16 Weeks and before you know it.... 17 Weeks is almost done

These past 2 weeks have gone by way faster then I could have imagined hence no update since then. I finally told EVERYONE at work so the little one is no longer a secret. It went much better then I was imagining, everyone seems genuinely excited for Brian and I and is already playing the boy or girl guessing game. It's such a relief to talk about it whenever I am feeling tired, or happy, or sad or the other gazillion emotions and feelings that I feel within any given hour. No longer need to put on the same brave, "I'm a new manager, I'm fine" face. That face sucked, not gonna lie. Strangely enough it was as like, I told everyone, then the next day I popped! Compared to what I looked like 2 weeks ago, I feel huge! A taste of what the next 5 1/2 months will bring I suppose. You may think I am exaggerating but check out the pictures below, you can't deny the belly now.
 
I started my new exercise class last week and have now gone twice. After the first class I thought that I would never walk again and the instructor was a cruel, cruel woman who didn't understand that I was pregnant. Well so were the other 5 woman in the class with me. Literally I couldn't shift gear in my car the next day. I took one major lesson from the whole pain experienced. I am really out of shape! Good thing is last nights class went much better (although my coordination is getting worse, not better) my strength is increasing, I was able to do more cardio and I could move this morning! Bonus!! My new goal is to do my yoga DVD twice a week, fitness class Wednesday nights and daily walks with the pooper (Pippa's much deserved nickname). I want to make sure I am counteracting my ever growing appetite with something that will help me stay in shape and not balloon up more then baby needs me to. Plus I have been reading that Mommy's who exercise have calmer and happier babies. I need both of those  traits in this precious little baby, so I will do whatever I can. Everyone in the class is at least 21 weeks and I do get a little jealous because they have been talking about what it feels when baby is moving. I haven't felt it yet, I think I do some days but then pass it off as gas or some other body function that now occurs on a daily basis with me. I can't wait until that moment though. It feels real half of the time but some days it feels like I am just gaining weight and getting cranky.

2 Weeks exactly from today and I will get to see baby. This is the appointment I have been waiting for since the pregnancy test was positive. What does baby's spine look like? How long are the legs? Is everything measuring out the way it should? Will I recognise him/her? All these questions and a few little pictures will be able to answer these for me. I can't wait! Even better, I get to hear the heart beat 6 days later at my follow up appointment with my doctor. I love hearing that rapid little noise more then anything ever. I will keep everyone posted on the outcome and post pictures from the visit as soon as I can. Now to enjoy my long weekend filled with painting the nursery, laundry and lots of rest. My kind of weekend :)

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