Ode to Pregnancy Symptoms

I love my 13 year old pimple face, because it means my baby is growing inside me.
I love my bloated belly, because it means my baby is growing inside me.
I love the weird fluids and smells that escape my body, because it means my baby is growing inside me.*
I love my fatigue, because it means my baby is growing inside me.
I love the constant trips to the bathroom, because it means my baby is growing inside me.
I love the sleepless nights, because it means my baby is growing inside me.
I love my psycho girl mood swings, because it means my baby is growing inside me.*
I love my incessant headaches, because it means my baby is growing inside me.
I love everything my body is doing to grow my baby inside me.

*I cannot guarantee that my husband agrees with these particular statements. :)

Woah, baby!

This is Baby E at 8 weeks 2 days! Everything is measuring right on track, including baby's heartbeat which was 167 today. We were blown away at how different s/he looks compared to only 2 weeks ago! The next ultrasound won't be for at least 3 weeks, so we can't wait to see the changes that take place during that time. I go back to the OB for a regular appointment on June 30th, when we'll schedule the NT scan. During that scan they measure the size of baby's neck, and test my blood for the possibility of Down's Syndrome and Trisomy 13/18. I'm mostly looking forward to seeing the baby again, who will be perfect no matter what!

Introducing Baby E!

Today we got to see our baby for the first time! The little shrimp was snuggled in close to the wall of my ute, so it's not a great photo, but still amazing to see that there really is a little one growing inside me! We also got to see the flickering of the baby's heartbeat, which was AMAZING! This was the last visit with the RE, and I'll see my regular OB from now on. My next ultrasound is scheduled for June 22nd when I'll be a little over 8 weeks. I can't wait to see my babe again.

Here is Baby E making his/her debut at 6 weeks 2 days:

Bloody symptoms!

Today I had the pleasure of experiencing a less talked about pregnancy symptom... A severe bloody nose! It started out of nowhere and literally ran like a faucet. Beautiful.

As much as I disliked it, I kept reminding myself that all symptoms are a wonderful reminder that  I am growing a baby in my ute! Keep 'em coming!

Here are my symptoms so far: (6 weeks tomorrow)

• BLOAT
• Thirst
• Frequent urination
• Hunger
• Insomnia
• Nose bleed
• Fuller looking veins
• Sore/Tender nipples
• Acne