15 Weeks

How Far Along: Today I am 15 weeks along. Due date September 4th, 2013. 

Baby's Size/Other Info: Baby's the size of an orange! The average fetus at 15 weeks weighs 2.5 ounces and measures 4 inches -- and his proportions are becoming even more normal, since his legs now outmeasure his arms.

Baby at 15 weeks

• You probably can't feel it yet, but she's squirming a ton!
• She might even be hiccuping in there.
• She's making lots of progress: her joints and limbs can all move now.

Symptoms: I'm STILL having that yucky gaggy/nausea feeling all day long. I gag at least once a day. No fun! :(

Food Cravings: Meat!  

What I'm Excited About: Not feeling like poo all the time!  

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

Weight Gain: Pre-pregnancy weight: 120lbs  Today's weight: 118lbs 

Gender Prediction: GIRL! 

Maternity Clothes: Yes and no. I can still wear my "real" pants, but sometimes maternity pants are a bit more comfortable. 
NOTES: My next appointment is March 21st. 

13w3d belly

12 Weeks

How Far Along: Today I am 12 weeks 1 day along. Due date September 4th, 2013. 

Baby's Size/Other Info: Baby's the size of a plum!
The average fetus at 12 weeks is about 2.1 inches long and .49 ounces. Now that she's got pretty much all her parts, her main job is to keep on growing.

Baby at 12 weeks

• Most of her critical systems are fully formed!
• She's about to enter the growth and maturation stage, in which her organs and tissues will grow and develop rapidly.
• She's now developing her reflexes -- if you poke her body, she'll likely move.
• She's opening and closing her fingers and curling her toes, too.
• Her brain is developing fast!

Symptoms: I'm still having that yucky gaggy feeling all day long. It just does not want to go away! :( 

Food Cravings: McDonalds 

What I'm Excited About: To feel like myself again!! 

Something I've done to Prepare for Baby: Not much. I decided to purchase some Milkies-Milk Savers (http://www.mymilkies.com/milksaver). I've heard great things about these and can't wait to try them! 

Weight Gain: Pre-pregnancy weight: 120lbs  Today's weight: 118lbs 

Gender Prediction: GIRL! 

Maternity Clothes: Yes! And I did not miss wearing maternity pants! I loathe them! 
NOTES: I had my 12 week check up today(2-21-13). Everything went great. Baby's heartbeat was nice and strong at 168bpm. 

11 Weeks

How Far Along: Today I am 11 weeks along. Due date September 4th, 2013. 

Baby's Size/Other Info: Baby is the size of a lime! Around 11 weeks, you’ll probably notice some subtle changes, a dark, vertical line appearing down the center of your belly (known as the linea nigra). It’s probably tough to feel calm right now, since your hormones are still haywire and you may still be feeling pretty nauseated. But know there’s a light at the end of the tunnel -- just two more weeks left in trimester one! 

Baby at 11 weeks

• You can't see it, but she's moving fluidly and gracefully in there.
• Her skin is see-through, but she's on her way to looking more like a baby.
• Her fingers and toes aren't webbed anymore.
• Tooth buds, hair follicles and nail beds are forming.

Symptoms: Some nausea(the gaggy feeling), sleepy, sore back/neck, stress and depression(I haven't mentioned the depression much to anyone and I actually debated about mentioning it here. Basically because I didn't want people to judge me. I didn't want people to think that couldn't handle things or that I'm a horrible Mom/Wife/person and since I plan on talking to my doctor about it next week, I've been considering on trying some anti-depressants. Now, I certainly am NOT a fan of taking those drugs, especially while pregnant. But I can't keep doing this to my family and myself. I don't go anywhere, I don't play with the girls :(, I lay on the couch all day, down in the dumps feeling, just hard to smile and joke around. I really DO believe things have gotten better the past few days. I've been feeling good and have felt happier then I have in months!). 
I've also been able to eat really good at dinner the past few days, so that has been nice! I have been only able to have a few bites then be done eating, so its been a nice change! :) I've also been able to FINALLY take my prenatal vitamins without feeling yucky afterward, so that is a plus plus!  

Food Cravings: None really this week.

What I'm Excited About: 2nd trimester!!!!!! Couple more weeks! :) and doctor's appointment next week!

Something I've done to Prepare for Baby: Since I KNOW she's a girl, I bought a little sister onesie. :) 

Weight Gain: Pre-pregnancy weight: 120lbs  Today's weight: 117lbs Yay for not losing weight! :)

Gender Prediction: GIRL! 

Maternity Clothes: Not yet. 
NOTES: (You all may not care about this part..lol) Last week was a horrible week for me. I was (TMI) severely constipated on Wednesday. It got so bad that I actually called my doctor, which I VERY rarely do. Then of course the constipation turned into diarrhea for a few days after. I have never experienced that much pain in my life and I do not wish that upon anyone!

Throwback Thursday

These pictures are of my girls EXACTLY one year ago. Just sleeping away and gorgeous as ever! :)

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

8 Weeks

How Far Along: Today I am 8 weeks along. Due date September 4th, 2013. 
Baby's Size:  Baby is the size of a raspberry! Now she weighs in (yay!) at about .04 ounces and measures about .63 inches. This week, she's growing about a milimeter each day. I can't feel it yet, but she's moving those arms and legs like crazy! Her fingers and toes are now only slightly webbed, and her tail (yes, she had one) is gone! Fun fact: Baby's taste buds are now forming.

Symptoms: I've had a couple of crappy days of morning sickness this week. I have absolutely no energy! Bloated. Cramping every now and then. 

Food Cravings: Wavy chips and dip thanks to a friend of mine! ;) 

What I'm Excited About: Our "first" doctor's appointment is tomorrow! :)  37 days until 2nd trimester! 

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

Weight Gain: Pre-pregnancy weight: 120lbs  Last week's weight: 117lbs. Today's weight: 116lbs. Lost 1 pound. 

Gender: I still think it's a girl. Seth thinks it's a boy. My mother in law thinks it's girl. Samantha thinks it's a girl. :) 

Baby Names: I THINK Seth and I picked out a girls name!!!! I don't think we're 100% about it yet, but we like it and want to discuss it with family before we decide for sure. 

8 week belly