So I've made it into the 2nd trimester and there is no hiding my bump now! Every day, it's getting bigger and bigger. In fact, its gotten so pronounced that I had to start using my work maternity shirts because I was literally popping out of my usual shirts. I didn't really want to induce a cardiac arrest in one of my fragile geriatric patients, hehe.
I've been asked by lots of friends & work mates when I'm due, what sex the baby is and how I'm feeling. Well my last ultrasound brought my due date forward to the 23rd of September but I'm taking this with a grain of salt. I'm pretty sure babies don't pay much attention to due dates and come out when they're well and truly ready. As for the baby's sex, Craig and I have decided to leave this as a surprise. Besides, I figure there needs to be some rewards for all the work I'm going to have to do during labour!
As for how I'm feeling, I'm doing much better now that I've gone past the first trimester. While my morning sickness was far from severe, it is nice to have my energy levels back. I have had to try to eat more food but meal times are getting harder and harder as the growing Dragon pushes my organs higher.
Today, I think I even felt my first kick! I was following a meditation led by Venerable Robina at Langri Tangpa Centre when I felt this unexpected "thump". I'm looking forward to feeling more movements and sharing them with Craig. In a few weeks, I'll have more ultrasound pics to share with you but for now, I'm going to leave you with a pic of my bump. I know my Mum, brothers & sisters are all stoked by my new bump. xoxo Demi & Craig.
