Weeks 4-7

Well, here I am! I'm baaaack to the blogging scene! Who knew I would be here two years later with a baby in my belly! Bryan and I have been talking since May 2012 and dating since July 2012. We hadn't been dating long when we decided to move in together... but we have both dated enough and we thought we were old enough to make this decision. We were searching for apartments, found a one bedroom that we fell in love with, and put in our application. A few days before we were supposed to sign our lease I took a pregnancy test and got a BFP! I was so nervous and excited! I called our landlord and told her our situation and asked if we could look at a two bedroom instead. I went to see Bryan that afternoon after work and gave him a book called "Daddy's Pregnant Too!" We were both so happy and so nervous at the same time. We went to go look at the two bedroom that day and decided that would be our home for the next 13 months.

I was in disbelief. I had to ask Megan if that was REALLY a line!

A very faint second line

There's no mistaking the results!

We have been living there for a few weeks now and we've been slowly moving in and making this place our home. So far the baby's room is a storage place until we figure out what to do. I am determined to tackle that room next month once I hit my second trimester. I just lack energy. So far, I've jut been really crabby and poor Bryan has been so good to me. My hormones are crazy and I never feel good! I make sure to tell him I love him whenever I can.

I will start posting weekly pictures probably when I get into my second trimester!

Week: 7

How Big is Baby: Baby is the size of a blueberry! The Bump says the baby has DOUBLED in size sine last week! Baby's arms and legs are now forming and he's generating about 100 new brain cells a minute!

Weight Gain: I haven't weighed myself yet and honestly I'm terrified to look at the scale! I have been SO bloated. I feel gross, but I know it will all be worth it!

Gender: Since Day 1 I have been convinced he's a boy! Bryan and I both dream about boys. We will be shocked if it's a girl!

Names: We have been changing names around since even before we conceived. We are thinking 1. Greyson Alexander or 2. Liam Henry or for a girl 1. Harper Elizabeth or 2. Khloe Marie??

Symptoms: I am usually hungry all the time! VERY tired... my bedtime is around 7:30pm. Bloated. Some swelling.

Sleep: I sleep pretty well AFTER I actually get to sleep. Most of the time while I'm laying in bed I feel like my blood is boiling and I get restless leg syndrome that drives me CRAZY. After I'm asleep, I wake up about 2-3 times a night to go to the bathroom. Usually I'm so exhausted, I fall right back asleep

Movement: Way too early for that even though next week TB says my little one will be kicking and moving around a whole bunch. He's just too small for me to feel it!

Maternity Clothes: I already invested in a BellaBand from Target. It was like $15 and has been totally worth it. My work pants are already uncomfortable so being able to unbutton them and wear the band has been a lifesaver. I've been so bloated!

Food Cravings: Spinach and Sour Patch Kids

Food Aversions: Hooters chicken wings, leftovers, hamburgers

Stretchmarks: Already have those... not sure if I have more or if those are the pre-existing ones

What I'm Looking Forward To: Getting my baby bump! I can't wait to look "pregnant" and not just fat or bloated

What I Miss: My morning coffee. I know most books say drinking a cup a day is fine.. but I'm attempting to give this baby everything it needs. I also miss having energy. I'm SO tired... all the time.

Next Drs Appointment: Our first one is December 21st at 9:45am

Best Moment of the Week: Seeing Evelyn yesterday! She stood by the door when I walked in and said, "Loo Loo!" and gave me a big hug and a kiss. I love that little munchkin :)