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.

8 weeks

There it is, the first "baby bump" picture at 8 weeks! We are 20% of the way there and boy, am I starting to feel it!

Baby changes this week:
Our baby is the size of a raspberry this week! He or she has already reached it's first graduation stage. Goodbye embryo, hello fetus! It has ended his or her embryonic stage and is entering into the fetal period. It's webbed fingers and toes are poking out from our baby's hands and feet, It's eyelids practically cover it's eyes and breathing tubes extend from it's throat to the branches of his or hers developing lungs.

Things I've been experiencing this week:
Extreme fatigue, nauseousness, food aversions, headaches and a 2 pound total weight gain.

Thank you all for being so uplifting and supportive with your comments thus far! It’s so comforting to know that you guys are there for Mason and I, we really appreciate it!

5 Weeks

As of today, we are about 5 1/2 weeks pregnant. My first doctors appointment was yesterday which, to my surprise, was nothing like what I had expected. After being pricked and poked about a dozen times they sent me home to wait on the blood work to confirm our pregnancy. I received a call from the doctor this afternoon congratulating us on our new addition! I will be going in for my first REAL prenatal appointment and 8 week check up on April, 29th (oh the anticipation!)

Baby changes this week:
Our baby is about the size of a sweet pea. It's central nervous system, muscles, bones and even the heart are beginning to form. During this week, It's heart will begin to divide into separate chambers and start pumping blood. Other organs that will develop from this layer include the muscles, cartilage, and bone. During pregnancy week 5, the primitive placenta and umbilical cord are also developing.

Things I've been experiencing this week:
Feeling nauseous at night, forgetfulness, frequent naps, bloating and being constantly on edge.

We're Pregnant!

There it is people, the positive pregnancy test! Pretty crazy, huh?