Thursday, September 3, 2009

{10 weeks...and first belly pic!}

Yesterday I met with my regular OB and her nurse for the first time. The appointments went great. The nurse went over all my health history, talked about how my pregnancy has been so far and asked a few questions about what I would like with labor and after delivery! Crazy to be thinking so far ahead already :) She also gave me a bag full of a binder with info, pamphlets and a pregnancy journal! After meeting the nurse I had to leave and come back a couple hours later for my appointment with the OB. That appointment also went great, I saw her when I was trying to conceive and she was the one that referred me to the specialist. It was great to see her again and go over my last couple years of working with SRM.

After talking for a few minutes she asked when my last u/s was then said 'well let's take a look!' So I got my first NON internal u/s (SOOOO much better!!). The little peanut was wiggling around like crazy, heartbeat was still going strong and growth is still right on track!! Unfortunately their u/s machine isn't as great, so the pictures aren't as clear as the one I got last week. Oh well, all I care about is that the little one is doing great!
Well..without further ado, here's my first official belly pics...it's mostly all bloat, but if you saw my stomach before you know there's definitely been some changes taking place!!!


Friday, August 28, 2009

{9 week update}


We had our 9 week appointment a few days early on Monday (at 8 weeks 5 days). This was our last appointment with the specialist. We had our 2nd ultrasound and our little peanut actually looks more like a baby now!!!! It was so wonderful to see the little one again and see the heart beating (which was at a wonderful rate of 166 bpm). The dr. said the growth rate is right on track, and we even got to see a little bit of movement!! He also helped ease some of our anxieties by explaining that 'how' we got pregnant (via IVF) will not create any additional complications or risks throughout the pregnancy, he expects everything to be perfectly normal! :) He officially released us from his care and I will see my OB for the first time next week at 10 weeks :)




Now onto the 'fun' questions:




How far along are you: 9 weeks 2 days




Total Weight Gain: Up about 5 lbs (which I'm blaming on our trip to San Fran this week...oops!!)




How much does baby weigh: 4 grams (according to my ticker) And is the size of a grape/green olive/strawberry depending on what you're reading :)




Maternity Clothes: I bought my first pair of pants this week and I wore some ... they are soooo much more comfy! (even if I don't *really* need them yet)




Stretch Marks: Negative..




Sleep: Pretty good except my early morning bathroom trip




Best Moment this week: Non-pregnancy related: Our mini-vacation to San Francisco for Andy's birthday!! Pregnancy related: reached the 9 week mark and saw our peanut again on the u/s!




Movement: Saw some on the u/s although I won't be able to feel it for a while




Food Cravings: nothing major...although I'm always wanting pasta/bread/carbs!!! mmm...




Milestone: Released from the RE's office to my regular OB/GYN!! :)

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

{8 weeks}

"Your baby is now 5/8 of an inch long, about the size of a kidney bean (or raspberry). New this week: Webbed fingers and toes are poking out from your babys hands and feet, his eyelids practically cover his eyes, breathing tubes extend from his throat to the branches of his developing lungs, and his 'tail' is just about gone. His arms have lengthened, too, and his hands are now flexed at the wrist and meet over his heart. His knee joints are formed, and his feet may be long enough to meet in front of his body. In his brain, nerve cells are branching out to connect with one another, forming primitive neural pathways." (info from my weekly email from babycenter)

And now here's how I am progressing:



How far along: 8 weeks today!!


Total Weight gain: I haven't really been weighing myself..probably about 2 lbs or so


How much does baby weigh: Not much ...


Maternity clothes: Not yet..but I only give it a few weeks .. I'm afraid I will be showing early!


Stretch marks: Not yet..I did buy lotion I need to start putting on daily though


Sleep: Ok most of the time :) I just dream A LOT more!!


Best Moment this week: 7 week appt last week and getting to see our little bean on the u/s and see the heart beating!!!!!


Movement: nope..still too soon


Food Cravings: CARBS! I always seem to want bread/pasta/potatoes..


Belly Button in or out: Still in


What I'm looking forward to: Our u/s and last appt with the specialist on Monday :)


Milestone: everyday....loving being pregnant!! Even on the days I don't feel the greatest :)


Thoughts: I still can't believe this finally is happening for us. I am so excited for all that life has to bring for us in the next year (and on!!)