12 1/2 weeks

Last time I was pregnant my go-to outfit was my brown Costco shirt and green cargo maternity pants from Lisa. It was the outfit I wore every day, rain or shine, warm or cold. This time around, I had some thought that I would try to be a 'cute' pregnant, but I can see I am already sliding into my old nasty habits. In fact, I had told a girlfriend from work a while back that I was in a sweatpant slump, and this was before I was even pregnant! Anyway, this time my go-to outfit has become my black Lululemon's and my striped H&M shirt. This is proper warning that it may be appearing in most blog posts for the next 6 months!

Last night was our company's annual business dinner, otherwise known as Prom. I tried on every dress I own and was deliberating between whether I try to hide the bump or just forget it and whoever sees it sees it. Well I picked the former and ended up wearing the same dress I've worn to the last 3 Proms, this time with a black scarf tied around the front. So, of course, this is the one Prom where I have to walk up to the podium twice. I had to go up once for a 5 year service recognition and once because...I won a raffle! This is epic. I used to be a master at raffles. I always won the top prizes in dental school (dental loupes, DVD player). I think I inherited the gene from my mom, who won a rowing machine when we were kids that we stored in the family room and which quickly became another seat for guests. Anyway, ever since I met Dae my raffling skills have waned. Haven't won a darn thing. Last night I even told him that hypothetically if I win the raffle he has to go up for me to claim my prize because I don't want to have to walk up again and he said 'sure, sure', half- ignoring me because he knew it wasn't going to happen. Well, I guess when you least expect it...

and by the way he did not walk up to the front for me. All talk.

So far pregnancy has been fine. I have been quite nauseous but it varies from mild to moderate/severe and I've only actually thrown up a couple of times. My stomach meanwhile has been growing fast and furious. I have been trying to continue jogging but it really has become more of a 1 to 2 mile leisure walk where I sometimes pick up the pace enough that my feet lift the ground! Anyway, we are very, very happy to be expecting. It really is a privilege and we can't wait!

Oh one last Leelee news: For two weeks now he has been asking "What is that?" in Chinese about everything. I don't even know if he really wants to know what it is, I think it's more that he enjoys asking. Funny little guy.

Post-shower with mama. He's so long now!