Week 15 update

Baby is the size of an orange.

How far along? 15 weeks. (I'm now just going to post at the end of the week and sum up the pregnancy events pertaining to that particular week o' gestation.)

I need to start taking my photos when I actually look awake.

Total weight gain/loss: I'm still down 3-4 pounds. I was just reading that baby is going to go through a growth spurt, and I feel like my eating is ramping up ... hope my working out can ramp up, too!

Maternity clothes? No ... I had my first thought of "I don't need to wear a belt with these jeans anymore" this week, and I think it might be a good idea to locate my BeBand soon, but I'm good for now.

Best moment this week: Nothing directly pregnancy related, but making some decisions and praying for some things to fall in to place for us.


Symptoms: Still the nausea. Lots of tightness in my calves. Itchy skin. Anxiety. (This is fun!)

Movement: Went to the gym one night when Tim was home ... still trying to pry myself out of bed early enough in the morning to work out before work. And the baby is definitely moving more noticeably :) I'm feeling flutter, pops and rolls, which is pretty awesome. Nothing super consistent, but it's pretty neat when I feel it.

Food cravings: This chicken marsala casserole - I made some on Sunday and ate it the rest of the week. Delish! Creamy foods. Toast. Sweet stuff.

Aversions: Still a lot of things. Water, for one. I need to work on increasing my water intake. Mexican food, definitely. I'm looking forward to enjoying food again.


Gender? Still think it's a boy.

Sleep: Waking up and having weird dreams, mostly courtesy of work. I did have a dream about being in labor, though - it was really weird and kind of funny, in hindsight. Tim was on the hospital bed taking a nap, and everyone was like, "Um, sir? We need you to move so we can examine your wife." Then Elle and I were walking around the hospital a bit later and I kept thinking "This is so easy - why do I remember it being more painful last time?!" And then I realized I wasn't having contractions any more and they hadn't even hooked me up to monitors ... I woke up with the realization that in my dream, I still had several weeks to go and wasn't having the baby any time soon. Oh, pregnancy dreams.

What I miss: Wine. The stress at work leaves me wishing I could have a glass of wine at dinner or after Elle goes to sleep. Oh well!

What I am looking forward to: My mom visiting in two weeks and the ultrasound - can't wait to see the baby!

Weekly Wisdom: Sleep when you can.

Milestones: More movement :)

My pregnancy with Elle - week 15 update here.