Grow Old With Me: July 2015

Pregnancy weeks 9 to 11

11 weeks today! I'm inching towards the end of the first trimester and couldn't be happier. A little before 9 weeks the nausea started to subside and I felt pretty good up until a couple days ago. I'm still not as sick as I was with the girls at this point, but feeling nauseous on and off throughout the day. If I let myself get too hungry, that's when it sets in the most. Gas is still a problem and my chest is still sore.

I found the heartbeat at 8 weeks and 4 days on my doppler (which I was surprised I found it that early). I've been listening to it almost everyday since then and it's so reassuring, Today at 11 weeks exactly, I heard the baby move! That was so exciting to hear. It sounded like a little *bloop* sound.

I'm eagerly awaiting my next appointment in 6 days. Even though I've been hearing the heartbeat for a couple weeks, there's something more reassuring about the doctor confirming it. I'm going to mention that I'd like to have the 12 week NT scan and hopefully schedule that. I told my doctor before that I didn't want to do any of the first trimester screenings, but realized that I'd be missing out on another sono! I'd love to see how much the baby has grown and make sure everything looks healthy so far. I'm sure they'll schedule my next appointment for four weeks later at 16 weeks. Then we'll hopefully be able to find out the gender two weeks after that at 18 weeks! Eek! I'm dying to know what we're having. My gut says boy, only because I'm not as sick as I was with the girls. I've still felt crappy, but haven't thrown up at all at least. Avery is really hoping for a baby brother and my husband is wanting another girl. I MIGHT say I'd like a girl a little more only because that's what I know and we have everything we need already for another girl. Although, a little boy sounds exciting because it would be all new to us! Boy or girl, they'll fit perfectly into our family and I can't wait to meet them. I'm so grateful and blessed that God chose another little soul for our family.

Pregnancy weeks 4-8

Here we are again! God has blessed us with another beautiful gift. I decided that I better document this pregnancy like I did with the girls, or I'd regret it! My due date is February 3rd. The first trimester is going fast and slow all at the same time. I found out I was pregnant at 3 weeks and 3 days so it was super early! I'm now 8 weeks and 3 days. I had a feeling that I was pregnant, so I was so excited to see that positive test. This little bundle was very much prayed for and wanted after two miscarriages (one at 7 weeks in December & a chemical in March).

As for symptoms, my first sign that I was pregnant was sore breasts. I normally don't get sore before my period at all, so that was a clue for me. At 4-5 weeks I had cramps and a lower back ache as well. 5 1/2 weeks brought slight nausea and only got worse at about 6 1/2 weeks. I've been feeling pretty crappy since then! Also, the GAS. Oh my, the gas! It hurts! Today was actually the first day that I've felt pretty good. I'm certain that wont last long.

I've been trying to find the heartbeat with my doppler for a few days with no luck. Hopefully I can find it within the next couple days. I'm dying to hear it! We did have an ultrasound at 6 weeks and 6 days and saw a beautiful babe with a heart rate of 130.