Mat Fashion

My fabulous, amazing, generous, loving sister, Tina brought over 4 containers of maternity clothes a couple of weeks ago. Clothes I had when pregnant with Noelle that she borrowed and clothes she accumulated when pregnant with her two precious babies. I was working full-time for 8 months when pregnant the first time so my maternity wardrobe is going to be much different with this baby. No more maternity slacks and uncomfortable "work" tops. I'm going comfortable all the way - but super cute, of course. I went online looking the other day and here is a couple of things I love. Simple fitted tees and a great pair of jeans (it will be fall/winter).

First off, I must get this simple long sleeve white tee. Perfect with these Citizen of Humanity jeans.

I also love the look of pairing a tunic like the one below or long fitted top with an open cardigan and these skinny jeans from Forever 21's new Maternity line.

I'm flirting with the idea of leggings. I always say no girl should wear them unless she is in kindergarten or pregnant. I think they will come in handy in the fall when the weather is around 70 degrees.

Week 10

How far along? 10 weeks.

Weight gain? Nope.

Sleep? Going well.

Best moment this week? Taking a nap with my sweet little girl. She falls asleep SO fast - just like her daddy. I probably stared at her for 30 minutes before I actually got to sleep. She's such a beautiful baby.

Food cravings? Bean Burrito.

What I miss. Dr. Pepper - I had a few gulps today. Yummmm

What I'm looking forward to. Maternity clothes. I went to Forever 21 today to check out their new maternity line. Cute stuff!

What I love about being pregnant this week. Not feeling guilty about napping instead of cleaning.

Milestones? It's been a week without Aaron home and Noelle and I are still alive!

Baby bump?

How big is baby?

About the size of a green olive this week :) Noelle goes back and forth between saying she wants a baby brother or baby sister. This week it is a baby sister.

I had an appt yesterday with Dr. T which was uneventful. We mostly chatted about our upcoming vacations to San Diego. My only concern so far is the sharp tailbone pain that has already made sitting, walking and laying down very uncomfortable. The same pain made my pregnancy with Noelle miserable about half way through to the end. I'm praying it doesn't get much worse. I'm also looking forward to the end of morning sickness, the fall because it's 105 degrees outside this week, and wearing cute (and comfortable) maternity clothes.

While your baby is still extremely small, he/she is now ready for rapid weight gain. The baby is beginning to look more like a little person since the embryonic tail is completely gone by week 9.

• All the baby's joints such as the knees, elbows, shoulders, ankles, and wrists are working and allowing the baby to move about freely within the amniotic sac.
• Your baby's heart began beating around day 24, but now his/her heart has divided into four chambers, and the valves are beginning to develop.
• Your baby can also make a fist, and he/she may begin sucking his/her thumb.
• Your little embryo has now officially graduated to fetus-hood.
• The sex organs are beginning to develop although not discernible until about 18-20 weeks.

Week 8

How far along? 8 weeks

Weight gain? I haven't stepped on a scale in a couple of weeks. But I hope not!

Sleep? Continue to feel exhausted all day and now I'm having crazy dreams at night that wake me up and keep me awake.

Best moment this week? Spending time with Aaron and Noelle at the pool.

Food cravings? Taco Supreme. Mostly food aversions this week - food is not my friend right now.

What I miss. Watching the Food Network (looking at meat makes me sick)

What I'm looking forward to. My appt on Thursday with Dr. T

What I love about being pregnant this week. Maternity clothes shopping. Although I don't need them right now it was fun to go to Destination Motherhood to look at the cute new clothes (I bought some adorable capri's).

Milestones? Nothing this week.

Week 7

How far along? 7 weeks

Weight gain? Not yet!

Sleep? I feel like I could sleep all day! I've taken a couple of naps this week. Sleep at night is pretty much the same.

Best moment this week? Seeing and hearing the heartbeat and watching Noelle look at the picture of her baby sister or brother and saying "baby in mommy's belly." It's SO precious.

Food cravings? Cottage cheese, Subway, artichokes, mangos.

What I miss. Cherry Coke and Bud Light Lime (it is 4th of July weekend, after all)

What I'm looking forward to. So many things! Feeling the baby move, having a belly, getting the house ready for another little blessing. I could go on and on!

What I love about being pregnant this week. Telling friends and family and seeing their joy and excitement for us.

Milestones? Baby has a heartbeat!

Call from Dr. T

He said everything on the ultrasound report looks perfect. The heart rate was 138 and the baby is right on track!

Heartbeat!!!

Such a beautiful sound. I teared up right away when I saw the flutter and heard the heartbeat pumping away. Noelle and Aaron were having a blast watching the screen and looking at baby brother or sister.

What a difference a week makes! I can't believe how much bigger baby is already.

Mommy, Daddy & Sissy love you very much!

I am feeling much better in the morning. Not too much morning sickness unless I don't eat toast right away. I started swimming while Aaron gives Noelle a swim lesson which has helped the overwhelming exhaustion. I don't fall asleep on the couch every time I sit down any more :)

Food cravings: Cottage cheese, Salt & Vinegar chips, Subway Chicken breast sandwich, Taco Supreme, Mangos

Food aversions: Meat.