Gina: 22 Weeks Along

Firmly nestled in my 2nd trimester, I am finally starting to feel my energy return. I can stay up past 8 pm and have been able to return to one of my past loves, Top Chef!

If you are in your second trimester (beginning at 14 weeks) you are probably breathing a sigh of relief. You may feel comfortable telling your family and friends about pregnancy and can start planning for the pending arrival of your little one.

Big 2nd trimester "To Do's" are the 20 week ultrasound (where a technician will be able to tell you the sex of your baby, if you so choose) and beginning to research baby furniture. Some furniture can take up to 12 weeks to be delivered so start looking early! You may also be thinking about how and when to tell your work place about your pregnancy. Baby Blueprint advice is to wait until you are ready, but be sure to tell your manager before he or she hears it through water cooler gossip. You want to be sure your department is able to adequately prepare for your pending maternity leave.

Remember to take care of yourself! You are sleeping/eating/resting for two!

Gina