Sept 30: 13 weeks 1 day

Hello 2nd trimester!

Would you please take the nausea and fatigue and run please first trimester? Pretty please?

I seem to have an every other day thing going on. One day I feel pretty good, the next I puke and am nauseated and completely fatigued. I guess I am headed in the right direction though - down from the everyday thing.

I had my 12 week appt this week. Yes, a mild uterine prolapse, though it should correct itself here in the next few weeks as my uterus grows into my abdomen.

Then we went to listen for the heartbeat with the Doppler and nothing. Not a peep. I actually wasn't terribly concerned as I had read my 12 week appt details with Skadi and we couldn't find it then either. Plus, I had puked that morning and felt urky while sitting there. But just to be sure Dr. M decided to take another look with the ultrasound and sure enough a little heart beating quickly.

We didn't get a heart rate this time, or any pictures, but saw the arms and legs crossed, head down, heart, bladder. Sweet baby!!

I am still not to that point where I am enjoying eating. Nor do I particularly enjoy brushing my teeth. And I am not puking first thing in the morning... if I puke it is a bit later. So really not enjoying eating, brushing my teeth, then deciding I am going to puke and getting to do those two thins all over again. Gag.

Skadi and I went to buy a formal dress for the R&D100 awards. She was in her element and found dress after dress for me to try on. I ended up leaving with the first one I had grabbed - and Skadi's least favorite (it is navy, not pink). But I believe it will be flattering with a baby bump as it is side ruched and stretchy fabric. And because they were there and actually felt good, I bought a pair of strappy heels and a shawl to go with. Came home and ordered a strapless bra and I do think I am nearly set.

I go on travel next week to Las Vegas. Can't say that I am overly thrilled about it, but really not looking forward to the return trip home. I leave at 6pm and get in here at 10:45pm. Will be very happy to be home for the night, but hope I can tolerate the flights without throwing up. AB has suggested that I take a compazine before getting on the plane and sleep the whole way home. That might work.