21 Weeks

Whewwww.....21 weeks today!  I'm half way there!  I even mopped the kitchen today for the first time in five months....I had to carry around a butter knife with me to scrap up all the gunk!  And I feel like I need a two hour nap.  I keep wondering when this second trimester burst of energy is going to kick in....I have big desires and plans to clean out and clean up, but my body doesn't have the same thoughts! I actually had to go buy all new bra's and underwear's the other day...I got tired of seeing my rear hanging out, and I'm a little embarrassed about the size I had to move up to....and it blows my mind that when I weighed at my last appointment I had only gained a pound in 4 weeks!  I must be doing some catching up this week!  Which by the the way, I have to say, I am feeling MUCH better!  I am eating more foods, although I am a little scared to venture out and try new things.  I have been craving McDonald's, Filet O'Fish sandwiches..... weird!  I cant tell you the last time I had a fish filet sandwich! I am also addicted to Edwards Pies...which could be a big problem!

And....the Ptyalism...excessive saliva has ceased!  Praise God!  I was beginning to think it would last the whole pregnancy! Avie made a comment the other day...."momma, you dont even thow up or spit anymore!"  She is just as excited as I am! I have only gotten sick a few times in the last 2 weeks!  I feel like a new pregnant person!  Avie and I have been enjoying going through all the baby clothes....especially hers.....we are cleaning out the attic!  

This past weekend, my best friend and I took a trip to New Orleans for the weekend.  I know, its kind of odd two pregnant women chose New Orleans for a relaxing weekend, but it was close and had a nice spa we wanted to try.  We basically ate the entire time!  Friday we went to a few shops and ate at a very nice restaurant called Mr. B's Bistro....it was soooooo good, and we found it by accident!

They are well known for their BBQ Shrimp...

I had bacon wrapped Shrimp & Grits....Yum!

We also had bread pudding for dessert, which was delish!  We were so stuffed that we had to roll ourselves back to the hotel. Saturday we walked through the River Walk and the French Market and of course we had to stop at the famous Cafe Du Monde!  

Then we had a massage, facial, and pedicure at Spa Atlantas.  It was awesome!  Then after our spa treatment we didn't want to move, but had reservations for a Jazz dinner cruise.  It was relaxing, although the weather wasn't so great, it rained most of the time.  And again we ate....dinner was a buffet of Louisiana cuisine....gumbo, red beans and rice, etc...

Overall we had a great time....just long enough to miss the kids and gain about 5 pounds!