12 Weeks and 13 Weeks

12 Weeks

How big is baby?  Plum

What's happening right now? It's a big week this week!  Most of the critical systems are fully formed, and baby is entering the growth and maturation stage (which means tissues and organs will grow pretty rapidly).  And baby is also developing reflexes and opening and closing her fingers and toes.

How am I feeling?  Tums is my best friend right now.  

Cravings?  Nothing in particular really.  I still really like cheese.

Weight gain? I actually have lost 5 pounds in the past 8 weeks, which I'm not sure how that it is possible.  I am bloating like crazy and starting to develop a little bump.

Sleep?  Depends on the day.  Some days I get great sleep, some not so much.  I feel the best when I can sleep for like 12 hours straight,  but that's not possible with my job.

Significant events?  I had my first OB appointment this week!  We met with the nurse practitioner who I am gonna be seeing, and I really like her.  We got to listen to the heartbeat, and baby has a strong one at 160.  We also discussed the possibility of me having a C-section because of scar tissue left from a surgery a few years ago.  I will meet with an MD at my next appointment at 16 weeks to discuss the operative notes from that surgery to determine if a C-section would be the best option for me.

13 Weeks 

How big is baby? Peach

What's happening right now? Baby is forming vocal cords and teeth, and now has fingerprints.  The intestines are also moving from the umbilical cord into their more permanent place.

How am I feeling? I have a wicked cold/allergies so that's fun.  I've had it off and on since the beginning of the first trimester, but it got a little worse this week.  And Tums is still my best friend.

Cravings?   I was craving hot dogs earlier tonight, and the only place I know of around here that serves decent hot dogs is Buffalo Wild Wings, so we went out there tonight.  They no longer have them :(.  I almost cried in the restaurant.  I ended up getting burger slammers, but they weren't nearly as good.

Weight gain? Still holding steady at my 5 lb loss.  I think that's gonna change soon as baby starts getting bigger.

Sleep? Depends on the day.  Some days it's good, some not so much.

Significant events?  I bit the bullet and started wearing my maternity ABUs this week.  Best decision ever.