I have been feeling a few more symptoms lately.  actually, they are things I had before pregnancy but now are coming back.  I have reflux and used to take prescription medication.  it was pretty much under control and I only felt reflux but not true heartburn.  now I feel the burn!  it usually starts in the evening and a few times has woken me up at night.  one night a week or so ago I actually got up twice to take Tums with no reprise and then went to sleep upright/reclined on the couch.  I anticipate more nights like that as my belly gets bigger and the baby pushes more on my stomach and its contents.  Tums is my best friend right now!

headaches are something I have had chronically for years.  like the reflux, they were under control mostly by my regular visits to my chiropractor.  i have had some dull headaches, mostly in the evenings, come back in this last week.  I haven't been to the chiropractor in a while....I will have to schedule an appointment soon.

the horror-mones!!  (I stole that term from a book)  I don't feel cranky all the time, but when something ticks me off I have a real hard time shaking it off.  I never used to let a little argument ruin my day, but now I feel like once my mood turns for the worse I can't change it as easily.  and I am definitely more irritable.  small things drive me nuts.  I will chalk it up to pregnancy and hope my patience will return in September!

one last complaint....oh my aching feet!!!  yet another pre-existing problem.  I wear orthotics in my shoes and have had heel pain for many years.  now my feet are just aching every day. it used to bother me only if I was on my feet for long periods. now, if i stand for 10-15 min they are killing and then aching the rest of the day.  I have been taking some time to put them up on my desk at work...hopefully the boss doesn't see! 

I am just full of complaints!! but actually in general I am feeling pretty good.  I figure what better place to focus on the negatives but in my journal where I can vent all I want.  better than when co-workers ask (for the millionth time) "how are you feeling?"....I am not going to rattle off my list as above.  I just say "still feeling great!"

I am now 17 weeks pregnant.  last weekend I started my prenatal yoga class.  I have done yoga before, but never in a class.  I had done it in the comfort of my living room with a DVD or show on TV.  I actaully liked the class a lot!  most of the others were around the same weeks pregnant, except one who was 32 weeks and she is only taking half of the 12 classes (obviously!).  when doing the introductions it was interesting that almost everyone said they were glad to get out of the house since they have been sick for the first trimester.  I must consider myself very lucky that I was not one of those!  I didn't realized that EVERYone has morning sickness....except me of course (yes, I am bragging!).  also, most of the other women seemed to be out of shape prior to the pregnancy. am I the only prego doing cardio and weigh training pre- and during pregnancy?  oh well, it didn't seem to matter too much during the class.  it went at a nice slow pace and we held poses for a long time.  quite different to yoga I have done in the past, but I think I will enjoy these next 11 weeks of yoga.  it's great that it is on Saturday afternoon, but I know I will likley miss a few when it comes time to head up to the cottage for a weekend as the weather gets better.  I can just do what I learned in class while up there!!  I have always wanted to do some yoga on the dock in the morning.  how relaxing....but I should be careful not to fall in as I get more off balance!

I am loving the weather lately!  I really miss taking the dogs for a walk during the winter months and I am sure they hate being cooped up too.  I went for a short walk with the dogs the other morning after the gym and jeff and I took the dogs for a nice long walk last night.  I just love our neighbourhood...all the birds chirping.  makes it very motivational to get out and walk, which as I have read is great exercise for us pregos!  I used to do a little jogging and I get a little jealous when I see joggers passing by.  I had not built up great endurance before preganancy, so I stopped the jogging for now.  I would love to pick it up again after the baby is born.  a great way to shed those baby pounds....we'll see!

I am now 16 weeks pregnant.  no hiding the bump in my old clothes now!  I don't seem to have a nice little round bump in front...I am also puffing out at the sides and the back a little.  (sign of a girl according to wives tales.)  I wore my first pair of maternity pants (hand-me-downs) the other day and I must say they were pretty darn comfortable!  I must do some shopping soon and get more of those elastic waisted pants.  a few longer and/or baggier shirts would help too.  I not not trying to hide the bump at all, but attempting to achieve some comfort for my long work days!

I am still feeling really good.  I have been a little less lazy about the gym this week.  I think the earlier sunrise helps me to get out of bed.  not to mention the birds chirping...always a nice wake up call.  I start my prenatal yoga class this Saturday.  I am really looking forward to that!  a fellow/ (now former) prego told me yoga helped a lot for back pain, which I am anticipating to get worse as I get bigger.

I see the OB for the first time this Friday.  I need to find out when to scheudle my last work day so my manager can put up a posting for my mat leave.  I wonder what else will go on with the OB?  my family doctor appointments have been pretty uneventful thus far.  perhaps she will recommend Lamaze, which I would like to sign up for.  I guess I will find out the rest on Friday.