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Weekly Update

14 Weeks

July 25, 2012

My baby bump at 14 weeks from the side:



And from the front:


























Total Weight Gain: I gained a pound this week! That puts me back to being down only 6 lbs so far.


Maternity Clothes: I wear at least one piece of maternity clothing almost every day.  So comfy!


Sleep:  Still good at this point, though I am sure that being uncomfortable sitting up will soon move to being uncomfortable laying down.


Movement: I still haven’t felt anything yet, but I can’t wait to feel those first flutters.


Boy or Girl? Still don’t know.  Hopefully we can find out the first of September; this waiting is killing me!


Food Cravings: Apples.  I really really really want a GOOD apple.  Fall cannot get here fast enough!


Food Aversions: Nothing!


What I Miss: Being able to comfortably sit in a chair for any length of time.  I can’t believe this has started already.  Yay!


Size of Baby: Lemon (about 3 inches and 1.5 oz)


Baby’s Development:  At this point, baby is on the move almost constantly.  Baby could also be sprouting some hair, and his or her eyebrows have started to fill in.


Best Part of this Week: Being at the beach.  I loved getting to relax by the ocean and catch up with friends and family I haven’t seen in a while.


What I’m Looking Forward To: Feeling Little Sprout move.  I know it could still be another few weeks before I feel something, but I can’t wait!
Weekly Update

13 Weeks

July 15, 2012

My baby bump at 13 weeks from the side:



And from the front:


























Total Weight Gain: Lost 7 lbs so far.  (I lost another .5 lbs this week…hopefully I will start going the other way now.)


Maternity Clothes: Mostly all maternity bottoms.  I have worn a couple of maternity shirts, but just because I have them and they are cute.


Sleep: I sleep pretty well at night, but most days I still wake up tired.  That could be because I need to go to bed earlier, but since I have gotten some of my energy back I find myself staying up later.


Movement: I haven’t felt anything yet, but I can’t wait until I can feel those first little flutters.


Boy or Girl? Still don’t know, but I can’t wait to find out.


Food Cravings: This past week, I have really wanted an Icee, but I still haven’t gotten one.  I also really want a juicy, crispy apple, but since it isn’t apple season, none of the grocery stores have good ones.  I am so ready to go apple picking this fall.


Food Aversions: Absolutely nothing.  I am a normal person again!!!


What I Miss: Nothing…I am loving being pregnant right now!


Size of Baby: Peach (about 3 inches)


Baby’s Development:  Baby’s body is growing rapidly to catch up to the head.  Baby’s head is now about half the size of its body.  Baby’s intestines have started moving to their permanent place in baby’s abdomen.  Over the past week, baby’s vocal chords have started to develop.


Best Part of this Week: Getting to hear our little sprout’s heartbeat at my 12 week appointment.


What I’m Looking Forward To: Being at the beach!  Although I guess that doesn’t really count since I am at the beach right now!

Weekly Update

12 Weeks

July 9, 2012

My baby bump at 12 weeks from the side:



And from the front:


























Total Weight Gain: Lost 6.5 lbs so far.  (No change this week.)


Maternity Clothes: I can officially no longer wear regular pants, unless they have an elastic waistband.  So, at this point, I am wearing mostly maternity pants with regular tops, skirts, or dresses.


Sleep: Pretty good, except for the middle of the night bathroom trips.


Movement: I’m sure our little sprout is wiggling, but he or she is still too small for me to feel anything.


Boy or Girl? We should find out in September.


Food Cravings: I haven’t really had any cravings lately, but I am starting to eat like a normal person again.


Food Aversions: Not really anything.  Yay!!!


What I Miss: Nothing…I am loving being pregnant right now!


Size of Baby: Large Plum (2.5 inches long, weighs about .5 oz.)


Baby’s Development: Baby is pretty much done with the task of developing new bodily structures and is entering the maintenance phase.  Over the past week, the fetal digestive system has started to practice contraction movements, a skill it will need after birth.  The pituitary gland has started producing hormones, and the bone marrow is now making white blood cells.


