Well I'm officially 14 weeks today (first week of 2nd Trimester), and woke with the start of yet another cold :( Didn't think I would experience a cold again, but, unfortunately, it has somehow made its way in. Right now its just stuffy nose, sore throat at night and sneezing, minor stuff. Luckily my Mom made me some homemade kale noodle soup last week (my favorite) and that what helped me conquer the last cold, so I think it will do the same this time around.
This week is already feeling like its going to be a "quick week" because I have lots of fun activities planned for the kids I nanny for, Kiernan and Bridgette (thank goodness). Today is story time at the Melrose library, tomorrow play-date at Bonkers in Peabody, Thursday another play-date with a new friend we met at the Reading library and Friday Museum of Science. More of a reason that I'm still happy that I got vaccinated two weeks ago, so I can go to all of these places with the kids and not feel so worried of getting sick --- anything beyond the cold, at least.
In other news, babycenter.com reports that a 14 week baby is the size of a "lemon" or measures 3 1/2 inches from top to bottom. This week's big developments: squint, frown, grimace, pee (awesome, like I don't have to go every 5 minutes already!), and possibly suck his/her thumb! Oh man, I would love to see that on an ultrasound! The baby is also stretching out, but I can't feel any kicking yet. They say that is suppose to come later in the 2nd trimester or 17-18 weeks I believe. I REALLY can't wait for that "fluttering" feeling. . . just to know that the little one is movin' & grovin' in there! Along with finding out the gender, those are two things I'm looking forward to the most :)
P.S. Another quick update that I forgot to mention earlier. . . my sense of smell is now totally wacky! Frank isn't too happy about it because one particular smell affects his favorite thing in the ENTIRE world. . . cologne. So, yes, I'm asking Mr. Penney not to wear ANY cologne for the next 6 months. If anyone knows my husband, he's obsessed with his cologne and doesn't leave the house normally without spraying at least 20 times, no joke. Another "smell issue" was my shampoo and conditioner. I had to get rid of it because it was making me feel so sick. Last time I used it, I seriously almost passed out in the shower and I typically don't have a weak stomach. It was awful. I've since changed hair products, but had to get the non-scented kind. Keep it safe. This smell issue is interesting because its just one of those things that you don't know until it hits you, can happen anytime and anywhere which isn't fun. So I'm sorry to anyone in advance! And I can smell anything from a mile away, too!
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