Okay, we’re not really “livin’ on a prayer” but, it goes so well with “halfway there!”  And, tomorrow we’re 20 weeks!  Halfway there baby!

On her son’s 1st birthday my friend Heather wrote “What she had learned the first year of being a Mom” on her blog.  She sent it to me the other day.  Enjoy!  (Check out her son Travis.  He’s so stinkin’ cute!)

It inspired me to write a list of things I’ve learned in the first half of my first pregnancy.

1.  Morning sickness is a misnamed affliction.–  I felt sick in the evening.  I didn’t want much dinner at all.  I consider myself EXTREMELY fortunate because I never once actually puked.

2.  Prenatal vitamins are worth their weight in gold.– I read in What To Expect Before You’re Expecting that taking vitamins several months before conception can reduce morning sickness.  I believe it, and my nails have never looked better.

3.  Do not plan a vacation in the First Trimester.– Don’t get me wrong.  Greyson and I had an AWESOME time on our 5th anniversary Vegas trip.  But, we went right as I was getting to 13 weeks.  Seriously, if I had waited just one more week I would’ve felt that much better and had more energy.

4.  The Second Trimester rocks!– I seriously have not felt that pregnant until the last two weeks or so.  I have way more energy to work out, do things around the house, and be with friends.

5.  Pregnancy hasn’t been like putting on a “fat suit”.–  I guess I just assumed I would immediately blow up when knocked up.   So far I’ve gained 3 pounds.  (Although more is coming for sure!  I am hungry now!)  I didn’t really show much at all until 18 weeks or so, and 99% of my clothes are still my old clothes.  I have some jeans I don’t wear without the Bella Band and one little dress.

I consider myself extremely blessed so far.  I pray my good fortune continues.  I felt her move this week!  That seriously has to be what it is.  Okay Baby, here’s to another 20 weeks full of good fortune!  (Picture me lifting a glass of chocolate milk.  That’s my newest thing, chocolate milk.)  We’ll see how our list changes in the coming months.