9 Weeks

Size of baby: green grape

Total Weight Gain: first weigh in at the dr’s office on Monday. Not sure about gain yet.

New symptoms this week: nothing new. Just nauseous and so very tired.

Sleep: very sleepy. I try to go to bed right after putting big sister to bed. Early to bed for this mama.  

What I'm Eating: 

What I'm Avoiding: BBQ sauce and fish

Cravings: Grandma Keeney’s pasta salad

Special pregnancy moments: First pre-natal appointment. Daddy got me a new journal for this pregnancy that matches Aubrey’s journal. I haven’t written in it yet. I am planning on it after Monday’s ultrasound.

8 Weeks

Size of baby: kidney bean

Total Weight Gain: ?? conceded to a pair of maternity pants this week

New symptoms this week: so bloated and craving maternity jeans.

Sleep: very sleepy and hard to get comfortable. Lots of toss and turning happening with little sleep. Especially when big sister is breaking in a new tooth.  

What I'm Eating: TruMoo Chocolate Milk, raspberries

What I'm Avoiding: BBQ sauce, talking about food, meat, and bodily functions

Cravings: nothing. Just let the nausea go away.  

Special pregnancy moments: Maternity clothes bin has come down from the garage and into the house. First pair of maternity pants have been worn and the belly bump/gut has relaxed and had room to party.

7 Weeks

Size of baby: blueberry

Total Weight Gain: ?? but feel bloated and pants are tight. 

New symptoms this week: nausea! No barf yet though so that is a plus. 

Sleep: very sleepy and in bed before 9:00 pm every night, or as soon as Aubrey allows 

What I'm Eating: TruMoo Chocolate Milk, fried chicken

What I'm Avoiding: BBQ sauce

Cravings: nothing. Just let the nausea go away.  

Special pregnancy moments: Told my direct supervisor I am pregnant, hoping to get sympathy for my frequent appointments and up coming appointments. Daddy started talking about cleaning out the 3rd junk room to make it a new baby nursery. 

6 Weeks

Size of baby: lentil bean

Total Weight Gain: 0

New symptoms this week: very tired, sudden hot flashes and waves of nausea

Sleep: very sleepy and in bed before 9:00 pm every night, or as soon as Aubrey allows 

What I'm Eating: cutie oranges, potato chips and cream cheese

Cravings: cutie oranges, potato chips and cream cheese

Special pregnancy moments: Since I am getting blood work frequently I have been excited and waiting in anticipation for each results letter to be posted so I can see how fast baby bear is growing. 

Numbers Are Rising

I had my 5th blood draw for beta count on Monday and today I received the great results! My HCG level has grown from last week's 1682 to 18411! So exciting to see things happening in a positive upward grow. My progesterone is still low, even while taking the Prometrium x2 daily. I can't wait for that part to be over.

My first prenatal appointment with this little bear is set for March 18th. I am hoping we will be able to hear the heartbeat as an early birthday present for me. When I was pregnant with Aubrey we were able to hear the heart beat on our 2nd wedding anniversary. It was such an amazing present.

Dear Little Bear,
Mommy and Daddy loves you already. Aubrey is going to be such a great big sister for you. She can't wait to meet you either.

Love, Momma