Week 11

Week 11 - This week (s)he is the size of a

(S) he is approximately 1.6 inches and 0.25 inches.  (s) he is starting to look more like a baby and is developing teeth buds, hair follicles and all kinds of fun stuff.

Total weight gain/loss: I am having trouble weighing myself this time.

Maternity clothes: Still hanging out in my regular clothing but avoiding jeans.

Stretch marks: Nothing new.

Sleep: Waking up to go to the bathroom and still need a lot.

Movement: To early.

Best moment this week: The Ultrasound.

Food cravings: Nothing really.

Symptoms: Gas and lots of it.  Still some cramping which has me worried.

Labor Signs: None

Belly Button in or out: Still in.

What I miss: Picking up Evelyn and William and exercising.

What I am looking forward to: The next ultrasound and the dr's appointment.

Weekly Wisdom: Take it one day at a time.

Milestones: Our first ultrasound.

Feelings: Scared.

Week 9

This week the baby is the size of a

and is officially a fetus!  (S)he is .9 inches and .07 oz.  I have to wonder where all this extra girth is coming from. 

Total weight gain/loss: 7 lbs already oh boy.

Maternity Clothes: No but only because I can wear leggings.  Must be because this is my 4th pregnancy.

Stretch marks: still just the old ones though I am sure they are coming.

Sleep: Still need a ton.

Best moment this week: Hard to say the nurses visit was good as it always seems to get things going-it feels like the beginning. And yet it was hard.

Movement: to early.

Food cravings: Nothing this week.


Symptoms: Still a little nausea and very tired.  moody and a little depressed.  Also still sensitive to smells.

Labor Signs: I should just leave this one or until the end.

Belly Button in or out: in but getting flatter.

What I miss: Picking up the kids and not worrying about getting kicked in the tummy on accident.

What I am looking forward to: Telling people.  I have a friend that is pregnant and it is hard not to tell her as she talks about her pregnancy.  honestly it is hard not to tell a lot of people.  Also making the "announcement" shirts.

Weekly Wisdom: Do not make fish sticks for dinner.  They were not to bad baking but after the smell got to me.


Milestones: The first trip to the OBGYN and having the blood work done.

Feelings: Anxious and Scared about the Ultrasound and excited.  I hope some of the anxiety will lift after it.

Week 8

At about .63 inches and a whopping .04 oz - this week baby Hirsch is as big as a

This week baby will grow about a millimeter per day and is moving their arms and legs like crazy!  Baby's taste buds are now forming so I expect I will start getting odd cravings :)

Total weight gain/loss: I need a scale at home so i can weigh in on the weekends.

Maternity Clothes: not yet though some of my pants are uncomfortable.

Stretch marks: Just the old ones.

Sleep: I love to sleep!

Best moment this week:

Movement: Not Yet.

Food cravings: Greek Salad, Ice Cream (not at the same time)

Symptoms: Nausea is all but gone now as long as I eat often enough.  I am still exhausted and need a ton of sleep. I am also gassy and bloated.

Labor Signs: none yet.

Belly Button in or out: in

What I miss: The care free pregnancy where I was not so worried about everything.

What I am looking forward to: Telling Sue and Joe!

Weekly Wisdom: Being a pregnant woman is like being a newborn; all you want to do is eat, sleep and snuggle!

Milestones: Nurses visit is on Monday.  Although I am really looking forward to the doctor's appointment!

Feelings: Happy and anxious as I start to tell people.  But I know I need a support system.

Week 7!

Baby is the size of a

At . 51 inches and develops one bounded new brain cells per minute!  the kidneys are also developing along with the leg and arm joints.

Total weight gain/loss: have not weighed in.

Maternity Clothes:  there are definitely some pants that I do not like to wear.  and though I am not in maternity clothing yet I am thankful that leggings are in style.

Stretch marks: just the old ones.

Sleep: I need tons.

Best moment this week: Telling Aunt Sarah today :) It will be nice to have someone to talk to about things.

Movement: too early.

Food cravings: tons though not much stick: If I don't eat what I want right away I change my mind.  There are also lots of foods that I want to eat bit am afraid of the nausea.

Symptoms: Nausea though it is abating.  fatigue

Labor Signs: no

Belly Button in or out: in

What I miss: having energy, exercising

What I am looking forward to: I will probably start up some low intensity exercises after seeing the Dr.  Also telling the in-laws once J is back.

Weekly Wisdom: Take it one day at a time

Milestones: Telling people at least the Immediate family

Feelings: Some anxiety and Unease but excited I can't wait for the first doctors visit I hope it will help.

Week 5

 Our baby is an

Total weight gain/loss: starting out with no weight gain so far as it should be for this early in the pregnancy.

Maternity clothes: Not yet but Jason has said that I am showing already, Grrrr. what is wrong with him?

Stretch marks: not yet

Sleep: I need a lot of sleep this time around if i go to bed at 10 i sleep until 8 and am still tired through out the day. As luck would have it the kids are sleeping in for me.  I'm guessing this will cause problems when we have to get back to the real world of work and school.

Best moment this week: The positive pregnancy test!  Though there was little doubt.

Movement: Not yet. It is way too early!

Food cravings: I've been eating eggs for breakfast every morning for the last 2-3 weeks but think that that is over for now as this morning I did not enjoy them as much.



Symptoms: Fatigue and very mild nausea.

Gender: I don't know. and i don't want to find out this time.

Belly Button in or out: Still in.

What I miss: Energy and picking up the kids.  They are already upset when I can't "carry them like a baby"

What I am looking forward to: Telling people.  I'm not sure how long i want to wait this time but I want to find a fun way to do it.

Weekly Wisdom: Try to focus on the happiness and minimize the anxiety.

Milestones: Positive pregnancy test.

Feelings: I am a little anxious but happy.  I am looking forward to a healthy pregnancy.