How far along: 11 + 2 weeks
Size of baby: Lime...although I have no idea where they come up with these comparisons. The baby is supposedly only like 1.6 inches...and I've never seen a lime that small!
Physical symptoms: Nausea has gotten much better this week. As long as I don't get too hungry, I'm usually ok. Speaking of hungry...damn, I just ate a sandwich and I feel starved again. This is starting to make me nervous, like I'm doing something wrong. I'm also EXHAUSTED. One day this week, I feel asleep on the couch at 7:30. I have a really hard time making it through some days. Also, the constipation is pretty constant. I can't believe I keep forgetting to mention this---it has actually been going on for a couple of weeks now.
Weight gain/loss: I'm going to go with 3-4 lbs.
Maternity clothes: Still just pants. My belly is actually looking like a bump now (a small one), which I am loving showing off. I've started embracing the bump by wearing tighter shirts so people can see it is a bump and not a food baby.
Stretch marks: Still just on my boobies.
Sleep: I'm having trouble getting comfortable. I've thought about getting a pregnancy pillow, but it seems like a whole lot of money to spend on something that I don't even know if I will like.
Best moment since last week: Getting to hear the baby's heartbeat. I had my first OB appointment and he was able to find it with the doppler for the first time. Love that sound! Oh, and I bought my first ring sling! Yay for babywearing :)
Movement: Way too early, but I can't wait!
Cravings/Aversions: Still grossed out by chicken, especially leftovers. I feel like I could eat Mexican food every day. Seriously. Every day.
Gender: We decided to skip the elective ultrasound, so we won't find out until about 20 weeks. I can't wait!!
Labor signs: Way too early!
Belly button: Innie
What I miss: Staying up past 8 pm!
What I am looking forward to: my next ultrasound on Monday :)
I was completely exhausted during my 11th week too! I was tired up until then (and still am) but for some reason, the exhaustion hit like a Mack truck that week! Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteAs for a pregnancy pillow, I highly recommend getting it. I have a friend who is 24 wks now and had been resisting but finally gave in and bought a Leachco Snoogle and said it was the best decision ever. I have one too and am loving it (ever since week 13/14-before that it didn't do much for me).
Yay for the heartbeat and upcoming u/s!!
Did you get the snoogle too? There are so many out there and it had no idea what to choose!
DeleteYes, snoogle!! I love it now :-) It's big but it supports me in all the right places.
DeleteHooray for the heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's a key lime... those are tiny. :)
-- Nikki
I'm a little behind on this post, but I craved Mexican food too! I wanted it all the time and now at 23 weeks I could still eat it regularly. As for the pillow, if you don't want to spend the extra money on a pregnancy pillow, I would suggest a body pillow. I have two pretty big body pillows and I sleep great.
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