11 weeks

I'm 11 weeks pregnant...yesterday, I'm 11 weeks 1 day today! :) We got to meet the doctor yesterday, she was very nice. Our appointment went well. My blood pressure is good, I am down 1 pound on their scale since my previous visit. But the very best part of the visit was hearing Baby Chick's heartbeat for the very first time. It was amazing. It was a lound fast swishing noise. The doctor asked me to be patient with her while she tried to hear the heartbeat. Since I am only 11 weeks it could be hard to find. Not my Baby Chick!! As soon as the doctor put the doppler on my belly, we could hear it right away!! Beating at 170 bpm, Baby Chick is doing well. My next appointment will be with the NP in 5 weeks instead of 4. Since there is bloodwork to do at 16 weeks, we are just combining the two appointments. AND...we scheduled the BIG ultrasound. We will get to find out if Baby Chick is a boy or a girl on Wednesday July 1st. 3 days before my birthday...I can't think of a better present!
So here is all the info for the week:
How far along?: 11 weeks
Total weight gain: -1 lb
How much does baby weigh?: less than an ounce
Maternity clothes?: work pants and jeans
Stretch marks?: no new ones
Sleep?: It's ok. I get up at least once to pee, and I toss and turn a lot.
Best moment this week?: hearing the heartbeat!
Movement?: nope
Food cravings?: sour things, cold and creamy things
Labor signs?: no way!
Belly button in or out?: in
What I miss: Starbucks frappucinos
What I'm looking forward to: The NT scan on Friday
Milestone: Hearing the heartbeat
And here is the bely pic!

10 weeks

This post is late... but better late than never. Monday marked 10 weeks pregnant. So far so good. Baby chick is the size of a prune! No morning sickness to speak of, just a genreal mild nausea throughout the day and a keen sense of smell. I'm still exhausted. We had a family function in Vegas this weekend, so we (Steve) made the 6 hour drive to Vegas. It was uncomfortable, but totally worth it. We got to see a lot of my family and share the news of baby chick with them. They were all so happy. I am the youngest in the family...they have a hard time realizing that I have grown up! Three years ago when we got married, they couldn't believe it. Now that I am pregnant, they are even more in shock! They are all very happy for us though. It was so nice to share the news with everyone. This Sunday is mother's day and Steve will call his grandmother and let her know we are having a baby. After that, then I get to go public on Facebook. I will probably still wait until Friday the 15th to post it though. That is our next ulstrasound, so I will have great pics to go along with the announcement. A lot of gals have this on their blogs, so I thought I would do it too!
How far along?: 10 weeks
Total weight gain: .4 lbs
How much does baby weigh?: a few ounces
Maternity clothes?: work pants and jeans
Stretch marks?: no new ones
Sleep?: It's ok. I get up at least once to pee, and I toss and turn a lot.
Best moment this week?: telling my extended family
Movement?: nope
Food cravings?: sour things, cold and creamy things
Labor signs?: no way!
Belly button in or out?: in
What I miss: Starbucks frappucinos
What I'm looking forward to: First appt with MD and hearing the heartbeat next week
Milestone: just making it to 10 weeks!

And last but not least....here is my first belly pic!

This is first thing in the morning. And I know it is just bloat, but it is still because of my baby! By the end of the day I definitely look pregnant!