12 Weeks!!

Today I hit the 12 week mark! So far this pregnancy has been light years easier than Cadence's was, and seems to be going pretty quickly. I haven't been sick, but I've already "popped" and am starting to look pregnant. None of my clothes fit me, but thankfully there's a girl at work the same size as me, and she sent me a huge box of clothes. I have my next appointment next Thursday (13 weeks) and I'm hoping they can hear a heartbeat with the doppler then.

Cadence is still just as excited as ever, and I think this whole "big sister" thing has helped with her attitude. I had a wonderful talk with one of her teachers yesterday, and we both agree that she's a totally different child now than she was at Christmas. I don't know if it's us and the teachers being united, the baby coming, or if she would have outgrown some of this on her own anyway, but no matter what caused it, I'm grateful. She's been so much fun to be around recently, and has transformed into this sweet, polite, energetic little girl. It's amazing to watch.

I've been feeling fine, even if I am exhausted all the time. I've also had some pulling/cramping, but I'm 99.9% sure it's because I'm actually showing at 12 weeks! I hope the rest of the pregnancy continues this way, and can't wait until my appointment next week.

And, my first belly shot. I took it with photo booth on my computer, so ignore the fact that I'm headless. ;)

She'll be in Swan Lake before I know it!

Monday night was her first (and maybe only) dance recital. She did SO well, and looked so pretty up there! Everyone came to watch, and I think she had the largest cheering section of any of the dancers! My mom, both sisters and one’s boyfriend were there, my inlaws (including one brother in law and my sister in law) came, and my dad and step mom made the 3 hour drive from Memphis (then turned around and went back home as soon as it was over!) She loved having everyone there,and was thrilled because she got TWO bouquets of flowers, a huge lollipop from her teacher (they used them as props during the dance) and my dad gave her 3 pieces of licorice before he left.

We went out to eat afterward, and everyone at Mugshots commented on how cute she was. They were even going to bring her a milkshake for doing so well, but their ice cream machine was broken. The guy told us to come back and ask for him, and he’d make sure she got it, though. She was also thrilled that I let her use the big crystal vase I got as a wedding gift to put her flowers in, and I let her put it in her room (with strict orders not to touch it, because I think it’s as heavy as she is!!) I’m so proud of her, and think she did an amazing job!!

Here are some pictures from the recital, and also the proofs of the pictures I ordered.

Her teacher, Mrs. Rachel

With MamMaw

With Aunt Sarah

With Aunt Cecily and Benjy

With Pappy Rue and Big Momma

With Daddy, Uncle Jonathan and PaPaw

Being silly with Uncle Jonathan

With her daddy (my favorite)

My pretty ballerina princess!