14 Weeks

Nearing the end of week 14, and I've been a terrible blog updater. :( Finally took a first bump picture, as you can see. It was taken closer to the end of 13 weeks. I'll post an updated one in the week 15 post. Yes, I cross my heart I'll update for week 15!!

How far along? 14w 6d

How big is baby? About the size of a lemon. Last week he/she was the size of a peach, which to me seems bigger than a lemon. ::shrugs::, I don't make the rules. Much of Baby C's development this week is focused on the reproductive system, and the thyroid gland is now producing hormones. He/she is also developing fine hairs all over their body. No, we aren't having a dog, (or so we hope) -- it's job is to keep the baby warm until his/her body fat accumulates.

Weight gain? Won't know until next week's appointment.

Maternity clothes? Yes, please! I just bought a few pairs of maternity pants and am questioning why I waited so long. They are the most comfortable things e.v.e.r!! I don't intend to spend a lot of money on a maternity wardrobe, but these should help get me through.

Sleep? Still sleeping well. I think I'm going to start looking at body pillows though because when I lay on my side, I feel like my stomach is just hanging there. What a lovely picture I've just painted for you!

Best moment this week? It's not pregnancy related, but seeing our good friends Tom and Heather, who were visiting, over the weekend. We had the best time! I felt so good on Sunday, I was even able to dance on the Kinect!

Worst moment this week? Just getting through the days at work. It's been very hard to get and stay motivated.

Symptoms? Can you guess? haha. Nausea and exhaustion are still my "best friend". It seems to come and go though on an every other day basis. I'm having to get up at least 2-3 times a night to go to the bathroom. It must be God's way of preparing you to get up numerous times in the middle of the night with baby.

Movement? Not felt by me. Should be one of these weeks soon though!!

Belly button? In, but I think it's time to invest in a stretchy belly button piercing retainer. I think I really "popped" in the last week or so.

What I miss? Feeling normal.

What I'm looking forward to? Our gender/anatomy scan on May 31st! I can't believe it's only 4 weeks away! Vote on my gender poll at the top of the page to guess what you think we're having!

Week 11

Houston - we've officially heard a heartbeat! We had our 2nd appointment this week and it was very uneventful (I suppose that's a good thing). Took the doctor about 5 seconds to find that glorious little sound!

How far along? 11w6d

How big is baby? The size of a lime and 1.5 in. long. All systems are fully formed and now just need more time to develop. Baby is rather squirmy in there, but I can't feel any of that yet!

Weight gain? Came out even this time. Nothing gained, nothing lost!

Maternity clothes? Nope, but I'm thinking of looking for some cute summer dresses at Motherhood sometime soon. Will be much more comfy than pants. If I wear jeans, I'm at the point where they're getting chucked across the room immediatley when I get home.

Sleep? I heart you sleep. Please keep being my friend for as long as possible!

Best moment this week? Hearing the heartbeat! Gerrick says it sounds like water swishing around in a bottle. I want to purchase a doppler for home use, but he's not going for that.

Worst moment this week? Having to pull over on the side of the road on the way to work to throw up my breakfast. Charming.

Symptoms? Nothings changed. Doctor prescribed my Zofran. I don't know if it's working of not. It does give me horrible headaches and constipation though, that I know for sure! So, I'm having to take more drugs to counteract the side effects of the other drugs.

Movement? Yes, but not that I can feel. This is the only reason I wish we would have done the NT scan -- for another ultrasound and get to see baby flips.

Belly button? In!

What I miss? Margaritas...again. I've gotten at least 2 virgin strawberry daqueries to help fulfill that need. It kind of worked.

What I'm looking forward to? October! I know, I'm a whiner. At this point I want this baby baked and out!

Celebrity Bump Watch

Ok, so there are about a gazillion celebrities in Hollywood at the moment that are due to have babies sometime this year. Here is the only one I really care about. Pink.

I think she's due sometime this month. I love her. Gerrick says I have a girl crush....maybe so. None the less, she just seems to be one person in Hollywood who's real, down to earth and really cares about her fans. (Check her out on Twitter - you'll see). I think she'll be a fantastic mother (probably one of the few to raise the kid herself. Gasp!) I'm excited to hear about the arrival of her little munchkin!