15 Week Belly Photos

15 Weeks

Continuing the march towards normal proportions, Baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Our fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though I still can't feel the movements.

How far along: 15 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +1.0 lb YEAH!!!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Cramping, contractions, fatigue, growing bump, tearful, headaches, nightmares
Maternity clothes: All the way!
Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: Depends on the day, but in bed by 11:30 every night
Best moment last week: 
Movement: Nope

Food cravings: Soft pretzels with retell/Velveeta dip
Gender: I am thinking girl this week
Labor Signs: Not really, but mild contractions when I run too much.

Belly Button (in or out): I am an innie, but stretching 

What I miss: Feeling good
What I am looking forward to: Feeling Baby
Milestones: We made it through week 14 without breaking my foot... Sounds silly, but it was a big thing for us.

14 Week Belly Photos

Wow did I pop this week...

14 Weeks

Our adorable little fetus is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over the body for warmth.

How far along: 14 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +0.5 lb YEAH!!!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Cramping, fatigue, growing bump, tearful, headaches, nightmares
Maternity clothes: All the way!
Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: As much as I can, which really is not much these days.
Best moment last week: Hearing Baby's heartbeat again
Movement: Nope

Food cravings: Peach juice
Gender: I am going to stick with boy
Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button (in or out): I am an innie, but stretching already... REALLY???

What I miss: Sleep and feeling rested
What I am looking forward to: Feeling Baby kick
Milestones: We decided that we are not going to find out Baby's sex, a decision we have struggled with.  I also starting jogging again, even though it is exhausting on the lungs!

We Made a BIG Decision!

Tonight Daddy and I made a very big decision... We decided that we are NOT going to find out Baby's sex.  We didn't find out with Miles, and it really did not bother either of us.  Around 38 or 39 weeks I was ready to know, but it was still fun not knowing until he was here.  This time around, Daddy really did not want to find out, however I kind of did.  The main reason I wanted to find out with Baby is because I was too drugged and too stressed when Miles was born that I do not remember being told that he was a boy.  It wasn't until I was in recovery, when I asked Chris if we had a boy or a girl.  While I was and still am sad that I never heard that we had a boy, it was a wonderful moment when Chris was able to introduce me to our son.  The more I think about it, I don't think I would have found out any other way.  We personally think that finding out that we are having a boy or a girl by ultrasound would be so terribly anticlimactic after having Miles, so we are doing it again... We will find out when God says it is time for us to know.

Baby's First Flowers

Today I received flowers at work.  I know they are for Chris, Miles and I however, it is more fun to say they are for Baby.

Here is what the card said:

Congratulations on Baby Caldwell.  Dad and I are so very happy for all three of you.  We can't wait to meet our new wonderful grandchild.

Love,

Nana and Pop

There you go Baby... Your first flowers.  Blue for Boy and Pink for Girl!  Isn't Nana thoughtful!!!

13 Week Belly Photos

Monthly OB Appointment

Today we had our second OB appointment.  Everything is looking great.  Baby's heart beat is continuing to raise, and is now up to 160 bpm.  Baby is doing great!  YEAH!!!

13 Weeks

Our fetus is forming teeth and vocal cords... we are savoring this, their non-functional phase. Baby is approaching normal proportions, with a head now only one third the size of the body. Intestines are in the process of moving from the umbilical cord to baby's tummy. (Much more convenient.)

How far along: 13 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: -0.5 lb YEAH!!!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Fatigue, growing bump, swollen boobs, tearful, hungry all the time, headaches, nightmares
Maternity clothes: All the way!
Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: 7ish hours
Best moment last week:
Movement: Nope

Food cravings: Hamburger
Gender: This week I think Baby might be a Boy
Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button (in or out): I am an innie

What I miss: Not feeling tired and my old lung capacity
What I am looking forward to: Feeling Baby kick
Milestones: We told work

Baby's First Run

I have finally been cleared to run again, so this morning I went out for a jog with a friend.  I knew my lung capacity was down, but wow I had no idea just how bad it has already gotten.  We  made it 2.5 miles, but wow, that was the must difficult 2.5 miles I have ever run.  At one point I swear I wanted to rip open my chest so that my lungs could expand.  It was so pathetic.

Baby's Pumpkin

Miles picked out Baby's first pumpkin today.  Thanks big brother Miles!

Week 12

First trimester: Check! The nausea, fatigue, mood swings, and bathroom dashes should soon fade, but (sorry!) headaches and dizziness will probably get more intense. The good news: We're about to embark on the second trimester, when mood and energy levels generally peak.

Baby's now the size of a plum!As we move into the second trimester, Baby shifts into the growth and maturation stage. After weeks in the critical development stage, almost all of Baby's systems are fully formed.
 

How far along: 12 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: -1.0 lb YEAH!!!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Fatigue, baby bump, swollen boobs, tearful, hungry all the time, headaches, nausea but no morning sickness
Maternity clothes: All the way!
Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: I'm on vacation, so none!
Best moment last week: Actually looking pregnant instead of fat
Movement: Nope

Food cravings: A nice cold beer
Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button (in or out): I am an innie

What I miss: Wine... Who goes wine tasting in Napa pregnant... That was just so mean!
What I am looking forward to: Feeling Baby kick
Milestones: We made it to second trimester!

Week 11

By now, we're very familiar with the prenatal symphony of a rumbling tummy. Small, frequent meals  help with the discomfort. I am trying to make sure to eat and drink slowly to prevent swallowing extra air. 

Baby's now the size of a lime!
Our fetus currently enjoys a 1:1 ratio between body and head, and has skin so transparent that blood vessels show right through it. But fingers and toes are no longer webbed, and hair follicles, tooth buds, and nail beds are forming -- setting up a significantly more attractive future.

How far along: 11 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: -1.5 lb YEAH!!!

Pregnancy Symptoms: Fatigue, bloating, swollen boobs, tearful, hungry all the time, headaches, nausea but no morning sickness
Maternity clothes: All the way!
Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: 6ish hours
Best moment last week: Not being SO tired
Movement: Nope

Food cravings: Sweedish Fish
Gender: Girl

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button (in or out): I am an innie

What I miss: Not feeling sick after drinking a coffee
What I am looking forward to: Making it to second trimester
Milestones: Baby traveled on their first plane flight