Ultrasound Pictures

I realize I have not yet posted our ultrasound pictures so without further delay here is our little monkey:


6 Weeks

10 Weeks

10 Weeks

Maternity Update: Week 11

How far along: 11 weeks

Total weight gain: -27 pounds, morning sickness has not been kind to me

Maternity clothes: Starting needing to wear maternity sweats but mainly because my other pair are now too big. I also broke down an picked up a belly band which has been a big help keeping my pre-pregnancy jeans on (again way too big!)

Sleep: I nap well, sleep is interrupted by my many bathroom breaks throughout the night.

Best moment of the week: Finally starting to get an appetite back!

Movement: none

Gender: Unknown

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: In

What I miss: Food, not being bloated, energy

What I'm looking forward to: The start of the second trimester! Only a few more days

Weekly wisdom: Nap when you can because when it comes to actually sleeping through the night your out of luck

Milestones: Only 9 more days until the second trimester!!!

What's happening with the baby: Baby is now slightly more than 2 inches long and weighs about 1/3 of an ounce. Its head is now equal in length to the rest of the body. Hair follicles begin to form this week as well as fingernail and toenails. Also though we cannot tell on an ultrasound the babies testes/ovaries are developing this week.

What's happening with you: Aside from lack of sleep and morning sickness not too much. I am still teaching 15 classes a week and have noticed that I am loosing more weight in my thighs and arms while my belly is getting quite round.

How are you feeling: I am much more emotional this week and I think a lot of that has to do with loosing the twin. The spotting and cramping have finally stopped but I still find myself thinking about the one that left us too soon. I am so blessed for the little one that is sticking it out but I have been more down thinking about our lost twin. Besides that I have been struggling with morning sickness and exhaustion. I cannot wait for the second trimester and pray that some of these symptoms go away.

Thankful Thursdays

I haven't done one of these in a long time...

Today I am thankful for:

• My Husband - For all the little things he does around the house and how understanding he has been these last few weeks
• A healthy pregnancy!
• Naps - I am exhausted all day long so I have been taking advantage of the few hours I have in between classes to grab a quick nap on the couch
• In Laws - Without Dennis or Cheryl these past few weeks would have been impossible!!!!
• Smoothies - Morning sickness has been really bad and smoothies have actually helped calm my stomach
• Babymoon - Nick and I went away last weekend and though we spent almost our entire trip in the car with was so nice to have time just the two of us

What are you thankful for?

So its official...

Nick and I are expecting!!!!