All of this is simply for documentation purposes. If you don't want to read my weekly play by play...just skip over!
:-) My timeline is a little off now since I was a bit further along when I went to the doctor. But here are weeks 4-8.
How Far Along: 4 Weeks
Size of
baby: Poppy seed
Maternity
Clothes: Nope! Although I must admit that elastic waistbands excite me!
Gender: ?
Movement: Nope
Sleep: Normal
What I miss: Excedrin Migraine and Imitrex…my head has been
killing me…and Tylenol is no help.
Cravings: Nope
Symptoms: A little tired…a little nauseous…a little crampy
Best Moment This Week: Finding out we are having a baby and
telling our family and a few close friends!
How Far Along: 5 Weeks
Size of
baby: Sesame seed
Maternity
Clothes: Nope! Although I must admit that elastic waistbands excite me!
Gender: ?
Movement: Nope
Sleep: Maybe a little more than normal.
What I miss: Excedrin Migraine and Imitrex…my head has been
killing me…and Tylenol is no help.
Cravings: Lots of cheese…which I assume means that I am in need of
calcium. Trying to bump that up.
Symptoms: A little tired…more nauseous than last week…a little
crampy…a little bloated
Best Moment This Week: Telling a few more friends and setting up
my first OB appt!
How Far Along: 6 Weeks
Size of
baby: Sweet pea
Maternity
Clothes: Nope! Although I must admit that elastic waistbands excite me!
Gender: ?
Movement: Nope
Sleep: Tired all the time…taking naps when I can
What I miss: Not being nauseous
Cravings: Nothing really this week…although a steak sounds good!
Symptoms: Nausea is at an all-time high. I have been drinking
ginger ale, sprite, and munching on crackers. Broke down and called the doctor
for some Zofran. It seems to be helping a little.
Best Moment This Week: Telling Luci she is going to be a Big Sis!
We waited until we were really sure things were progressing before we told her.
She was wayyyy excited…and is asking lots of questions! She is going to be a
great Big Sis!
How Far Along: 7 Weeks
Size of
baby: blueberry
Maternity
Clothes: Nope! Although I must admit that elastic waistbands excite me!
Gender: ?
Movement: Nope
Sleep: Tired all the time…taking naps when I can
What I miss: Not being nauseous
Cravings: Salty food…pickles, French fries…and still steak.
Symptoms: Nausea is at an all-time high. It is getting worse and
worse. Mitch picked me up some “Preggie Pops” which are supposed to help
nausea. They are like little flavored candies. They do help some.
Best Moment This Week: The 3 moments that I wasn’t nauseous.
How Far Along: 8 Weeks
Size of
baby: Raspberry
Maternity
Clothes: Nope! Although I must admit that elastic waistbands excite me!
I am going to try to pick up a few pairs of pants this weekend so my Mom has
plenty of time to hem them before I need them. Since this is my second, I am
already starting to feel bloated.
Gender: Everyone
keeps saying boy…but I have no guesses at this point.
Movement: Nope
Sleep: Tired all the time…taking naps when I can
What I miss: Not being nauseous
Cravings: Salty food…pickles, French fries…and still steak.
Symptoms: Nausea is still terrible. And a few other things that I
will spare you the details on!
Best Moment This Week: Spending time with both of our families for
Ellie and Colin’s bday parties!
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