16 Weeks

On Saturday, we hit the 16 week mark. Baby is now the size of an avocado or approximately 4 1/2 inches long. My apple last week was quite large, so the comparison might not look right, but I know you get the idea! I've read a few places that the baby's ears are beginning to function so we will start playing some good music for baby to hear and reading to him/her now. I wanted to keep track of some of the cravings I've had recently, so I'm going to make a list:

• Rice Krispy treats
• Ravioli
• Hummus
• Pancakes
• Bavarian cream-filled donut 
• Cinnamon bears
• BLT

Many of my cravings don't last long and I seem to want something after hearing someone talk about it or seeing it on t.v. The only reason I even call some of them an actual craving is because I obsess over them until I get them. Then, I may repeat the urge, like with hummus and pita chips, or it becomes a one-night stand version of a craving. In other news, Tim and I have both been really sick the last 2-3 weeks and we both finally went to the doctor last week. I was particularly hesitant because I didn't want to have to take any medication, but since I had a sinus infection, my doctor gave me an antibiotic that would be safe for the baby. We were miserable, to say the least, until this weekend. At my doctor's appointment for my cold, though, she listened to the baby's heartbeat and it was as strong as ever. I never tire of hearing that sound! I hope everyone is well and enjoying the updates as much as I enjoy reporting them! Feel free to leave a comment saying hi because I'm not sure who actually reads this and I would love to hear from you.  Love to all. 

15 Weeks

Can you believe that it's already been 15 weeks? Our little baby is now a total of 4 inches long (about the size of an apple). Since I eat apples on a regular basis, it's fun to just look at one and try to imagine what he/she looks like. Last week Tim's parents were able to come and visit us for a few days, which was so much fun! We took a trip to the little maternity store in the next town over and they bought me a few cute things including the shirt I'm wearing in the picture. I love that I'm showing more and more each week! We also got a goodie bag FULL of surprises for baby bird from Tim's grandma and grandpa. It was pretty surreal to look through all of the baby clothes, diapers, and books that will soon be used on an actual baby...that I will give birth to! Wow! 

14 Weeks

Yesterday, the baby and I hit the 14 week mark. He/she is currently the size of a lemon (3 1/2 inches long and weighs 1 1/2 ounces).For those of you who are especially observant, you probably noticed that this update was 5 days later than usual. That is because my doctor has moved my due date 5 days later to August 8th. I had an appointment on Monday and she took another look at the 10 week ultrasound and combined it with some other information to determine that I  may not be quite as far along. It's only a 5 day difference, but I was a tad bit bummed. I am just so excited to meet this baby and right now it couldn't come fast enough! I've been feeling well and enjoying any and all foods again including Sugar! Obviously I'm trying to eat healthy, but a little sweet now and then will be good for the baby! From the sounds of it, everything exciting will be happening around the 20 week mark: we'll find out the sex of the baby, I should be able to feel movement for the first time, and my belly will fill out to the size of a basketball. Although I'm looking forward to all these things, I want to remember to enjoy these weeks in between as well because it will all go by way too fast. 

13 Weeks

Baby bird is 13 weeks old today and we've officially entered the second trimester! For me the second trimester doesn't necessarily mean an end to morning sickness like it does for many people since I have been blessed to have had hardly any nausea at all. Instead, it means the beginning of growing a "real" baby belly, feeling my little one move and kick for the first time and sharing the excitement with Tim, and finding out if my baby bird is a boy or a girl! Lots to look forward to in the coming weeks and I can't wait to share every bit of it with all of you! As you can see, baby is the size of a peach this week at almost 3 inches long and weighs nearly an ounce. Tim and I sure do love our little peach!

12 Weeks

I am 12 weeks today and I have the belly to prove it! The baby is currently the size of a lime and since I forgot to purchase a lime, this is my homemade version of one. So, technically baby is approximately 2 and 1/8 inches long from head to rump. He/she is growing fast! Tim and I took a trip to Spokane today to visit the Nordstrom Rack (for him) and the Motherhood Maternity store. We both had good luck shopping and I came home with 3 pairs of maternity pants and 2 shirts. I can tell already that I am going to LOVE elastic during this pregnancy! I have on my new jeans in the picture above and you can't even tell that they are maternity. While in Lewiston the other day for Tim's racquetball tournament, I found a little something for baby that I could not pass up.

Aren't these just the cutest, little ducky jammies? I cannot wait to hold our baby in this because it is so soft. 

Hope you enjoy the belly updates because they will be appearing weekly from now on so I can remember every fun change my body makes and so my family and friends can keep up with my ever-growing baby. Love to everyone. 

10 Weeks

This week has been a very eventful one! Monday was my first doctor's appointment and I was told that everything is looking great. The best part was getting to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time! It was so fast - 170 beats per minute! Tuesday I had some routine blood work done that could not be done the day before due to the crazy amount of snow. Wednesday was the best day, though, because we had our first ultrasound! The baby is only 10 weeks old, but he/she was moving like crazy. The very first thing the tech noticed was that the baby had the hiccups! She said this was the first time she's seen a baby this young with the hiccups. It was by far the most amazing thing I've ever seen. It's so surreal that there is a baby in my tummy that is moving like crazy, but I can't feel a thing. It will be so exciting to finally feel all of those little movements. And now, we would like to introduce you to our beautiful, little baby bird!



Looking at the picture, the baby's head is on the right, feet on the left, and arms in the middle. (Notice the unusual misspelling of my name as well!)
That is one CUTE baby!

Craving or Coincidence?

Until last week I thought that I had not yet had any "real" cravings. When we made a quick trip to the store for food that sounded good to me I purchased only the things you see in the picture above. They aren't fascinating specimens by themselves, but isn't it funny that I was hungry for all things yellow?! Since then, Tim and I have come up with a few foods that I am definitely craving because I am eating them quite frequently:

• Baked Lays potato chips (original or sour cream & onion)
• Cheese and crackers
• Subway or Quiznos sandwiches

It seems as if my body is needing some extra sodium, doesn't it? This next statement may alarm my loved ones, but hopefully it is just temporary: I haven't wanted ANY sweets! Disturbing, I know. I'm hoping Baby Bird (as we have loving dubbed this little one) will soon want some sugar!