6 Weeks!

It seems to have taken forever to get to 6 weeks - only 34 more to go! I haven't had a chance to upload the u/s picture yet but will soon. I do have to say the toughest part so far is hiding this from my mom. I feel terrible keeping this away from her.  She probably knows already - I'm a terrible liar. Why hide it you may ask? Well, we don't want to tell anyone until like 12-14wks so if I tell my parents now it seems unfair to ask them to keep a secret for 6+ weeks. Do I honestly think I'll make it to 12 weeks without spilling to my parents? NO - it seemed like such an easy idea before I was pregnant - now not so easy. Right now the ultimate goal would be 8 weeks, but if she asks me anymore questions I'll probably crack.

 

To be honest I'm not exactly lying - but I am certainly evading.

 

 

 

How far along? 6 weeks

 

 

By week 6, your baby’s brain and nervous system are developing at a rapid pace. Optic vesicles, which later form the eyes, begin to develop this week on the sides of the head, as do the passageways that will make up the inner ear.Your baby's heart will begin to beat around this time, and it may even be detected on ultrasound examination. And the beginnings of the digestive and respiratory systems are forming, too. Small buds that will grow into your baby's arms and legs also appear this week.

Next Appointment: 11/2/11 another U/S - hopefully we hear the heartbeat on the U/S machine this time.

Weight gain/loss: unknown.

Maternity clothes? Nope.

Sleep? Ok except for the peeing 3x a night.

 

Best moment this week? Seeing the little flutter of the heartbeat on the U/S

Food cravings: Chicken nuggets from McDonald's and Tacos from Taco bell (only caved once on the chicken nuggets. Holding strong on the tacos)

Odd pregnancy symptom of the week: Not odd but the nausea started up this past week.

 

Genders: Unknown and unsure if we will find out.

Belly button in or out? Way in.

Movement? nope

What I miss? Nothing.

What I'm looking forward to: I just want to hold the baby

 

Weekly wisdom: Today I am Pregnant and I love my baby.

Milestones: Size of a sweet pea and saw a Heartbeat!

Today is my Birthday!

And it was a good day. It started off with an ultrasound appointment. Definitely more to see this week than last. Its AMAZING what a difference 1 week can make. Best part of it all - getting to see the flutter of the heartbeat. It was great. I can't wait for next week to see how much the little bug has changed. They have my EDD as June 20th - so technically I am 5 wks 6 days - so the weekly update will be tomorrow!

The great appointment was followed by a lovely lunch and movie with Chris, and then dinner with Chris, my parents & brother. Overall a great birthday!

5 Weeks!

Today I hit 5 weeks. I had an appointment for an early ultrasound. What do you think?

The little blob in the center - thats our little bean! Not much to see at this point, but I go back again next Tuesday (my birthday!) and hopefully there will be a bit more to this viewing. Overall above is what you expect to see at this point.

I also had more bloodwork done (I think I am starting to conquer my needle fear - though I still can't watch while they draw blood). HGC level was 5,854.6 and progesterone is 30.6. Over all my HGC doubles on an average of 33 hours. Not too bad. Still nervous about this pregnancy - I have no symptoms to speak of. Its crazy - but I wish I would feel like crap - atleast it would feel a bit more real. **Hopefully** at the scan next week we'll be luck enough to see a heartbeat. I think that would help to ease my nerves a bit.

So 5 weeks - how big is baby??

Your baby's heart will begin to beat this week! Your baby is now called an embryo and is about the size of an apple seed.

Until now, the embryo has been a mass of cells; but starting at about week 5 of pregnancy, a distinct shape begins to form. A front, back, top, and bottom are now apparent. Also, a bulge in the center of the embryo develops into your baby's heart. The nervous system, muscles, and bones begin to develop. Your placenta and the amniotic sac will also begin to develop, so many developments are happening all at once!

Now time for the weekly survey

 

How far along? 5 weeks

Next Appointment: 10/25 for an ultrasound!

Weight gain/loss: No idea!

Maternity clothes? Nope.

Sleep? Not too bad.

Best moment this week? Seeing the gestational sac on the Ultrasound!

Food cravings: Nothing really

Odd pregnancy symptom of the week: none really

Genders: Unknown and unsure if we will find out.

Belly button in or out? Way in.

Movement? nope

What I miss? Nothing.

What I'm looking forward to: I just want to hold the baby

Weekly wisdom: Today I am Pregnant and I love my baby.

 

Milestones: Size of an appleseed?

Blood Test - take 2

My HGC level increased - 499.8. Progesterone is now 35.7. The doctors office looks for the levels to double every 48 hours. Mine doubled in 32. So far everything is good - mainly fatigue is hitting me right now.

Up next is a ultrasound on 10/18, so I'll have a picture to post next time!!

Blood results in!

I had a blood test today to check the HGC levels in my blood. The test came back positive - my level was 185. My progesterone level was also checked and that was a 23. The nurse said both numbers were good, though I am being put on a progesterone supplement - to keep the number up. I go back for a second test on Thursday. Hopefully the HGC levels double. Following that I would get my first pregnancy ultrasound a week later!

4 weeks (1 day early)

Today I am 4 weeks. The baby is the size of a single poppy seed:

Baby's now the size of a poppy seed!Now safe in your womb, the ball of cells (blastocyst) is splitting into the embryo (your future child) and placenta. Outside this microscopic speck, the amniotic sac and fluid are forming into protective cushioning.

Neural tube forms at 1-4 weeks of your pregnancy - It will develop into the nervous system (Brain, spinal cord, hair, and skin). Already your baby has the foundation for thought, senses, feeling, and more!

At 1-4 weeks pregnant, heart and primitive circulatory system rapidly form - While still in its beginning stages, this is the very life support system that will carry your child throughout his or her life.

Survey

I will do my best to keep up weekly with my "progress"

How far along? 4 weeks

Next Appointment: Call in for blood work

Weight gain/loss: May never answer this question. I don't think it starts until after the first OB appointment right???

Maternity clothes? Nope.


Sleep? Crazy dreams every. single. night.

Best moment this week? Positive Pregnancy test!

Food cravings: Nothing really

Odd pregnancy symptom of the week: random hot flashes

Genders: Unknown and unsure if we will find out.

Belly button in or out? Way in.

Movement? nope

What I miss? Nothing.

What I'm looking forward to: I just want to hold the baby

Weekly wisdom: Today I am Pregnant and I love my baby.

Milestones: Size of poppy seeds.

Welcome

Welcome all! I created this blog to track this pregnancy and any future pregnancies! I won't regale embarass all of you with the details of how we got to this point, but needless to say it was a bit more of a journey than expected and all we are hoping to come home with is a healthy baby!