Oh hey!  Happy Friday!

Not much has changed around here although I seem to continue to pop more and more.

Overall, I am feeling pretty good!

Pregnancy Brain- it’s here.  From forgetting words like “end table” and “night stand” to making a simple explanation for something extremely complex–complete with ummms and ahhhhs–it’s in full effect.

An example:

Me: “I really like the song that comes after #7 on The Lumineers’ CD!”

Pa: ” You mean number 8?”

I still chuckle about that one.

Another example?  I thought my ultrasound appointment was yesterday morning.  It’s actually next Friday.  I am glad that I didn’t accidentally drive there yesterday.

Congestion- still enjoying it, although it hasn’t been as bad as it was last week.  I routinely wake up at 2 AM to an itchy, runny nose. I proceed to stuff it with tissues, lay on my back, and eventually go back to sleep.  No late night/early morning reading this week!

Yes, I am still occasionally sleeping on my back for part of the night.  I didn’t do this intentionally with Lula but for now, I don’t think it’s harmful.  I am planning on asking my doctor about it at next week’s appointment.

Fatigue- hasn’t been too bad this week.  I think the spinach smoothies are helping keep me energized in the morning.

spinach+half banana+skim milk+pb+lots and lots of ice blended

I’ve still had some luxurious naps when Lula does but I find it is hard to get going when I wake up.  Sometimes it’s almost better not to stay awake.

Leg Pains- not a concern, just occasional shooting pains up my thighs when I am walking.  Like the sounds in my ears I wrote about last week, it seems like another made up symptom.

Exercise- I am still able to run!  Saturday- 6 miles, Sunday- 5 miles, Tuesday- 3.8 miles, Wednesday, a mile walk outdoors, Thursday- 3.8 miles.  Yesterday’s treadmill run was a little tough so I bumped my speed down to 6.5 MPH.  There is a part of me that is looking forward to the point in my pregnancy that I scale back to strictly walking.

Cravings- I found Bottle Caps!  There should really be boxes that are solely the Coke and root beer flavors.  Those are the best.  I also found a $2 can of cashews at Wal-Mart and they have been so good!I have also been craving pancakes and waffles.  This morning, I made some of Diana’s banana and egg pancakes for me and Lula.We both wolfed them down–so yummy–thanks for the recipe, Diana!

Have a fabulous weekend!

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