Our Favorite Thumb-Sucker in the Whole World

Second trimester, second trimester... woohoo, yah, yah!  That was my little second trimester song and dance!  

This was a huge milestone for me.  I didn't feel comfortable telling anyone (other than those closest to Nick and I) that we were expecting before the second trimester.  Of course, those closest to us were anxious for the world to know the big secret!  Surprisingly, I really enjoyed my little 14 week secret.  I felt like I was holding onto a special secret and I really cherished those weeks.  However, the fourth of July seemed like the perfect day to share our celebratory news with the world.  The kind words and response was overwhelming!  Talk about feeling LOVED and supported!  

During this week, we had an ultrasound scheduled.  I was counting down the days until this appointment because we hadn't seen the baby on screen since week nine, and I knew that the growth was going to be substantial.  It was incredible!  At first, baby was laying on his/her tummy!  The technician poked and prodded and tried to get baby to flip over... but it took a LONG time!  You could tell that baby was a little annoyed at the disturbing movements invading it's space!  

                             Upside down and quite content to stay just so!

Once baby flipped over, he/she started sucking it's thumb!  Talk about MELTING.OUR.HEARTS. Completely in love with this child.  I can't imagine how much that love will grow once we actually meet him/her.  

I was amazed at how completely and perfectly formed the baby is at this stage of pregnancy.  Measuring a mere three inches, the baby already can make facial expressions (frown, squint) and act like a baby (suck thumb, wiggle and move).  It's not just a blob of cells.  It's a tiny, living person who grows at an incredible rate.  Miraculous.  

I was still sick at 14 weeks pregnant.  I really thought I was going to wake up on the first day of my second trimester and feel perfect.  The good news is that my nausea didn't last ALL day anymore, but rather just half the day.  I'll take it!  Improvement is improvement.  Since my afternoons were easier, I started going back to the gym to do some light cardio and weights.  It felt so great and helped me to feel like "me" again.  

Flowy shirts and comfy yoga pants became my best friend this week.  My regular clothes still fit, but they are uncomfortable!  I guess some shopping is in my near future!  Friends who have been recently pregnant: Any great recommendations for maternity clothes?  Which shops/items did you love?