17 weeks

Most everyone so far thinks the baby is a girl, but I'm anxious to hear what the rest of you think. I’ve included a poll in this weeks post and I’ll keep it up until we find out, so vote!





Baby changes this week:
Baby’s skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord is growing stronger and thicker. He/She can move It's joints, and It's sweat glands are starting to develop. Baby is now covered with a downy layer of lanugo, which swirls in fingerprint-like formation over his/her whole body. Baby’s skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it.

Things I've been experiencing this week:
Actually starting to look pregnant and not like I just ate too many doughnuts over the weekend and getting so so excited about finding out the sex of our baby in less than 2 weeks!

16 weeks

Last week I had a baby appointment with the doctor and everything is looking great for both baby and myself. We heard baby’s heartbeat and it was beautiful and perfect. We got to schedule our next ultrasound where we’ll find out the sex of the baby…YAY! The date is July 15th at 10:00 AM. Mark your calendar! In the meantime, I am counting down the minutes :)


Baby changes this week:
In the next few weeks, our baby will double it's weight and add inches to it's length. Right now, he/she about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces! It's legs are much more developed and It's eyes have moved closer to the front of his/her head. Baby's ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of baby's scalp has begun, though it's locks aren't recognizable yet. He/she has even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his/her heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

Things I've been experiencing this week:
Being a bit more hungry than usual, when working or running about I am running out of breath quickly, I am finding it hard to get comfortable when trying to sleep at night and still waiting to feel baby's first flutters!

15 weeks

Baby changes this week:
Baby’s busy moving amniotic fluid through It's nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in baby's lungs begin to develop.It's legs are growing longer than his/her arms now, and baby can move all of it's joints and limbs. He/She is moving up a storm! Although It's eyelids are still fused shut, It can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, the baby is likely to move away from the beam.

Things I've been experiencing this week:
Increased energy, an obsession with looking at baby stuff online, always thirsty, not able to button ANY of my pants and anticipating feeling baby's first kicks!

14 weeks

I’ve been on such an incredible high the rest of this week after seeing baby. It was so amazing, I just can’t get over it!
I’m feeling wonderful as my first trimester came to a close and I am entering into the second. I’m super excited for the second trimester… lots of great firsts in the second, kicking, gender discovery and more energy for me!

13 weeks

It’s official! My first trimester is over, the end of my 13th week is here. Most women look forward to this time as hope that their morning sickness will soon subside. I on the other hand, have been so extremely lucky to have avoided most those annoyers for the past 13 weeks. I only hope my energy keeps peaking!





Baby changes this week:
Fingerprints have formed on our baby's tiny fingertips, It's veins and organs are clearly visible through It's still-thin skin, and his/her body is starting to catch up with her head -- which makes up just a third of It's body size now. If we are having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries. Our baby is almost 3 inches long, the size of a yummy peach!

11 weeks

Baby changes this week:
Our baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a lime, is now almost fully formed. His/Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under it's gums, and some of the bones are beginning to harden.
He/She is already busy kicking and stretching, and it's tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as his/her body grows and becomes more developed and functional.

Things I've been experiencing this week:
Heartburn/indigestion, mood swings, still very tired, cravings for popsicles and always thirsty!

10 weeks

Oh my gosh everyone, I am speechless! I went into our ultrasound appointment today a bit nervous and scared. I was hoping everything would be okay with the baby because we haven’t heard the heartbeat or had an embryo ultrasound. I was thinking that the doctor would be like, “Megan, there’s nothing in here.” I layed down, she put the jelly on my belly and all of a sudden there it was. There was our baby! The baby was waving and moving its legs, I was speechless. In an instant this whole situation became very real to me. There was no denying it or wondering if I was crazy, my baby was right there, looking right at us. I am so in love with this little person already it’s indescribable. I am so blessed that I am healthy and able to nurture this life. I can’t wait to meet him/her!!

I’m in love.







Baby changes this week:
With bones and cartilage starting to form and vital organs beginning to function, baby is making major progress. It's body length will almost double in the next three weeks, and arm joints are now working. Tiny nails are forming on it's fingers and toes (no more webbing) and peach-fuzz hair is beginning to grow on baby's tender skin.

Things I've been experiencing this week:
Increased appetite, little to no nausea, a 4 pound total weight gain, headaches and getting tired very fast.