12 Weeks

Whew,  It took me 10 minutes just to figure out how to make a new post on Blogger's "New Look"  Perhaps I shouldn't have skipped the Navigation tutorial!

Here's a 12 weeks update of little bean... 4 days late...  :p

Yup - that's what 12 weeks looks like on  me!  ... I must say, I'm either growing what will be a very large baby - or my body is just super efficient at making room for the impending growth spurt that will follow in the coming months - either or, I'm huge!  ... and I love it!  I've always had a bit of chub on me, and I was worried I would spend 5 months just looking like I've "let myself go"  but I'm thrilled to see a very obvious baby bump growing in my midsection!  No need for the awkward "Pregnant?  Or just gaining weight?"  looks from friends and co-workers!

How far along? 12 Weeks

Total weight gain: 1 pound (it fluctuates, I had lost that one pound last week, but this morning it was back again)
Maternity clothes? Yes - very much so
Stretch marks? nope!  Still Good! 
Sleep: rough at best, I toss and turn a lot, and I have to build myself a little pillow fort around me, so I always have something to hug, straddle or lean against at all times
Best moment this week:  Either I'm crazy and reading a little too into my own bodily operations, or I felt a little flutter that could be baby moving around.  I haven't felt it since, so I'm not sure...    
Miss Anything?  Fitting clothing...  I went out with Ashton last night, and had a very difficult time trying to find something suitable to wear
Movement: possibly... 
Food cravings:  Chocolate and Pasta but I might start craving Remedy Chai milkshakes - I had one the other day and it was SO good!!!
Anything making you queasy or sick:   Time of Day apparently.  I had a very queasy drive in to work this morning, and that was after I ate my emergency crackers.  I find my between meals nausea has been getting worse, so I need to make sure I have food on hand.  As well I had a Blue Cheese cracker thing at a fashion show last night with Ashton, and it made me feel ill and gave me serious heartburn.  As well Ben's spicy stir fry caused the nausea too :(
Gender: Unknown
Labor Signs: Too early! 
Symptoms: I'm still tired, and I find my skin is getting very itchy around my tummy, even with all the lotion I'm constantly applying, as well I still have the complexion of a pre-teen, but I'm really hoping that starts to go away soon!  Also - Baby Brain has kicked in.  I find I'm blanking on people names, and whether or not I've responded to messages.  All sorts of things.  I can no longer be the walking family planner in our house, if Ben needs something remembered he has to make a note of it for himself! 
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? Off - we made a trip in to the hospital on Sunday to get them cut off just to put mine, and everyone's mind at ease.  My finger felt so bare, I put on a ring I used to wear in high school in place of my wedding rings.    It's not as sparkly, and it's yellow gold instead of white, but it makes me feel better when my thumb goes to play with the back of the band, and there is something there to play with.  
Happy or Moody most of the time:  Very Happy mostly, I have my moody moments, usually when I'm super tired, but haven't slept well at night. Otherwise I really like being Pregnant!  
Looking forward to: My first appointment with my OB at the beginning of May!  And finding out the gender!