2nd Trimester!

Where does the time go? I'm already nearing the end of my 15th week. I can't believe it. Since I'm now in the second trimester, this is a great time to travel. I was in Bruce, Mississippi for work this week. I've been to the south before (Florida, North Carolina, New Orleans), but this was the deep south, the real south. Let's just say it was a learning experience. For the first time, I saw cotton not in a bag but growing in fields. I actually ate lunch at a bait shop. Kind of a one-stop shop - fishing tackle, groceries, and fried food. We stayed in Oxford, home of Ole Miss (University of Miss.) and John Grisham. I still don't understand how a town that size can literally support a law office in every building! It was a very cute town. Very typical southern style.

Back to the baby... Jason and I went shopping for a crib and dresser last weekend. We actually had a difficult time finding stores with baby furniture. After trying a few places, we finally stopped at the dreaded Babies R Us. It really wasn't as bad as I had expected but definitely a bit overwhelming. We came away with nothing but got some good ideas. We really like the idea of a convertible crib that turns into a bed. Our favorite was this collection (only in dark cherry) from USA Baby:

I am now starting to outgrow comfortably wearing my "regular" pants (although I could still button them if I really tried!), so I bought the most wonderful invention - belly bands! Since so many people have never heard of them or know what they are, see the picture... They're great! It just goes right over top of my normal pants, so I can leave them unbuttoned and it holds them together.

Overall, I'm feeling really good. My energy seems to have come back. Thankfully I managed to escape the dreaded first trimester morning sickness. As my tummy continues to grow, I'll keep you posted on the progress. No signs of baby movement yet, but I'm hoping I'll start to notice that in the next few weeks. And....For those of you who mentioned the Drano test to me.....I tried it. How come nobody tells you that in addition to it "showing" you the baby's gender, it also gets extremely hot, smokes, and lets off terrible fumes?!? At any rate...according to that urban legend test, we're having a girl. I guess we'll find out at the end of March if it really works or not.

Have a great weekend!

8 weeks vs. 15 weeks