Week 11

Little Bun is growing strong!

Baby 2 is the size of a Brussels sprout!

How far along? 11 Weeks

Maternity clothes: Ah, you are so comfortable. Bye pencil skirts, see you in approximately 9 months once baby is here and I have lost some pregnancy pounds. 
Sleep: I've been having really vivid dreams, but I am snoozing through the night- at least until Max wakes up around 5. No complaints :-)

Best moments this week: 

Finding out everything is okay with Little Bun after I woke up with some complications Friday morning. I called out of work, got to the doctor asap, and waited for my exam. The nurse found the baby's heartrate after a little prodding- it was 159, nice and strong! Everything was normal with my exam, and my doctor determined I was having a subchorionic hemorrhage. They put me on rest for the weekend, and told me it should resolve itself in a few days, which thankfully, it did. Little Bun is happy and healthy, and we spent the weekend cuddled in pjs with Max. 

Miss Anything? Running

Movement: Not yet.
Food aversions: Sweets- haha, it's no wonder I've only gained a pound!
Food cravings: Anything and everything spicy, olives, hummus, salads
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really.
Gender: Boy or Girl, we are completely in love with you either way!
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: Same as last week- Fatigue, breast tenderness, a growing bump!
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On :-)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Relieved.
Looking forward to: My next ultrasound, just a week and a half away!

Week 10

The bun is getting bigger!

Little Bun is the size of a Kumquat!

How far along? 10 Weeks

Maternity clothes: I'll admit it, I have fully embraced all things maternity. 
Sleep: I've been falling asleep on the couch every night by 8:30, so I am getting plenty of rest lol.

Best moments this week: 

Relaxing at home with Gabe and Max after long days at work. I am so grateful for our little family and the peace we share. 

Miss Anything? Coffee

Movement: Maybe in a few weeks?
Food aversions: Sweets still, and now coffee. 
Food cravings: Mexican, hashbrowns, spicy food.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really.
Gender: We decided to find out early this time- 5 weeks to go!
Labor Signs: none
Symptoms: Fatigue, breast tenderness, a growing bump!
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On :-)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, and maybe a little moody.
Looking forward to: My next ultrasound!

Week 9

9 weeks along!

Little Bun is the size of a cherry- Mommy's favorite fruit! 

How far along? 9 Weeks

Maternity clothes: Okay, I'm guilty. The bump is starting to show a little and I am tired of zippers already. Those maternity pants I bought for later in the fall? Yeah, I'm wearing them now and I am unashamed. God invented stretch waistbands for a reason, and that reason is early pregnancy bloating. 
Sleep: I am trying to enjoy sleeping on my back, my favorite sleeping position, while I can. Since I am falling asleep so early every night, I am getting plenty of rest, even when I get up with Max in the middle of the night. Zzzzzz....

Best moments this week: 

Going back to work and getting my classroom all set up. I know this isn't really baby related, but I am really excited to be teaching Pre-K at my old school again this year. It is so nice to be back in a familiar place with teachers and students that I know. Go Bears!  

Miss Anything? Max as my only alarm clock.

Movement: Not yet.
Food aversions: Sweets; this baby loves all things savory! I wonder if the difference in cravings means this baby will be a girl?
Food cravings: Indian. I want naan, curry, samosas, chana masala, you name it. I found a new Indian restaurant and we are going to try it Tuesday night! Ice cream has been sneaking back in to my diet too...
Anything making you queasy or sick: Sorry coffee, you are finally out- Little Bun and I are all about decaf English Breakfast now. 
Gender: Bows or bow ties?
Labor Signs: no
Symptoms: Fatigue, breast tenderness, thirst, frequent trips to the bathroom,bloating/ the bump is starting to show!
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On :-)
Happy or Moody most of the time: So Happy! Also somewhat emotional- NPR has me tearing up all the time now.
Looking forward to: Announcing our news to everyone in a few weeks!

Week 8

8 weeks along!

Look how cute our little one is already! 8 weeks

The baby is the size of a cranberry bean.

How far along? 8 Weeks

Maternity clothes: Still fitting my clothes. I did get some nice maternity pants for work though, and they are super comfy.
Sleep: I am so tired at night that I fall asleep on the couch by 8:30 pm. Next week I go back to work, and I know I am going to be zonked out by the end of each day.

Best moments this week: 

The ultrasound! Our little baby is so sweet and cute already! The baby's heart rate was around 160, which is nice and strong. Gabe and Max came to my appointment, so we all got to see the baby for the first time. I am so excited for this adventure, and so filled with love for our little one already :-) 

Miss Anything? Caffeine

Movement: Nope
Food aversions: Sweets, coconut (still!); I am going to lose some weight with this one lol.
Food cravings: Indian
Anything making you queasy or sick: Going too long between meals has been making me feel sick, so I am the snack queen now. I always have something healthy stashed in my bag to eat on the run. 
Gender: Unknown for now.
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Same - fatigue, breast tenderness, thirst, frequent trips to the bathroom
Belly Button in or out? Innie
Wedding rings on or off? On :-)
Happy or Moody most of the time: Excited!
Looking forward to: Getting back to work and meeting all 22 of my kiddos!