10 Weeks

How Far Along: 10 Weeks 6 Days              

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I weighed in at 192 at the Dr.’s office but it was the middle of the day so I don’t feel that was very accurate.

Maternity Clothes: Wearing maternity pants or my old pants with a bella band.

Stretch Marks: The originals from Gracie

Sleep: Pretty good but still taking Unisom

Movement: I swear I keep feeling flutters but not sure it’s possible yet.

Food Cravings and Aversions: Anything chicken is good. Sweets are ok but not very appealing. I’ve started getting heartburn this week so Tums have become my friend.

Gender: I feel like it’s a girl.

Belly Button In or Out: In

Labor Signs: No thank you

What I Miss: I miss my old Dr.’s office. I didn’t realize how great they are in comparison to the AHEC clinic.

What I Am Looking Forward To: I have an ultrasound scheduled for April 7^th. I’m ready for another look at my baby!

Weekly Wisdom: Stand up for yourself especially when it involves your healthcare. People treat you differently on Medicaid.

Best Moment This Week: Cindy was able to get a pretty decent look at the baby this week with ultrasound so I’m feeling more at ease. Andrew and I passed part of our National Board Exam so we’re also excited to have that behind us. We also celebrated our 1^st wedding anniversary so it has been a great week minus the hateful nurse at AHEC. 

What's Going On In The Uterus This Week

Baby at 10 weeks

• Baby has working arm joints, and her cartilage and bones are forming.
• Her vital organs are fully developed and they're starting to function.
• Her fingernails and hair are starting to appear, too.
• Plus, she's swallowing and kicking in there.

8 & 9 Weeks

I realize I'm behind. We've been busy studying for national board exams and doing school work. I've also just been trying to deal with my anxiety the best way I can so working on my updates has taken a back seat. After I can get some confirmation that everything is going well I'll be better. 

How Far Along: 9 Weeks 6 Days

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I weighed in at 188 this morning.

Maternity Clothes: I’m wearing maternity pants and some of my regular pants with my Bella Band.

Stretch Marks: The originals from Gracie

Sleep: Good as long as I’m medicated. My dreams are getting really strange but I guess that’s ok as long as 

I’m sleeping

Movement: Me constantly getting up to pee.

Food Cravings and Aversions: Loving chocolate chip cookies and ramen noodles lately. Bacon bits haven’t tasted good but not much has bothered me this week.

Gender: I just want a healthy baby.

Belly Button In or Out: In

Labor Signs: No thank you

What I Miss: Peace of mind

What I Am Looking Forward To: I’m going to the doctor tomorrow and I’m not sure what to expect with a new doctor and building.  

Weekly Wisdom: Sometimes getting blunt helps you when it comes to getting your health care. I’m not proud of getting rude but I finally have insurance.

Best Moment This Week: The victory of finally being able to make a doctor appointment and not having a long wait.  

What's Going On In The Uterus This Week

Baby at 8 Weeks

• You can't feel it yet, but she's moving those arms and legs like crazy!
• Her fingers and toes are now only slightly webbed, and her tail (yes, she had one) is gone.
• Your baby's taste buds are now forming.

Baby at 9 Weeks

• This is a milestone. She's no longer an embryo -- now she's a fetus!
• She's developing more distinct facial features.
• And she might now have a strong enough heartbeat to be picked up by a fetal doppler.

7 Weeks

How Far Along: 7 Weeks 6 Days

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I haven’t weighed any this week.

Maternity Clothes: Thoroughly enjoying my pants.

Stretch Marks: The originals from Gracie that are already pink again.

Sleep: Pretty good actually…but daylight savings time is really messing with me

Movement: Unfortunately it's just gas

Food Cravings and Aversions: Hot wings, ranch dressing, and salt & vinegar chips have been my favorites.

No real aversions this week but I can't eat too much or get too hungry without getting sick. Nausea has been more of a problem this week.

Gender: I’m still leaning towards a girl.

Belly Button In or Out: In

Labor Signs: No thank you

What I Miss: Strange but I’ve been dreaming about daiquiris and mixed drinks so I guess I miss them.

What I Am Looking Forward To: Still ready to see a doctor. I’ve started harassing people and leaving 

lengthy voice-mails.

Weekly Wisdom: There are no clothes left that will mask the pudge/bump. It’s time to come out of the closet with this pregnancy

Best Moment This Week: Telling immediate family. I hate keeping good news to myself. 

What's Going On In The Uterus This Week

• She's generating about one hundred new brain cells each minute!
• Not only is her brain becoming more complex, but her heart is too.
• Also important: She's developing a permanent set of kidneys
• Her arm and leg joints are now forming.

6 Weeks

How Far Along: 6 Weeks 5 Days

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I actually lost weight. I haven’t experienced as much nausea and food aversion this time so I’ve ate more but I’m still down to 180 as of this morning.

Maternity Clothes: I started wearing maternity jeans. I was tired of being bound up and having to unbutton my regular jeans.

Stretch Marks: The originals from Gracie have started to turn pink. I think the hormones have angered them.

Sleep: I finally picked up some Unisom so I’m resting a little more peacefully but still making noises/talking in my sleep a little.

Movement: Just a little gas

Food Cravings and Aversions: This week I’ve loved ranch dressing and hot wings. I’m still not loving sweets like normal but I did enjoy some chocolate milk and ice cream this week.

Gender: No idea but I’m ready to get an ultrasound so we can see this baby. Everyone is joking that there's more than one since I've blossomed so quick this time. 

Belly Button In or Out: In

Labor Signs: No thank you

What I Miss: Right now I’m missing warmer weather, we’re sitting here listening to sleet fall and thunder in March. Pregnancy related…I’ve actually craved beer a few times so I’m gonna have to miss out on that.

What I Am Looking Forward To:  I’m still desperately looking for insurance paperwork in the mail so that I can get a Dr. Trying to be patient but that isn’t always my best quality.

Weekly Wisdom: Sometimes the slimming powers of black isn't always enough. People are starting to question the bloat/bump.

Best Moment This Week: Getting to go to Motherhood Maternity in Little Rock. I got two new pair of jeans and 3 clearance church dresses for this spring/summer.

What's Going On In The Uterus This Week

• She's  circulating blood with her increasingly more sophisticated circulatory system.
• She's about to get cuter too, since she's starting to sprout a nose, eyes, ears, chin and cheeks.
• And she might even be wiggling her (paddle-like) hands and feet