10 weeks, 5 days

It's hard to believe that I'm almost at 11 weeks. I think I am starting to get past that first trimester tired stage. For the past 4 days, I haven't felt the constant need for a nap and I've gotten more done at work than I have in the past 6 weeks combined. Now, this could very well have something to do with the fact that I only worked 3 days this week and spent the previous 5 days on vacation in Breckenridge, CO. My entire vacation consisted of eating, resting, doing nothing, and trying to breathe! The climate is so dry and there is absolutely no oxygen at that altitude. I was tired and out of breath for alot of the trip. Returning to Houston (100% humidity year round) was very refreshing. So, my lack of being tired could be due to my new found appreciation for oxygen or it could just be that I'm getting used to this pregnancy thing.

My mom was here this week for a work-related conference so, my evening were consumed by her. That nixed my naptimes but, I found I didn't really need them! But, I'm also realizing that my excuse for cutting back on exercise is gone! I think I'm okay with that though. I've had good workouts for the past 3 days and I think that helps the energy factor too.

Today I went to my first official meeting with the NMC (New Mommies Club). It was started by some friends of mine at church. There just happens to be alot of women right now who are pregnant with their first child. We had a blast. I was the "least" pregnant person there. But, there was a girl there that is 10 weeks, 6 days so, we're just 1 day apart. The "most" pregnant person there is actually 40 weeks now. Her due date is tomorrow. She will likely get induced on Wednesday if the baby isn't here yet. I'm all about her giving birth on Wednesday because that's my birthday!! I'm totally convinced that everyone on the planet should be born on February 23 but, since they aren't, that makes those people who are born on that day very, very special to me.

I'm steadily getting cute little gifts for the baby. I even bought some baby books while shopping in Colorado. Other people have given me a blanket and some wash clothes and a piggy bank. But, I'm not sure that I like the fact that my mom bundled baby stuff in my birthday present! I haven't opened it yet but, she already hinted at the fact that some of the stuff in my package is for the baby.

Oh yeah, speaking (once more) about sharing my birthday...my 2nd doctor's appointment is on Wednesday. So, I may hear my baby's heartbeat as the most special birthday present EVER!!! :)