Poppy is 15 weeks today

Today Poppy has reached 15 weeks old and is the size of an Apple! I can't believe how big he/she is getting. My pregnancy has been going pretty well so far. I'm down about 5 pounds at this point. I just haven't had any appetite lately and whenever I eat I get full right away. Oh well, I'm not going to complain for now. I'm sure my appetite will pick up at some point.

I've also been seeing a high-risk doctor because my blood pressure has been high. I was pretty freaked out about this in the beginning, but I've mostly come to terms with it. Although my blood pressure is high, the doctor thinks I'm okay for now without meds--though I don't think I'm going to make it through the pregnancy without meds at this point. I have to take my blood pressure every night. If it stays up for more than two nights, then I'll probably need meds.

I've also noticed that I have no memory now that I'm pregnant. On Thursday, I had a big goof up. I was five minutes from work when I realized that it was 7:25 and not 8:25. I had driven the entire way to work without realizing that I was an hour early! I must have reset the time on my alarm clock. Ugh. I was so exhausted in the afternoon. I ended up leaving an hour early, which was good because I desperately needed a nap.

DH and I have also been arguing a little more than usual lately. We just haven't been very understanding of each other. It stinks because we have been getting along really well until this week. He has been getting frustrated and every time he raises his voice I start to cry and I shut down. It's not very conducive to talking things out. We really need to work on this going forward. We had a long talk last night after our latest argument, so I'm optimistic that we'll be able to lay off each other a little more. I sure hope so. My hormones just aren't great right now and I can't really take much arguing.

How far along? 15 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: Down about five pounds
Maternity clothes? I have a few tops and a pair of capris and shorts. I'd like to get a pair of maternity jeans, if I can find some that fit well.
Stretch marks? I have small ones on the sides of my breasts. :(
Sleep: I'm still really tired, though I'm able to stay up a little later than I could few weeks ago. I can usually stay up until 9:30--instead of 8:30.

Best moment this week: Giving DH his father's day present--a onesie with his band's logo.

Movement: Nope, though I'm hoping for some in the next few weeks.
Food cravings: None right now. I haven't been very hungry.
Gender: Early on I was convinced we were having a girl, then I thought it was a boy. Right now I'm really not sure.
Labor Signs: None

Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Having energy and drinking caffeinated sodas.

What I am looking forward to: My next ultrasound on 7/2. I'll be 16 weeks 4 days then and I'm hopeful that we'll be able to find out the baby's sex.
Weekly Wisdom: Don't complain about not having an appetite--you'll get it back soon enough.

Milestones: Hearing a strong heartbeat on the doppler at the doctor's office--166!

Wow, 12 weeks already!

I can't believe I am now 12 weeks pregnant! I have been counting down to now for a while and it feels crazy that it's finally hear. Poppy is now the size of a small lime. He is curling and uncurling his toes and fingers and his mouth is making sucking motions. Adorable!

I've been completely exhausted for the last two weeks. I can barely keep my eyes open most of the day and I've been heading to bed between 8:30 and 9.

The nausea is starting to get a little better, though it's still there. The other night I actually threw up a little while I was driving. I was coughing really deeply and started to choke. All of a sudden, I had a mouth full of vomit. I was in DH's car, so it took me a little while to find a bag to spit into. I was also on the highway and it was dark and rainy. I had to drive five more minutes to the next exit before I could finish puking. It was pretty pathetic.

Unfortunately, that wasn't even my most pathetic moment of the week. Last weekend, I was having another coughing fit when a little pee came out! It was completely horrifying. I wasn't expecting to have to deal with that until the 3rd trimester. Time to do those kegels!

How far along? 12 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: Down about two pounds
Maternity clothes? Not yet, though I did buy a few cute tops last weekend and a pair of shorts and capris.
Stretch marks? I have small ones on the sides of my breasts. :(
Sleep: I can't get enough sleep! I can barely stay awake until 8:30 most nights.

Best moment this week: My friend Tracey just told us last night that she is pregnant. She is 6 1/2 weeks, which is just a few weeks behind us. I'm actually really excited to be pregnant with her and to have our babies be best friends!

Movement: Nope.
Food cravings: None right now. I haven't been very hungry.
Gender: I'm not sure, though right now I'm thinking we're having a girl.
Labor Signs: None

Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Staying awake past 9 o'clock.

What I am looking forward to: I'm still looking forward to finishing the 1st trimester, though I'm really confused about whether that happens at 12 weeks, 13 weeks, or 13 weeks 3 days. Oh well, it's really soon. We also have the NT scan on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to that, but I'm also really nervous.
Weekly Wisdom: Go to bed when you're tired, even if it seems ridiculously early.

Milestones: Reaching 12 weeks is a pretty big milestone for me!

Madame Zaritska birth predictor

I just tried out the birth predictor on http://pregnancyandbaby.com.

