11 Weeks

Almost through the first 12 weeks!  It is crazy how common miscarriages are (1 in 5 of all pregnancies), so every week that passes, we feel better.  Can't wait to get to next week.  The reason people wait until 12 weeks to share the news is that over 80% of miscarriages occur within the first 12 weeks so that is the reason for the cut-off. 

Size of baby: Lime.  1.6" and a 1/4 of an ounce.

Weight gain: Same as last week, still down a few pounds.  Doctor says it is normal because my appetite has been almost non-existent.  Apparently that will change very soon.

Maternity clothes:  No sign of a bump yet, but I did go shopping with Trey to get a few staples, just to be prepared.  Picked up a pair of leggings, a black v-neck T-shirt.  Nothing special.  Haven't needed them yet.  Do need new bras.  I'm already up a cup size.

Gender:  I had a dream this week that baby was a boy.  First one of its kind.  

Nursery: Nothing this week.

Movement: This week, baby now has a 1:1 head to body ratio.  That's a big head!  Baby is actually starting to move around in there, but of course I can't feel it yet.  Too soon for that.

Sleep: Sleeping well and sleeping lots!

What I miss: I'm feeling ok this week and just enjoying the pregnancy, food limitations and all!

Best moment this week: We bought an at-home doppler so that we can hear the baby's heart beat at home.  I can't wait to use it.

Looking forward to: Using the doppler.  I'm nervous to try it out now in case it is too soon... of course, if I don't hear baby's heart beat I will probably panic.  We'll likely try it out some time this week.

Cravings: Swedish fish.  I'm also enjoying the odd glass of chocolate milk.  I'm told to drink milk while pregnant, so why not make it chocolate?

Symptoms: Big boobs, sensitive skin, still exhausted.  My new skin care routine has helped some.

Workouts: Any day now, I swear!