13 Weeks Pregnant! (Shrimp Week)

How far along? 13 Weeks (Friday, August 24, 2012)

The baby is the size of a: Shrimp

New baby developments this week: "Fingerprints have formed on your baby's tiny fingertips, her veins and organs are clearly visible through her still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with her head — which makes up just a third of her body size now. If you're having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries" BabyCenter.

Total weight gain: Probably 3 to 4 pounds?

Maternity clothes? Nope, but the shirts that used to fit me perfectly now are getting a bit too small and tight! lol

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Yep!

Best moment this week: Getting the chance to hear the baby's heartbeat for the second time!

Miss Anything? Nope, not really! Movement/Feelings: Nope!

Food cravings: Still, anything salty!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!

Symptoms: None! (No frequent bathroom trips yet)

Gender: I don't know yet...but I'm still thinking it will be a girl

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? Starting to come out even more :)

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Finding out the sex of the baby in four weeks! :)

12 Weeks Pregnant! (Lime Week)

How far along? 12 Weeks (Friday, August 17, 2012)

The baby is the size of a: Lime

New baby developments this week: "The most dramatic development this week: reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, his toes will curl, his eye muscles will clench, and his mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, your baby will squirm in response, although you won't be able to feel it" (BabyCenter).

Total weight gain: Probably 3 to 4 pounds?

Maternity clothes? Nope, but I'm starting to feel a little more of a bulge now!

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Yep!

Best moment this week: Having a chance to see my mom and dad visit, and letting my mom touch my newly big tummy for the first time! lol

Miss Anything? Nope, not really! Movement/Feelings: Nope!

Food cravings: Pickles and anything tomato-based!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!

Symptoms: None! (No frequent bathroom trips yet)

Gender: I don't know yet...but I'm still thinking it will be a girl

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? Starting to come out even more :)

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: My doctor's appointment (my second one) next week and having a chance to hear the baby's heartbeat again!

11 Weeks Pregnant! (Fig Week)

How far along? 11 Weeks (Friday, August 10, 2012)

The baby is the size of a: Fig

New baby developments this week: "Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden. She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional" (BabyCenter).

Total weight gain: Maybe 3 to 4 pounds? (I'll know for sure in a couple of weeks.)

Maternity clothes? Nope, but I'm starting to feel a little bulge now!

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Yep!

Best moment this week: Sharing with more people on Facebook the good news of our upcoming child! I appreciate all of the love and support so much!

Miss Anything? Nope, not really! Movement/Feelings: Nope!

Food cravings: Pickles are tasting better than ever before! And I'm craving cheddar cheese :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!

Symptoms: None! (No frequent bathroom trips yet)

Gender: I don't know yet...but I'm still thinking it will be a girl

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In, but starting to come out a smidge :)

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Getting some more sleep; I'm still very tired!

10 Weeks Pregnant! (Kumquat Week)

How far along? 10 Weeks (Friday, August 3, 2012)

The baby is the size of a: Kumquat

New baby developments this week: "Your baby has now completed the most critical portion of his development. This is the beginning of the so-called fetal period, a time when the tissues and organs in his body rapidly grow and mature. He's swallowing fluid and kicking up a storm. Vital organs — including his kidneys, intestines, brain, and liver (now making red blood cells in place of the disappearing yolk sac) — are in place and starting to function, though they'll continue to develop throughout your pregnancy"(BabyCenter).

Total weight gain: Maybe 3 to 4 pounds? (I'll know for sure in a couple of weeks.)

Maternity clothes? Nope

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Yep!

Best moment this week: Just knowing that everything is good so far! Still no morning sickness! I am eager to start showing, but my friends say that time will come and to simply enjoy not having to worry about stretching and getting new clothes yet....I suppose they are right! lol

Miss Anything? Nope, not really! Movement/Feelings: Nope!

Food cravings: Cabbage with hot sauce and fried chicken. Mmm!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!

Symptoms: None! (No frequent bathroom trips yet)

Gender: I don't know yet...but I'm still thinking it will be a girl

Labor Signs: Nope!

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Just two more weeks and officially I'll be in my second trimester! Woohoo! And, of course, I can't wait to start growing!