12 Weeks 5 Days

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I’m 12 Weeks 5 Days pregnant today! It’s so hard to believe! I’m only 2 days away from closing out my 13th week and starting the second trimester! I think. I’m not the only one who seems to be confused about this.  Does the second trimester begin at 13 weeks or 14 weeks? I think it begins at 13 weeks, I.e., 13 weeks 1 day. I think the confusion stems from the fact that in most of the literature, the 14th week begins at 13 Weeks 1 Day so when some resources say 14 weeks, I think they actually mean the 14th week, not at exactly 14 weeks. Does this make sense? All my pregnancy books indicate that the second trimester begins on Sunday at the start of my 14th week (13 Weeks 1 Day). Baby Center says 14 Weeks, but it’s not clear if they mean at the start of the 14th week or the end. Ah! It’s all so confusing! So I’ve decided to just pick one and I’m choosing to go with 13 Weeks. So Saturday will mark the end of the first trimester and Sunday will mark the beginning of the second. Is that cheating?

Thoughts? What’s the consensus here?

Either way, I feel the need to do a little celebrating. It’s still so hard to believe we’ve made it this far! I honestly thought I would never get here again. There are so many milestones still to come, with the 28 week mark being the biggest and scariest for me because I didn’t quite make it to 28 weeks with my son, but for now I’m choosing to just focus on the fact that I’m about to make it out of the first trimester, and this is huge!

Okay, now for the updates 🙂

Belly Pics:

BellyPics-8-9WeeksBellyPics10-12WeeksThere’s definitely a bump there now 🙂

And now for the progress report…

How far along?  12 Weeks 5 Days

Total weight gain? 1.5 lbs

Maternity clothes? Not yet, but stretchy pants/shorts, jersey skirts and dresses are definitely my friend! I started cleaning out my dresser drawers and closet to make room for maternity clothes, and I pulled out the box of maternity clothes from first pregnancy. It’s sitting in the middle of my bedroom, with the contents waiting to be washed and put away. I can’t quite bring myself to go through it just yet, it just brings back a lot of memories of my first pregnancy, but I know I’ll need to go through it soon and figure out what I have and what I’ll need to still shop for.

In the meantime, I have my belly band that I’ll  probably start using soon so I can still get away with my regular clothes for a bit longer.

Stretch marks? Nope. I never got them with my first pregnancy, but I only went to 27 1/2 weeks so I have no idea if I’ll get them this time. As a preventative measure, I’ve already started using a homemade belly cream I made with half pure organic shea butter, half organic extra virgin coconut oil and a few drops of almond oil for fragrance. I got the recipe from Fit Pregnancy magazine and it’s amazing! I’m using it for my entire body. I might never go back to regular moisturizer again after this 🙂

Sleep: Still can’t get enough. I’m still really tired and going to bed early, but waking up several times a night to pee and now I’m also waking up because I’m a bit uncomfortable so I’m still so tired in the morning. I’ve started trying to train myself to stay on my left side so I’ll be used to it when I have to do it in the next month or so, but I’m having some lower back, hip and sciatic pain so I might have to give myself a break and let myself sleep on my back for a bit longer while I still can. Either that, or I’ll have to start using my maternity pillow now which seems kind of silly.

Best moment this week: Getting the results of the MaterniT21/NIPT blood test and finding out the results were all good and that we’re having a boy!

Miss anything? Runny eggs. I have been craving an egg, bacon and avocado sandwich so bad. I’ve been making it with a fully cooked egg, but it’s just not the same without the runny yolk.

Movement: Not yet. Baby was moving up a storm at the NT scan, but I won’t feel it for a while.

Food cravings/Aversions: Been craving salty foods. Pickles make me so happy right now 🙂 I’m also loving cucumbers, crackers and cheese, and fruit of all kinds. Food aversions have improved and I’m now okay with most veggies and eggs (though they really aren’t that appetizing fully cooked). Meat is still really bad, which isn’t good because my blood work indicated that I’m a bit anemic so I need to up my meat intake, especially red meat, but I just don’t want it.

Anything making you feel queasy or sick: The nausea has definitely gotten better. I still feel it on and off, but it’s not as constant as it was before so that is a huge relief! Meat still makes me feel pretty nauseous, Hopefully it will get better soon. Baby needs protein and I need iron!

Showing? Yep, there’s definitely a bump starting to show 🙂

Gender: A boy!

Labor signs: No! And none are welcome here! I’ve refrained from mentioning this before because I didn’t want to get ahead of myself, but due to my first pregnancy and the type of c-section I had, I have been told that I can’t have a vaginal delivery. It’s just too dangerous for me and for baby. They don’t even want me to go into labor because the risk of my internal incision opening up is too risky. So, Dr. S will likely schedule me for delivery a week or two before my due date. We discussed this at my last appointment, but we’ll wait until closer to full term to determine the actual date. I remember being so sad when I was first told I would never get to experience a vaginal delivery after my emergency c-section with my son. It was just another blow after everything that happened. My body was made to do this, but I will never get to experience it. It’s just another thing that HELLP Syndrome took from me, but I’ve come to terms with it now, and having a healthy delivery is the most important thing to me. So no labor signs please. Not now, not ever. I suspect we’ll be scheduled for delivery a few days before Christmas and I don’t want to see this little guy before then!

Symptoms: New the past week or so is vertigo-like symptoms. I have to be really careful standing up and getting out of bed because I feel really light headed and dizzy all the time right now. I’m trying to stay on top of my prenatal exercise, but it’s been tricky this week with this new symptom. The good news is, I read this is pretty normal around this stage because baby is requiring more blood and taking more form me. Eventually, I’ll start producing enough blood for both of us and the symptoms will get better, but I definitely plan to discuss it with Dr. S if it’s still happening in a couple weeks when we see her next. Other symptoms include constipation, still really sore sensitive breasts, fatigue and, also new the past week or so, lower back/hip pain and sciatica.

