13 Weeks

How far along: 13 Weeks

Total weight gain: 6 pounds

Symptoms and Body Changes: My jeans are definitely more snug. And I had my first day of morning sickness. While over the toilet, I kept telling myself "This is worth it, this is worth it" 

Best moment of this week: We went in for an appointment at 12w3d and our OB couldn't find a heartbeat on the doppler. So we waited around for 1 1/2 hours to do a sonogram. It was the longest wait of our lives. BUT everything looked perfect and we got to see our jumping jelly bean! It was magical. Also, our genetic testing came back saying the baby is healthy! That's all we could ask for!

Miss anything: Nothing

Food cravings/aversions: Sweets still seem to be on the mind..

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really?

Sleep: Yes, it's becoming more difficult to sleep. I can't really sleep on my stomach anymore, so I'm trying my best with extra pillows between my knees and surrounding my body.

Movement: I think I feel little flutters...but could be gas?

Have you started to show yet: I can definitely tell a change. Still in my regular pants...just tight

Maternity clothes:  Not yet...maybe soon?

Gender: Our doctor wrote it down on a note card (from the genetic testing) and we will find out next week!

Labor signs: Too early

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy, happy, joy, joy! 

Milestones: Seeing the arms and legs on the sono! And knowing (but not knowing yet) the sex! 

Looking forward to: Our gender reveal cake next week for Thanksgiving. Yes, I know it's overdone...but it's something I wanted to do 5 years ago before it was so trendy and we even started trying to have a baby. 

12 Weeks

How far along: 12 Weeks

Total weight gain: A few

Symptoms and Body Changes: I'm still really tired a lot. And my boobs are definitely bigger. Thank you, sports bras!

Best moment of this week: Going in for an ultrasound at 9w6d and seeing the baby. It was amazing and it kept moving every time I talked. Plus I could see all of the arms and legs moving, it was truly amazing! Still, every time we see an ultrasound and she's doing it on my stomach, I still don't think it's me. I just don'e feel pregnant, even though I know I am.

Miss anything: No, not at all. This is worth everything. Even though it doesn't seem real.

Food cravings/aversions: I've still been wanting to catch up on missing all of my gluten. I might have had a few bagels this week.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Same as last week...only when I don't eat for a few hours

Sleep: I was having a harder time sleeping this week and kept waking up every few hours just because.

Movement: Too early

Have you started to show yet: Too early

Maternity clothes:  Too early

Gender: Too early

Labor signs: Too early

Happy or moody most of the time: I'm so very happy, but still nervous. 

Milestones: Nothing really.

Looking forward to: We are telling our families next week! Greg messaged me on Thursday "I'm so freaking excited to tell our families" and I couldn't stop smiling. Maybe when we tell them it will seem more real?  We also have our new patient meeting with our OB on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to this to be able to speak with him and hopefully maybe get another ultrasound?!

11 Weeks

How far along: 11 Weeks

Total weight gain: A few lbs

Symptoms and Body Changes: Nothing new from last week

Best moment of this week: Telling our families! They were all so surprised and we are so blessed by the love and support.

Miss anything: Nope.

Food cravings/aversions: Sweets...and of course all of my regulars in Weatherford. Pizza Place, Yesterday's, La Madelines

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Sleep: Same as last week

Movement: Too early

Have you started to show yet: Too early

Maternity clothes:  Too early

Gender: Too early

Labor signs: Too early

Happy or moody most of the time: I'm so very happy, but still nervous. 

Milestones: Nothing really.

Looking forward to: Telling more family and friends!

10 Weeks

How far along: 10 Weeks

Total weight gain: None

Symptoms and Body Changes: I'm still really tired a lot. And my boobs are definitely bigger. Thank you, sports bras!

Best moment of this week: Going in for an ultrasound at 9w6d and seeing the baby. It was amazing and it kept moving every time I talked. Plus I could see all of the arms and legs moving, it was truly amazing! Still, every time we see an ultrasound and she's doing it on my stomach, I still don't think it's me. I just don'e feel pregnant, even though I know I am.

Miss anything: No, not at all. This is worth everything. Even though it doesn't seem real.

Food cravings/aversions: I've still been wanting to catch up on missing all of my gluten. I might have had a few bagels this week.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Same as last week...only when I don't eat for a few hours

Sleep: I was having a harder time sleeping this week and kept waking up every few hours just because.

Movement: Too early

Have you started to show yet: Too early

Maternity clothes:  Too early

Gender: Too early

Labor signs: Too early

Happy or moody most of the time: I'm so very happy, but still nervous. 

Milestones: Nothing really.

Looking forward to: We are telling our families next week! Greg messaged me on Thursday "I'm so freaking excited to tell our families" and I couldn't stop smiling. Maybe when we tell them it will seem more real?  We also have our new patient meeting with our OB on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to this to be able to speak with him and hopefully maybe get another ultrasound?!

9 Weeks

How far along: 9 Weeks

Total weight gain: None

Symptoms and Body Changes: I'm so so tired, all of the time.

Best moment of this week: We had to go in for an ultrasound due to some spotting. Everything is fine, but it was still amazing to see the baby. I don't think I'll ever get used to it.  Also, graduating from our RE was both a happy and sad moment. I'm glad that we've moved on, but also sad because I trust them so much and they've gotten us this far. It's like leaving someone behind.

Miss anything: Nope

Food cravings/aversions: GLUTEN...anything I haven't been able to eat the past year with gluten

Anything making you queasy or sick: Only when I don't eat for a few hours

Sleep: Same as past weeks.

Movement: Too early

Have you started to show yet: Too early

Maternity clothes:  Too early

Gender: Too early

Labor signs: Too early

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy

Milestones: Nothing this week.

Looking forward to: Telling our families in a few weeks!

Graduating from CCRM

What a weird feeling. I just got off the phone with our CCRM nurse with our results from our latest ultrasound and bloodwork...everything looks fabulous so they are officially graduating us to our OB and I cried.

Yes, I cried.

We've been with CCRM for 1 1/2 years and they are the reason we can now say we are pregnant for the first time ever. I'm still in shock and I can't believe it.

What an emotional day that I will never forget.  She said I get to go be a "normal pregnant" woman now.  I never thought I would see this day.

I'm going to miss our CCRM family. Greg and I enjoyed working with the entire staff, especially our nurses and Dr. M.

For anyone struggling with infertility, I would strongly recommend CCRM.

8 weeks

How far along: 8 weeks

Total weight gain: None

Symptoms and Body Changes: Still having some cramping but that's about it.

Best moment of this week: Nothing really...just cautiously playing the waiting game.

Miss anything: Bread...Dr. M cleared me to start eating gluten again, but I think I'm going to play it safe and wait until after the first trimester.

Food cravings/aversions: Same as before... I haven't really been wanting to eat much at night for dinner, but no real cravings or aversions.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really

Sleep: Same as past weeks.

Movement: Too early

Have you started to show yet: Too early

Maternity clothes:  Too early

Gender: Too early

Labor signs: Too early

Happy or moody most of the time: So very happy...this week was a huge milestone!

Milestones: Nothing this week.

Looking forward to: Our 8 week ultrasound appointment. I'll be 8w2d by then. I feel that if everything progressed as it should, then I will feel so much better about it all.