You know, antibiotics have their downsides — like the havoc they cause with digestion and sometimes other sensitive areas — but damn are they good at killing off nasty buggies.

I still have a slight cough and am not at 100% of my energy level, but the difference between today and a week or 10 days ago is almost indescribable.

Possibly the fact that I am ALSO entering my second trimester is helping me feel better. I’ve only felt significantly nauseated 2 or 3 times in the last week. (Except when brushing my teeth; but for me, that’s a given when pregnant.) Tuesday = 14 Weeks.

In fact, I’m feeling enough better to braggadociously brag that in spite of the Girl Scouts’ best efforts, at my midwife appointment last week I had only gained 6 lbs total since getting pregnant. (Compare that to 15 first trimester pounds with Noah.)

Here’s a baby bump shot, even!