Best Part of this Week: Yesterday, Corey, Mom and I went to Buy Buy Baby to look at baby things.  We picked out the stroller, car seat, and pack n play.  It was so much fun looking at all the sweet little baby things!


What I’m Looking Forward To: My next appointment is Wednesday.  Hopefully, we will get to hear a little heartbeat!



Weekly Update

11 Weeks

July 1, 2012

My baby bump at 11 weeks from the side:



And from the front:


























Total Weight Gain: Lost 6.5 lbs so far.  (I lost another 1.5 lbs this week.)


Maternity Clothes: I have pulled out maternity pants and shorts a few times, but no maternity tops yet.


Sleep: Still pretty good.


Movement: It is still too early to feel anything.


Boy or Girl? It is still too early to tell.


Food Cravings: What I want to eat has drastically changed this week.  Now all I want to eat are sweet things.


Food Aversions: Still not wanting to try red meat, but I don’t get grossed out thinking about it anymore.  Maybe that is a good sign.


What I Miss: I am just ready to eat like a normal person again.


Size of Baby: Lime (2 inches long, weighs about .3oz.)


Baby’s Development: Over the past week, hair follicles have started for form.  Fingernail and toenail beds have started to develop.  Over the next week, fingernails and toenails will start to grow.


Best Part of this Week: Lately, I am just enjoying being pregnant.  I am loving all the time I get to spend looking at baby things and planning for our little one!


What I’m Looking Forward To: I am so ready for our second appointment.  And the beach!



Weekly Update

10 Weeks

June 24, 2012

My baby bump at 10 weeks from the side:



And from the front:


























Total Weight Gain: Lost 5 lbs so far.  (no change this week)


Maternity Clothes: I have a pair of maternity shorts that I have pulled out a few times.  Other than that, I have just been wearing a BeBand with my regular pants.


Sleep: Still pretty good.


Movement: Not feeling any movement, but we saw our little sprout wiggle on our ultrasound last week.


Boy or Girl?  Still don’t know.


Food Cravings: I still only want to eat bland things and cold fruity things…like Icees and freezer pops.


Food Aversions:  Still red meat.  (actually, pretty much any kind of meat.  I can only eat a bite or two and I’m done.)


What I Miss: I am just ready to eat like a normal person again.


Size of Baby:  Prune (1.5 inches)


Baby’s Development:  Baby has started taking a more human shape now.  Bones and cartilage of started to form, and small indentations on the legs have started to develop into knees and ankles.  Baby’s arms can flex already.


Best Part of this Week:  Where to begin?!  Seeing our little one had to be the best.  We got to see the flutter of his or her little heartbeat.  We even got to see our little sprout wiggle some.  Then we got to tell everyone.  It was so much fun sharing the news!


What I’m Looking Forward To:  Not related to this pregnancy, but I am looking forward to going to the beach in about 3 weeks!  We always have so much fun, and I will get to see family and friends that I don’t get to see very often.




And for your viewing pleasure…Corey and his pregnancy poses:

Weekly Update

9 Weeks

June 17, 2012

Total Weight Gain: Lost 5 lbs so far.  (I lost 3 lbs this past week.)


Maternity Clothes: Not yet…but I am wearing a BeBand on occasion.


Sleep: Still pretty good.


Movement: Not yet; it’s still too early.


Boy or Girl?  It is still way to early to find out.


Food Cravings: No real lasting cravings.  There was one day this week when all of a sudden I wanted chocolate milk.  Corey picked some up for me after work, and it was amazing!


Food Aversions:  red meat


What I Miss: Cheeseburgers…I really miss cheeseburgers.


Size of Baby:  Green Olive (about 1 inch)


Baby’s Development:  Baby has moved from the embryonic stage to the fetal period.  Baby’s head has straightened out and is more fully developed; the ears are more prominent and some new organs (liver, spleen, and gallbladder) are forming.  Baby is also making spontaneous movements of his or her arms and legs now.


