Hello! Today I hit the 12 weeks mark so I thought it would only be appropriate to discuss the past few weeks. Just basically go over what I felt and any differences I have noticed.
Week 8 – Baby M is .63 inches and the size of a raspberry! Isn’t that crazy? A raspberry doesn’t seem large but knowing that you were once the tiniest spec (a poppy seed equivalence), it is just insane knowing you have already grown so much. My health this week wasn’t horrible but these “new” hormones are definitely kicking my butt. I noticed I am a little more irritable and my esophagus hates me. My reflux is no joke haha. It literally feels like my food is just sitting in my esophagus, confused on where it wants to go. Luckily I still do not feel any nausea and surprisingly am quite hungry. Boobs are hurting and they are already starting to grow….which I am not looking forward to!
Week 9 – Not much changes aside that I now feel heartburn! I have been napping but that isn’t anything out of my normal. This week was exciting because we got to tell our closest family about Baby M over the holidays! We are still anxiously awaiting our first doctor’s appointment but it was nice to share our excitement in the meantime. Everyone is so excited to meet you Baby M. Keep on growing little one!
Week 10 – Somehow you are the size of a strawberry. How????? You are already growing so fast and we had out first appointment. You might be small but you already look like a real baby! You were doing flips in my tummy and waving your arms around! It was so cool to watch. Daddy is even more excited now! My uterus is now the size of a grapefruit – it is growing to keep up with you! I don’t have a belly yet but am quite bloated. Nothing has changed in terms of symptoms but I am happier and less snappy. On a good note, doctor said you are growing perfectly and that so far everything looks great – what a relief. We are so so so excited.
Week 11 – You are the size of a lime!!!!!!!!! Heartburn has decreased slightly but reflux is still there. Aside from that I am just more thirsty than ever. You sure love water little one.
Health –
- Overall I have been great! I do suspect a cold is sneaking up on me though. Everyone I know is sick which means it will be my turn soon. I am nervous but trying to just stay on top of my vitamins, water intake and rest often.
Emotions –
- Weeks 4-8 I was definitely a little snappier than normal. PMS on overdrive I would say
- Weeks 8-12 I am back in check – happy as can be and just loving every second of this
- So very excited
Currently Loving –
- Cheddar cheese, grapes and apple juice
- Peppermint tea for heartburn
- Leggings
- Trader Joe’s Mint candies & Peppermint Ice Breaker Gum
Looking Forward –
- Can’t wait to start selecting items for my registry and planning out the nursery!
Well that is it for now!
XOXOX – Tiffany