Week 8 update

written 12.4.12


Baby is the size of a raspberry.

How far along? Going with 8 weeks.

Possible food baby.

Total weight gain/loss: Down about three pounds from my start weight. Considering that my very limited and sporadic appetite had me downing a lot of Pop Tarts while on vacation, I'm OK with that.

Maternity clothes? Nopers.

Best moment this week: Telling family and friends!

Symptoms: Nausea, major fatigue, emotional rollercoasters.

Movement: Walk/runs whenever I can, which has been hard with the end of our vacation and then the beginning of the return to work/extreme fatigue and nausea.

Food cravings: Ice cream, toast, pasta ... not too much more. Really not feeling passionate about much food lately.

Aversions: Depends on the day, but not much sounds good.

Gender? I'm guessing boy.

Sleep: Having to adjust to a lack of naps post-vacation has been brutal.

What I miss: Feeling good and having energy. I basically feel like an ugly, useless couch potato.

What I am looking forward to: Our first appointment on Monday!

Weekly Wisdom: Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.


Milestones: My tummy feels harder - I think there is something in there?!

My pregnancy with Elle - week 8 update here.