12 Week Mark

Today I hit 12 weeks which to me has been a huge milestone. The chance of miscarrying drops considerably at this point. I'll still worry of course until I deliver, and then for the next 40 years.. but I feel like I've made it past the first hurdle. I'm not sure when the second trimester begins?? It seems to vary from either 12 weeks to 14 weeks from numerous sites and books I've been reading. My next doctor's appointment is scheduled for March 12th. No ultrasound from my understanding, just a general check-up unless there's reason to suspect something's wrong.

I think the nausea may FINALLY be letting up, but it's been replaced by extremely painful gas. I'll be glad to get into the second trimester and (hopefully) begin to feel a bit better and regain some energy.

Aww.. take care little one.