11 weeks

Okay, I know I haven't updated my blog lately - but I'm going to try to crank her back up! I've had some big events happen and I would like to keep some folks updated. AKA - we're having a BABY!! Whoo-hoo!! We currently call our growing spawn "Little Peanut."
Since we're living at the top of the state - and I'm originally from the bottom of the state - I figured I would document this pregnancy so that I could keep some friends and family members up to date. (AKA My Mother Dearest. :)) Thankfully, there is Pinterest! And I'm addicted to blogs like "Little Baby Garvin" and "The Three Little Birdies." I fell in love with their ideas, so I decided to jump on the bandwagon and grab a chalk board and go with it. Listen, I'm not very artistic. Don't judge me.

This first picture isn't the best, but...

That'll do pig, that'll do.

 

How far along? 11 Weeks - Whoop-whoop!

Baby size: A Lime! I guess, anyways. That's what one of my phone apps say. I've also read that baby is the size of a fig and a brussel sprout. I don't like figs or brussel sprouts - so we're going with lime.

Total weight gain/loss: When I went to the doctor 3 weeks ago, I had lost 5 pounds. (I'm guessing due to lack of appetite. Hallelujah, I haven't tossed my cookies yet!) Judging by the scale at work - I haven't gained or lost any more since then.

Maternity clothes? Not really. I have some maternity shirts that are super comfy... and I've only had to retire one pair of my regular jeans so far. Granted, nothing is really comfortable. Getting dressed every morning may just be the hardest and saddest part of my day.
Stretch marks? Not yet - knock on wood. They say that it's hereditary and that if Ma had them then no amount of cream or lotion will stop them. Well, that encouraging *cough - being sarcastic there* bit of information isn't stopping me! I've got my Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Cream and I go to town with it! (It's the only one I've found that doesn't cost a fortune. It's also the only one that doesn't smell like (and I quote my husband) booty-holes.Sleep: HA! What is that? Just kidding. I sleep okay - I'm tired all of the time, because I wake up a gazillion times a night to go potty. :(
Best moment this week:  The night I only woke up twice to go to the bathroom! I felt like a new woman!! Oh, and today! Hitting 11 weeks was fun!
Miss Anything? Raw/Steamed Oysters. I really, really, really want some. I'm going to take a wild guess that those would be on the "Do not eat" List. I refuse to eat them fried. Besides, anything greasy tastes horrible right now.
Movement: Nada. Can't wait though!

Food cravings: Dill pickles. Fruit. Ice Cream.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Anything greasy or Mayo based. Wanna know something sad? My favorite condiment in the world, Ranch Dressing, makes me the sickest. It's so nasty right now. :(

Have you started to show yet: Not really? I mean, I kinda get this food belly that people like to point out and rub. Which I find slightly hilarious... because apparently my slower moving gastrointestinal tract is now cute! :)Gender: I really thought at first it was a boy... and everyone calls the little peanut a "he"... but I have this sneaky suspicion that it might just be a "she"...

Symptoms: Tired ALL OF THE TIME. MOODY, MOODY, MOODY. I cry - a lot. (Even over happy things.) My boobs hurt a little. Some foods are nasty. I'm hungry a majority of the time. I pee 1,567 times a day. Back pain.

Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Looking forward to: Feeling baby move and finding out the gender... I can't wait to start calling peanut by his or her name! And buying things!! But until either of those happens, I'll be satisfied with making to the second trimester. :)