Week 6 update

(written 11.19.12) 

Baby is the size of an sweet pea.

How far along? Going with six weeks for now.

Total weight gain/loss: Didn't weigh myself this week, but I would guess I lost a little or maintained.

Maternity clothes? No.

Best moment this week: Being pregnant.

Symptoms: Lack of appetite, fatigue, some nausea, round ligament pain (see below).

Movement: Worked out as many days as I could but want to do more - hopefully after we get back from vacation and work settles down a bit it will be a possibility. Also, alien baby made its presence known big time - I was at work talking to a coworker, and I gasped and bent over because it seriously felt like something was trying to escape my belly. I tried to laugh it off as gas pains, but the coworker seemed really freaked out/concerned/suspicious. Oh, round ligament pain, you're starting earlier and with more vengeance this time ...

Food cravings: Eh.

Aversions: Officially: Coffee

Gender? I'm guessing boy.

Sleep: Still struggling with getting to and staying asleep.

What I miss: Feeling completely normal. Still hoping the nausea stays minimal. I keep getting conflicting reports from other mothers who have had two or more on what their experience was, and so far, nothing sounds super promising, but I keep trying to remind myself that each person, and each pregnancy, are different.

What I am looking forward to: Telling friends and family when we're in Ohio!

Weekly Wisdom: Symptoms, like RLP and nausea, are a reassuring thing.

 Milestones: Being pregnant!

My pregnancy with Elle - six week update here.