14 Weeks

Well, my first week in trimester two was great! (Baby baking wise) (had a death in the family this week) The baby is rocking and rolling inside there! It's about 3.5 inches long and growing like a weed, putting on about 1/2 inch every week and it weighs about 1.5 oz.

I can feel the top of my fundus (uterus) very clearly now. I am also strictly wearing maternity clothing because everything is getting smaller. Good news is y weight gain is on track and I am not gaining too much too fast, even though I eat cheesecake at least once a week now! :) It still hurts to sneeze and cough and stretch but that's to be expected! I realized this week I have only 6 weeks (that I am sure will fly by) until the half way point!?! I also get my next ultrasound then!!!

                                                                  14 week old fetus

13 weeks and counting

The baby is now a monkey! It is covered in small hairs called lanugo. It also have it's sense of taste and smell! The little monkey is about 3 inches long...the size of a medium shrimp. I should feel movement anytime in the next 4-6 weeks :)!!!

I was feeling sick this past week. No fever...just very upset stomach unless I ate something I was craving it came back up shortly after it went down. Not fun.

On another note we have most of the baby items we need! We have a crib, matress, swing, vibrating bouncy seat, pack n play, baby tummy time mat, and clothing ranging from 0-18 months (we about 40-60 outfits I went a little crazy!). The last few items we need are bed sheets, breast pump, boppy pillow, milk storage bottles, and bottles. So, we are feeling very good and feeling very prepared for this little one.

I am getting very excited because I should start visibly showing to other people soon! I have gained 2 inches in my waist...I am pretty it's just the baby pushing my fat up but I like to think it's all baby! :) I have gained 3 pounds but the doctor is very pleased with my 3 pound weight gain. She said it's normal.

Things that are not so normal are my cravings. Daniel and I ate at skyline chili earlier this evening and the sour cream on top of my burrito (only a tablespoon or so) was the best part. I ate it by itself. So strange.

The baby also enjoys cheesecake,

cookies,

icing,

iced cookies,

waffles,

fried eggs,

tomato sauce,

and ham sandwiches.(heated of course) :)

I also enjoy pickles and ice cream but not together! :) So, all in all trimester one was good. I am excited to feel our baby move and I can't wait until I know our baby can hear us tell it how much we love our little cookie monster/dino/baby/crazy strange kid/ pickle loving angel/ our precious gift that makes us feel more and more fulfilled each day! :)

                                                                        13 week fetus

Go Baby Go!

Yesterday we went to the doctor. We waited for what seemed like years in the little exam room. Finally the doctor appeared! She was in green scrubs and maroon croc mary jane's... strange outfit but I liked it! :)

She started with the routine... how are you feeling.... here's what we are going to do.... then she gave us the warning.  "Now we are going to try to listen to the heartbeat. The baby is still really small and we might not be able to find it right away so please don't panic! If we can't find it then we will look at it on the ultrasound...ok?"...

What was I going to say ...no.. not acceptable you must find the 3 inch child swimming around my pelvic area right away?... Well after she made me lay down (and put the icky feeling gel crap on my pelvis) I understood what she was warning me about.

I was looking at my husband who had his eyes fixated on the doctor moving the magic wand on my belly... and there was some strange crackling noises.... then I heard a heartbeat... doctor says, "nope that's yours"... then my heart began to race.. where is the baby... is there still a baby?.... more loud crackling..... ooo another heartbeat.... nope just mine... snap... crackle... pop.... sweating palms.... racing heart rate.... thoughts swirling... then .... lupp dupp lupp dupp... it was so fast... "That's it!" exclaimed the doctor!

Daniel's eyes widened as we listened very quietly to the sound of our baby's heart fluttering at a strong pace. The doctor said it's sounds good and it sounds strong. I was exstaic with joy and shouted out, "Go, baby, go!" Then the doctor stated, "Yeah...go, baby, go!"

12 weeks

OMG! It's almost over! Trimester one that is. :) The little one is now 2 inches long. The baby is also practicing breathing and is still drinking it's our waste... ewww... but at least it is sterile. It also has finally put on some weight! It now weighs .5 oz! I go to the doctor on friday and I will be able to hear the heart beat for the first time!

I can also feel where the baby is now. (my uterus is no longer hiding behind my pelvic bone) and it's getting harder to sleep in a comfortable position. I think I will able to manage it though. My only concern is the heat. I am already hot enough, add some extra hot weather and I am just baking! So, after this week it will be my last in trimester 1.... meaning the baby will only be 27 weeks away from arrival.... that's only 27 Fridays!!! I will update after my 13 week appointment on Friday!
                                                                 

                                                                      12 week fetus

11 weeks

The little one is the size of a plum! 1 1/2 inch for those of you who don't have a plum on hand! :) The baby now likes to play a game called explore my own face! They enjoy this game because their nervous system is now intact and they can "feel" and they can "react"! The baby can also swallow the amniotic fluid and yes it's that gross out week.... they pee out what they drink and then they drink out what they pee... ewwww... but it's sterile so it's ok :)! Lastly, the baby can now smell a little... not sure what amniotic fluid within a uterus smells like but I am sure they enjoy since it's all they can smell for sometime!

 I am feeling pretty good. I have been in some pain with the stretching and it can be very uncomfortable at times, but it's really not too bad.

Daniel and I registered this week at Target and Babies R us. I am referring to them as the "needs" (target) and the "wants" (babies r us). I had no idea what kind of fun baby gadgets and cute little items are out there. My mom also bought me my first mother's day gift. A crib, mattress, nursing cover, and thermometer for the baby :)! It was very generous of her to that. I can't wait until it's closer to set up the nursery. We decided on Dr. Seuss theme!!! Daniel and I are both Dr. Seuss fans and we even had a gift of Dr. Seuss books given to us so we can read them to the baby!

We would also like to annouce names for those who do not know. If it's a boy his name will be : Honor Daniel. If it's a girl her name will be : Lillian Mae. Honor is the name of one of Daniel's great grandfathers and Mae is the name of my Grandmother.

Until next week. Here is a picture of what the little one is looking like around this time!

                                                                    11 week fetus