12 weeks

 I can't believe I am already 12 weeks. The time has surprisingly gone pretty fast, especially since I have been waiting to get to this week. It still seems very surreal that I am pregnant, especially since I am starting to feel better. I am still eating way less than I used to, but I am starting to get an appetite again and there is WAY less food aversions.

  I was really looking forward to my 12 week appointment this week mostly for reassurance. For one, (warning this may be a little TMI), but one day right before 10 weeks I was trying to put in one of my suppositories that broke and I bleed a little, but it was bright red blood. There was no clots or cramping, and although I knew that it was almost 99.9% related to the broken suppository, it scared the crap out of me. I did not call the clinic as I knew what they would say, but I did remain a little nervous. I did tell the NP at my appointment and she told me I probably just cut myself (just what I thought). The good news is I only have to do all the shots, pills and suppositories until 1/25!!!!!!!

   My appointment went well. The NP said my uterus is just starting to come into the abdominal cavity and she could feel the top of it. The best part was hearing the little heartbeat on the doppler. Such a great sound! I feel like I can take a big deep sigh of relief, I have seen the heartbeat twice and heard the lovely sound. I feel like I can really start to enjoy being pregnant and not constantly worried. It will start to feel more real when I can start to see changes in my belly.

 I stole this from someone's blog page, but I thought it looked fun:

12 weeks

Category baby business

How far along? 12 weeks

 

Total weight gain/loss: Down a pound from the 8 week appt

Maternity clothes? Nope. Some jeans require a hairbinder, but that was due to all the hormones and have been using it for some time now.

 

Stretch marks? nope

 

Sleep: I never sleep well, but I am certainly less tired that I have been.

Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat!!!!!!

 

Movement: None

Food cravings: Nothing super strong, but green apples lately.

Gender: I think it is a girl and most people have said they do too, but I will honestly be happy with either gender, they are both fun!

Labor Signs: Thank God no

 

Belly Button in or out? Innie

 

What I miss: Taking advil for a headache.

What I am looking forward to: Starting to see my belly grow

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Weekly Wisdom: Get a variety of foods as you never know what you will feel like.

Milestones: 12 Weeks! Yay! Almost done with my first trimester!

Doctor appt

 Brian and I had a good doctor appointment on Friday. We met with a nurse practitioner that we had not met before and she was really great. The bulk of the appointment is going over family history, talking about genetic testing options, and education about early pregnancy. It was too early to hear the heartbeat so she didn't even try with the doppler.

  The nurse practitioner listened to our story about our struggle to become pregnant and how it almost didn't happen. I was telling her I am kind of a worrier, especially about miscarrying, but it is just because of all we had to go through to get to this point. Although they don't usually do an ultrasound at this point, especially since I already had an early one, she said we deserve one. I told her we didn't need to do one, especially since it was Friday and we would probably have to come back next week, but while I was getting my blood drawn she asked the ultrasound tech and she was able to do it. I am so glad we did too! We got the most incredible pictures:

  It looks like a little baby now! The ultrasound tech was laughing because the baby was moving its arms and legs all around like it was dancing and waving. She said she loves these ultrasounds because they look like a little gummy bear. We love our little gummy bear!