Belly button in or out? In.

Wedding ring on or off? On. My eczema isn’t too bad right now, so my rings are on!

Happy or moody most of the time: Still very happy. I’m also pretty emotional, but not in a bad way.

Looking forward to: Our next OB appointment on July 15th. Dr. S does an ultrasound at every appointment and I can’t wait to see our little guy again 🙂

What’s Going on with Baby:

  • At 13 Weeks (11 Weeks gestational age), baby is around 3 inches long, about the size of a Meyer lemon.
  • Baby’s face is beginning to look more human-like.
  • Fingerprints have formed on baby’s tiny fingertips.
  • Baby’s body is starting to catch up with his head — which makes up just a third of his body size now.

 

42 thoughts on “12 Weeks 5 Days”

    1. Thank you so so much hon <3 I'm wishing all the best for you too. I'm continuing to pray that your own miracle baby is just around the corner!

    1. And dont feel so bad over missing out labour pain. My 2 cents , if i have anither baby I will do it via epidural again. The pain is bone numbing.

  3. You are definitely sporting a bump. I love it!! And I hear ya on missing your runny eggs. ME TOO! I like a fried egg and like to dip my toast in the runny yolk, but since I can’t have it, I’m craving it in a major way. LOL! It surprised me to hear you say that cause I thought I was just being weird. 🙂

    I’m still so confused on when the second trimester starts too. I’m with you and we’ll be celebrating on Sunday! I hope I’m not celebrating too soon, but everything I have says 13 weeks too. I’m so happy for you!!! I can’t wait for your next visit and ultrasound! 🙂

    1. 🙂 You are not being weird. It’s all I can think about! I LOVE dipping my toast in the yolk of a fried egg too!

      I know, it’s so hard to not worry, but making it into the second trimester is huge and should be celebrated no matter what. I’m so happy for you too hon. I’ll be toast my sparkling apple juice to you too on Sunday 🙂

  4. Yay for the baby bump! I love it. I am waiting for mine to appear so that i can go from “baby bloat belly” to full on BABY BUMP. With all of the loose tops and my ever growing boobs, I feel like I look huge haha. Oh well, all for a good reason 🙂 So crazy about the required C section, but I guess at least this way you will KNOW when you will get to see him finally. Oh! And was the MaterniT21/NIPT blood test covered by your insurance? I had initially said no, but now I’m seriously reconsidering, if nothing else for peace of mind (and finding out the gender sooner would be darn amazing). Congrats again on the boy! 🙂

    1. I’m sure you look gorgeous hon. Don’t worry though, it’s coming soon 🙂 How are you feeling? I hope the spotting has stopped.

      It’s true. I was so heartbroken when I was first told 4 years ago that I would always have to have c-sections, but I’ve come to terms with it, and yes! It will be amazing to know the day our little guy will come into this world. That is something.

      The test was covered for me because I’m over 35. I think it should be covered for you if you will be over 35 by the time you deliver. I would double check with your insurance just to make sure, but if you’re over 35, it should be. I definitely recommend it. I cannot tell you the weight that has been lifted off my shoulders since we got the good news. And yes, Knowing the sex is a major bonus too 🙂

      1. Feeling good. Spotting stopped thank goodness. Now just back to my usual car sick feeling all day lol. Oh well, I’ll take it!!!

        Hmm won’t be over 35 (and seriously NEVER would’ve guessed that you are either!) but maybe with my history it’ll be partially covered. I’ll definitely have to look into it.

        1. I’m so relieved you stopped spotting! The car sick feeling is no fun, hope you feel better soon!

          I would think your history has to play a factor here. Hopefully it will be covered! I definitely recommend it!

  5. This is fantastic! I love the pics and I’m glad to hear everything is going well! I’m jealous you know the gender…I have to wait until 8/13! You’re also lucky to have ultrasounds at every appointment. I hope to keep hearing great news! I decided 13 weeks is second trimester, lol. That was my post on fb today…so it’s official, haha.

    1. Yay! It’s official! How exciting hon!

      I know, I feel so spoiled. With my history, my Dr. wants to be extra careful with me. I am definitely not complaining!

      Hang in there, 8/13 will be here before you know it. I hope to keep hearing good news from you too! <3

      1. Oh I completely understand! They should take extra special care with you given all you’ve been through!

        I think I struggle with battling infertility for so long and now that I’m pregnant I’m treated the same way as someone who hasn’t gone a challenge to get to this point. I just have to keep having faith that everything is ok and hopefully the doppler will bring me some peace of mind!

        1. I don’t blame you for being worried! I’m sure everything is perfect, but it’s still so hard not not worry! I definitely hope the doppler will help put your mind at ease!

  7. Yay. What a good update post! I would think second trimester is 13 weeks 1 day. But I am by no means an expert or an authority on this! Love the belly pics, you look wonderful!

  10. I love this update and your bump pictures! Yeah for the second trimester (whichever day it officially starts). I hear you on the maternity clothes… I really need to start wearing my belly band but I can’t bring myself to go through my box of maternity clothes. Keep the updates coming!

  12. There’s definitely a bump there and you do have that pregnancy glow. Keep us posted on the bump updates. I am so happy for you

    1. :)Thanks hon. I’m always so nervous to post any updates like this! I hope it will get easier the further along we get.

      Thinking about you lots and praying so hard for your BFP in the next week or so!

    1. Aw thanks hon! Sending you so much love and hugs too! Hope you and baby are doing well too. Can’t wait for your next update!

    1. Aw thanks hon! Been thinking about you lots too. I know you have been dealt a lot of sh*t this week, but I’m still very hopeful for your bfp.

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