One Step Forward, One Giant Leap Back

I FINALLY (after 3 weeks of waiting) had my first drs. appointment at the women's health clinic on Monday. It was exciting to finally ask some questions that have been haunting me since I first heard the news. Even more exciting: being with my husband, getting to see our baby move around and watch the heart beat. Probably one of the coolest things we've done together. Well, that and picking out each of our puppies (they are still all my babies). 

I was a little disappointed with the appointment. I originally scheduled the appt. thinking I was 10 weeks along only to find out that I am now only 7 weeks and 5 days along. I feel like I regressed, even though nothing about me has actually changed. My due date: Sept 12! 

I still feel like they didn't really give me too much info-what I can or can't do, so I'm grateful for the books I've been reading, the Facebook groups I'm in, and the moms that are in my life right now. They have been the best resources. 

I feel like my body is getting bigger. Not fatter, but bigger, like my rib cage is expanding front and back ways. I feel thick. Maybe it's just my imagination. 

I. AM. HUNGRY. My cravings have been nonstop, and extremely ridiculous. I feel like I can barely go an hour without eating. And I have been craving foods I never eat. I don't eat red meat, but my two biggest desires have been:

Burgers
Hotdogs

Followed by junk food I usually avoid

French fries
Potato chips
Tots
Mashed potatoes
Doritos
Cheesy bread

You know something is wrong with me when I actually want McDonalds over pizza. I haven't given in to the fast food industry yet, but G is taking me on a date this weekend to Red Robin for the first time to get burgers and fries. He's so good to me :)

It never occurred to me that I am supposed to be eating more until I read in a book that I should be ingesting about 2300 calories a day. For me, that's a lot! Considering I'm always working out, it's no wonder why I'm always starving. I only have to work on what kind of calories I'm putting in my body. I'm working hard to stick to fruits, veggies, and protein, but let's just say my diet has not been ideal. 

For me, pregnancy is a work in progress. Even though I feel like I just added an extra 3 weeks of waiting for my second trimester, I'm glad I won't have to buy some new pants just yet.