How far along: 12 weeks
Due Date: July 11, 2019
Baby is the size of: large plum (2.5 inches)
Symptoms: Morning sickness continues to stay away! {YAY!} I typically have a mild headache every day. Here’s a new one…ACNE. I feel like a preteen in middle school again.
Sleep: I still enjoy sleeping, but it’s not as restful as I would like it to be.
Highlight of the Week: There were several this week! We went back to the doctor and my mom got to go. We heard the baby’s heartbeat. It was 170! My mom may have shed a tear. We mailed our New Year’s cards and told a few more close friends/family. We found our baby’s bed!
Missing Anything: Nothing right now!
Cravings/Aversions: I did have a craving for Corn Flakes cereal. No food aversions right now…except Mexican food. Hopefully that will change soon!
Parents to Be: Clint and I are ready to start planning and preparing for our sweet little plum’s arrival. We started looking at baby stuff. We went to Buy Buy Baby and Target. There’s still so much to learn! We did find the perfect crib for the nursery, and we bought a Pack ‘n Play. It was marked half priced. Thanks Target for saving these parents-to-be some money! 🙂
Looking Forward To: Moving into the next trimester!
*I added a few more things on the list since I’m moving into the next trimester!
How far along: 13 weeks
Due Date: July 11, 2019
Baby is the size of: a sweet Georgia peach (3 inches)
*Gender: Clint and I were both thinking girl, but now I started leaning towards boy.
*Name: We have talked about boy and girl names. We have some ideas. We’re waiting to find out the gender before really deciding.
*Movement: Our wiggly worm was showing off on this week’s ultrasound. I’m not feeling anything yet, but it was exciting to see how active the baby was on the screen!
*Nursery: We have picked a room! I started moving stuff out of the guest room closet to make room for baby.
Symptoms: I feel pretty normal again. I feel super energized, but I have a major crash in the afternoon.
Sleep: Sleep is still enjoyable, but I’m visiting the bathroom multiple times every night.
Highlight of the Week: We had the genetic testing complete and got to see our sweet baby again! The HR was 150.
Missing Anything: Does Christmas break count? I’m really going to miss sleeping in and resting as needed, but I’m ready to be back to a regular routine. I’ve missed my sweet school kiddos too!
Cravings/Aversions: Mexican food doesn’t sound horrible anymore! I’m super excited to start eating one of my favorite foods again.
Parents to Be: It’s starting to feel very real now. I think we’re both getting exciting, but we still get easily overwhelmed by everything. We’re just taking things little by little.
Looking Forward To: Getting the gender results back from the genetic testing. Will baby be a little buck or a little doe?
How far along: 14 weeks
Due Date: July 11, 2019
Baby is the size of: a lemon (3.4 inches)
Gender: It’s still a mystery!
Name: We haven’t talked about names anymore. Although, our girl name is pretty much set.
Movement: According to the What to Expect app, our little one is on the move almost constantly…but it will be a few weeks before I feel anything.
Nursery: No progress yet!
Symptoms: I’ve been battling a horrible cough and cold. Thankfully, the doctor was able to give me an antibiotic, but it hasn’t fully kicked in yet. My energy level feels like it is back to zero, and I’ve been nauseous again.
Sleep: Sleeping is difficult when you’re coughing all night long.
Highlight of the Week: Officially being in the 2nd trimester!
Missing Anything: I know it’s part of the process, but I’m really missing my old self. This week has been mentally challenging.
Cravings/Aversions: No real cravings…but I do enjoy a CFA Strawberry Milkshake!
Parents to Be: Clint continues to be super supportive and constantly checks on me throughout the day. He takes over household duties when I haven’t felt up for them. He’s truly the best!
Looking Forward To: The gender results from our testing last week!
How far along: 15 weeks
Due Date: July 11, 2019
Baby is the size of: a pear (4 inches)
Gender: A SWEET AND PRECIOUS LITTLE GIRL!
Name: Lillian Mae. Lillian was my maternal grandmother’s middle name, and Mae is my mom’s middle name. We will call her Lilly Mae.
Movement: Still no movement on my end, but I’m sure the little one is having a dance party!
Nursery: Well…I’m organizing the office’s closet, so we can make room in the nursery. Clint will be taking the guest room bed down soon.
Symptoms: I still have nauseous feelings, but it is really inconsistent. I’ve had a few headaches and my back has been hurting some.
Sleep: I. LOVE. SLEEP. Some nights are very restful with no bathroom breaks. While other nights tend to be more restless.
Highlight of the Week: Getting the phone call from the doctor’s office that baby’s test results were completely normal and that she’s a GIRL!! AHHHHHH!
Missing Anything: Honestly, I’m not missing anything this week.
Cravings/Aversions: No real cravings this week. I’m not crazy about soups or stews right now.
Parents to Be: We’re over the moon excited about having a baby GIRL! We have already bought her a couple of things.
Looking Forward To: Preparing for all things girl and our 16 week appointment!
How far along: 4 weeks
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