Special Addition

One Fish

Two Fish

We already have a blue Fish

And now we’re waiting on the arrival of a new Fish

That’s correct! Baby #2 is due on April 18, 2013 (originally we were told the 20th and that is what the due date predictor said online.   I guess it doesn't really matter because a due date is just that... a prediction!) 
 

"I'm not Lion... I'm going to be a BIG BROTHER"

 

Baby Blob at an early ultrasound.  6 weeks 5 days   Heartbeat 133 bpm

I am going to attempt to keep a weekly blog on baby’s progress and updates so here we go…

How far along:  11 weeks, 1 day

 

Comparison at 10 weeks

Baby’s Size:  Lime    Average size: 1.6 inches,0.25 oz.
Fingers and toes are no longer webbed...

Baby’s Movement:  None that I can feel yet…

Total weight gain:  Home scale:  down 3.2 lbs  Doctor’s scale: gained 1 lb   At this point with Grant I had gained 1 lb 

Maternity clothes:  Nope, still fit very comfortably in all regular clothes including pants

Food Cravings:  Much like with Grant when I think of something or someone mentions something they had to eat it will spark a craving.  It sounds very stereotypical but we have kept the pickles handy and I would rather drink the juice than actually eat the pickles usually.  However, often times I think I want something and it sounds good but when the time comes it has been very hard for me to choke anything down.

Food Aversions:  When I am nauseous and don’t feel good, everything is an aversion!  Otherwise, chicken, mushrooms, grilled food, carbonated beverages, and coffee seem to be my top contenders for no way in heck am I eating those. 

Sleep:  Like a rock other than the almost nightly trip to the bathroom 

Symptoms:  What symptom haven’t I had this time around?  With Grant my biggest complaint was slight nausea and my heightened sense of smell which made me very gaggy.  This time around I have been very nauseous to the point that I am actually on Zofran to help me even get through the day.  I have been vomiting occasionally (when not on Zofran it was up to 3-4 times a day).  By the time the end of the day rolls around I am absolutely exhausted but I think I am so miserable and tired because of the nausea and not actual exhaustion.  It is extremely draining.   Then of course there is the heartburn, reflux, heightened sense of smell (which makes me gag/vomit daily and I even have a hard time eating lunch at work in the lunch room with all of the different smells of co-workers lunches) and constipation!  I’m telling you… night and day difference between Grant and this Lil Fish.   

Best moment this week:  Seeing baby on ultrasound at 6 weeks (133 bpm) and hearing baby’s heartbeat (172 bpm) at our appointment yesterday.  Although we did have a sligh scare yesterday.  Dr. Dennis was using the doppler to try to find baby's heartbeat and it took forever.  She said she could hear movement which is good of course but said we should do an ultrasound just to check on baby.  About 30 seconds after she said that we finally were able to pick up the heartbeat!  I think I was holding my breath and breathed a sigh of relief.   

What I miss:  Feeling good and having energy

What I am looking forward to:  Feeling baby move, nursery decorating, gender reveal… and mainly feeling better!  My mom is actually going to be flying in mid-November so she can be at our gender appointment!  I am so excited that she will be able to share in this experience again.  Our appointment is already set for November 16th so get your vote in now or later (upper right hand side of the blog).  Do you think baby #2 will be a pink or blue fish?     

What's different this time:  Like I mentioned above… A LOT!

Next Appointment:  November 1, 2012 (16 weeks)

 

Comparison at 5 weeks