Weekly update - sleepiness and the munchies

Last week there was a lot going on at the house as we are nearing our move in date September 30th. We are pushing to get the guest bathroom done and all the paint so we can at least live in part of the house while the addition is still being finalized. It's overwhelming and even more so because I've been feeling so tired and running on low energy. I am usually very active, like things done right away and rarely take naps or live in an untidy apartment. Lately I've been pretty much doing the opposite LOL. I've been taking naps during the day, can't find the energy to clean or pack up our apartment, let alone work much on my dissertation. At night I sleep like a rock too, and I wonder how is this possible with all the other rest I am getting. But I guess my body just really needs it. If there are two things that really stand out to me about how different I've been feeling now that I'm pregnant, it would have to be my low energy/tiredness and my increased hunger. Wow, last week I started eating way more than usual, constantly feeling hungry. I am craving pasta and all kinds of comfort food. When I go to whole foods I immediately am drawn to the pizza and mac n cheese. I literally have to slap my rist and tell myself "what is wrong with you??" whole foods is all about the organic healthy foods. I should feel like a granola when I walk in there...craving wheat grass shots, tofu, and organic beans. Yeah no, not me..not now LOL. At times I feel a little grossed out too, and go through moments of slight nausea but it usually goes away fairly quickly. Funny, I haven't been craving much chocolate and sweets at night, something I typically eat plenty of haha. I've also been very thirsty and drinking a lot of water, which makes me pee even more! All in all though I feel pretty good. I do have to say I go through bouts of extreme mood swings. I can get very cranky and annoyed. I know a lot of it has to do with the house and all the stress that comes with it but I can definitely tell my tolerance level isn't very high these days when it comes to patience. It's wonderful to know that all the hard work and $ into our house will be worth it in the end, especially knowing that we created our first home all by ourselves and will be raising our child(ren) there. We'll have lots of fun stories to tell!

I am headed over to the house now to organize some of our closets that are painted and ready to use. I am also seeing my friend Justine who is about to give birth to her baby boy Oct. 1. And my bestie Christina got engaged yesterday! So many exciting things happening in my life right now it's hard not to smile, feel joy and embrace life!