energy returning? (crossing fingers)

Tuesday will be week 12 of this pregnancy, and I slowly have felt my energy returning. Most notably was yesterday's wedding. It was a ton of work, and I was on my feet most of the day and shot some really great pictures. Instead of almost on the verge of losing it the whole day, I felt like I COULD do this, and I was in control.... during the reception I was truly enjoying myself and not really very tired. This could have been partly because the couple was awesome - but in general it was definitely a noticeable energy and motivation increase from the weddings I did in July and even early August. I am praising God, and not as scared about the beginning of September then I was before!

I've been in awe looking at pictures of 11 week old babies (from illustrations and ultrasounds) This baby looks like a real baby now, other than a disproportionate head, and has fingers and toes and is just so awesome - already about 2-2.5 inches from crown to rump. Beautiful...

I've been struggling with some fear and worry again the last few days that I thought I had shaken, afraid I might not be growing enough, that I can't feel my uterus, that maybe the baby isn't growing or something is wrong. I know it's unhealthy. I'm trying to stop. I have my next appt Sept 2 so hopefully that check-up will alleviate my fears.

new symptom

My new symptom this last week has been dizzyness. But I've read its totally normal due to progesterone and the increased blood flow, but lower blood pressure. Nothing too major. I'm still pretty tired but the nausea seems to be dying down.

I also think I'm actually starting to "show" a little. I'll probably look bigger than I am until I catch up because of my little poochy belly already, but today I even noticed a marked difference as to how my stomach is sort of resting. I'm excited about it!

On Babycenter.com I met about 20-30 women all due the same week as me. It is SOOOO cool! I'm trying to enjoy this part of it all now. Yay baby!