13 Weeks

Yesterday there was a thunderstorm, so I decided not to get online for fear that lightning would strike my modem. I can't say I was too unhappy about that though. We definitely needed the rain. It has been so hot here lately. Last week, there was a heat advisory for most afternoons; the weather forecaster advised people to not go outside in the afternoon hours. Some days it reached temperatures as high as 115 degrees. When people found out my due date, many of them said, "That'll be a good thing, that you won't be pregnant through the summer." After this past week, I believe it. Saying it was "hot" is an understatement.

There isn't much exciting news to report for this week. Basically, I've just been maintaining. Maintaining my diet and exercise regimine, that is. One of my students asked me last week when I was going to start showing. Then today, a friend of mine told me that she wouldn't have known that I'm pregnant if I hadn't told her. She said, "Have you gained any weight?" I have, but it's all been going to two places. (Take a wild guess.) I'm glad for the compliments, but I will also be glad when I do start showing. Some people get upset about the weight gain, but I'll proudly show off the fact that I'm going to be a mommy!

I've been thoroughly enjoying my exercise class too. It is so relaxing, but it's also a good workout. The first time I went, I felt like I'd been at the spa after it was over. During the meditation time, the instructor talks you through relaxing all the muscles in your face and the rest of your body. It's funny, I didn't realize how tense I was until I took that class. I've been trying to do some of the stretches and meditation techniques at home too, and it's already making a big difference. I sleep better at night, and it doesn't take as long to fall asleep either.

Now just two more days, and we get to hear the baby's heartbeat. We can't wait!