158 days to go

That’s right…we are in our 18th week now, reaching the half way mark!!

Last few weeks have been good in terms of energy levels and appetite..I can see myself eating a lot more now! Last week I had some quinoa chickpeas salad and a few minutes later I felt someone was inside me. It was very similar to someone poking or wiggling from inside..I didn’t really believe it until it happened a couple more times but last two days it’s been so quiet. I have been trying hard, had more chickpeas but no response to that! (but I had my own discomfort with the excess chickpeas…oh well!!)

By now most people at my work place know…thanks to maternity wear(!)

We still haven’t made any announcements on FB and I am still putting it away until after 20 weeks..I don’t why...but somehow am not too comfortable at this point to do that.

Spider veins…yes that’s what I see all over my feet and ankles. My swelling has reduced. I get only if I give a break to exercise or drink a little less water. But spider veins look horrible..my doctor says its hereditary and I need to take 5 min walks every hour. Very hard at a job like mine where we sit at a computer all day!

We are planning to take some time off in September (yay!!) and go for a nice 4 day vacation. We haven't decided the destination yet...but if all goes well with our anatomy scan in 2 weeks...off we will go! And the big surprise will be revealed in 2 weeks :) cant wait!! 

I have been trying to get more protein into my diet. The recommended amount is 50-70g per day and with a vegetarian diet its quite hard to reach that mark every day. I hear very different views on taking protein powder during pregnancy..do any of you know if its safe? ot may be a safer brand that you are taking?