15 Weeks

This week has been a little nerve-wracking with LBD. I had two days when I woke up with heavy bleeding, but no pain, no clots, and nothing else out of the ordinary. I called the doctor both times and they said that if it continued throughout the day to come in. Both times it stopped and I was fine, so I never went into the doctor. Matt and I were very nervous about it, but we haven't had anything happen since so we're keeping calm. And now that my belly is actually starting to show, I'm even less worried. It's weird feeling the my stomach and abdomen getting harder from LBD, but I like knowing that he's growing and healthy in his waterbed.

LBD is now the size of an orange with working joints in his arms and legs. He's moving around a lot, which I saw on my ultrasound last week, but he's still small enough that I can't feel anything.

14 Weeks

Today LBD and I had our 14 week doctor's appointment today! It was short and sweet, but I got to hear LBD's heartbeat! The doctor said that it was healthy and strong, plus we could hear the baby moving around! I have my next appointment around 18 weeks on November 19 when I'll have my next ultrasound and we'll find out the gender! We'll finally know whether LBD is Anthony or Erin!

In addition to hearing the heartbeat, I have apparently lost two pounds! I haven't changed anything, and the doctor said it's okay so I'm not worried. (I'm actually pretty happy about it.)

And finally, as of tomorrow, LBD will be the size of a lemon AND we're in our second trimester!

13 Weeks

As of yesterday, LBD and I are in our 13th week: our last week in the first trimester! I have indeed already had some changes in my symptoms beginning with less nausea and fairly regular headaches. Beginning last week, I had started getting a headache almost every day around the same time. I'm sure staring at a computer screen all day at work is not helping, but there's not much I can do about that.

I also have confirmed what I originally thought about my wedding rings: they are causing a rash around my finger thanks to the pregnancy. Reading up on it, most people say that after giving birth it should disappear and I'll be able to wear my rings again. However, for now they are on a chain around my neck. I'm going to check in with the doctor on this next Tuesday at my appointment just to make sure.

LBD is now the size of a peach and is developing vocal chords! It's amazing to me just how fast babies grow in the womb! Being an education major, I studied all of this in my class but it becomes so much more real and interesting when it's actually happening inside your own body!

Cheers to almost being in our second trimester LBD!

Little Bump

After looking at my 12 week pictures and this past weekend, I have definitely started showing a little baby bump. My pants are starting to feel tight and so I've decided to start shopping for maternity clothes. I actually bought my first maternity sweater from Old Navy that came in the mail Saturday!

12 Weeks

Little Baby Denver is now 12 weeks along and only two weeks away from being in our second trimester! LBD is now the size of a plum and has fully-formed critical systems! LBD will begin to grow tissue and organs rapidly as well as continuing brain development. My favorite part is that LBD's reflexes are active so if they're poked they'll move and LBD is curling their fingers and toes!

Because it's getting dark so early, Matt and I are going to take this week's pictures on Saturday before leaving to go visit our families. I'll update the post then with them!
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Update: We took our pictures on Saturday!

11 Weeks

Matt, LBD, and I have hit 11 weeks! Nothing exciting to report on development or anything, but we did take our pictures again!

LBD is now the size of a lime! I can't believe how quickly this is going! Next week will be the end of my first trimester and then I'll really start showing! Hello baby bump!