How far along? 23 weeks 

Baby size:  around 1 pound

Total weight gain/loss:  +3 pounds

Maternity clothes?  yes

Sleep:  so-so having crazy dreams

Best moment this week:  today we get to see you

Movement:  tons and all the time

Food cravings:  not so much one thing just always hungry

What I miss:  not being sore

What I am looking forward to:  seeing you today at the ultrasound
 
Milestones:  none this week

Pregnancy Symptoms: big belly sore body crazy dreams 
Stretch Marks:  on my side :(

Belly button:  Still a full on innie!

Other pregnancy related news: as mentioned we are going to see you today!

14 Weeks and 3 Days

How far along?  14 Weeks and 3 Days

Baby size:  Not sure because the bumps not working

Total weight gain/loss:  -1 pound

Maternity clothes?  Need some but just wearing dresses

Sleep:  Good still having crazy dreams of peanut butter shakes

Best moment this week:  hearing your heartbeat at the doctor

Movement:  none yet

Food cravings:  bologna sandwich with cheese

What I miss:  lunch meat

What I am looking forward to:  the anatomy scan Sept 13!
 
Milestones:  celebrating my last birthday today without you here

Pregnancy Symptoms:  still a little morning sickness and sooooo tired

Stretch Marks:  only old ones

Belly button:  Still a full on innie!

Other pregnancy related news: As i already said we have our anatomy scan Sept 13th!!!! Cant wait!!!

13 Weeks 4 days

How far along?  13 weeks and 4 days

Baby size:  The size of a peach 2.9 in and .81 OZ

Total weight gain/loss:  Not sure till next Tues

Maternity clothes?  None

Sleep:  Good

Best moment this week:  making it to the 2nd trimester baby!!! Whaooo

Movement:  none

Food cravings:  just food in general... I am starving!

What I miss:  fruity drinks by the pool

What I am looking forward to:  my doctors appt next Tues and my birthday
 
Milestones:  2nd trimester!!!

Pregnancy Symptoms:  a little morning sickness in the morning and exhaustion but thats it.

Stretch Marks:  a few but i think they were from before

Belly button:  Still a full on innie!

Other pregnancy related news: Hopefully we will get to schedule our anatomy scan next week.


Dear Baby Lovebug, I just want you to know that your mama loves you so much. I cant wait to meet you and to love on you. I am so proud of you already. I might not always be the best mom and make the best choices but you will NEVER doubt my love for you. I will be there for you everyday and even if you dont always agree with me please know that I love you and am trying to do what I think is best for you. I cant wait till next birthday so you can blow out my birthday candles with me. I love you lovebug.

Love,

Your Mama

12 Weeks

How far along?  12 Weeks

Baby size:  the size of a plum 2.1 In 49 OZ 

Total weight gain/loss:  ?

Maternity clothes?  Not yet

Sleep:  Slept pretty good all week had a hard time staying asleep when i have to get up to pee

Best moment this week:  not being sick alllll week!

Movement: Not yet

Food cravings:  none still getting over the morning sickness but still loving ice water

What I miss:  a nice cold drink

What I am looking forward to:  getting out of the 1st trimester
 
Milestones: none this week 

Pregnancy Symptoms:  morning sickness and exhaustion

Stretch Marks:  none yet

Belly button:  Still a full on innie!

Other pregnancy related news: Doctors Appt Aug 16th

11 Weeks 2 Days

How far along? 11 weeks and 2 days 

Baby size: The baby is the size of a lime this week or 1.6in .25 OZ 

Total weight gain/loss:  -4lbs

Maternity clothes?  no

Sleep:  pretty good but I am having so many crazy dreams

Best moment this week:  getting to see you on the screen during our first ultrasound

Movement:  to early

Food cravings:  none except maybe ice water... cant keep much food down

What I miss:  feeling normal and not being sick. Morning sickness for me has been an all day everyday affair and its wearing me out.

What I am looking forward to:  entering the 2nd trimester
 
Milestones: making it through our first appointment 

Pregnancy Symptoms:  all day sickness, headaches, tiredness

Stretch Marks:  none

Belly button:  Still a full on innie!

Other pregnancy related news: Our next appointment is 8/16 and in 1 week we enter the 2nd trimester!

Baby Lovebug, Not too much is going on this week. over the weekend I slept and slept because I am sharing all my energy with you but its ok because I love you so much already. I had to miss my first event due to being sick last night, it was awful but its over now. Your dad and I are going to the fair tomorrow for Ethan our neighbors birthday. It should be fun but its supposed to be 99 F tomorrow. that's hot! This coming weekend your dad is playing in a golf outing for the school you will go to when you are bigger and I plan ON laying by the pool. I need to get some energy back so I can start getting the house ready for you. I want it to be perfect when you get here. Well baby lovebug we want you to stay healthy in there and know that we love you.

Love,

Mommy and Daddy

Dear Baby Lovebug,

Baby Lovebug we are so happy to be expecting you! Your dad and I have waited and prayed for you. We were really worried that it would take a long time and a lot of struggling to have you but you came on your own without the help of the doctors we were told we would need. That already shows how strong willed you are but coming from your dad and I how could you be anything different. We found out we were expecting you on June 15, 2011 early in the morning. Your mama was so surprised she couldn't stop crying and shaking. I called your dad because he was on the way out the door to go to work but luckily the garage door wouldn't shut so he was still in the driveway. He came inside and I told him and he was so happy. He gave your mama a big hug and kiss and helped her calm down a little. It was a very exciting morning. The next day we went to the doctor and they confirmed that you are on your way and we couldn't be anymore happier. The doctor told us that we would be able to come see you inside my belly on July 19th. It seemed like a very long way away but we were able to celebrate Fathers Day and the fourth of July and went on vacation to see your grandma so we were very busy and next thing we knew it was July 19th. Once again your mama was a nervous wreck that morning. I was so scared because I want you to be healthy and happy and this was a big step. They put me on the table and up on the screen you came. Your dad and I were able to hear your little heart beating and see you dance across the screen. We already know you are going to be a good dancer. Your dad was so happy  a tear came to his eyes and your mama had tears rolling down her face. The lady told us you are 10 weeks and 1 day old and that everything looked great. We are so overjoyed and we cant wait to meet you but you have 30 more weeks to grow in there so stay healthy lovebug and we will talk soon.
Love Always,
Mom and Dad