BUMPDATE: 7 Weeks

How far along: day 1, week 7 Total weight gain: well, now that i'm actually able to eat again, i'm sure i'll be gaining more poundage. today was our first doctor's appointment and they told me i was 129. Maternity clothes: not yet but lose fitting is still my prerogative right now. Stretch marks: nope! i've been using Mama Bee Belly Butter by Burt's Bees. Sleep: a lot! a lot if sleeping is happening. Best moments of the week: getting to see our little blueberry on the ultrasound today and seeing the little heart beating. 147 heart rate, "go little guy, go" Miss anything: i was missing coke & my white mocha's from Starbucks but the doctor...

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BUMPDATE: 6 Weeks

this week i officially feel like i'm dying. i must have 6 babies in there or something because i am sick as a dog! How far along: day 4, week 6 Total weight gain: how bout total weight loss? from throwing up. Maternity clothes: baggy comfy clothes. don't let any waistband touch the tummy or i will throw up. Stretch marks: i'm so sick, i don't even care anymore. Sleep: when i'm not asleep, i'm throwing up. Best moments of the week: my friend Ivy coming over to drop off groceries and other things i've been needing. it's the only time i can eat. Miss anything: the will to live. Movement: i'm not doing much moving or i'll throw up. oh the baby! no, no movement yet. Food...

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Bumpdate: 5 Weeks

How far along: day 2, week 5 Total weight gain: umm should i be monitoring that? Maternity clothes: not yet but i ordered these shirts! and then i realized that by the time my tummy is that big, it will be the dead of winter. hooray for layering! Stretch marks: nope! i've been using Mama Bee Belly Butter by Burt's Bees. Sleep: a lot! a lot if sleeping is happening. Best moments of the week: finding out that my aunt totally spoiled us and bought us our crib & car seat/stroller combo. here is a link to our baby registry in case anyone was wondering. Miss anything: still Starbucks Movement: not yet Food cravings: not so much Mexican food anymore. hmm...

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BUMPDATE: 4 weeks

Hooray! we are expecting!!! i peed on a stick {actually 6 sticks} & it came out positive! we couldn't be more excited! thank you for all the congrats and well wishes, they mean so much to us. please follow along on our journey as we become parents. we would love your input and interaction. i'll be posting weekly updates or "bumpdates" so i can keep a record of my pregnancy & so our family & friends can follow along too. How far along: day 5, week 4 Total weight gain: the kid is the size of a poppy seed. i hope none! Maternity clothes: no, but i wish i could wear them. my abdomen feels like i've done about a million sit-ups or crunches. i've been sore so i've been avoiding...

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