First Trimester Recap + Video

This is a combination blog post + a video update. I am currently 20 weeks pregnant with baby number 3! If you missed our pregnancy announcement you can watch the video HERE. Baby Updates We had two ultrasounds done during the first trimester. The first was because I didn't actually believe I was pregnant and needed to see a baby growing inside of me and the second was to measure and test for down syndrome and any other potential developmental concerns. Both ultrasounds looked great. On a side note, I have several fibroids that are also being monitored during these ultrasounds. So far they haven't caused any issue for the baby and I am praying that they don't get any bigger. Weight Gained During the first trimester I gained 10 pounds. Workouts Watch the video below for details on what types of workouts I am doing. I have been going to the gym 4 days a week for the majority of this pregnancy. Some weeks I only make it 3 times and other weeks I am able to make it 5. My … [Read more...]