The Pregnant Cook

Today I have energy, and it's all been directed at cooking and cleaning.  Last week was not very productive; I've had a cold and felt pretty crummy until yesterday.  I still sound awful, but at least I do feel better.  For breakfast I made blueberry pancakes using biscuit mix Mamaw gave me.  (Thanks, Mamaw!)  I also made cheese eggs, which are a favorite around here.

I bought bananas last weekend that we never ate, so today they were nice and soft and brown - perfect for banana bread!  I found a recipe from JoyofBaking.com, which you can view here.  I substituted wheat germ for 1/2 cup of the all-purpose flour.  It is nutty, hardy and a lot better for you than the refined flour.  I used my silicone baking cups for the first time, so these muffins are tasty AND cute!

Moist and yummy banana muffins

I've been working on a crocheted baby cocoon.  There are a lot of patterns out there, but I took my own pattern for soda can coozies and baby-sized it!  I think these cocoons will come in handy, so I'd like to have a few more.  They don't fit as tightly as a swaddling blanket so are not safe for sleeping, but they'll be convenient for bundling Baby G in the stroller or while I'm nursing.  This one is "furry."  I used fuzzy yarn that is very soft.  I'm going to do a few more rounds on the length, but here is my progress so far:

Not a robber's mask - a baby cocoon

I'm also working on a matching blanket and hat.  Between baby gear and Christmas presents, I should have plenty of crochet and knitting to keep me busy.  Look for more pictures!

Baby G and I had our 13 week appointment last Tuesday.  His or her heartbeat is very strong.  It was a relief to hear because I'm still not showing and my symptoms are better - sometimes I don't feel very pregnant.  I know that will change, just not when.  Baby G is still very low in my tummy, so right now I am sans bump.

This week I am going to schedule a hair appointment.  I haven't been taking great care of my appearance because I've been so tired and sick for the past two months.  Now that things are improving, I'd like to look presentable again.

The adventure continues!