itching going on so maybe that will change soon. I am anxious now to look pregnant. That’s the new milestone that I look forward to. That and being able to feel Bump moving inside my belly. My first milestone was to get out of the first trimester which I accomplished about a week or so ago. Amen! Queasiness is pretty much gone and I am waiting for that burst of energy that I will supposedly get any day now. When I think of how crappy I felt 7 weeks ago though, this is a cake walk. That crap was hard and I haven’t even had a tough pregnancy really. You girls with morning sickness and various other aliments really do deserve a badge.

My parents came to Texas for a visit this past weekend and that was really neat for them so see me in my preggo glory. Next time they see me I’ll be HUGE! We even saw a mixed race baby while we were out and so they got to see what I imagine our little one will look like. Our baby will be half white, quarter black and a quarter American Indian. Anyway, this baby was so freaking cute it didn’t even make sense. And his name was Oliver (Ollie for short). If you happen to read this, lady from Mangia’s pizza, your baby is gorgeous. Congrats! Then we went to Babysrus for a bit so I could show them all the things that I feel it imperative I have. I want to get started getting all that ready but I can’t until I know the sex. Four more weeks for that one. FOUR.MORE.WEEKS.

I really thought it wasn’t growing. Guess I was wrong.