12 Weeks with a bump pic

How far along: 12 weeks 3 days

How big is Baby: The size of a lime

Not sure why the second pic says Week 11... but oh well.

Maternity Clothes: Still not wearing any yet but I'm working hard to hide the belly at work because no one really knows yet and I don't want to tell my students.  I have noticed the side eye a few times from my co-workers...

Movement: Not for awhile.

Food cravings: Pasta Salad, bland meet- steak, chicken, burgers

Food aversions: strong flavors. I'm pretty much eating food with very subtle flavor

Gender: Won't know until July

Symptoms: itchy skin! Constipation, still have sore breasts,

What do I miss: sleeping on my belly comfortably

Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat! We bought a doppler and have only used it a few times, but it's really cool!  Also, Mother's Day.  It was the first one in the past two years where I didn't feel sad and lost.  I had a great day with my family and got some nice cards and wishes.  It was great, a little weird feeling, but great.

What I am looking forward to: Next appointment May 16!

Milestones: Baby is getting reflexes and will soon be able to open and close fingers.  It is also developing sucking abilities.

I've been asked a few times about a bump pic... so here it is:

 Each week I've been making this board with different things about the bug's development and something about how I'm feeling, what I'm craving and then the size.  I try to use different writing for the first part, and I've run out of ideas... can't you tell!?!

11 weeks 5 days.

10 weeks

I'm behind on this because I was away for the weekend and starting up school after vacation threw me off.  I'm back posting this for last Saturday, just because I'm a nerd like that.

How far along: 10 weeks and 4 days

How big is Baby: The size of a kumquat- which sounds better than prune

Maternity Clothes: I'm making do with what I have. I did buy some new tshirts so they aren't so tight and I've been more comfortable this week.

Movement: Not for awhile.

Food cravings: Frozen Strawberry Lemonade. I can't get enough!

Food aversions: cake, ice cream, tomatoes

Gender: Won't know until July

Symptoms: itchy skin! Constipation

What do I miss: tmi- but I miss pooping regularly!

Best moment this week: Hitting double digits!

What I am looking forward to: Next appointment May 16, we are told we'll definitely be able to take a listen to the heart beat ... I can't wait!!!

Milestones: Baby can bend arms and legs and is moving around in there!

9 weeks... and some change

How far along: 9 weeks 2 days

How big is Baby: The size of a grape

Maternity Clothes: My mom and I went shopping and I bought a lot of dresses and skirts that will last for awhile. I'm looking forward to wearing something more comfortable!

Movement: Not for awhile.

Food cravings: Mashed potatoes with gravy

Food aversions: still not wanting sweets, apple pie

Gender: Won't know for awhile

Symptoms: I'm getting a lot of joint pain, especially at night. Itchy skin on my belly and headaches

What do I miss: Sleeping through the night

Best moment this week: Sharing the news with some co-workers.  We still have a few more people to tell in person or via phone call and it never gets old!

What I am looking forward to: Seeing my Dr on Tuesday. I hope we can hear a heartbeat!

Milestones: Baby is growing the rest of the 4 chambers of the heart. It is just amazing how much happens so fast!

8 Weeks

How far along: 8 weeks

How big is Baby: The size of a raspberry

Maternity Clothes: I haven't purchased any official maternity clothing items- besides the underwear and belly band- yet. I've been wearing looser pants that are now fitting perfectly and thankfully the weather is warming up so I can wear more skirts.


Movement: Not for awhile.

Food cravings: I feel like there is nothing I want or have to have these days.  I pretty much have to just sit down and eat whatever is put in front of me.

Food aversions: sweets, spaghetti, garlic, creamy saucs

Gender: Won't know for awhile


Symptoms: headaches, sneezing (allergies or baby related- not sure!) I'm starting to break out and I got nausea this week. boo

What do I miss: Sleeping on my stomach. It's just not comfortable any more.

Best moment this week: Telling my grandparents and aunts and uncles we were pregnant!

What I am looking forward to: First appointment with my OB office since I've officially graduated from my RE! It's just an appointment with the nurse and then the following week is with my actual Dr, regardless, I'm excited!

Milestones: Baby is officially a fetus! No more embryo status!

7 Weeks

How far along: 7 weeks

How big is Baby: The size of a blueberry

Maternity Clothes: This week I broke down and bought 2 Belly Bands- one white and one black.  While I was at the store I also saw some maternity underwear that said they were good for before, during or after pregnancy.  I've been much more comfortable the past few days!

Sleep:Some days I pass out by 7:30 on the couch, other times I feel more awake.  I find myself getting up a few times and having a few weird dreams in between times getting up which leaves me feeling exhausted in the morning.

Movement: Not for awhile.

Food cravings: Cheese, salad with balsamic vinegrette, I've noticed that my appetite isn't as big as it was last week. Once I eat I feel full longer and I can't seem to find foods to satisfy my taste buds.

Food aversions: sweets, spaghetti, garlic

Gender: Won't know for awhile

Symptoms: I feel like the symptoms are coming and going and it's weird because I'd like to be constant, just because that would give me reassurance day after day.  I have heartburn but that comes and goes, fatigue and bloat seem to be the biggest ones. At night I feel cramping and stretching in my uterus

What do I miss: Nothing at all.

Best moment this week: Buying maternity items... it just made me happy

What I am looking forward to: tomorrow- where we'll share with some family members and Monday where we'll have our first u/s

Milestones: Baby is developing mouth and tongue and arm and leg buds sprout! 

6 Weeks.

I'm thinking this will be the easiest way for me to track what changes I experience each week.  Feel free to pass right by them.

How far along: 6 weeks

How big Is baby: the size of a lentil bean

Maternity Clothes: Not buying true maternity just yet, but definitely buying shirts that are more loose fitting and pants that are kind of stretchy and giving the waistline!

Sleep: I pass out when my head hits the pillow, but then I'm up around midnight to pee and tossing and turning around 4am.  I'm a sleepy lady these days.

Movement: Not for awhile.

Food Cravings: cucumbers, green olives, buffalo wings, salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Food Aversions: anything sweet makes me gag and carbs like granola bars or muffins

Gender: I don't know. I go back and forth with boy and girl.  Part of me thinks we have two in there...

Symptoms: constipation- yay! Breast tenderness like whoa, thirst, bloat, fatigue, easily winded, hunger

What do I miss: nothing. I'm totally happy!

Best moment this week: hearing our 3rd beta number be so high telling our parents and siblings!

What I am looking forward to: Our first ultrasound on April 9 and my last PIO shot tonight