The day you deliver, outside will be fair. Your baby will arrive in the late morning. After a labor lasting approximately 6 hours, your child, a girl, will be born. Your baby will weigh about 4 pounds, 6 ounces, and will be 22 inches long. This child will have dark violet eyes and curly brown hair.

I'm not so sure about these predictions though. I have been feeling like we were having a girl, however, a lot of the other information seems off.

• Weather--my due date is December 13, so I'm not sure the weather is likely to be fair. It would be great if it was though.
• Gender--I have been thinking it was a girl (and my Mom is convinced, which is probably adding to my feeling)
• Weight--4 pounds, 6 ounces seems a little low, especially since I'm overweight
• Eye color--I'm not sure where the baby would get violet eyes. I have brown eyes and DH has blue eyes
• Hair--The baby is likely to have curly hair because DH's hair is really curly and mine is wavy. However, we're expecting the baby to have blond hair because we were both blond as kids.

I borrowed this outline from another blogger. I'm hoping it will help me remember what is going on each week.

How far along? 10 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss: Down about two pounds
Maternity clothes? Nope. I have picked up a couple of shirts so far and a bella band. However, I haven't needed them yet. I did start unbuttoning my top bottom occasionally at work though.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I haven't been sleeping very well the last couple of nights. I've been pretty hot and uncomfortable. I've also been using the bathroom 2-3 times a night for the last few nights. I've also been getting exhausted really early.

Best moment this week: It was probably last Sunday when we told our families about Poppy. People were so happy for us and it was great telling everyone--especially Nana when she started crying while we were at breakfast. I also loved the pregnant teddy bear that DH got me for Mother's Day.

Movement: Nope.
Food cravings: I haven't had a lot lately. The baby did want chinese food today, but it didn't work out too well.
Gender: I'm not sure, though right now I'm thinking we're having a girl.
Labor Signs: None

Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Having energy during the day and being able to stay awake later than 9 o'clock. I'd also like a frozen strawberry Margarita. Yum.

What I am looking forward to: I'm really looking forward to finishing the first trimester in a couple of weeks.
Weekly Wisdom: Go to bed when you're tired, even if it seems ridiculously early.

Milestones: Week 10 is 25% of the way through the pregnancy!

Baby Poppy is 10 weeks today

This week Poppy is the size of a Prune or a kumquat. His/her legs are kicking and he/she is swallowing fluid. Vital organs — including his kidneys, intestines, brain, and liver (now making red blood cells in place of the disappearing yolk sac) — are in place and starting to function, though they'll continue to develop throughout your pregnancy.

Poppy's tiny nails are also forming on fingers and toes and peach-fuzz hair is growing on his/her skin.

Poppy's limbs can also bend now. His/her hands are flexed at the wrist and meet over his heart, and his feet may be long enough to meet in front of his body. The outline of his spine is clearly visible through translucent skin, and spinal nerves are beginning to stretch out from his spinal cord.

How exciting! Good job Poppy!

Belated Mother's Day recap

I can't believe that I am almost 10 weeks pregnant. It's crazy, really. I celebrated my first Mother's Day as a "pseudo Mom." I don't entirely feel like a Mom yet, but it was nice celebrating a little. DH got me a pregnant teddy bear from Vermont Teddy Bear. It is so cute and even has a removable belly! My Mom got me a gift card to get a pedicure--I desperately need one!

We also told most of our family on Mother's Day. My Nana had the best reaction. We included a printout of the ultrasound picture in a Mother's Day card for her. She immediately started crying in the restaurant. She was so happy for us--and she had apparently been waiting for this for a very long time! We also told my other grandparents and all of my aunts and uncles. DH then called his grandparents, who were also very excited. His Grammie told me that she was going to light one of the big candles for us in church. It was really sweet.

It's great finally being able to tell people. We are telling some of our close friends tonight. I'm still waiting to tell work until around 12 weeks. Telling people makes the baby feel so much more real. I love it.

First ultrasound today

I had my first ultrasound today and it was beyond AMAZING. It was an internal ultrasound and she was able to find Poppy immediately. DH was with me and he saw the little heartbeat right away (186 BPM).

We also got to see the head and the little stumps for the arms and legs. At one point, Poppy was kicking around and waving at us. The ultrasound tech said everything looks perfect. The baby was measuring at 8 weeks and 5 days (I'm 8 weeks and 3 days today). We could also see the yolk sack and the placenta. It was really amazing.

It was great seeing the baby after all of the stress from this last week. When I went to the doctor last week, my blood pressure was high (140/90). I went to the OB on Monday and he said it was still that high. He is going to be monitoring me and there's a pretty good chance that I'll go on meds at some point since my blood pressure is already high and it's still early. Hopefully everything will be okay. It makes me feel more confident seeing the baby now.