Week 12

Date: 3/20/15

How far along: 12 weeks!

Fruit-size comparison: Plum

Maternity clothes: Not yet, although I feel like baby and I had a growth spurt in the last week.  I definitely have a belly now.   

Weight gain:  3 lbs!  I was a little shocked the last time I got weighed, but 2-4 lbs. is a normal weight gain in the first trimester so I'm right on track.  

Stretch Marks: Not yet.

Sleep: I'm tired all the time and I'm mostly sleeping well.  

Best moment of the week: I unexpected got to see my baby on an ultrasound again on Tuesday.  It was so good to see him/her wiggling around!  

Movement: Not for awhile, unfortunately.  

Cravings: The last couple days it has been potatoes.  

Gender: I can't wait to find out.  

Anything making you queasy/sick: Yes.  I haven't had much nausea this pregnancy, but the last couple days I've had random bouts of it.  Usually if I just have something to eat, I'm fine.  

What I miss:  I still miss knowing what is going on in my body.  I had another bleeding scare on Monday night.  It was very similar to last time, but slowed down even faster.  My doctor wasn't concerned, but did let me have an ultrasound to check the placenta.  Both baby and the placenta were developing normally.  What a relief!
What I’m looking forward to: Being open about the pregnancy.  I'm hoping to tell people at work next week and then announce on Facebook.  

Symptoms:  There haven't been any new symptoms and I'm hoping the fatigue and nausea will go away soon.

Emotions: I'm feeling so happy right now.  It's the first day of spring and the beginning of the second trimester.