14 weeks

 

1. How far along?: 14 weeks  
2. How big is baby?:  The size of a lemon about 3 1/2 inches
3. Weight gain?: 5ish pds i think  
4. Stretch marks?: None
5. Maternity clothes?: I'm still wearing my normal clothes, but things are getting tighter.
6. Sleep?: I've been having some neck and shoulder issues this week.  I wake up in the middle of the night with horrible aches and pains.  I have a chiropractor appt on Friday, lets hope that helps out. 
7. Best moment this week?: My bump is finally starting to grow, makes me feel so much closer to the baby.
8. Food cravings?: No cravings really. 
9. Symptoms?: Sleepiness seems to finally be going away.  Just aches and pains.   
10. Exercise?: DH, Puppy and I have been walking a lot.  IT's great to get out and get some fresh air.
11. Gender?: I've been saying this LO was a boy all along, however the other night i had a dream he/she was a little girl.  In the dream we were at my BFF Jackie's wedding and the little girl was dressed in this super cute little dress and matching headband.  We shall see. : )
12. Movement?: too early
13. Belly button?: hasn't changed
14. What I miss?: normal sleep
15. Labor signs?: WAY to early for this!
16. What I'm looking forward to?: Vegas in April!!!  and our anatomy scan : )  WE will be scheduling that in 2 weeks at our next Dr. appt.  Can't wait : )

This picture was taken today at 14 weeks 0 days! : )

12 weeks

1. How far along?: 12 weeks 2 days per LMP, 13 weeks 2 days per Ultrasound 
2. How big is baby?:  Still the size of a Lime/Lemon
3. Weight gain?: around 3.5 pounds
4. Stretch marks?: None
5. Maternity clothes?: I'm still wearing my normal clothes.  My bloat has finally went down so things have actually started fitting better again :)
6. Sleep?: I've been waking up in the middle of the night around 2 or 3 and laying there for a while before falling back asleep this week.   
7. Best moment this week?: Having an ultrasound and seeing my baby finally.  I wasn't supposed to have one until 20 weeks, but Dr. couldn't find the HB at my 12 week appointment so he got a little concerned.  BAbies HB is strong at 162 and he or she is growing perfectly :) 
8. Food cravings?: No cravings really.  I've been eating a lot of mexican foods lately though. 
9. Symptoms?: still super sleepy.
10. Exercise?: Blah how depressing.  I haven't been to the gym in 3 weeks because i'm so tired all the time.  I have however went for walks outside whenever it is nice enough.  I have major spring fever and want to be outside as much as possible. 
11. Gender?: I don't know really, i'm back and forth.  Now though i've noticed and others have too that when i refer to the baby i say him.  So who knows...what that means.  I will feel really bad if this LO is a girl and keep saying him. : )  Should know in another 5-8 weeks..cna't wait!
12. Movement?: too early
13. Belly button?: hasn't changed
14. What I miss?: Working out and having energy
15. Labor signs?: WAY to early for this!
16. What I'm looking forward to?: My hair appointment next Thursday to get my hair highlighted.  This is the longest i've went without doing something to my hair.  I can't wait.  Also, looking forward to having a slumber party with my almost 4 year old niece tomorrow. 

11 weeks 5 days! 

There really is a Baby in there..

So, yesterday I went to my first OB appt that was actually scheduled with my Dr.  They of course started out by weighing me, checking BP, pulse, going over blood work, and doing an overally OB physical.  Then it was time for the Dr. to try to find the heartbeat.  Dr went and got DH from the waiting room and proceeded to find the HB.  After searching for what seemed like an eternity, he said “ well this happens to me once or twice per year, but I can’t find the heartbeat.  So I'm going to be sending you immediately for an ultrasound.  He said, “a lot of times they will find the heartbeat right away, but there is a chance you could have miscarried and the baby just hasn’t passed yet.”  He wanted to make sure i knew worst case scenario.

Nore:  I purchased my own at home Doppler after contemplating back and forth for weeks.  I received it last Friday night and have found the heartbeat on my own several times.   I did not however tell Dr. this.  So, I was still a little bit worried about him not being able to find it but reassured that I was able to locate it on my own.

