First Trimester

    August 16th we found out that we are expecting our first baby. Seeing that second line was quite a wonderful surprise. We immediately went to get prenatal vitamins and tell the parents that they were going to be Grandparents! The reactions were wonderful as I expected.
4 weeks 4 days
How I was feeling: Emotionally; excited.
Physically; nauseous, exhausted
Craving; crackers and ginger ale (all I could keep down)

Our first ultrasound 8/31

Measuring 6 weeks 5 days

Due date April 21st.

Heart Rate: 120

How I was feeling; Physically; nauseous, exhausted

Craving; Cheese, peanut butter, pickles, fruit

Most memorable thing; Watching the cartoon "Home Movies" at 4 am eating crackers and drinking ginger ale, battling morning sickness several mornings. 

September 30th 

11 weeks pregnant

How I was feeling: Less morning sickness, still tired but less than before. 

Cravings: Orange flavored things, Sonic tater tots, fruit

Baby's Development:

Heartbeat: 169

       The baby is completely formed. The baby’s head becomes a major part of the baby; in fact the baby’s head is about half the length of the body. The fingers and toes are separated completely and the baby’s bones are starting to harden. The baby measures in around 2-1/2” and weighs about a half an ounce. In this stage, the baby will be able to swallow and urinary system is working as well. All of the organs are now fully formed.

October 7th

12 weeks 

How I am feeling; Good, more energy, not getting alot of sleep, weird dreams

Cravings; orange flavor, pickles, oreos

Baby's Development:

During pregnancy week 12, the baby's brain is starting to make hormones, and nerve cells are multiplying at a rapid rate. The baby may be sucking as early as this week.The baby is 2.2 inches long and weighs up to half an ounce

Now I am officially out of the first trimester!