13 weeks 3 days

13 weeks: We made it to the second trimester! Mom and dad are very relieved about that. Baby is the size of a lemon this week. A lemon seems smaller than a peach but I guess it's meant to indicate the length of the baby rather than the overall size. Baby has fingerprints and is growing hair now. Movements are more fluid and less spastic now.

Cravings/Aversions: I sort of love banana moon pies lately. Actually, anything artificially banana flavored sounds good. I also really like fruit snacks. Dairy makes me nauseous lately and iced tea has an off taste.

Symptoms: My nausea has come back somewhat but fortunately, so has some of my energy. I don't feel like I have to pass out as soon as I get home. Carl and I have been trying to take walks lately with the dogs and that feels pretty good. It definitely doesn't hurt me to walk.

New this week: I have been listening to Sprout's heartbeat pretty frequently as I have been nervous since the accident. Just want to make sure everything's ok in there. The heartbeat is getting stronger/louder and easier to find. It is also moving higher in my abdomen so I can tell Sprout is growing as is my uterus. Still haven't felt any movement though I hope to soon. It can take longer for first time mom's to recognize the feeling. I can't wait to feel my first little flutter. I asked Carl today if I look chubby or pregnant. After much hesitation (I'm sure he thought it was a trap) he said I just look chubby. I think I'm at the stage where it would still be rude to ask if I'm pregnant because I could have just eaten a big lunch. Can't wait to find out baby's sex though not sure when that will be. We don't see the OB again until May 20 and no idea when our next ultrasound is. I am very tempted by the independent ultrasound places that let you see your baby in 3D and will check gender for you. I am an impatient mama.