Growth Spurt!

Well, that's me and my growing bump - taken a couple days ago at *20 weeks, 3 days* pregnant. I've had a real growth spurt over the last few weeks, including gaining about 5 pounds in 2 weeks time! I'm not too worried... I have only gained about 9 pounds so far - and if you take into mind that I actually lost weight since becoming pregnant, I've only gained about 1 or 2 pounds compared to my pre-pregnancy weight.

Diet wise, I want to do better. It occurred to me that I'm not likely getting enough iron - I did a little Google search about anemia and found out that headaches (which I have been having more frequently, for seemingly no good reason) are a symptom, along with fatigue, dizziness and irritability. Ha! I don't know if I can blame my grumpiness on a lack of iron, but it's a good excuse anyway!

Anyway, I am going to work on being more mindful of my natural intake of iron from various food sources... and probably when we return from our vacation (we're heading out for a couple weeks) I will buy some Floradix (a natural iron supplement) to boost my iron!

We have been super busy lately, getting our house ready to sell - and now that it is on the market, I have to be extra vigilant in keeping it clean and tidy. That's a lot of work with 5 kids underfoot, but we're learning to work together!

As far as the little Sweet Pea... I have been feeling so much strong movement, and this little one is so active! I am measuring around 23-24 (last week) and although that is ahead of where I should be, I'm not going to expect that I'm too much further along - yet. However, I have my suspicions that I could be at least a week further along because of the activity I've felt and the pregnancy symptoms I felt before I had a positive test. Well... not that that matters much anyway. I know I'll be late, it's only a matter of how late!

That's all for now! I think I'll finish my cup of Red Raspberry Leaf tea now... extra enjoyable on this dreary, rainy summer day.