Baby #3: 12 Weeks

12 Weeks down! Can you believe it? Almost done with my first trimester! And, very excited to get out of the first trimester! Here are a few updates on Baby #3!

About Baby: Size: A little over 2 inches. The size of a lime. And weighing in at 1/2 an ounce. I've felt a few more flutters here and there. Usually late in the evening when I'm completely relaxed. Best feeling ever. Baby is wiggling up a storm! I had another ultrasound this afternoon at my appointment and the doctor could barely register the heart rate because the little stinker was wiggling everywhere. It took him a good 5 minutes to get everything he needed because the baby was too busy moving around. He was even impressed at how much the baby was moving this early.

Weight Gain: 2 Pounds. I gained a pound this last week. Good sign that morning sickness is going away!

Symptoms: Morning sickness seems to be almost a thing of the past. Fingers crossed! I have only had a few days this past week (Which was only a few hours at a time) of some slight nausea. Nothing compared to what it was. I am able to eat pretty much everything again. Not much is turning my stomach at this point. However, Exhaustion has not left. Mid-afternoon I hit a wall and usually feel the need to take a nap. But, that never happens with two kids running around. I try to sit back, drink some ice water, and relax for a while to get some energy back. Other than that, everything seems to be going pretty good. Just a little tired, but I can handle that. Early pregnancy symptoms are starting to go away, Praise the Lord!

Sleep: Sleep is getting better. Not too much insomnia in the middle of the night anymore. However, I have been having crazy VIVID, random dreams! I've read that it is completely normal, but my goodness, some of those dreams are crazy. But, I do feel like I'm getting rest at night. Collyn's cough is getting better. We are thinking it's just allergies, so he is sleeping better at night.

Cravings: Nothing too crazy yet. I'm just happy to be eating again. I think protein would be the one thing I crave. I love to have scrambled eggs in the morning. I try to keep breakfast a very HIGH PROTEIN and LOW CARB meal. I've noticed lots of carbs in the morning make me shaky and feel not great. But, nothing too weird with cravings yet. Food tastes good again. That is a plus!

Best Moment: Seeing Baby on the ultrasound this afternoon!! Nothing beats seeing that little one wiggle all over! Feeling little flutters are always wonderful!!!!

Looking Forward To: My next appointment! At either that appointment OR the next one we get to find out the gender!!!! :)

12 Weeks Down!!!! 28 To Go!!!!! Time is FLYING!

Here is my bump picture this morning... Week 12

With a surprise ultrasound this afternoon, I was able to see Baby again!! Absolutely in love already. Heart rate was 175. This little one was all over the place. This was the clearest picture he could get because the wiggler wouldn't sit still for a second!

Until Next Week!

Stacy, Lyndon, Alden, Collyn, and Baby #3!