12 weeks

As of yesterday, I am now twelve weeks pregnant! I love the sound of that!

We had an ob/gyn appointment last week and were lucky enough to get another ultrasound. I always feel better when I get to see the baby wiggling around. Now we are considered kind of "normal" in this pregnancy and have our next appointment in a few weeks.

Here is a pic of me at 11 weeks....

Here is a pic of me today at 12 weeks... (Excuse my post-swimming appearance. My hair is a victim of chlorine in this pic.)

Pregnancy highlights:

total weight gain/loss:

It's hard to say. I think I am about the same. Maybe a pound gained or lost, depending on the day.

maternity clothes:

My shirts/tanks fit fine. I have been wearing jeans and shorts with the beband.

best moment this week:

We are at the twelve weeks mark!

gender:

Either a boy or a girl :)

Movement:

I won't be able to feel anything for a while. But, the ultrasounds did show the baby moving around a bunch.

Food Cravings:

It's more like food aversions. I love cooked chicken, but I can't stand cooking it right now. If I am the one to cook it, then I won't be eating it. If someone else cooks it, I am good to go!

What I Miss:

Nothing. I like everything about being pregnant so far. Well, most everything. I could do without getting sick, but it's part of it, and I am glad to just be pregnant.

Sleep:

I fall asleep early most nights.

What I am looking forward to:

I am looking forward finding out the baby's gender, getting ready for the baby, and meeting the baby!

Belly Button:

nothing new to mention.... I did finally take out my belly button piercing I got when I was 16. I've had it for so long and have attempted to take it out/leave it out in the past, but the hole looked so odd to me. This time, I took it out, and it hasn't been back! I do not miss it at all. I am wondering if the hole will close after 12 years.

Symptoms:

I get tired easily, especially if I am running around or doing lots of housecleaning. But, I am learning to slow down. My energy level, I feel like, is getting better than it was a few weeks ago. Certain foods (hot dogs, pasta with red sauce, attempting to cook raw chicken) make me sick.

Best Moment of the Week:

Last week's ultrasound was great! It's fun to see that my belly has grown a little bit since last week. I also was excited to see my OB payment plan that came in the mail from my OB/GYN's office; it makes it feel more real!

this is the baby last week on June 1.... There's a glare, so it's hard to see. But, his or her legs were crossed at the ankles and the hands were behind his/her head. Just like how Sam sleeps. :)