Week 12: Here come the symptoms

          This week has been one of new experiences. Between getting over my cold, the new year and these new symptoms my week has been a full one. I am really excited about seeing my baby next week. Last time I saw it, it was just a little gummy bear at 8 weeks. This time we will really be able to see some detail. Best of all hubby is going to be able to make it so it is going to be an exciting experience.

          So far I would say I have been really lucky. I haven't had much in the symptom department throughout this pregnancy. No morning sickness or nausea or really anything for that matter I really feel like myself. Well this week was the week of change. Possible because I am creeping up on my second trimester I have no idea but the we all let loose this week
  

          First up this week is bloody nose. I know gross! I was in the shower this week and one just let loose. I am thankful I was in the shower and it did stop after about a minute. The weird thing about this though, is that I have never had a bloody nose before in my life. This was the first one I have ever experienced and I didn't like it. I am hoping I won't be frequently visited by these unwelcome visitors

          The second one symptom I had this week was heartburn... If you ladies have had it you know how uncomfortable it can be. I have never had any previous heartburn before this pregnancy. The sad thing is, is that it happened with pasta, I love pasta. It is going to be tough to cut back on that. I guess your body really does change a lot while you are pregnant whether you notice it or not.

          This week I can definitely tell when the baby moves. I get those flutters almost equivalent to butterflies but a little different kind of twitchy feeling haha. I have to really concentrate and be still to feel them but it is so amazing when you do. So I know I wasn't imagining last week. However, everything tells you that you shouldn't be able to feel the baby as a first time mom until about week 16. I guess I am just lucky? I'm sure other first time moms have felt them early too. I can't wait to feel an actual kick though.