How Am I Feeling?: I know you want to hear about this, but my butt hurts. And my hips. And legs. Seriously. I am finding it very difficult to sit at my desk all day and when I get home, I am constantly flipping sides on the couch and in bed. I have even been working and standing throughout the day because it feels better.
Mood: Right now, I have a borderline migraine. That may have nothing to do with pregnancy and everything to do with the fact that I was put on the phones at work this week. My headache makes it hard to remember how I've felt the rest of this week.
Clothes: I went shopping last weekend! I couldn't stand it anymore. I only have one pair of jeans that still fits me okay and none of my work pants are too comfortable anymore. I bought a pair of jeans, two pairs of work pants and two shirts. I went to Motherhood Maternity in Tri-County. They had some really cute clothes, but I'll probably just make a few trips to the GAP Outlet from now on because MM was a little pricey. I had no idea what I was doing but had a very helpful associate that took me around the store and loaded my dressing room with a ton of things to try on.
Sleep: Worse this week. I just can't seem to stay asleep and when I wake up, it is really hard for me to fall asleep again. It doesn't help that I have dreams of us getting bombed and causing earthquakes that destroy the world.
Appetite: Comes and goes.
Cravings: I guess my cravings have subsided a little. Although someone said something about waffles the other day and I have wanted some ever since.
Gender Predictions: Well last night I dreamt that we had a boy. Of course, I also dreamt that he was 3 years old and we were meeting him for the first time because a girl I once knew in grade school was raising him for me. (This was before the dream about bombs and earthquakes)
Best Moment This Week: My boss, Jenn had a baby last year. She bought a home doppler monitor that she let me and fellow pregnant co-worker, also Jenn, borrow. Last night I brought it home and Ben and I listened to the heartbeat! P.S. It totally works with hand sanitizer. No need to buy that goop they use in the doctor's office.
What I Miss: Sitting for long periods of time.
What I am Looking Forward To: Sunday. Official 2nd trimester day.
Milestones This Week: My mom loves my little bump and she told me I should just embrace it. I'm still not convinced it's entirely baby bump, but I figured that my organs are all smoooshing around and sticking out and that I do actually have a bump from being pregnant. My milestone of the week: actually embracing this little pooch we'll call a baby bump instead of trying to hide it. Thanks, mom.
How Big is Baby?: According to http://www.thebump.com/, the baby is the size of a peach!
Your Baby - 13 Weeks Pregnant
There is a lot going on with your baby this week. Your baby's intestines are migrating from the umbilical cord into his or her abdomen. The villi are also forming in the intestines, and these help in peristaltic movements and digestion. The liver begins to secrete bile and the pancreas is even secreting insulin! All twenty teeth have formed and are waiting under the gums, while your baby has begun to practice swallowing by taking in the surrounding amniotic fluid and pass it back in his urine. Your baby can smile and his vocal cords are quickly developing, too. He looks more and more human as his eyes move closer together and the ears are beginning to move to what will be their normal positions. Your baby weighs between approximately 13 and 20 grams (1/2 and 3/4 ounce) and is approximately 2 1/2 to 3 inches long. The placenta and baby are about the same weight now. Most of the vital systems are developed now, and baby starts really growing, at times, growing as much as an inch this week.
There is a lot going on with your baby this week. Your baby's intestines are migrating from the umbilical cord into his or her abdomen. The villi are also forming in the intestines, and these help in peristaltic movements and digestion. The liver begins to secrete bile and the pancreas is even secreting insulin! All twenty teeth have formed and are waiting under the gums, while your baby has begun to practice swallowing by taking in the surrounding amniotic fluid and pass it back in his urine. Your baby can smile and his vocal cords are quickly developing, too. He looks more and more human as his eyes move closer together and the ears are beginning to move to what will be their normal positions. Your baby weighs between approximately 13 and 20 grams (1/2 and 3/4 ounce) and is approximately 2 1/2 to 3 inches long. The placenta and baby are about the same weight now. Most of the vital systems are developed now, and baby starts really growing, at times, growing as much as an inch this week.
What??? You want a belly picture? Okay! Here are some of me modeling my recent maternity purchases!
This one really shows off my bump, but it's also a little of a boob picture. Sorry!!!
You are becoming such a good blogger. You write very cute and always make me laugh. Love you doodle. Daddy
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, honey. As big as a peach? Wow!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry so much about those dreams. You've been having tragic dreams since you were old enough to talk! We even had a conference with your kindergarten teacher about one. And look at all the money you'd save on diapers if you had a three year old newborn (or all that rinsing in the toilet you and Ben would avoid if you use cloth). Sleep tight tonight.