Secret, secret

The Long Silence
Since we found out before 5 weeks, and it is our comfort zone to not share the news until the end of the 1st trimester, we were up for over 2 months of secrecy. Nowadays, that's pretty easy because we rarely go out and I rarely drink anyway, so no one was "on to us."
I was also fortunate to not be very nauseous or lethargic, so I could very easily continue life as usual. The only tell tale sign I led on (but I found out later no one at work noticed!) is cutting out my 2 cups of morning coffee - and sometimes another cup at 2pm -  at the office. 
I had been doing Slim Fast for lunch for a couple months, and intended to keep on it, but that could only last a couple weeks. I was so hungry!! So my snacking at work was up as well as I actually *gasp* went out to lunch a few times.
As of 14 weeks I haven't gained any weight, although my belly is getting thicker, but all in all I was able to hide it for 2 months pretty well.

The Announcing
We told our families over Easter weekend since we were going to see them all in a matter of a few days. Next we gradually told friends and extended family over the next couple weeks, and finally at Week 14 I told my boss and coworkers. It was a secret for so long it was actually weird to tell people. I'd think it would be a relief to not hide anymore, but now I feel awkward because I know I will now start getting the "pregnancy attention." And of course, then it makes the whole thing real - eek!

We're trying not to get ahead of ourselves with too much planning, speculating or name picking b/c we know this is a long 6 months. So in this time before it really feels "real", we're just cruising along like nothing's changed...because we know in a matter of months it all will be very real!

Taking it Easy
Some people tell at least their close family and friends about their pregnancies within days of finding out, as early as 6 weeks pregnant. To each their own of course, but for me I guess it was a superstition that if I told too soon, something might go wrong. Even after 2 safe and "easy" pregnancies, I didn't want to jinx anything. So we kept our quiet until Week 11, a tad earlier than 2nd trimester, but it was Easter weekend and we were seeing our families. 
Well, go figure the night we break the news, I experienced spotting. No cramps and all else was fine, but of course that was my first thought that we announced too soon! I had a Dr's appt a few days later and all checked out fine except some blood in my uterus. There's some term for it that I can't remember but it's no big issue other than keeping an eye on it. 
But with that diagnosis I was on doctor's order to not exercise, run, lift anything heavy - and generally take it easy.
Now of course that sounds all great and wonderful, but I was really bummed. Since I'd been feeling pretty good I wanted to continue my workout regime, and the weather was finally improving so I was looking forward to running for at least a little while until my belly got too big!
So, that was a long month. But after those weeks of no issues, the Dr gave me full clearance again - so yay!  I only have a few weeks of running in me before the belly gets annoying, but at least it's something. I'm going to need all the help I can get post-baby to get back in shape, so the more I can do whilst pregnant, the better!