Oh, Baby: Week 10

This post is a few days late (oops!) as it's been a REALLY busy week. Work has been crazy and we've had a few doctor appointments and, let's just be honest, I've been tired and lazy.

SO, we're thrilled that we're 10 weeks and everything is going great! We had our more in-depth ultrasound this week at Hinsdale Hospital (where we'll deliver) and it was pretty awesome as our little love bug is finally starting to look like a baby! See below.

10 week ultrasound

Isn't that just precious? Baby Yant just kicking it :) While we were there he/she was really active and moving around like crazy. It was so cool to see him wave his hands around and kick his little legs. It's definitely starting to feel more real now. I just keep starring at the picture... it is still really unbelievable to think that a little human is growing inside me. SO cool.

I almost forgot to take my 10 week picture this week (can I blame pregnancy brain!?). So, technically this picture is from 10 weeks 6 days, but it's still 10 weeks. And, I look terrible because yesterday was a really long day, but hey. Here is my little burgeoning belly bump.

10 weeks!

How far along: 10 weeks

Baby's size: Prune

Weight gain: Pretty sure I gained 1lb this week! But, I didn't have my "official" weigh in at the doctor's office this week because we had our ultrasound at the hospital

Symptoms: Nausea has been better! Food aversions are starting to get better too... still can't look at eggs or chicken or eat yogurt... but I've had more of an appetite. Breakouts continue (not cool!). Otherwise, I'm still very tired, but feeling pretty good.

Pregnancy perks: Reaching 10 weeks feels pretty damn, good! I can't wait to start sharing the news!

Food aversions: Pretty much same as last week, chicken, milk, eggs, yogurt.

Food cravings: Orange juice, deep dish pizza!

We only have one appointment left with our fertility specialist and then we transfer to our OB! Pretty exciting times that we're almost done with our first trimester. Woohoo!

Giving Thanks: Week 9

We are truly blessed this Thanksgiving (a few days late!). We are thanking our lucky stars for our little baby to be and are so grateful each and every day. 

This post comes a few days late as I've been down with a bad cold the past few days. Of course, it's just my luck that I get sick on Thanksgiving and have to spend the rest of the weekend recovering on the couch. And all those cold meds that you take for granted... no more... you've just got to battle it out the old fashioned way. Lots of rest. Fluids. More rest.

Of course, they say it's okay to take Tylenol and Sudafed, but it's still early in the pregnancy and I would rather err on the side of caution.  Thankfully, I'm on the mend and baby is doing just fine!

I think that's the worst part, you're sick, but you're more concerned that you're not harming the baby and that they're doing okay... I guess that's parenthood, right? 

We are officially 9 weeks 4 days today! Woohooo! 1 day closer to the end of the first trimester. SO close. See our latest ultrasound below.

Ultrasound and heartbeat at 9.5 weeks!

Ultrasound at 9 weeks!

Our little love bug is growing like crazy. He/she is the size of a green olive, measuring .9 inches and .07 ounces. I love seeing how big he/she grows each week. Next week we go in for a more in depth ultrasound at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital. I'm excited for that :) And, I'm REALLY excited to start sharing the news... it's been so hard keeping this a secret. I just want to shout it from the rooftops. Soon.

9 weeks!

How far along: 9 weeks

Baby's size: Green olive

Weight gain: Nothing yet, since I was sick this week I may have dropped a little... but I'm working on it!

Symptoms: Nausea hasn't been too bad this week (or I'm just getting used to it). I think the food aversions have been the worst. Food just doesn't sound good to me, and I LOVE food... I have the hardest time trying to find things to eat that have enough protein. I'm hoping my appetite comes back, soon! Otherwise, I've just been VERY TIRED. I don't know if it's the combo of the cold and the pregnancy, but I've been wiped out.


Pregnancy perks: I have to say my doting husband takes the cake this week. He has been extremely generous and kind, and has been such a good care taker while I've been sick. I know that he will be such a wonderful father :)

Food aversions: Food aversions continue. Blah! Chicken was really not doing it for me last night... couldn't do it. Milk, eggs, yogurt... gross, gross, gross. But, if these foods are hidden within other foods, think chicken burrito or breakfast sandwich, I can do it. 

Food cravings: Orange juice, for sure! Need a glass (at least 1) every day.

Otherwise, I really can't complain. I am just thrilled that baby is healthy and right on track.

Our Little Raspberry: Week 8

I'm feeling much, much better about things this week, thank goodness!

We had a great doctor's appointment on Thursday and the doctor said that all looks good. No need to stay off my feet or worry. Whew!

I'm really tired tonight (surprise!) so this post is going to be super short and sweet.

Our little love bug is really starting to take shape this week and he/she is growing like crazy (1 mm each day!)  See below.

8 week ultrasound!

Baby is the size of a RASPBERRY this week. Measuring in at .63 inches and .04 oz. It almost looks like you can make out the baby's head. How cool is that!?! His/her heartbeat is a whopping 167 beats per minute and all is going well. Grow baby, grow!

8 weeks!

There's still not much to see, but it looks like my belly is growing a little bit (or I just had a really big breakfast).

How far along: 8 weeks

Baby's size: Raspberry

Weight gain: Nothing really yet.

Symptoms: Nausea continues, and it comes and goes. Yesterday I felt pretty good all day, today not so much. My stomach was queasy pretty much all day. I just lose my appetite or need to eat dry, bland foods. It's not terrible, no vomiting (knock on wood.) Overall, I feel pretty good. Very tired, sore boobs, but that goes with the territory.


Pregnancy perks: Resting, relaxing and not feeling bad about it. I'm making a baby in there, and it's hard work! And obviously, we're still overjoyed with the news (and can't wait to share it soon!).

Food aversions/cravings: For some reason, milk is just not doing it for me. I determined if I have a bowl of cereal in the morning, it makes me nauseous. Odd, right? Most dairy products (besides cheese) don't sound good... no cravings yet. Maybe juice? I've never been a big juice drinker, but I was craving OJ this morning like crazy. Gotta get that vitamin C.

Speaking of food cravings, let's just say my husband was lamenting this week that I haven't had any cravings yet... and what fun was that for him!?! Ha :) You just wait...

More to come soon!