My Rhode To Mommyhood

Monday, November 21, 2011

Thursday, November 3, 2011

We had our NT ultrasound today and got to see our little one! He/She was in the wrong position so the tech had me lay on my side to make Webby roll over. Once Webby woke up we could see him/her randomly moving around. The tech said everything for the NT scan looked great.

I can't stop staring at the pictures. I am already so in love! <3

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

12 Weeks

Most of her critical systems are fully formed!
She's about to enter the growth and maturation stage, in which her organs and tissues will grow and develop rapidly.
She's now developing her reflexes -- if you poke her body, she'll likely move.
She's opening and closing her fingers and curling her toes, too.
Her brain is developing fast!

How far along?

12 weeks today

Maternity Clothes?

Same as last week. I do need to invest in a few more items though.

Sleep?

Exhausted. Waking up 1-2 times a night to pee. Finding it very difficult to go back to sleep.

Best moment this week?

Making it to 12 weeks!

Food cravings:

Donuts. Orange soda. Pancakes.

Gender:

I'm guessing girl

Belly button in or out?

Movement:

Still too early, although I have felt some flutters but am unsure as to what they were

What I miss?

Sleeping through the night - guess I won't be doing that again for a long time! LOL

What I'm loking forward to:

November 3, 2011 - NT Scan - Getting to see Webby's cute little face! <3

Milestones:

On to 2nd tri!!!

12 Weeks <3

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Whoosh, Whoosh, Woosh

I had my 1st official appointment yesterday with my CNM. She went over my blood work, which all came back great, and I found out my blood type is O+ so I won't need to get the RH- shot. After going over my blood work and doing a breast exam, where she found a lump that I need to get checked via ultrasound next week, she said "Let's see if we can hear this little one's heart beat! It's like looking for a needle in a haystack!" She said that it might take a bit to find it, so she put the gel on the doppler wand, felt around for my uterus (which is now above my pubic bone!) put it on my stomach, moved it once and WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH - the best sound in the world!!!! The heart beat was so strong and perfect. She said everything sounded good. We could also hear Webby moving around because there was a lot of banging coming through the doppler. It was great. She said I have an active one in there and that it must be a girl because girls are always cooperative - we'll see if she is right!

I am scheduled for my NT scan on 11/3/11 - I can't wait to see Webby moving all around in there <3

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

2nd Belly Pic

I am officially 11 weeks today, so I decided to take another belly pic. It's only been 4 days since my last belly pic but I feel like my belly already looks different...or maybe it's just the pants I have on today. lol.

10.25.11 ~ 11 weeks <3

Monday, October 24, 2011

11 Weeks

I'm a day early (so I am really 10w6d today) but I don't want to forget to do this tomorrow! :)

You can't see it, but she's moving fluidly and gracefully in there.
Her skin is see-through, but she's on her way to looking more like a baby.
Her fingers and toes aren't webbed anymore.
Tooth buds, hair follicles and nail beds are forming.

How far along?

11 weeks tomorrow

Maternity Clothes?

Yes! Maternity shirts & a BE Band to wear over my unbuttoned jeans.

Sleep?

Still exhausted but I am able to fight my way through it now.

Best moment this week?

M/S seems to be going away - *fingers crossed!*

Food cravings:

Pepsi. Mashed Potatoes. Sweets.