Holy Cow, 14 weeks already!!!

This has been a good week so far. G and I had a terrific weekend! I had family in from California so we went and visited with everyone. I had my second appointment on Monday and got to listen to Crash's heartbeat (at 150 bpm). My OB also talked to me about the first trimester testing. I opted against it at my first appointment because even if I find out that there is some sort of disorder or irregularity, it wouldn't change anything about my pregnancy, it would just cause worry. She told me that they do the screenings not only to find out, but because some of the diagnoses can be corrected if caught early enough (such as Spina Bifida). She scheduled me for my next appointment in 3 weeks so that I'd still have time to do a Quad test if I so choose, but I'm still opting out. If they do happen to find anything irregular, then I'd still be sent for an amnio, and that is a risk i'm just not willing to take.
I'm so excited to find out what we're having! My next appointment is in 3 weeks and hopefully, they schedule my ultrasound since I'll be 17 weeks by then. G and I have done all of the old wives tales just for fun. We did about 10 of them and I believe 8, or so, said girl, haha. Anyway, I hope you're all having a wonderful week and things are only getting better for you!
Bump:

How far along: 14 weeks
Gender: We both are thinking girl, but it doesn't have anything to do with the old wives tales
Weight gain: still holding at 4 lbs
Maternity clothes: here and there
Stretch marks: none yet
Belly button in or out: in, but its getting closer to popping
Sleep: the dreams are getting weirder and weirder but still sleeping well
Rings on or off: still on
Best moment this week: Hearing my baby's heartbeat!
Worst moment this week: None
Miss anything: Beer (don't judge)
Movement: Can't feel any yet, but everyone says it should start soon
Cravings: My cravings are all over the place!
Queasy or sick: Neither!
Looking forward to: My next appointment

13 weeks

I hit the second semester!! I've got a nice little bump going and I LOVE when people tell me I'm glowing! G and I had a family dinner at my grandmothers today. I loved that everyone wanted to see my bump! Valentines day was pretty great! G bought me two gender neutral onsies that are adorable and so very fitting.

Not a lot of other news this week.
How far along: 13 weeks
Gender: No idea yet, but leaning towards girl
Weight gain: 4 lbs in the first trimester
Maternity clothes: a few here and there but loving my belly band
Stretch marks: none
Belly button in or out:in but it's getting closer to popping
Sleep: Pretty good with lots of dreams
Rings on or off: on
Best moment this week: spending the day with G on his birthday and the hockey game
Worst moment this week: Nothing that I can think of
Miss anything: meh
Movement: not yet but I can't wait to start feeling it. Everyone says its not far off
Cravings: Still veggies, apples, healthy foods
Queasy or sick: Nope!
Looking forward to: Doctors appointment on monday and hopefully finding our when we'll get the ultrasound to find out gender!
Crash's first hockey game:

and this weeks belly shot:

Week 12

My belly has popped and i'm starting to show. I went to lunch with a friend today and it was the first day that I couldn't button my pants! I'm officially using my belly band because I refuse to pay an insane amount of money for maternity pants that I'll only wear for a few months.
Greg and I have the most amazing friends. They are a God send and have given us so much stuff already. He came home with a basket of clothes, a boppy pillow, and a baby carrier. My cousin gave us a pair of gender neutral Toms last weekend. My friend gave me a gift pack of organic nausea prevention skin care and tea.
We have our second doctors appointment next monday. Can't wait for that!
Anyway, starting monday, i'll be in the second trimester! Super stoked for that, too!
Belly shot (please excuse my makeup-less face, I was still getting ready for the day):

How far along: 12 weeks

Gender: No idea, we're just hoping for a healthy baby

Weight gain: Haven't checked since last time

Maternity clothes: still wearing regular clothes, just can't button my jeans and choosing looser shirts

Stretch marks: Nope

Belly button in or out: In

Sleep: it varies but usually good with lots of vivid dreams!
Rings on or off: on

Best moment this week: being in the last week of the first trimester

Worst moment this week: can't say there is one

Miss anything: nothing at the moment

Movement: not that I can feel, but it's defintely happening in there!!

Cravings: fruits and veggies still

Queasy or sick: Nope!
Looking forward to: Finding out the gender in a few weeks

11 Weeks and an ultrasound!

This has been such a great pregnancy week. Last Monday, Greg and I went to my first doctor's appointment, as mentioned in my last post. This past Friday, we had the first Ultrasound!! It was so exciting to see Crash. Plus, not only did we get to see him/her, the little wiggle worm was moving all over the place!! Legs were kicking, arms were flexing, it even appeared as though he or she had hiccups at one point! I loved every second of it! It was amazing to see the baby moving all around inside me, but being unable to feel any of it. The ultrasound tech was amazing. She was so quick and friendly, it made for a great experience. She told us that the baby was measuring around 10 weeks 4 days, which was only 3 days ahead of what we had calculated and that the heart rate was 170 beats per minute, which she said was perfect for the age! After the appointment, my mom and I went to the outlets at the beach to buy some maternity clothes. Turns out barely anyone sells them in stores anymore. I was not impressed with the Motherhood Maternity store's selection. We ended up going to Old Navy where I just purchased a few tunics and over-sized tops to wear for maternity tops with leggings. I also stuffed my face at Panera.

I always order their broccoli cheddar soup in a bread bowl but this time I also ordered a Fuji apple chicken salad, and let me tell you something: I'm in love!!!! That salad was so incredibly delicious! I think I have a new usual when I eat there.
The women that I work with have noticed my little baby belly and they think its absolutely adorable, haha. luckily, it's still small enough to fit into my scrub tops!
Anyway, here is a picture of our little party animal! I hope you all have a wonderful rest of the week/weekend!

Belly shot, starting to show!!

How far along: 11 weeks

Gender: Same as last post, He thinks boy, I'm thinking girl

Weight gain: 5 lbs and holding

Maternity clothes: I'm starting to incorporate my recent purchases into my wardrobe rotation

Stretch marks: Nope

Belly button in or out: In

Sleep: it varies but usually good with lots of vivid dreams!
Rings on or off: on

Best moment this week: Seeing our little creation wiggling on the ultrasound!

Worst moment this week: can't say there is one

Miss anything: nothing at the moment

Movement: not that I can feel, but it's defintely happening in there!!

Cravings: fruits and veggies still

Queasy or sick: Nope!
Looking forward to: Finding out the gender in a few weeks