13 weeks 2 days (1/22/13)

How Far Along: 13 weeks 2 days

Today’s date: 1/22/13

Size of the Baby: a lemon (just under 3 inches long)

Maternity Clothes: yes :) 

Stretch marks: none

Weight gain: 10 lbs.

Sleep: waking up at least twice a night

Best Moment of the Week: Having my birthday coming up this weekend and already having the best 2 gifts ever...my wonderful husband and our baby on the way!!

Movement: none  

Food Cravings:  Strawberries and Olive Garden

Gender:  unknown

Belly Button in or out: in

Anything making you queasy or sick: hamburgers/cheeseburgers

Labor Signs: no

Wedding ring on or off: On 

What I miss: sleeping through the night ;)

What I am looking forward to:  Continuing to feel less nauseas :)

Nursery:  bedding and other matching items for the baby’s room as well as a few onesies! 

Emotions: Happy!! :)

12 weeks 1 day (1/14/13)

How Far Along: 12 weeks 1 day

Today’s date: 1/14/13

Size of the Baby: a lime (a little over 2 inches long)

Maternity Clothes: yes :) maternity shirts and I finally found some maternity jeans that fit (and look cute!) :)

Stretch marks: none

Weight gain: 7 lbs.

Sleep: waking up at least twice a night

Best Moment of the Week: Hearing baby's heartbeat!!!! 160 beats per minute!!

Movement: none  

Food Cravings:  Strawberries and Olive Garden

Gender:  unknown

Belly Button in or out: in

Anything making you queasy or sick: yes

Labor Signs: no

Wedding ring on or off: On 

What I miss: having energy to do stuff and to stay awake later than 8:30/9:00 at night...lol! ;)  I haven’t felt nauseas as often though so that is nice! Feeling extra exhausted and sick yesterday and today though for some reason.

What I am looking forward to:  Continuing to feel better :)

Nursery:  I have a few things I’ve tucked away that I found a few months ago.

Emotions: Happy!! :)

We can "see" baby now! ;)

Baby's heartbeat! 160 beats per minute!

11 weeks 2 days (1/8/13)

How Far Along: 11 weeks 2 days

Today’s date: 1/8/13

Size of the Baby: a fig (a little over 1 1/2 inches long)

Maternity Clothes: yes :) maternity shirts and continuing to wear a belly band....still looking for maternity pants that aren’t too big ;)

Stretch marks: none

Weight gain: 5 lbs.

Sleep: waking up at least twice a night

Best Moment of the Week: Days that I can just relax and not go anywhere :)

Movement: none  

Food Cravings:  Olive Garden! Had it twice within the past week! Yummy! especially the salad and breadsticks! :)

Gender:  unknown

Belly Button in or out: in

Anything making you queasy or sick: yes

Labor Signs: no

Wedding ring on or off: On 

What I miss: having energy to do stuff and to stay awake later than 8:30/9:00 at night...lol! ;)  I haven’t felt nauseas as often though so that is nice!

What I am looking forward to:   hearing baby’s heartbeat in next week!!

Nursery:  I have a few things I’ve tucked away that I found a few months ago.

Emotions: Happy!! :)

10 weeks 2 days (1/1/13)

How Far Along: 10 weeks 2 days

Today’s date: 1/1/13

Size of the Baby: a kumquat (not sure what this is but the size is a little over an inch long)

Maternity Clothes: yes :) maternity shirts and continuing to wear a belly band....still looking for maternity pants that aren’t too big ;)

Stretch marks: none

Weight gain: 5 lbs.

Sleep: waking up at least twice a night

Best Moment of the Week: Days that I can just relax and not go anywhere :)

Movement: none  

Food Cravings:  nothing sounds appetizing...but I would say pizza and breadsticks

Gender:  unknown

Belly Button in or out: in

Anything making you queasy or sick: yes

Labor Signs: no

Wedding ring on or off: On 

What I miss: having energy to do stuff and to stay awake later than 8:30/9:00 at night...lol! ;)  

What I am looking forward to:   hearing baby’s heartbeat in a couple weeks!!

