13 Week Preggie Update

Nothing has really changed since last week so this will be really brief!  This week, we had our NT (nuchal translucency) screen to check for amount of fluid behind the baby's neck and to also check for Down's Syndrome, Trisomy 18 and spinal disorders, such as Spina Bifida.  It is two parts and we just did part one this week.  This includes an ultrasound (2D and 5D ultrasound, for me at least) and a finger prick to take blood.  Then we have to go back 3 weeks later and I get a blood draw for the second part.  I have been so nervous during this time because we haven't seen the baby in a while so you never know what's going on.  I was so happy when I looked up at the screen and our little Baby B was wriggling and kicking....just made us so happy and I could breathe a sigh of relief...for now!  

The picture is terrible...sorry!

13 weeks

Baby B being shy!

Here is my survey for the week:

What Fruit are you?  Peach, peapod, jalapeño, depending on the app

Due date:  October 18, 2016

How far along:  13 weeks (13 weeks, 2 days while actually typing this)

Next appointment:  April 26 with my OB

Gender:  Still #teamgreen

Total weight gain/loss:  3 pounds, haven't gained any since last week

Exercise: Nothing other than daily walks with the dog.  I'm also participating in an OT (occupational therapist) challenge with my students, doing daily exercises!

Stretch marks:  Nope

Swelling: Nope

Maternity clothes:   Nope, although I feel like I should be in some!!!

Belly button:   Innie

Sleep: I wake up at random times and stay up for like an hour or 2. I did find that eating 

helps me go back to sleep!

Food cravings:  oranges

Symptoms:  Bloat and constipation

Movement:  No movement

Labor signs:  None

What I miss:  Sushi, margaritas and morning caffeine.  I have a decaf about twice a week and an occasional Cherry Coke

Food/Smell Aversions: Still not not missing any meals!!

What I'm loving:   Eating snacks and my husband kissing my stomach...still

What I'm looking forward to:  Buying baby things...but it's still a little early

Best moment this week: Being able to see my baby twisting and turning and covering it's eyes during my NT screening.  It was amazing to see!

     
News: Milestones:  We finally told the rest of our friends that we're expecting! :)
     
Words of wisdom:  None this week

12 Week Preggie Update

So, as promised, I am going to start doing weekly bump updates!! This is both a scary and wonderful thing watching your body change every week because a little human is growing inside you.  I have practically been the same size since a freshman in high school, making it past 100 pounds! Yay!!  I am totally on board with embracing this pregnancy experience and I can't believe that I'm almost done with the first trimester.

I started my pregnancy journey at 109 pounds at 29 years old (I'm 30 now).  From reading and researching, it seems that no more than 5 pounds is normal for the first trimester, so I'm in the clear.  I'm sure most of it is just bloat anyway!  I'll try to do my updates in the same tank every week so the progression is clear.  Obviously not this one because it blends into my couch!

What Fruit are you?  Lime, plum or ripe apricot depending on the app

Due date:  October 18, 2016

How far along:  12 weeks (12 weeks, 5 days while actually typing this)

Next appointment:  April 12 for First Tri Screen, April 26 with my OB

Gender:  We're not finding out! Surprise!

Total weight gain/loss:  3 pounds

Exercise: Nothing other than daily walks with the dog and walking while with my students

Stretch marks:  Nope

Swelling: Nope

Maternity clothes:   Nope, although I feel like I should be in some!!!

Belly button:   Innie

Sleep: I wake up at random times and stay up for like an hour or 2. I did find that eating 

helps me go back to sleep!

Food cravings:  beef, salt and vinegar chips, and I'm not gonna lie, a lime margarita :(

Symptoms:  Slight headaches, major bloat, some constipation and back pains.  I still get minor "night sickness"

Movement:  No movement

Labor signs:  None

What I miss:  Sushi, margaritas and morning caffeine.  I have a decaf about twice a week and an occasional Cherry Coke

Food/Smell Aversions: I'm not missing any meals! When people talk about alcohol it makes me dry heave.

What I'm loving:   Eating snacks and my husband kissing my stomach

What I'm looking forward to:  My next ultrasound on Tuesday

Best moment this week: Being able to dance and have a good time

     
News: Milestones:  2 weeks until I enter my 2nd trimester
     
Words of wisdom:  So many emotions come with being pregnant...just try to not freak     out!

Let's Get This Started!

Hello all!

So, as stated in my previous post, I am now pregnant.  It has been an adjustment and I don't know if I've ever been this nervous/paranoid/annoying in my life!  Having a baby is definitely a great experience but it can also be very scary.  I feel so bad for my husband...he's the real MVP!

I am now 11 weeks, 3 days and this has not been an easy ride!  I haven't had morning sickness, but when I started out, I had some night sickness and was extremely exhausted.  I also had a little scare and was unsure if Baby B was going to make it.  Here I am now and he/she is doing just fine, heart beating away at 170. We had our first doppler this week and it was amazing!!  There's nothing like a life growing inside you.  I'm starting to stay up a little long and my appetite has increased again.  The only negative I have is back pain! 

I will start with weekly bump updates starting next week!  Here is just a snapshot of ones I have so far. I haven't been keeping up with bump photos..and please excuse my roughness!

6 weeks, 1 day...little bean

7 weeks, 1 day

8 weeks, 6 days...when I had my scare

I'm sure this is mostly bloat

Excuse the mess...I was mid cleaning!!