This week in general has felt like the longest week in a while! Work was crazy, I think I'm coming down with something, and my energy is still non existent. Despite this long week, it was a magical week too. We got to see our baby again! Every time we have an ultra sound it always feels like Christmas, I had my prenatal appointment the day before and he picked up the heartbeat (162 bpm) on the doppler which always eases my mind. When you have gone through a lot of losses, sometimes it is hard not to worry, but this time feels so different and I can't wait to watch this little plum grow!
We also did an old wives tale with the baking soda, it didn't fizz which they say means girl! We are happy with any gender, we feel so lucky to have a fetus in general! But it would be nice to switch it up since every one I know just had boys. I'd like to give my friend's kids a potential girlfriend ;)
This also is the week my doctor said I can stop taking progesterone! As happy as this made me, it also made me nervous. I do have a box and a half left and since I did pay for them (they aren't cheap, but so worth it) he said it is fine I take them until the end which helped ease my mind a little!
How far along? 13 weeks
Total weight gain? still nothing, doctor isn't concerned since all my hormone levels are where they should be, and the first trimester he refers to as "survival mode"
Maternity clothes? Nope
Stretch marks? I have a few, some on my boobs and a few small ones on my stomach.
Sleep? I go to bed really early which is a blessing and a curse because I usually get up around 5am :/
Best moment this week? We got to play with our baby! The ultra sound tech told me to move around and we could see baby bouncing and turning to the movements I made. It seemed angry lol cause it probably wanted to sleep. But that moment was so special and Kyle was able to get some video of it!
Miss anything? My appetite still.
Movement? Nope
Food cravings? I still gravitate a lot towards orange juice
Anything making you feel sick or
queasy? Everything :( Friday night I had my first experience with actually throwing up. I projectile vomited everywhere, it was fun :/
Showing? sometimes I feel like I have a little pouch .. but I know at this point it is probably bloat
Gender? Not sure! Close friends and family say girl but we will see!
Labor signs? None.
Symptoms? Still the same old same: Tired all the time, nauseas, no appetite
Belly button in or out? In.
Wedding ring on or off? On.
Happy or moody most of the time? It's been a week full of happiness. But I'm still moody at times
Looking forward to: April 9 when we find out the gender!
According to the app, baby...
- is the size of a toy solider
- has fingerprints
- weighs approximately 0.49 oz
- has a fully developed placenta
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