Hello Second Trimester

At 13 weeks I had my second doctor's appointment. I was anxiously waiting this appointment so I could hear the heartbeat again and shortly after, tell more of our friends and family. I accepted a job offer at Equifax around 11 weeks and wanted to make sure my little secret didn't slip out to my new employer before I had the chance to tell them. Luckily I was got the chance to tell my new manager before I started the job and they were soo nice about everything. Such a relief!!

 My 13 week appointment was pretty quick. The heart rate was 143 which is good and healthy.

 As you can see, the bump is starting!

 

I will be doing the little chalkboard tracker every 4 weeks as opposed to every week. As I get further along I may opt to do every other week.

At almost 15 weeks we made the big announcement and it was official!

We have felt so much love from everyone and could not be more excited! 

How far along? 15 weeks

Total weight gain: 5 lbs
Maternity clothes? Not yet, although I'm sure it's only a matter of time!
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep: I have been waking up every night to go to the bathroom and seem to be waking up earlier than normal.
Best moment this week: Sharing our exciting news with everyone!!
Miss Anything? Jimmy John's!
Movement: Nothing yet but I hear this could happen in the next few weeks
Food cravings: Jimmy John's, ugh!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Gender: We should find out around 20 weeks :) 
Labor Signs: Gosh I hope not yet
Symptoms: Same as before. No morning sickness, woo!
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: So happy to be able to share our news with everyone!

Looking forward to: Finding out the gender!

We're expecting!

So I am way late to the game on starting blog posts on this subject, but better late than never, right?

Blake and I were so excited to find out back in April that we are expecting! Blake actually read the "stick" before I did and I honestly thought he was joking with me when he said it was positive. I rushed into the bathroom and sure enough, there was the plus sign. I am a bit frugal when it comes to some things and so I had been opting to use the dollar store brand pregnancy tests. I insisted that we go out and buy a "legit" test just to be sure. Sure enough, the second test was positive too! I found out I was pregnant at 4 weeks and the doctor won't see you until you are 8 weeks typically. I wasn't able to get in to the doctor till 9 weeks. Talk about the longest 5 weeks of our lives! During that time, we told our parents at 6 weeks, along with a few very close friends.

That first appointment was soo exciting. Hearing the heartbeat and seeing our baby on the screen was so surreal. We both were grinning from ear to ear and couldn't keep our eyes off the screen. The heartbeat was 173, which is great and healthy! Here is our little bean at 9 weeks :)

Answers to FAQ's:

1. How have you been feeling?   
• I have been feeling great for the most part throughout the first trimester. I started taking my pre-natal vitamins in the morning and taking them on an empty stomach was a mistake. It was making me nauseous and I was thinking I was experiencing morning sickness when really it was just the vitamin. I switched to taking them at night after a few weeks and have felt much better since! This is one thing I have been telling all my friends since no one told me!               
2. Do you have a preference on gender?
• We really do not have a preference either way. Blake claims he has no idea what to do with a girl but I know he will be happy either way. We just want a healthy baby!
3. Are you going to find out the gender?
• Yes! I am too much of a planner to not find out. I respect people that can wait. I think it would be a fun surprise, but we are both dying to know! I am glad we are on the same page about finding out.

And here is a little list of questions I will answer every time I post. I am answering this set of questions according to being 9 weeks along.

How far along? 9 weeks

Total weight gain: None yet
Maternity clothes? Not yet
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep: I have been waking up every night to go to the bathroom and seem to be waking up earlier than normal.
Best moment this week: Finally seeing our baby and hearing the heartbeat!
Miss Anything? Sushi!
Movement: Nothing yet
Food cravings: Salty, vinegar based things. Salad dressings, sauces, salt & vinegar chips, etc.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Gender: ???? 
Labor Signs: Gosh I hope not yet
Symptoms: Sore, bigger breasts and having to go to the bathroom all.the.time.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!

Looking forward to: Telling all our friends and family!