12 Weeks

Yesterday we had an ultrasound. I am so glad that we were allowed to have one. Hearing our baby's heartbeat was reassuring, but I was still a little worried that something could be wrong. Seeing our baby took all of those worries away. Everything seemed fine with the baby so far (it is still too small/early to know much, including if the umbilical cord has 2 or 3 vessels). The baby kicked her (prediction only-we still have awhile until we find out) little legs and waved  her little arms for us. She is already a spunky little thing. (I think the baby has it in for big sis, Sophie. Since being pregnant Sophie has been locked in my car and got her finger stuck/cut up. Pregnancy brain is no good.)

This is how we are announcing the pregnancy to people (on Sophie's website. Our parents will receive the actual pictures.)

How far along? 12 Weeks
Maternity clothes? No
Stretch marks? No 
Sleep: I've been super tired this week and haven't been sleeping well during the night
Best moment this week: Seeing our baby!
Have you told family and friends: I've sent out cards to our parents with pictures of Sophie saying I am pregnant, so we're just waiting for a call from all of them saying they know. I did tell my co-workers at our team meeting yesterday, since we were planning for the year and all.
Miss Anything? Wine
Movement: No
Food cravings: Dill pickles. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nah
Any pregnancy complications?: No
Have you started to show yet: I look fatter this week
Gender prediction: Girl
Looking forward to: People knowing

11 Weeks

I had my first doctor's appointment today. I have been very excited and nervous about this. After my miscarriage in January, I couldn't help but fear that I will lose this baby, too. All I wanted from this visit was to hear a heartbeat. A heartbeat would let me know that there really is a living, growing baby there. I was a bit terrified though that we wouldn't hear one.

Joe and Sophie went with me to my appointment. The doctor came in and went over the results of the blood work I had done last month (everything is normal). Then he discussed the plan for my pregnancy: ultrasound around 20 weeks, growth scan(s) and a fetal echo in 3rd trimester (due to Sophie being IUGR and her heart issues), possible NSTs toward the end of my pregnancy, and a c-section at 39 weeks. Pretty much what I was expecting. Next he did a pelvic exam. That was fine, but Sophie was NOT happy about what he was doing to me. She cried and called for me. She was equally displeased when when he used the Doppler to find the baby's heartbeat. I could barely hear because she was crying so hard. I asked Joe to stand up with her, which helped calm her down enough so we could listen to the sweet little gallop that was coming from the machine. There was a nice, strong heartbeat (in the 160s)! My baby is doing just fine!

I am so happy! This baby is going to be okay. I just know it. I am so glad that Joe and Sophie were there with me, too. It was definitely an important experience for our whole family.


I saw someone do this on another blog, so I thought I would do the same each week:

How far along? 11 Weeks
Maternity clothes? No
Stretch marks? No new ones
Sleep: I am still pretty tired, but for the past week or so I haven't needed to take a nap everyday like before.
Best moment this week: Hearing the baby's heartbeat!
Have you told family and friends: I've only told two people, my sister and my friend, Naomi. The only reason I told them was because they asked. I won't deny my baby to those who ask, even though I'm not ready to tell just yet.
Miss Anything? Wine
Movement: I could have sworn I felt something while I was soaking in the tub today, but I know it is too early for that.
Food cravings: None
Anything making you queasy or sick: Taco Bell
Any pregnancy complications?: No
Have you started to show yet: I look like I am gaining weight, but in a chubby way, not a baby way
Gender prediction: Girl
Looking forward to: My ultrasound next week and finally telling people that I am pregnant