11w1d - Heartbeat!!!

We purchased our own fetal doppler machine and tried it out for the first time tonight. We were able to find the heartbeat pretty quickly although my heartbeat kept getting in the way so we couldn't get a steady reading. Anyway, it was exciting and I can't wait to keep trying it out. These days I'm super tired. Nausea is starting to go away for sure.

10w4d - 2nd prenatal appt

So I had my 2nd prenatal appointment last night.  Basically, we just did weight, blood pressure, etc.  Then he was going to use the doppler machine to try and find the heartbeat.  I got his disclaimer that he may not be able to find it this early or it may take him a little while to find it, so I shouldn't freak out.  I said ok, and we got started.  He placed the probe on my belly and right away, there it was.  We didn't measure it, but he said it sounded very strong and healthy.  It's just so reassuring to hear a heart beating inside your belly (also kind of alien like..hehe).  After that we discussed a few questions I had and made my next appointment for August 12 and we were on our way!  I honestly think I waited in the waiting room longer than the actual appointment.

 

David and I decided to buy our own doppler to be able to hear the heart beating whenever we want.  It will be kind of neat to hear it whenever and reassuring if we think something is wrong.  It wasn't that expensive, about $120 from amazon and from what I hear, pretty reliable.  Mine even has a digital readout on it, so I can actually measure it.  I should get that on Monday, so I'll try it out then and let you all know what I think.

 

Other than that, I do feel like the nausea and morning sickness are definitely on their way out, which is great because I was worried when all these people start telling me that their morning sickness lasted all 9 months....really, cuz I didn't need to hear that...haha!  I'm still super tired, but trying to keep up with housework and other stuff that needs to get done.  Other than that, I have no other news to report for now.  Thanks for listening to my ramblings...

10w0d - 25% done

I am so excited that I've made it this far with no sign of miscarriage. I'll feel better after we get to Aug 2, which is when I start my 2nd trimester. It does seem like the nausea and morning sickness is either getting better or I'm getting used to it. The biggest change of food I've noticed is not that I'm eating more, I'm actually eating less, but I get hungry often. Strangely, that has caused me to lose about 5 pounds. From what I understand, that's normal.

Also kind of strange, even though I've lost weight, my pants are getting tight. I'm definitely bloated. My stomach is really hard. I've also noticed that some of my tighter pants aren't fitting anymore. I'm trying to stick with more stretchy pants. I also bought a bella band so that I could continue to wear some of my regular pants longer or if I need to, wear maternity pants a little sooner. I'm excited to start actually showing and not just look fat, though...haha!

I have my 2nd prenatal appointment this Wed, July 15, so I'll update again then.

9w1d - Fetus

I didn't realize it but apparently at 9 weeks, my little bean graduates from embryo to fetus.  Exciting milestones!!

8w6d - Fourth of July

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!!!! I hope everyone is having a fun and safe holiday!! David and I are currently visiting Danielle and Travis in Dallas, TX. They have taken us to a bunch of great restaurants and lots of shopping. Tonight we are going to go to a firework display, which should be a good time.

So far the nausea hasn't been too bad only when I don't eat regularly. The heat has been pretty crazy though, so I'm definitely glad I'm not like 8 months pregnant or something. Ok, well I don't have much else to write about, so I'll update again after my next appointment on July 15.