So, I went for an ultrasound they did both the external and internal ultrasound and picked up a heartbeat of 162 immediately.  Amazing!!  It was so cool to see on the screen, but crazy to know that this little bean is really inside of me .  Here’s the pictures: 

Amazing!!  You can see 5 little fingers, spinal cord, the brain forming and even a little button nose. He/She couldn't be more perfect : ) 

1. How far along?: 9 weeks 5 days
2. How big is baby?: According to What to Expect When You’re Expecting: The size of green olive, but will be the size of a prune in a few days.
3. Weight gain?: My weight has been fluctuating a ton and i've stopped (tried to) to stop weighing my self all the time.  I did weigh myself this morning and i'm up 3lbs
4. Stretch marks?: Hopefully never
5. Maternity clothes?: I'm still wearing all my clothes, however some are getting tighter :)
6. Sleep?: I've had a cold this weekend, so i haven't been sleeping the best.  Usually i have no problem in the sleep department though.
7. Best moment this week?: The weekend and spending time with amazing friends.
8. Food cravings?: I haven't had any realy cravings lately.
9. Symptoms?: This past week i've been super tired, breast tenderness, bloating and constipation. 
10. Exercise?: I've boycotted the gym for the last week since i've been so tired.  Usually i go 4-6 times per week. I'm hoping to get back on track today.
11. Gender?: We have a very strong feeling that LO is a boy.  So much a feeling that we have stopped trying to pick a girls name.  WE shall see in another 10 weeks.
12. Movement?: too early
13. Belly button?: hasn't changed
14. What I miss?: My hardcore workouts, but i'd choose my little bean over it anyday.
15. Labor signs?: WAY to early for this!
16. What I'm looking forward to?: Wednesday because i will be 1/4 of the way through pregnancy. 

My First Belly Pic - 8wks 4 days

Well, I've finally decided to take a picture of my growing belly.  This was taken yesterday at 8 weeks 4 days, still showing some bloat but not the extreme that i was seeing. 

Hubby and I had one of the best weekends we've had in a while.  Friday night we went and visited Ryan's brother and sister in law and their 2 boys.  It was great to see them, Liam is our newest nephew he's 3 months old already and growing like a weed.  The rest of the weekend we just relaxed and enjoyed each others company.  The only time we ventured out of the house was Saturday to go get Rylie some puppy food and to visit the dog park and yesterday to take her for a walk.  Yes our fur babies are very spoiled.  I will have to post pictures of them soon.  We have Rylie who  will be 2 in May, she's a Golden Retriever.  Then there is Lexus, who is our little princess.  She's a Persian cat and will be 5 in April.  It'll be interesting to see how they adapt to a new baby in the house. 

8 weeks

How far along? 8Weeks
Weight gain/loss: My weight has been fluctuating like crazy.  I've gained between 2 -3 pds so far I think.
Maternity clothes? Hopefully not for a very long time yet ;)
Stretch marks? too early
Sleep? I haven't had any trouble sleeping so far.  I'm usually ready for bed by 8pm, just exhausted in the evenings.
Best moment this week? My husband trying to convince me that it is ok to gain weight and to stop obsessing about the scale.  He's always said that pregnant women are not attractive.  So i was a little worried, but last night he told me that i was his pregnant lady and he would always find me attractive! aww love him.
Symptoms: Bloat has been crazy this week.  One lady from work actually thought i was showing already.  I've also had some heartburn and have been burping a lot this week.  Burping has been something that i've never done much of so this is very new to me.
Food cravings: actually haven't had any real cravings this week.  I've just been super hungry.
Gender: We have another 12 weeks till we will find out.  Hubby thinks boy, my niece Aubree and mother think girl.  I really do not know :)  
Belly button in or out? In hasn't changed yet.
Movement? not yet
What I miss? cold lunch meat.  It's just not the same warmed up.
What I'm looking forward to: Hearing this little ones heartbeat on February 22nd!!  25 days away.
Milestones: Hitting 8 weeks on Wednesday.  I actually finally feel like things are progressing.  Only 4 more weeks till 2nd Tri!

Welcome to my life~

Hey all, my name is Bridget and i just turned 28(1/24).  I am a very happily married women, to an amazing man named Ryan who just turned 31 (1/4).  We have been together 4 years and were just married July 24, 2010.  We are expecting our first baby in early September, EDD September 7, 2011.  We couldn't be more excited.  Our baby is 8 weeks and 2 days along today and i am amazed at how much love i already have for this little life.  Let this mark the beginning of my official journey through life, pregnancy and motherhood.