Fifteen Weeks

Sorry again for the low quality debris filled picture.  Next week's will be better.

 

How far along: 15 weeks

How big is baby: Fruit and veggie scale says "about the size of an apple". 

Weight gain: At my doctor's appointment Friday I weighed in 2 pounds less than my previous visit, which was great.  I really don't understand how that is possible since I have devoured a whole pan of these... But I will take it.  I am supposed to be pretty careful with my weight gain. 

Sleeping:   I am starting to wake up a few times a night to pee but I am still sleeping well for the most part.  

Food cravings: Lemonade still sounds amazing, which makes me laugh.  This is so Ryan's baby.  He would drink lemonade all day everyday, while, before pregnancy, I could take it or leave it. 

Food aversions: Nothing specific comes to mind.  I am becoming a fan of food again.  

Symptoms:  Emotions are still crazy.  The other day in the car I found myself bawling because I started thinking about Isaac going away to college.  I have also noticed a lot of blood in the sink when I am brushing my teeth which a pregnancy symptom too, according to What to Expect.  It's also been really, really hard to stand the heat, which has been in the 100's with insane humidity.

Miss Anything?: Diet Coke.  I am trying to go for caffiene-free or lemonade instead.

Doctor’s appointment: I have one Thursday.  I stopped in briefly last week to have them fill out some paperwork for our cruise to Cozumel.  

Wedding Rings: Still on! 

Clothes: Getting tighter.  I packed mostly flowy dresses for Cozumel.  I have a few longer shirts and looser shorts that are getting me by for now.  When work starts again and I can't wear spandex workout pants everyday, there will need to be serious wardrobe re-evaluation.  

Movement: The doctor says it's possible the little flutters I am feeling could be movement.  Although, she says it's also possible they are just stomach gurgles or gas.  I am not in too big of a hurry to feel movement to be honest.  I know sooner or later s/he will be kickingme in the ribs all night long.  Is that terrible to say? 

Best moment of the week: I went to my appointment and there was a really young student doctor guy there.  He tried to use the microphone thing to find the heartbeat, but he couldn't and got a little flustered.  I think he was worried that I was going to scream at him, "What do you mean my baby doesn't have a heartbeat?!" When the doctor came in she was like "Well let's just take a look on the ultrasound."  So I got a bonus sneak peek of the baby kicking and moving in there. I got to see little feet, little hands, little legs, and spine. Dr.says it looks good.  

What I’m looking forward to: Upcoming cruise to Cozumel (this week!!!!!).  This will be baby's second trip to Florida.

What I did / Got for baby: We are on a really tight budget.  No shopping this week.  

What I learned this week: The baby can suck it's thumb!