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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Pregnancy: 14 Weeks

How far along:  
14 weeks

How big is baby:  
The size of a lemon.


Maternity clothes:  
Definitely wearing maternity clothes.

Stretch marks:
No new ones so far... Hoping no new ones appear.

Belly button:
I sort of have an outie to start with so its hard to tell.

Sleep:
Still having nightmares regularly...

Best moment of the week:
We took Gia to two carnivals this weekend... she had so much fun!


Food cravings:
None really this week.

Food aversions:
None this week.

Nausea:
Gone.  :-)

Energy:
Still energetic this week.

Movement:
Feeling baby move some.

Gender:
Still don't know... I really think we are having a girl now.  

What I'm looking forward to:
Just enjoying the fall weather.

What I'm nervous about:
Nothing really this week.

What I miss:
Skinny jeans.


What's new with baby's development this week:
Baby can now suck her thumbs.


Thursday, October 3, 2013

Pregnancy: 13 Weeks

How far along:  
13 weeks

How big is baby:  
The size of a peach.


Maternity clothes:  
Definitely wearing maternity clothes... some of my shirts still work but the bottom of my belly shows in most now.  Sweats and yoga pants are the best.  

Stretch marks:
No new ones so far... my belly is super dry and itchy though.  I'm slathering down with lotion multiple times a day.

Belly button:
I sort of have an outie to start with so its hard to tell.  I have officially taken my belly ring out now though.

Sleep:
I have lots of nightmares and bizarre dreams.

Best moment of the week:
I finished our little patio garden area!  It is so relaxing and I LOVE it!  Gia and I also decorated for Halloween!

Food cravings:
Lots of herbal tea.  Also Dorritos, Gardettos, and peanut M&Ms (all mixed together) - yummy!

Food aversions:
None this week.

Nausea:
Pretty much gone now. :-)

Energy:
I have actually felt energetic this week.

Movement:
Baby is doing little somersaults this morning.

Gender:
Still don't know... I really think we are having a girl now.  

What I'm looking forward to:
There are some great outdoor activities this weekend that our family is planning to attend.


What I'm nervous about:
Nothing really this week.

What I miss:
Having more pants that fit.

What's new with baby's development this week:
All systems are developed now.  Baby is preparing its vocal chords this week.

Pregnancy: Week 12

How far along:  
12 weeks

How big is baby:  
The size of a plum.


Maternity clothes:  
I'm running low on pants to wear now... needing more stretchy yoga pants.

Stretch marks:
No new ones so far... 

Belly button:
Hasn't popped out... but my belly ring is staring to push against all of my clothes.

Sleep:
Still not sleeping well... having crazy dreams now.

Best moment of the week:
Gia helped our midwife find baby's heartbeat at our appointment this week.  I love hearing the heartbeat (155 bpm).  Gia is such a great helper!

Food cravings:
Pumpkin bread... my moma made me some and it was SO delicious!!!

Food aversions:
None this week.

Nausea:
Rarely getting waves of nausea now... yay!

Energy:
Still tired.

Movement:
Maybe a flutter or two.

Gender:
Still don't know... though Jose swears it's a boy.  I'm starting to think it is a girl.

What I'm looking forward to:
Cooler weather and fall activities.


What I'm nervous about:
Nothing really this week.

What I miss:
Having more pants that fit.

What's new with baby's development this week:
Rapidly developing reflexes mean baby responds to touch now!

Pregnancy: 11 Weeks

I am without internet right now... so this is a couple of weeks late, but I am catching up.  :-)

How far along:  
11 weeks

How big is baby:  
The size of a lime.


Maternity clothes:  
I think its time to retire my jeans until after the baby arrives... they are cutting me in half!

Stretch marks:
No new ones so far... I got a ton with my first pregnancy, so I'm hoping I don't get any new ones this time.  Fingers are crossed!

Belly button:
Hasn't popped out... hoping it stays that way.

Sleep:
Still not sleeping well... 

Best moment of the week:
Gia and I enjoyed a play date this week with one of her friends and his mommy.  It was great to have some mommy talk time and the little ones had a blast!

Food cravings:
Pumpkin bread.

Food aversions:
None this week.

Nausea:
Starting to ease off... yay!

Energy:
Still super drained this week.

Movement:
I don't think I felt any this week.

Gender:
Still don't know... though Gia and Jose both swear it's a boy.

What I'm looking forward to:
Our first midwife appointment next week!

What I'm nervous about:
Nothing really this week.

What I miss:
A good night's sleep and emotional stability.

What's new with baby's development this week:
Baby is starting to grow hair and nails!