Beavers, party of 4

We're excited to announce that we have another bundle of joy coming our way in December! Due date is December 17 and we are so excited to expand our family, and know, without a doubt, that Madeline will be the best big sister.    

I've been taking some notes along the way, so to get caught up on how baby #2 and mama are doing - 

April 10: 
We got a positive pregnancy test this morning!

Starting weight: 110

Feeling:  Bloated, gassy, tired

At the end of week 5, Derek and I suffered from food poisoning over a weekend...that following Monday, I was nauseated all day long.  Could barely eat anything all day.

Week #6:

Still no sickness, but I am down 1 lb. from being sick last week.  Exhausted!  Have a small pooch (already?!).  

Week#7:  

Nauseated in the mornings (started end of week 6 - I spoke way too soon)...ravenously hungry all day long. Up 1 lb. total;  craving hearty meals/food, and salty things like pretzels.

Week#8:  

We had our first doctor's appointment and baby is measuring out just as he/she should.  1.54 cm., heart beat of 164.  Mom got Zofran for nausea which is now throughout the day.  Eating helps, but not for long.  

Week #9:

Still nauseated, but I'm managing it okay.  I've only had to take Zofran three times (before big client meetings).  I'm still exhausted, which is part pregnancy, part chasing a 2 year old around!  My bladder is already acting up and I have to go to the bathroom a lot and I'm showing a little more.  My body seems to be saying "oh this again, let's do it!" 

Week #10:

Nausea is not as terrible this week as it has been...please, let this be the light at the end of the tunnel!  I started back with acupuncture to help with nausea and to hopefully boost my energy.  I'm officially in maternity pants, or keeping my regular pants closed with a Belly Band.  Sigh. 

Weeks #11 and #12:
Nausea is getting better (thank you, sweet Lord).  I'm no longer having to struggle through the day - except for being super sleepy.  Bump is in full effect, but I've only gained 2 lbs. so far (this is a huge shocker because food is extra tasty to me right now).  Still preferring heavier, hearty meals.  On June 1, I had my 12 week appointment and everything looked/sounded great.  Baby's heart beat is at 160.  The doctor confirmed that the extra tugging and pulling pains I feel down low is due to scar tissue trying to stretch as I grow.  I had a suspicion that this was the case, but it's always nice to get medical confirmation.

So I'm now finishing up week #13 and entering into my 14th week.  I'm starting to feel completely normal again (so weird), except for the occasional stretching and exhaustion.  Pretty typical, I'd say. I am also preeeetty sure that I have been feeling the baby move every now and then.  Here we go, folks!  Another exciting ride :)