13 weeks

 

 

 

How far along? 13 weeks, 4 day

Total weight gain:  2.5 lbs total (but feels like more)

Maternity clothes? Nope

Stretch marks?  Nope.  Hoping I can make it again without any.

Sleep: Not great. Still waking up around 3:00 and can’t fall back asleep for an hour or so.  Some nights were worse because Niko was sick and I’m getting over a cold too.  Next week will be better, I’m sure of it!

Best moment this week: 13 week ultrasound!  The baby looked very healthy. :)

Miss Anything? Feeling 100% healthy

Movement: Nope

Food cravings:  Same stuff.

Gender prediction: I feel like it a boy.  After seeing the 1^st ultrasound at 10 week, and all that movement, it just seemed like a boy.  Plus, I really can only picture Niko with a brother (maybe it’s his recent obsession with tackling and wrestling everyone)!  The ultrasound tech was trying to give us a “guess” but couldn’t get a good enough view.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  I am still a little queasy, but not as bad. 

Labor Signs:  Nope 

Symptoms:  Tired

Belly Button in or out?  In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!!!

Looking forward to:  15 week ultrasound.  They are having me come in for another check-up because Niko got a viral bug (either Roseola or slapped cheek) that caused him to have a pretty good fever and bright red rash all over his face.  Poor little guy!  If it was slapped cheek, it could cause some serious problems with the new baby (including miscarriage, stillborn, and some serious heart/circulatory problems).  I had blood work done immediately and it appears that I am immune, thank God!  So hopefully there is nothing to worry about.  To be on the safe side, they did more blood work, and will do another round at my 15 week appointment to check where my acute antibody levels are at.  For now, I am just praying and having faith-I know God is in complete control (and I pray that no matter the outcome-God will give me the strength and grace to deal with whatever is to come).

 

 

 Looking perfect at 13 weeks!  Heart rate: 146 BPM

 

 

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