10 Weeks

How Far Along: Today I am 10 weeks along. Due date September 4th, 2013. 

Baby's Size/Other Info: Baby is size of a Prune! As baby continues her rapid growth and my tummy starts to develop some extra curve. In the process, my ligaments and muscles are starting to stretch, so I shouldn’t be surprised if I start feeling some aches and pains. While, some moms-to-be don’t really get them, others find these sensations -- called “round ligament pain” -- well, downright painful. Breasts have probably gotten bigger too, since they’ve been prepping for breastfeeding for weeks already! That’s why week 10 is probably a good time to stock up on some new, looser clothes. 

Baby at 10 weeks

• Baby has working arm joints, and her cartilage and bones are forming.
• Her vital organs are fully developed and they're starting to function.
• Her fingernails and hair are starting to appear, too.
• Plus, she's swallowing and kicking in there. (Can you believe it?!)

Symptoms: Some nausea, sleepy and (TMI) HORRIBLE Constipation :/ 

Food Cravings: I'm back to chocolate covered strawberries. YUM!!

What I'm Excited About: Hearing baby's heartbeat in a couple of weeks! :) 

Something I've done to Prepare for Baby: Nothing this week. 

Weight Gain: Pre-pregnancy weight: 120lbs  Today's weight: 117lbs. Gained 1 pound since last week. 

Gender Prediction: GIRL! 

Maternity Clothes: Not yet. 

9 Weeks

How Far Along: Today I am 9 weeks along. Due date September 4th, 2013. 

Baby's Size: Baby is size of a green olive! Little embryo has now officially graduated to fetus-hood. And adding to the excitement, a Doppler ultrasound device might be able to 
pick up the beating heart. With basic physical structures in place and increasingly distinct 
facial features, baby is kind of starting to look like... well... a baby!

Symptoms: Just yesterday heartburn started kicking in. Ugh! I certainly didn't miss that! Nausea, low grade fevers, mild headaches, complete exhaustion, lightheadedness/dizzy spells, some crazy emotions(I find myself crying at stupid commercials on tv) and some mild cramping.  

Food Cravings: Just this morning I had a craving for caramel apples! Yummmm!! 

What I'm Excited About: Our next doctor's appointment!!!! We get to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time! That's ALWAYS exciting!! :) AND 2nd trimester!!!!!! 

Something I've done to Prepare for Baby: Nothing this week. 

Weight Gain: Pre-pregnancy weight: 120lbs  Today's weight: 116lbs. Lost 1 pound since last week. 

Gender: Still thinking girl. Especially since heartburn has officially roared its ugly head. 

Maternity Clothes: Not quite yet. But I think within the next few weeks they will make their way back into my closet.

9 week belly

7 Weeks

How Far Along: Today I am 7 weeks along. Due date September 4th, 2013. 

Baby's Size: A Blueberry. Baby's brain -- both hemispheres! -- is growing fast, generating about 100 new cells every minute. Arms and legs are emerging as joints start to form, and a permanent set of kidneys (baby's third!) is now in place.

Symptoms: Good ole morning sickness. Blech. Lately it has been pretty minimal and manageable though. I make sure to eat a banana right before I get out of bed in the morning. It has helped A LOT!!!! Although, I am starting to get tired of bananas, as long as they help me get through the worst of the morning sickness, which has been the mornings, then I'm happy. I do get spurts of queasiness throughout the day. It's mostly smells that trigger it and if I get REALLY hungry. So I try to eat small meals throughout the day. I haven't had any bleeding or cramping for about a week and a half. I'm having some bloating. And I am soooo tired all day long. I find myself taking naps just about everyday. Ooops.. :) 

Food Cravings: After seeing a commercial last night and seeing this woman enjoying an chocolate covered strawberry, that's all I can think about. It sounds like pure heaven! Other then that, not a whole lot. Well, I guess a big juicy steak doesn't sound too bad right now either. :) 

What I'm Excited About: Our doctor's appointment next week. Not much goes on at the first appointment. But my doctor will let me know if I will need to have another ultrasound to check on my SCH(Subchorionic Hemorrhage). I hope I do! But if not, I'll be okay with that. That just means that everything should be just fine with itty bitty. :) 

Something I've done to Prepare for Baby: Nothing really. I did purchase a new nursing cover, which came with reusable breast pads and a bracelet to track when you feed baby and what side baby last fed on. I also purchased a new car seat canopy. I do need to purchase a new car seat and I would like to get a new pack n play. I will be getting a new vehicle soon as well. My car will not fit 3 car seats in the backseat. I never thought I'd say it, but it's time for a van. :) Other then those items, I think we're already pretty prepared for little one. 

Weight Gain: Pre-pregnancy weight: 120lbs  Today's weight: 117lbs. Lost 3 pounds. 

Gender: Of course it's way too early to know yet. My prediction is a girl! No doubts about it! Since this will probably be our last baby. I would really LOVE to have a surprise baby, and not find out gender until baby is born. How fun and nerve wrecking would that be??? lol. We'll have to see if I will have enough strength not to find out. BUT if we do happen to find out, I think it would be a lot of fun to have some sort of "gender reveal" party. 

Baby Names: Boys name is all picked out and has been picked out since before we got pregnant with Samantha. Seth Thomas III. Girls name is a totally different story! We had a heck of time naming Ella. I can only imagine how hard it will be this time. So we have absolutely no clue for girls names. Any help/suggestions would be fantastic!!!!!!!! :) 

7 week belly