How far along?: 15 weeks (and 2 days)
Size of Baby: 4 inches, weighing about 2. 5 ounces (the size of an apple)
Baby Development: She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: My starting weight was between 130 and 135 fully clothed. Not sure -- will find out at appointment on Friday.
Gender: Should know in about 25 weeks! Lots of guesses happening at this point.
Movement: I've felt a few "flutters" or what feels like might be baby doing some flips, but it may also be gas or digestion. Not sure how to tell the difference.
Stretchmarks: Not for awhile
Maternity Clothes: I've been in maternity jeans since week 14 and love them! Been wearing dress pants with the belly band at work, but now that everyone at work knows, I will start wearing more maternity clothes. I think I popped this weekend -- P noticed it too. I got spoiled by a family member with a bunch of new maternity clothes from Gap. I also hit a Motherhood Maternity Outlet store this weekend. Today I had to rearrange the closet to make room for new and take out all of the pants, skirts, etc that won't fit me for awhile. New photo under "The Bump" tab.
Sleep: Continues to be inconsistent. Still missing sleeping on my stomach. Haven't gotten that second trimester burst of energy yet.
What I miss: Nothing!
Cravings: Fruity candy (Twizzlers, Skittles, gummy bears, Starbursts), chips (dill pickle) and dip, burgers from Culvers, Oikos Greek yogurt, caffeine free Diet Mt. Dew and pickles/olives.
Aversions: I successfully ate both eggs and apples within the last two weeks without getting sick, as well as chicken. So probably now just onions, garlic and Chinese food.
Symptoms: Hungry all the time but get full quickly, nausea off and on, tired, irritable, sense of smell is out of control strong. I threw up once during the 13th week which was weird, but I'll take it. Having to go to the bathroom frequently.
Best Moment this Week: So many these past two weeks!
- Sharing the news with family, friends and co-workers and seeing their reaction. Lots of emotions, screams and happy tears!
- Moving into the second trimester!
- Shopping for maternity clothes -- it's a whole new wardrobe and sooooooo comfortable.
- Baby G has made his/her appearance with a noticeable bump -- bring on the new wardrobe!
Looking forward to: Telling our close friends tomorrow night at our New Years Eve dinner. Next OB appointment later this week.
Random Updates: Baby G got several Christmas gifts -- a toy, a stuffed animal, a onesie, burp cloths, and 2 hand-made quilts (one blue and one pink). Spoiled already!
We've started talking about the nursery and found a rocking chair this week.
