12 Weeks

September 5-11

This has easily been my best week yet. I'm feeling great and had not one, but two appointments this week! The first was just a physical, but I was able to hear our baby's heartbeat for the first time, which came in at 174. Grace's was always in the 150's and 60's so this is our first small difference in pregnancies. (Honestly, other than that, it's been a virtual repeat.) On Friday I had our first ultrasound, which was part of the triple screen that tests for down syndrome, as well as other disorders. Not that they'd tell us otherwise at this point, but everything looked wonderful and D was officially relieved to confirm that there is in fact only 1 little nugget in there. Heartrate Friday was 170 and baby was measuring exactly on track with our dates.

Survey says...

How far along?: 12 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I was down that 1 pound from last week at my appointment this week. I don't know if it was because I wore a light dress *on purpose* or what, but I'll take it. Sittin' pretty in the 130's still (barely).

Maternity clothes?: I got my first maternity top from Target this weekend. I clearly don't need it yet, but I wore it anyways (in my picture below). Normal jeans and everything still fit. Holler.

Sleep: Meh. On and off. Some days I'm up once, some I'm up 3-4 and ready for the day at like 6am. Weird.

Best moment of the week: My two appointments, hearing our babe's heartbeat, seeing the little guy or girl on the ultrasound screen, and having a much needed date night with my main man on Sunday. Just an all around great week. :)

Movement: You all will think I'm crazy, but I thought I felt something a few days ago. Just once, but it reminded me of how things used to feel with Grace. Probably some crazy gas, but it got me excited.

Food Cravings: I'm so lame, but this is what I HAD to get from the grocery store...coupled with my favorited mocktail. Sparkling water, 100% cranberry, and a splash of OJ. I've also been craving salads, but not the kind I make...there's a restuarant in Virginia that I'd like to pay to express mail me their Chopped House Salad (Sweetwater Tavern). I am having some serious cravings for something I literally can not have here. Christmas can't come soon enough.

Gender: I'm like 98% sure it's another girl.

Belly Button: Innie.

Stretchmarks?: Nope.

What I miss: After seeing our little bean, I don't really miss anything right now. Feeling good.

What I am looking forward to: Next appointment isn't until October 3rd. Looking forward to our little {almost} 2 year old's birthday in a couple of weeks and enjoying family time while we have D in town.

Weekly Wisdom: Make time for date nights. Happy parents are such an important part of having a happy family.

Milestones: Getting SO close to being out of the 1st Tri!

12 Weeks

xo,
H