Our Miracle: Hudson Eugene: 12 Weeks! Coming Up on a New Trimester

Well, I have to admit, I feel pretty awful. I don't feel like I blog nearly as much this time around as I did with Hayden...Maybe a part of me is scared to, or too lazy to, or I dunno, but I need to get on it!

Anyway, This week has been fun. Saturday evening, some friends of ours held a Thanksgiving Potluck-style dinner party at their home which was super fun. It was freezing outside but felt good by the fire. The little ones were all running around, playing and enjoying the night as well. It was a lot of fun, and obviously, the food was incredible. I would know, I am now a food connoisseur.

Sunday to Monday my mom, Nana, and I went to Solvang for a Dr. Appointment my mom had. We laughed, talked, ate, shopped, and had a blast. It was so fun! The room we stayed in was like a little cottage with two bedrooms, a full kitchen and dining area, and a fireplace. It was adorable. We also visited a Lavender Farm where my mom treated me to some freshly made Lavender body butter and some Lavender hand sanitizer which both smell AMAZING! Here are some photos of our trip:

I announced the pregnancy on Facebook on Sunday as well (woo, big step, LOL!), and lots of people seemed to be excited with me, as I am obviously ecstatic I have made it this far into the pregnancy. It was fun and felt good to finally be able to share our exciting news with everyone.

Next week, on the 21st, I have the first Trimester 'screening' where they do the neural translucency check etc. Praying the results come back good and I am just looking forward to seeing our precious baby on the big screen again.

Dr. Dave did an ultrasound yesterday and all was looking good! We saw the little heartbeat and the baby squirming all around, ugh, I am so in LOVE! The picture he wasn't great because my bladder was empty, but it was great to be able to check in on the baby and see that everything was okay, especially after the little bit of spotting from last week (which disappeared by the way). I can also totally feel the baby starting a couple nights ago. It's the softest tap, tap, but I totally feel it! Usually it's when I lay on my side at night. I LOVE it!!!

I also got to stop the progesterone this week since the placenta has fully taken over :) Hooray for that! Still on the Lovenox though and will be until they induce me at 37-38 weeks. Other than that severe low back pain thingy I got with Hayden too, I am feeling really great. My stomach is awfully sensitive to anything I eat though and my sense of smell is so keen that at times it makes me gag. But ultimately, I am feeling good! Here is a belly shot from this week!