Blame it on the baby...

I spelt the title of this blog wrong... and my cute husband could not wait to tell me about my goof haha Over 1000 people have viewed the blog, and no one told me?!? :-P 

Pregnancy Brain to the max. <3

Week 13

Oh hey everyone! Jess here reporting from Week 13. Sandy is on her way to CT and all I want to do is sleep. Luckily my husband is super awesome and has been doing everything that I should be helping him with. Got to love that man.

This week I went to Social Security and the DMV to officially change my name to Jessica Monahan. It's legitimate now! Woop! I almost posted a picture because I was so excited... but luckily I caught that Pregnancy Brain moment in enough time to remember how ridiculously unsafe that would be. :)

Kevin and I had our first trimester screening this week. Talk about an unbelievable experience... The baby was rolling, flipping, waving, and basically spazing out! It was so intense and amazing and scary and every emotion possible :) Here's our favorite shot:

Baby M is laying on his/her tummy!

Let's get on to this week's stats!

How far along?  13 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss?  I think I'm starting to pack it on. My belly is an actual belly, even though the baby is only just starting to move into my abdomen. I'm hoping that my bump is being caused my the rest of my insides having no where to go and not just additional fat ;)

Maternity clothes?  This week I ventured out of my comfort zone and tried a big shirt and leggings... Only what I thought were leggings were actually tights and super see through haha The outfit was cute and comfy and showed off a cute little bump, but I really need to buy REAL leggings

Stretch marks? Not yet.

Sleep? Getting WAY better

Best moment last week? Our First Trimester Screening... Loved seeing Baby M so active :)

Movement?  Nothing that I can feel, but Baby M was a wild child during our ultrasound this week. I mean moving like crazy!!

Food cravings? Just junk... but I've been eating a lot of healthy lunches at school. Go me!

Labor signs? Wayyyy too early.

Belly button in/out? Just my normal innie.

What I miss: A flat tummy... Right now I just look like I hate too many donuts haha

What I am looking forward to: Seeing a bump that isn't just fat ;) (This is from last week but still applies...)

Milestones: Seeing Baby M and knowing that he/she is perfect and healthy right now.

Week 12!

So this week Baby M hit the coveted 12 week mark. I literally woke up this morning feeling AMAZING. Like a different person. Maybe I really feel better, or maybe my brain is telling me I'm supposed to because I've hit 12 weeks. Either way, I am happy. My students even noticed a difference, telling me, "Mrs. Monahan, you seem way happier today than you have all year." I couldn't help but laugh :)

I'm chowing down on homemade fried pickles (thanks to the hubby) and sipping on white grape juice from a wine glass.

Here's my 12 week picture!

How far along?  12 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss?  I'm up a few pounds.

Maternity clothes?  Belly bands, belly belts, and lots and lots of stretchy clothes!

Stretch marks? Not yet.

Sleep? I'm waking up to pee non-stop, but luckily I fall right back asleep after! 

Best moment last week? Telling family!!

Movement?  Not yet! But Baby M can move all joints and if we were able to poke Baby M he/she would react by moving! 

Food cravings? No cravings here, but I'm eating a lot more since I can actually stomach food!

Labor signs? Wayyyy too early.

Belly button in/out? Just my normal innie.

What I miss: Still miss my wine, but I would give up absolutely anything to go through this experience with Kevin.

What I am looking forward to: Seeing a bump that isn't just fat ;)

Milestones: I can feel my uterus when I lay down. It's a hard little bump in between my hip bones.

Catching Up!

It has been a LONG time since I've blogged! I'll blame that on the fatigue, nausea, and a more pleasant experience... our wedding! Today we're 11 weeks and 5 days!

September 29, 2012 I married Kevin! It was one of the most incredible days of my life and it could not have gone any better. Here are a few pictures from the day!! I promise to blog again at the 12 week mark... In just a few days!

My dress!!

All of the guys at the lake!

Our first kiss.

7 weeks... and feeling it!

Kevin and I had our first appointment for Baby M on September 11. The midwife we met with was amazing; not only was she funny, but she was very cognizant of my growing anxiety and handled it well!

They provided us with an ultrasound, which was by far one of the most amazing experiences in my life. The baby is the size of a blueberry, and we got to see the heart beat fluttering on the screen. Baby M has a heart beat of 124; perfect for his/her age ;) When we got to hear the heart beat, I broke into tears, and looked back at Kevin who was tearing up and smiling ear to ear... You would have thought the Red Sox won the World Series!

Our official due date is May 2, 2013, making me 7 weeks today.

How far along?  7 weeks

Total weight gain/loss?  I'm not sure, but I am BLOATED like nobody's business!

Maternity clothes?  Purchased my first belly band today... the bloat is making it impossible to button my pants.

Stretch marks? Not yet.

Sleep? Sleep is okay, but I'm getting up around 4 am with terrible nausea!! Unfortunately, it lasts all day!

Best moment last week? Hearing Baby M's heart beat!

Movement?  Not yet!

Food cravings?  I can barely look at a saltine cracker... never mind crave anything.

Labor signs? Wayyyy too early.

Belly button in/out? Just my normal innie.

What I miss: EATING.

What I am looking forward to: Making it to the 2nd trimester!

Milestones: Hearing that beautiful heart beat!!