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