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

Week 10

Yeah, yeah, I know. I skipped week 9. Oops, sorry, but this was the fun week anyway. We went for the first appointment on Monday! I had one of the midwives in the practice. She seemed great, very eager to answer any questions, very informative.They did my blood work that day, but scheduled me for my ultrasound tomorrow. THAT is what I'm most excited for! I'm 10 weeks today. According to my app, Crash is the size of a Kumquat, and about 1 1/4 inches long. (S)he's growing quickly! I can't wait to start showing... :o) All of my first trimester symptoms seem to have dissipated already, thankfully! Haven't felt nauseous in about 2 weeks, I'm sleeping better, although last night, I woke up to use the bathroom, realized I was hungry, grabbed a snack and couldn't fall back asleep. Anyway, happy Thursday!

9 week belly shot:

10 week belly shot:

How far along: 10 weeks

Gender: He told me last week that he now thinks its a boy. I haven't had any other dreams, but we did the necklace test and the chinese gender predictor and both predict a girl! :-0

Weight gain: 5 lbs according to my doctor visit!

Maternity clothes: Nope, but I am going shopping tomorrow to start my collection

Stretch marks: Nope

Belly button in or out: In

Sleep: Good!
Rings on or off: on

Best moment this week: first appointment!!

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

Miss anything: sushi

Movement: not that I can feel

Cravings: fruit, veggies, and salmon

Queasy or sick: Nope!
Looking forward to: First Ultrasound tomorrow!!

Week 8.....soooooo late!!!!

Good morning!!!! Well, I hit 8 weeks this past Thursday, I'm (un)officially two months!! My doctor appointment is coming up this Monday. I'm SO excited to finally get official informtion! Greg and I had our first date night with Crash this past Friday. It was a fun time, but I was totally ready for bed my 9 or 930, haha...oh, and my mom and I went shopping Friday afternoon and I made my first mommy purchase! We went to Dinos and Darlings, on Loockerman St. in Dover (such a cute store, by the way) and I bought a HoldMeClose nursing scarf. I've been eyeing these up since long before I was pregnant. I'm so glad I finally have a reason to buy one :o)
It seems as though my nausea just stopped overnight last week, which I'm thankful for, but my dreams seem to be more vivid. Not that it's necessarily a bad thing, some of them are kind of funny!
Anyway, I hope you all have a wonderful remainder of the week!

How far along: 8 weeks

Gender: He still thinks we're having a girl, I don't know what I think right now, I'm just happy to be pregnant!

Weight gain: 4 lbs!!!

Maternity clothes: Nope

Stretch marks: Nope

Belly button in or out: In

Sleep: Good!
Rings on or off: on

Best moment this week: no more nausea!!

Worst moment this week: the disgusting dream I had about eating zombie virus worms

Miss anything: Craft Beer

Movement: not that I can feel

Cravings: fruit, veggies, and salmon

Queasy or sick: Nope!
Looking forward to: Our first appointment on Monday!

Week 7 (a little late)

This has been such a busy week! I was 7 weeks on Thursday, but we had the kids this weekend and did a lot of work on the house, so I didn't get a chance to post until now. This week has been pretty exciting for changes. I made a new appointment with a different OB-GYN office that I've heard nothing but good stories about. They wanted me to come in for a blood test to confirm pregnancy, so I did that on Thursday (it's official that I'm pregnant...YAY...haha). My first appointment is set up for the 26th, so two more weeks. Greg made a lot of progress on the house, so i'm hoping it will be finished before the baby gets here. I've been perusing Pinterest for ideas, since we won't have an official nursery (not enough bedrooms) and found a few great ideas that I'm really excited about and some super cute clothes. I'm hoping to get a few things purchased this week, so we can have a head start and not drop a ton of money at the last minute. Oh! and I had a dream last week about us having a boy! I've heard a lot of stories from women about their dreams being accurate, so we'll just have to wait and see, I suppose :)

 

Please excuse our walls, we are in the middle of renovating our home!

How far along: 7 weeks

Gender: He still thinks we're having a girl, I'm thinking boy, especially after the dream

Weight gain: not sure, still need to buy a scale...

Maternity clothes: Nope

Stretch marks: Nope

Belly button in or out: In

Sleep: Good!
Rings on or off: on

Best moment this week: Progress on the house

Worst moment this week: I can't say that anything was particularly terrible this week

Miss anything: the ability to stay awake past 9, haha!

Movement: not that I can feel

Cravings: still fruit, and a lot of random cravings.

Queasy or sick: only a little nauseous first thing in the a.m. or when i go too long without eating.

Looking forward to: Still waiting for our first appointment!