14 Weeks!

How far along?  14 Weeks 

Baby size:  Lemon!

Total weight gain/loss:   At 13 weeks I was still down 5 pounds.  I'm guessing I haven't gained much in a week.

Maternity clothes?  Still just the leggings.

Sleep:  My cold (allergies?) are still hanging on and I haven't really adjusted to day light savings so I can't honestly say.  I think I'm sleeping pretty well for being so congested.

Best moment this week:  Hearing the heartbeat last Tuesday and my energy levels being up.  They are not back to normal yet but I'm getting there...

Movement:  I've thought two times now that I've felt a little flutter but I can't be sure.

Food cravings:  Either sweet tarts or oranges.  I want oranges so bad but we keep forgetting them at the store!

Gender:  Your guess is as good as mine!  8 days until we find out...the blogger world will have to wait a bit longer...sorry.  (I have this dreaded feeling though that the wee one will be sitting with their knees together and we won't be able to tell)

What I miss:  Not being nauseous at night.  I'm really sick of this night time sickness although I haven't thrown up in awhile...and the nausea at night is being made worse by all the drainage going into my stomach...ugh!  It is getting better though.

What I am looking forward to:  Night time sickness being gone and gender test on Nov. 23rd.  (Let's pray the little one will cooperate!)

Weekly Wisdom:  This is more of a question about "wisdom".  If I feel something is wrong should I call my dr?  I hate calling my dr. because I don't want to be the crazy 1st time pregnant person.  I've only called her twice in 14 weeks.

Milestones:  Being in the 2nd trimester.

Pregnancy Symptoms:  Very painful, sensitive ribs on the right side only.  As in, Jonathan has to help me stand up.  My doc actually said it's not from my coughing but air stuck under my breast bone caused by everything being pushed up...who knew.  This was NOT in "What to Expect When You're Expecting" at 14 weeks!  At least I don't think it is...I skim more than I read. : /

{Registering at Target}

And, an answer to a popular question:
As soon as people found out I was pregnant my coworker, friends, and blog readers began to ask me if I would still be working once the baby was born.

And, the answer is yes.

{1}
Remember, I only work part time. I work from 11:35 to 2:45. That is just a little over 3 hours a day. So, I'm home all morning and early afternoon and I'm home by mid afternoon. Plus, I teach art. Art is pretty easy to plan for and really easy to put in grades. I rarely do any work at home because in my 3 hour work period I also have a 45 minute conference which is more than enough time for me to grade and plan.

{2}
I hear from a lot of working moms and stay at home moms that I will love working part time. I get tons of one on one baby time but I also get to go to work everyday and see all of my friends that I have grown to love so much this year. Honestly, I LOVE where I work right now and it just doesn't feel right to quit right now. All of my co workers are so excited about this baby and they are even more excited when I say I am coming back next year. BUT, Jonathan and I have agreed that if I hate it after a year I can stay at home full time but I can't really predict what I'll pick. I don't see myself working that much longer...next year will be a trial for us.

{3}
I've always known I didn't want to go the day care route. I worked at a daycare one summer and it scarred me for life. Let's just say that with child care you get (or don't get) what you pay for. The only reason I am even working part time is because Jonathan's mom will be keeping the baby for the 3 hours that I am at work. If she hadn't offered this then I would for sure be staying home. She will be coming to our house every day to keep our little one. Not only did she raise my husband, who I adore, but she is also currently a pre school teacher. (She's retiring for me!) So, I know she'll be a great babysitter.

In summary, I am for sure working next year but after that we don't know yet. This next school year will be a trial for us. I am so thankful though for the opportunity to stay at home and work. It's a rare occasion for a teacher to be able to work part time. This is the first time I have ever had a job that I look forward to everyday and it's the first time I can see myself coming back the next school year and not dread it. But my feelings may change...I can't decide just yet.