Weeks 5 & 6

Holy crapload of bloat, Batman. I had to do a google search this morning to make sure it was normal to already look pregnant this early in a pregnancy and it said yes. Now, a lot of it is probably bloat BUT my stomach muscles are also stretching to make room for my expanding uterus. Also, every woman is different. Just because I'm showing this early doesn't mean that everyone does. I just noticed when I put on my pants this morning they were super uncomfortable and I had to pull out the belly band already. Gah.
I will also make it known that I haven't gained any weight. In fact, I've lost due to food aversions and no appetite but I'm feeling bigger. It is so weird.
(plus, please keep in mind that I am bigger to begin with. Therefore, when my belly expands it is pushing the belly I already have out.)

Preggo belly! 

My boobs are still really uncomfortable so I'm glad I ordered a bra from Avon in a bigger size. Plus, it won't have under wire so it shouldn't hurt me as bad. 

Feelings: Sore boobs, nauseous in the afternoon/evening, heartburn, fatigue, bloat, bloat, did I mention bloat?

I am super thankful that I am not one of those "I have to eat something before I even get out of bed." morning sickness people. My sickness hits in the afternoon when I start to get tired (2:00 or 3:00) and then lasts until I go to bed at night. The only thing that seems to help make this go away is eating small amounts of food every hour or so. I try to get some kind of fruit or veggie in there... but sometimes it doesn't sound good at all. I'm really craving grapefruit though. OMG.... I cannot get enough grapefruit. Last night at the store I bought a 10 pound bag of them. Om nom nom. (I'm even eating some grapefruit right now.)

Even with my weird food cravings I am glad I haven't gained any weight. I know that will happen in the second and third trimester and I'm going to do my best to keep that under 20 pounds! 

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In Other News:

We were in West Des Moines, IA this weekend because I was going to Sydney's baby shower! She is due this month and she looks absolutely amazing! I'm so excited for her and cannot wait to see her little baby boy! 

I finished the blanket that I had started for her and it is a miracle that I got it done before the baby was born. I am notorious for not finishing blankets until the baby is like 3 or 4 months old. I'm very proud of myself!

Don't mind the hideous hotel carpeting.....

Love the edging on this one. 

I also made Andrew take me to Michaels while we were up there and picked out some yarn to make a baby blanket that I get to keep!!

Yeah, I don't care if it is a girl or a boy. It's getting a wild and beautiful multi-colored blanket. 

I love how soft baby yarn is. Making them is so much fun too. I got really far with this new one because we were in the car for over 6 hours yesterday but I didn't take a picture. I will soon to show you all what it looks like. I love it so far. Andrew thinks it is cute too. 

Oh! I'm also super proud of my husband because he has been applying to Pharmacy jobs already even though he hasn't gotten his certification yet and he is already getting interviews! I really hope that he finds something he likes and can get started. The hands on experience will really help him! (Even though he doesn't need it because he's getting over 100% in the class). I love him so much and am so, so proud. 

That's really all the updating I have for today. I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!