13 weeks - status

(Today's post will be all about pregnancy. If you don't feel like reading about that right now, I completely understand. Hope to see you again soon.)

Total Weight Loss/Gain: I'm up around 7 pounds from the date of my dIUI. I worry that I've gained too much.

Maternity Clothes: I can still fit into my pants, although afternoons are tough because I'm more bloated then. I have bought a couple of maternity tops at the local consignment store (love that place!). Mostly I can still wear my regular clothes, minus the really tight stuff.

Stretch marks: none yet.

Sleep: I'm usually ready for bed at 9 pm, and if I miss that window, I get waaaay over tired. My sleep is better now that I run the humidifier - to block the sound of Mr. Jem snoring, mostly. I do get up to pee once or twice a night. And I seem to wake at 3:30 a.m. just because. 

Movement: Nope.

Cravings/Aversions: Italian food. Constantly. Oh, and chili cheese fries. And hamburgers. However, a slab of chicken or fish is totally revolting. I had a hard time swallowing my lamb chop last night. Had to smother it it in sauce.

Gender: It's a Girl!

Symptoms: I heart 2nd trimester. My nausea has subsided almost 100% and I am more energetic (until 9 pm). B00bs still big, but much less sore than just a couple of weeks ago.

What I miss: Raw fish on my sushi, coffee. Totally worth it, tho!

What I look forward to: Being able to feel the baby's movement.

Moods: Happy (I'm pregnant!!!!). My fuse is a little shorter, tho. Mr. Jem: "You've been a little directive and short with me lately." Me: "I'm only 5'2"!" Mr. Jem: "You've been acting 4'11"!!!!"

Milestones:  First trimester CVS test results were all good. Next OB sono is tomorrow.

Medical concerns: Is my baby alive in there? Oh, that's just regular IF paranoia.

Sex?: Mr. Jem is very hesitant to engage in any type of activity, but a girl's got needs...!

Misc:  Looking forward to my 13 week OB appointment tomorrow. I'll have a full physical (pap, etc.) and go over my blood work and CVS results. I just want to hear her heartbeat!! No, I haven't gotten a doppler (yet). Not sure I will.

~Jem