13 Weeks

Pumpkin this week...

~ is growing vocal chords and teeth.

~ already has fingerprints.

~ the intestines are making their way from the umbilical cord to their permanent place in the tummy.

Size of the Baby?

About 3 inches long.  The size of a peach!

Total Weight Gain/Loss?

Not sure how long I will want to share this information.  And even for the first trimester I wish it was a little less but, from the day I found out I was pregnant to now I'm up 4 lbs.  Per the doctor, I should gain between 1-5 lbs during the first trimester.    

Maternity Clothes?

Ryan and I did go to Motherhood one night a few weeks ago to get some tank tops and a belly band.  So far I can button my pants but the belly band is much more comfortable with pants unbuttoned.  I ordered a few tank tops from Old Navy and I love those- super comfy!

Stretch Marks?

So far none.  I hear it's hereditary and my mom didn't have any so fingers crossed I stay stretch mark free!

Best Moments?

We had a doctor's appointment on Tuesday morning and it was really good to connect with our doctor again.  She is the nicest and so great to answer any questions.  I just feel like she will be a perfect fit for me on delivery day!  And it was so good to hear baby's heartbeat again!  153 beats per minute!!  YAY!

Movement?

Still a few weeks until I get to feel that but I can't wait!

Nausea/Vomitting?

I've been pretty open about how I've had quite the morning sickness since 6.5 weeks.  Here's the thing- I know God knows me better than I know myself and I'm certain he knows if I didn't have morning sickness, I'd worry about Pumpkin.  Also my morning sickness is really just that- MORNING sickness.  By lunch time I'm good.  Some women have it for months.  And lastly, I'm just thrilled to be preggers so I can't possibly complain if I'm running for the bathroom.  I'm happily puking!  I read that headaches would kick in around the second trimester and I started getting strong headaches at 11 weeks.  They come and go but maybe I'm just trading being nauseous for headaches.

Labor Signs?

Heck no!

Gender?

Ryan affectionately always says 'he' when talking about the baby.  And I always jokingly say 'she.'  But to be completely honest, I don't care what we have.  I just want healthy.  However when we first found out we were pregnant I thought for sure boy.  But I have had quite a few baby dreams since getting pregnant and they are all about a baby girl.  So we'll see!!

Belly Button In or Out?

In!  And I have such a deep belly button- I can't imagine what it will look like popped!

Wedding Rings On or Off?

Definitely on!

Sleep?

I'm sleeping okay.  A few potty trips during the night but I can usually fall back asleep pretty quickly.  I'm thinking the body pillow will come in handy soon.  Although I'm lucky I've always been a side sleeper so this shouldn't be a hard transition.

Wisdom?

Don't read pregnancy blogs- every pregnancy is totally different.  You'll just freak yourself out if you read them.  Don't overdo yourself.  Listen to your body.  Sometimes I remind myself that I'm growing a baby and that is hard work so if I'm exhausted laying on the couch- that's okay.  

What am I most excited about?
I'm excited to say that the first trimester is behind us!!  Sometimes the days seem long but I cannot believe we are at week 13 and next week starts the second trimester- that's crazy!

 

Happily Pregnant,