17.5 Weeks

The last week (or so) has been full of belly aches; lots of inner stretching and pulling going on. I was a little concerned about these, but then read that it’s normal because all the ligaments and muscles do lots of spreading and stretching this month. I feel like I’m finally starting to look pregnant these days. This was confirmed when a few students at school this week said “Miss, I don’t mean no disrespect, but are you pregnant?” I am officially wearing maternity pants (needing buy some more asap!). The nausea has past (well, mostly...it flares up once and awhile, especially if I stay up past my bed time). Although, I’m still waiting for the 2nd trimester energy boost I have heard so much about! I am so very tired these days, almost more so than the 1st trimester. The past week I went to bed at 8p.m. most nights and then around 1:30 at school I got sooo very sleepy. I’m just trying to listen to my body (and baby) and get the rest I need. It’s true, every woman’s pregnancy is different. Even with all the changes and challenges, I do love being pregnant. Only 8 more days until we find out if we’re having a boy or girl and we cannot wait!!!!!! Our appointment is at 1p.m. on October 25. I took the rest of the day off work so we can celebrate, make some phone calls, and go on a date. We haven’t really come up with names, so we can’t wait to start thinking of some. However, we are probably going to wait until we have the baby to share the name....we’ll see  I have a check-up doctor appointment tomorrow and am looking forward to more good news. On that note, time to finish grading papers and off to SLEEP for me! Thanks for your prayers and love!