Slowly but Surely...

One trimester down, only 2 more to go! Haha.. even though I really can't complain about anything- I've had the easiest pregnancy thus far it's been unreal. No morning sickness, (not even once) no headaches, no cravings, no significant dislikes or things that make me sick to my stomach.. I couldn't ask for an easier pregnancy! Time just seems to be going by sooo slow.. we'll get there slowly but surely.

I have my next Dr's appt on Sept. 9th, I'm hoping we'll be able to listen to the baby's heartbeat by then! I CAN'T WAIT to find out the sex.. I think you can tell at about the 13th or 14th week or so..or at least get a good estimate, but my doctor wants to wait until I'm 20 weeks.. =( Once again..slowly but surely!

Fun Facts:
The most dramatic development this week: Reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, his toes will curl, his eye muscles will clench, and her mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, your baby will squirm in response, although you won't be able to feel it. Her intestines, which have grown so fast that they protrude into the umbilical cord, will start to move into her abdominal cavity about now, and her kidneys will begin excreting urine into her bladder. From crown to rump, your baby-to-be is just over two inches long(about the size of a lime) and weighs half an ounce.

12 Weeks Pregnant

10 weeks

So today I had my 10 week ultrasound. Okay, 9 wks 5 days.. close enough! It was unbelievable how much she has grown in just the past month. She had quadrupled in size.. and I was finally able to see some features (head, arms, etc.) It looks like a little blob on the pic.. but during the actual ultrasound you could see her little body parts! Also today when we were trying to measure her.. she was being such a wiggle worm! It took the nurse a few minutes to actually be able to get a good measurement on her... because she kept wiggling around so much. I hope she's not a crazy kicker when she gets bigger! LOL. We also measured her heartrate, which has gone from 132 bpm at 7 weeks to 167 bpm this week!

So I think we're pretty much low key for now until 20 weeks, when we confirm the sex. I've already got a little pooch belly, a lot of bloating too! Haha. The first things to expand (besides my boobs!!) was my hips.. so I'm finding it really hard to fit into my "skinny" jeans anymore..even this early on. So I bought a few of those Belly Bands to wear over my unbuttoned jeans and, voila! Let's see how long this will last!

Also, yesterday I picked up a few books that I have been absolutely loving.. Your Pregnancy Week by Week ( I think it's much better than What to Expect When You're Expecting)


and I also found this funny book for Daddy-to-Be's.. "She's Having a Baby, and I'm Having a Breakdown!". After skimming through it before giving it to Joey, it's a definite recommendation! It's hilarious, but so true.. there are tons of facts on pregnancy and childbirth, and it also gives Daddies some really cool tips and hints to keeping their woman happy =). It's worth every last cent.





Fun Facts:

This week your baby measures about 1.25 - 1.75 inches from crown to rump and weighs about 0.18 ounce, the size of a small plum. Her heart is beating at approx 167 bpm, reproductive organs have already started to form and hair follicles are starting to form this week as well.

10 Great Perks to Being Pregnant!

10. Not feeling guilty laying around on the couch eating ice cream all day

9. Not having to do any lifting, or moving of anything

8. Being able to ask "Do I look fat?" and know that the answer will always be "No! You're glowing!"

7. You'll never have to make up another reason why you need a 2 hour nap at 3 o'clock in the afternoon

6. Not having to worry about using contraception, or getting pregnant! LOL.

5. Being able to use the excuse "I'm too tired" to get you out of any event you don't want to attend.

4. No HANGOVERS for 9 months! Woo Hoo!

3. Having the gift and responsibility of naming another human being.

2. Having to buy bigger bra's, because your boobs are too big!!

and the number one perk of being pregnant....

you get to park in the front row!!!





thanks rebecca.. ;)