Nursery:  I have a few things I’ve tucked away that I found a few months ago.

Emotions: Happy!! :)

9 weeks 2 days (12/25/12)

Yikes! Time is getting away from me and I'm behind on posts!

How Far Along: 9 weeks 2 days

Today’s date: 12/25/12

Size of the Baby: a grape

Maternity Clothes: first maternity shirt worn a couple times already!

Stretch marks: none

Weight gain: 4 lbs.

Sleep: waking up at least twice a night

Best Moment of the Week: Being able to tell more extended family we’re pregnant at various Christmas parties!

Movement: none  

Food Cravings:  nothing sounds appetizing...but I would say pizza, breadsticks, taco bell 

Gender:  unknown

Belly Button in or out: in

Anything making you queasy or sick: yes

Labor Signs: no

Wedding ring on or off: On 

What I miss: having energy to do stuff and to stay awake later than 8:30/9:00 at night...lol! ;)  

What I am looking forward to:   hearing baby’s heartbeat in a few weeks!!

Nursery:  I have a few things I’ve tucked away that I found a few months ago.

Emotions: Happy!! :)

8 weeks 3 days (12/19/12)

How Far Along: 8 weeks 3 days

Today’s date: 12/19/12

Size of the Baby: a kidney bean

Maternity Clothes: no, but I think that is going to come sooner than I expected! Almost all clothing is uncomfortable (except for dresses), but I’m trying to not officially announce it to everyone else and on facebook until we get to 12 weeks which is still 3 1/2 weeks away!  

Stretch marks: none

Weight gain: 4 lbs.

Sleep: waking up at least twice a night

Best Moment of the Week: Just being able to relax all day today and do pretty much nothing! :)

Movement: none  

Food Cravings:  none...nothing sounds appetizing 

Gender:  unknown

Belly Button in or out: in

Anything making you queasy or sick: yes

Labor Signs: no

Wedding ring on or off: On 

What I miss: having energy to do stuff and to stay awake later than 8:30/9:00 at night...lol! ;)  

What I am looking forward to:   Telling my grandparents on my Dad’s side that they’re going to be great grandparents again at our family Christmas party on Saturday evening!!

Nursery:  I have a few things I’ve tucked away that I found a few months ago.

Emotions: Happy!! :)

Truth! :)

The beautiful Christmas flowers my wonderful hubby bought me a few days ago! :)

The picture frame I made with a copy of our ultrasound picture! This is what we're giving my Nana & Papa for Christmas this Saturday at our family Christmas party! :)

Baby's first picture! 7 weeks 2 days (12/11/12)

How Far Along: 7 weeks 2 days

Today’s date: 12/11/12

Size of the Baby: a blueberry (about 1/2 inch)

Maternity Clothes: no, but all pants are too snug to zip so I bought a couple of belly bands from a maternity store. can’t wear many of my shirts. :)  

Stretch marks: none

Weight gain: 2 lbs.

Sleep: waking up at least twice a night

Best Moment of the Week: having the first ultrasound today and seeing baby for the first time with Andy!! we also were able to see the heartbeat which was 120 beats/minute (normal for this stage in pregnancy...it will go higher by 10-12 weeks)! I'm in love with him/her already!

Movement: none  

Food Cravings:  none...nothing sounds appetizing 

Gender:  unknown

Belly Button in or out: in

Anything making you queasy or sick: yes...most foods, car rides, anything even related to something gross, etc. morning sickness (or rather all day sickness for me) began last Wednesday (12/5/12). Best reason in the world though to feel super sick though is pregnancy!

Labor Signs: no

Wedding ring on or off: On 

What I miss: having energy to do stuff and to stay awake later than 8:30/9:00 at night...lol! ;)  

What I am looking forward to:   Hearing the heartbeat at my appointment in January!

Nursery:  I have a few things I’ve tucked away that I found a few months ago.

Emotions: Happy!! :)

Baby Mayer #1

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

~2 Corinthians 9:15~