Baby Parks #2 - 12 weeks

Wha? A plum? Why does it look like I swallowed a head of iceberg lettuce?

12 weeks! Almost out of the 1st trimester already! This pregnancy is definitely moving faster than the last. Recently, I've found myself so busy that I actually have forgotten I'm pregnant! Last time, I had time to stew about it 24/7, this time I have a 2 year old and daycare kids to chase after! I have been feeling a lot better the past few days. Nausea is gone (knock on wood) and I'm not as tired. I have been feeling a little dizzy and getting headaches so I guess it's a fair trade. I went to the doctor last week and got to hear the heart beat again, 170 this time! Unfortunately Ryan couldn't go with me as he had to, ahem, GOT to watch the kids for me while I went! I swear I can already feel this baby move, is that even possible? It is so strange! There are little flutters in there! Or is is gas? Could be both, but flutters is more magical.

We have told Leah that there is a baby in my belly but she doesn't quite get it yet I don't think! I have to remind her not to jump on me and kick me (a joy of being a mother, getting beaten to a pulp by a 2 year old) because of the baby. She just kind of looks around like "baby? where?". For the past 4 days, Leah has flat out refused to nap. I just want to kick and scream like a baby too, am I allowed to do that? Please for the love of God, please let me nap! I'm carrying a child, this is hard work, don't you get it?!?! Of course she doesn't get it, and how can I stay mad at that sweet face while she is running to me for kisses. But thank good for Dora the Explorer, ayuda me!