11 weeks

How far along?  11w2d

Total weight gain?  I finally ended up weighing myself on my mom's Fitbit scale and I was at 114, I'm guessing I have maybe only gained a couple pounds if even that because that's been about my weight for the last several years.  I am planning to weigh myself weekly on that scale so I can keep track of what I'm gaining, I'd like to gain about 25 pounds.

Maternity Clothes?  None yet

Stretch Marks?  Nope

Sleep?  Sleep is getting better, energy is getting better, constant hunger is subsiding.

Best Moment this Week?  I didn't get to see the babe this week since our appointment was cancelled which was a total bummer.  However, my friend Jessica and I went and bought all the stuff for the gender reveal in just a few weeks and it was so fun.  It's going to turn out so cute!  Joe has been practicing with the bow & arrow to hit the paint filled balloon.  I filled yesterday's balloon with pink to test his reaction if it is a girl, we still have some work to do on that! :)

Have you told your friends?  Yes of course!  

Miss Anything?  I am slowly introducing caffeine back into my life.  I had my first cup of half & half this weekend and it was glorious.  I ended up doing 8oz of caffeinated and 8oz of decaffeinated just to see how my body would react and it helped with a headache I was having & also helped in the digestive department.

Movement?  Nothing yet.

Food Cravings?  Still craving carbs, but also finally feeling like I can control some of those urges and sticking to some healthier options now that I'm nearing the second trimester.

Anything make you queasy or sick?  Not a thing!  

Have you started to show?  Nothing yet, but I think it's coming in the next few eeks

Gender prediction?  Still going with boy!

Labor Signs?  No

Belly button in or Out?  In

Wedding rings on or off?  On

Happy or moody?  Moodiness is decreasing, finally!  I think everyone will be happy to see this symptom finally go away.

Looking forward to?  3D ultrasound & NxGen testing Monday!  I cannot wait to see the baby again. It will be the last time for 11 more weeks unless we have any issues.  And less than 3 weeks away from our gender reveal!  Lots of exciting things happening.  I have a lot of nursery ideas, but I'll feel like I can start making some solid plans once we know the gender.  I can't wait! 

10 Weeks!

How far along?  10w4d

Total weight gain?  I was supposed to have my first sono tomorrow with my local doctor, but the doctor reviewed my ultrasounds from my RE and decided that I don't need one at this time.  I go in on the 26th to meet with the nurse & do an intake, but I won't have a sonogram until 22 weeks!!  That means our last ultrasound at our RE on Monday will be the last time I will see our babe for 11 weeks! That just seems cruel!

Maternity Clothes?  None yet

Stretch Marks?  Nope

Sleep?  Sleep is about the same as last week, I have good nights and bad nights.

Best Moment this Week?  Well tomorrow's appointment was supposed to be my best moment, but since that was cancelled, I really don't have a best moment this week.  Its been quiet and uneventful which is OK by me.  I did stay home sick the first time this pregnancy with a headache on Tuesday.  I also decided to somewhat start a registry which has been fun.  One good thing about TTC'ing for 5 years was researching and learning about baby products, I could seriously have everything I wanted picked out now if I really wanted to.  

Have you told your friends?  Yes of course!  

Miss Anything?  I ended up having a grilled hot dog at a cook out (everything in moderation!) and it was worth it.  I also had about half a Cherry Pepsi the other day when I had a headache that I could not get rid of. I will start caffeine again once I hit the second trimester.

Movement?  Nothing yet.

Food Cravings?  Anything with carbs!

Anything make you queasy or sick?  Nothing!  I've been so blessed to not have any sickness or queasiness at all!

Have you started to show?  Still just that food baby I've been carrying around.

Gender prediction?  Still going with boy!

Labor Signs?  No

Belly button in or Out?  In

Wedding rings on or off?  On

Happy or moody?  Still pretty moody most days.

Looking forward to?  Our 3D ultrasound was also changed.  They decided that they wanted me past 11 weeks so I go Monday the 15th, I will be 11w2d and we should be able to get a clearer picture. This is also when we do the NxGen test meaning that we will know the gender oh-so soon!!

9 Weeks!

Do you guys feel like this pregnancy is flying by as fast as I do?  Doing these updates each week has made things really seem like they're going by fast!  Hope you're all enjoying them as much as I am.

How far along?  9w3d

Total weight gain?  Again, no idea.  I go for my first OB appointment on 8/11 and I imagine they'll take my weight at that time & I'll be able to start tracking that.

Maternity Clothes?  None yet

Stretch Marks?  None.  I did get an amazing package of oils from my cousin Michelle, and one of them is specifically for stretch marks so I'm looking forward to trying that!  She also gave me a nausea spray & a rollerball of Happy Mama which is used when a mental lift is needed! I'm throwing that in my purse and using it like every day! Seriously if you're looking into oils, check out her Facebook, she is a wealth of knowledge about them and is probably the sweetest girl I know. 

Sleep?  Sleep has been better, I get up to pee about 4 times a night right now.  I changed my work schedule from 7:00-3:30 to 6:30-3:00 which I like so much better.  I worked that schedule for about 7 years then switched it to the later time last year when we moved.  I hate that extra half hour at the end of the day!  The 30 minutes in the morning goes by much faster than it does in the afternoon.  I get home even earlier and I love being able to take a quick nap every day.  

Best Moment this Week?  It's been a pretty uneventful week so far.  I got the top I'm planning to wear to the gender reveal (free, just had to pay shipping!) which I'm excited about.  Our party is scheduled for 9/3!

Have you told your friends?  Yes of course!  

Miss Anything?  Caffeine, alcohol, hot dogs! - Same as last week!

Movement?  Nothing yet.

Food Cravings?  Cinnamon toast, candy of any kind, chips, hot dogs, cheese, really anything, lol.

Anything make you queasy or sick?  Nothing!  I've been so blessed to not have any sickness or queasiness at all!

Have you started to show?  Not really, mostly just a food belly still.

Gender prediction?  I still think boy!  Gender reveal is set for Labor Day Weekend!! 

Labor Signs?  No

Belly button in or Out?  In

Wedding rings on or off?  On

Happy or moody?  Still pretty moody most days.

Looking forward to?  Our 3D ultrasound is this Friday!  I'm so excited for that but also bummed as it's our last appointment with our RE.  Next week we have our first official appointment with our midwife which is local.  I will not miss the 1.5 hour drive to Peoria every week for ultrasounds, but I will miss the staff at my RE's office so much.  They are seriously so amazing and supportive and they think the world of Joe and I and what we did to accomplish this pregnancy and I really just appreicate everything that they have done for us and all the support they have given us.