How far along: 12 weeks.
Size of baby: Plum.
Must have items:
- Water! Maybe it's the fact that I love salty foods, but I can't seem to drink enough water. It feels like there is never enough time to drink all the water that I need.
- Lotion! My skin, mostly hands and legs, have been so incredibly dry. The difficult thing is, I have to make sure not to use too much scented lotion as it tends to burn the dry skin.
Sleep:
Most nights, I am ready for bed around 8:30-9pm, I'm very tired during the day and mornings are extremely hard for me. Though I've noticed that I do get little bits of energy here and there, but it's not very often.
Cravings:
Skinny Girl popcorn is the bomb! I could eat that for days. Anytime I start to feel nauseated or hungry, I grab a bag, or two, and it settles my stomach. Crawfish are another love of mine. Though I've always been a lover of crawfish, I am from NOLA, but the love is even deeper now. Every chance I get, I want crawfish! Cooked sushi rolls sound delicious all the time, but I only want fresh cooked sushi rolls, not the kind you get from H-E-B sitting in the cold fridge.
Skinny Girl popcorn is the bomb! I could eat that for days. Anytime I start to feel nauseated or hungry, I grab a bag, or two, and it settles my stomach. Crawfish are another love of mine. Though I've always been a lover of crawfish, I am from NOLA, but the love is even deeper now. Every chance I get, I want crawfish! Cooked sushi rolls sound delicious all the time, but I only want fresh cooked sushi rolls, not the kind you get from H-E-B sitting in the cold fridge.
Baby's movement:
I haven't felt any movement from baby yet, though I've heard that it will probably be a while before I feel anything. I definitely look forward to it, I especially look forward to seeing E get to feel the baby kick.
I haven't felt any movement from baby yet, though I've heard that it will probably be a while before I feel anything. I definitely look forward to it, I especially look forward to seeing E get to feel the baby kick.
Gender:
I always thought I'd have "mother's instinct," and know right away what I'm having, but every single time I think I know, something changes my mind. I'm just going to be patient because, *fingers crossed*, if baby cooperates, we may be able to find out the gender at our next ultrasound!
I always thought I'd have "mother's instinct," and know right away what I'm having, but every single time I think I know, something changes my mind. I'm just going to be patient because, *fingers crossed*, if baby cooperates, we may be able to find out the gender at our next ultrasound!
Challenges this week:
Exhaustion. I feel so tired during the day, but at night, I can't seem to fall into a deep sleep to get a good night's sleep. I'm also having a hard time remembering things. I forget stuff constantly and feel like I can't ever find time to do the things I need to do. Work tends to take all of my energy, so by the time I get home, I just want to sit and rest, or go straight to sleep.
Best moment this week:
Making it to 12 weeks! What a blessing! Also, we moved into our new apartment and started setting up the nursery, so far, it looks great! I'm looking forward to decorating and getting it all set up and ready for when baby gets here.
Making it to 12 weeks! What a blessing! Also, we moved into our new apartment and started setting up the nursery, so far, it looks great! I'm looking forward to decorating and getting it all set up and ready for when baby gets here.
WEEKLY UPDATES:
Next Prenatal Appointment |Wednesday, February 17
