End of First Trimester

Week 12, last week of the first trimester. I don't really feel any different, except I'm having some kind a sciatic nerve issue in my lower back and left cheek. Makes sitting uncomfortable, but I'm working through it. I am still tired, though I do manage to take Tess for her daily walk to the park and around the block. If I don't, she's more hyper than usual for the rest of the night. So, for both our sanities, I walk her, so I can rest.

The baby bible says the fetus is 2 1/2 inches long and weighs about 1/2 an ounce at this point. I haven't gained any weight yet, but I feel more gushy and soft. I think due to the constipation and bloating that have become the norm in my belly, it does protrude, but I've always had a Buddha belly so no change there.

Next week Wednesday it's back to the Dr. This time for genetic screening. Due to being over 35, I have a higher risk for Down Syndrome and other genetic issues. It's precautionary and voluntary, but my Midwife says it's a good idea. The bonus is, we get to see an ultrasound earlier than we thought. Regularly we would have to wait until week 20 for the 1st ultrasound, but this genetic screen requires an ultrasound, so we get to see it 7 weeks early. There will be pictures, I already asked :) But you know how those grainy, black and white things look. See that black blob that looks like a spider? Yeah, that's my kid.

Beto's coming with me, I'm lucky he's so into all this stuff. I think he's read more of the baby bible than I have. He will start posting too, he's more excitable than I am, so I'm looking forward to what he has to say on here.