Getting Bigger...................Belly and Afro

 So I finally decided to take care of my hair. Who knew that after weeks of neglect that it actually grew. I finally did a deep condition last week and twisted my hair. I was so shocked at how much my hair had grown and how much thicker it is. I am sure it is a mixture of hormones and me taking care of it, but still I was shocked. I still prefer the wash and go, but every now and then I really need to twist my hair to get the best styles. Pregnancy really doesn't give you any extra energy, so those days will be few and far between.

Speaking of pregnancy, it has been an interesting journey. I have been scared, excited, overwhelmed, surprised, and anxious. My dear sweet friend named my unborn, Buttercup. I fell in love with it!! Since I have yet to find out the sex, this is perfect because I hate saying he or she......even worse, it. YUCK!! My body has experienced so many changes, like my hair, and it has been interesting to see certain things grow and grow and grow.........yes, that means the scale too. :-( I actually lost weight in my first trimester due to MASSIVE morning sickness. It has not gone away, it's still haunts me, but not everyday like it use to. If I verbal say that I do not have morning sickness anymore, Buttercup says.......SIKE!!! I swear I really need to keep that to myself. My baby will always put me in place.

So pregnancy brain is REAL!!!!! I was on my way to class on Tuesday night and as I was halfway there, I just so happened to look down at my feet. I had on a flip flop on one foot and a ballerina shoe on the other! Really???? You would think that I would feel it, but no......I was walking and looked down for a second and realized it. Such a shame.......not to mention I can't remember words or remember things to do. This is going to be a long pregnancy.

My dear husband has been so awesome. I am truly blessed to have someone who cares so much. He is constantly trying to make sure I am okay and that Buttercup is doing well. He will make such a wonderful father, I can't wait to see him hold our child in his arms. It's funny how we decided that we wanted a child and a couple months later it came to be. No one told me how emotional I would be or how I would see my husband differently. I am loving every minute of it and I pray that I stay on this emotional high.

Buttercup is slowly letting me know that it's time for bed..........my eyes are going drooping really bad!

My, My How Things Have Changed!

It has been a little over 2 months since my last post and boy oh boy life has happened to me! Not only is my hair growing, so is my belly! Yep.............I am with child!! YAY!!!!!!!!! I am 14 weeks (3 months and 2 weeks for those that hate counting) and I couldn't be more excited. During the first few weeks of pregnancy, I completely gave up on my hair routine due to horrific morning sickness. I just wanted to crawl in the corner and sleep through the first trimester. My hair suffered so much. :-(  It was dry and brittle and I had no energy to twist it, condition it, or even put the much needed satin bonnet on my head at night. Yes, it was that bad. Now that I am into my second trimester, we will see how everything all comes together. I am predicitng lots of deep conditioning treatments, twists and maybe even another protective style (loved the braids). I will be updating my blog (maybe even adjusting the name)with hair photos and maybe a baby bump shot here and there. We will see!