Into the 2nd trimester...

Well I am now sitting at the 13 week mark of my 3rd pregnancy. So far I have to admit it has been hard work, exhausting and not a whole lot of fun. Of course in the end it's always worth it but I have found this to be the hardest pregnancy of all so far.

I'm sure it's due to the fact I have 2 very active kids to chase, discipline (try to), entertain, care for. The morning sickness sure made things harder too, of course. Feeling like I am going to puke 24/7 is not much fun, it's like having a constant hangover... for 7 weeks so far. I have to admit though the morning sickness has eased a lot of the past 2 weeks, especially the past week. I still feel sick a lot but not as severe and I do have times where I feel ok.

The food aversions are frustrating, one day I feel like eating something then the next the idea of it has me gagging. How do you plan dinner when your taste changes from morning to night? The joys of it all!

2 days ago I got to see my little baby at our 12 week NT scan. It was just what I needed to be reminded why this is so worth it and why pregnancy is the most amazing experience you can have. It's hard to spend the time thinking about the baby and how it is growing like I did with the first 2 when I am so flat out with the kids, but that scan made it all sink in and the attachment level grew in an instant. It's so amazing seeing that little body in there, kicking it's legs, heart beating.

So week 13 is here now and with it comes the 2nd trimester. I am excited about getting that big round baby belly again and feeling those first movements. Time really is going fast, and I have to remember to enjoy it because before I know it the baby belly will be gone and a whole new person will be part of the family.

A family of 5... can't wait. ">