Perky Papaya!

22 weeks down! - that's a whole 9 weeks into our second trimester, and I'm still feeling pretty good overall. I made it to the gym twice this week (maybe three times if I get off at the right exit after work today ... we'll see what the day brings!), and even though doing 45 minutes on the elliptical takes a lot more out of me than running 6 miles around the track ever used to, I definitely love that surge of energy I get after completing a workout.

Chicken Fry is taking after Mommy and getting a little workout these days, too. I've been feeling some tiny kicks pretty much daily now, which is definitely a good thing. I love knowing Chickie is awake and kickin' along with us. The kicks are still so light that Chris hasn't been able to feel them yet, but whenever I sense a lot of action all at once, I'll usually warn Chris so that he can have his fair try.

Today Chicken Fry is measuring somewhere between 10 and 12 inches long - the size of a ripe papaya! He/She's still coming in at under a pound, but we're looking forward to crossing that milestone in the near future ...

Happy Friday! February is finally here!