Best Part of this Week:  This week has been a good week overall.  Corey and I are getting used to the idea that I am pregnant and are both really excited!  I love hearing Corey talk to the baby and say how ready he is to tell everyone.


What I’m Looking Forward To:  Our first ultrasound.  I can’t wait to see our little sprout’s heartbeat tomorrow!

Weekly Update

8 Weeks

June 10, 2012

Total Weight Gain: Lost 2 lbs. so far.  No weight gain or loss this past week.


Maternity Clothes: Nope, but I have pulled out my BeBand a few times.


Sleep: Still pretty good.


Movement: Not yet; it’s still too early.


Boy or Girl?  It is still way to early to find out.


Food Cravings: No real cravings exactly, but I pretty much only want to eat bland or salty foods.


Food Aversions:  red meat


What I Miss: Cheeseburgers and not feeling sick.


Size of Baby:  Raspberry (.5 inches)


Baby’s Development:  A close up view would reveal a more baby-like appearance.  You’d see an upper lip forming, the protruding tip of that cute button nose, and tiny eyelids.  Baby’s fingers and toes are differentiating now too.


Best Part of this Week:  No real milestones or exciting events this past week.  I feel like I am just doing a lot of waiting right now.


What I’m Looking Forward To:  Our first ultrasound.  I can’t wait to see our little sprout’s heartbeat!  Only one more week!

Weekly Update

7 Weeks

June 3, 2012

Total Weight Gain:  lost 2 lbs.  (Everything I have read says that this is normal during the first trimester.  I am eating a lot healthier, and there is very little that I actually want to eat.)


Maternity Clothes: nope


Sleep:  Great!  Still having crazy dreams though.


Movement:  Not yet; it’s still too early.


Boy or Girl?  Still too early to find out.


Food Cravings: None yet.


Food Aversions:  red meat


What I Miss:  Cheeseburgers…maybe they will sound good again soon.


Size of Baby:  Blueberry (.25 inches)


Baby’s Development:  The biggest fetal growth over the past weeks has been baby’s head.  new brain cells are being generated at the rate of 100 cells per minute.  Baby’s arm and leg buds have sprouted and are growing longer, dividing into hand, arm and shoulder segments – and leg, knee, and foot segments.  Baby’s mouth and tongue have also started forming.  Baby has already done through three sets of kidneys, with the permanent set now in place.


Best Part of this Week:  No big milestones this week, but I am enjoying ready up on all things pregnancy and baby.


What I’m Looking Forward To:  Our first ultrasound.  I can’t wait to see our little sprout’s heartbeat!  Only two more weeks!

Weekly Update

6 Weeks

May 27, 2012

Total Weight Gain:  0


Maternity Clothes: nope


Sleep:  Pretty good.  I usually sleep through the night without waking up.  I have been having some pretty crazy dreams though.


Movement:  Not yet; it’s still too early.


Boy or Girl?  It is way too early to find out.  Corey is definitely pushing for a boy though.  He keeps telling the baby to be a boy.  Like that is going to work.


Food Cravings: No real cravings yet.


Food Aversions:  Just about everything; nothing ever sounds good.


What I Miss:  Being able to eat whatever I want without the fear of getting sick.


Size of Baby:  A Sweet Pea (about .2 inches)


Baby’s Development:  Over the past week, baby’s jaws, cheeks, chin, and ear canals have started to develop.  Baby’s kidneys, liver, and lungs have also started to take shape.


Best Part of this Week:  My first prenatal appointment.  It made everything seem more real.


What I’m Looking Forward To:  Our first ultrasound.  I can’t wait to see our little sprout’s heartbeat!  Only three more weeks!


(In a few weeks, I will include a bump picture in my weekly updates.  There is not really a bump to show off at this point.)