Category: First trimester

Picture perfect

Posted on November 19, 2009 by

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Thursday, November 19, 2009 11 weeks, 4 days pregnant It’s been more than 24 hours, and I still can’t stop thinking about yesterday’s heartbeat and spur-of-the-moment ultrasound. Darling Husband and I actually got two photos from the ultrasound! One of them is very clear,… Continue Reading “Picture perfect”

Category: First trimester, Week 12

The beat of their heart

Posted on November 18, 2009 by

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11 weeks, 3 days pregnant It’s official — there is definitely something inside me (besides cereal and pizza), and I am on Cloud Nine! Let me start at the beginning! This morning was our first visit with our OBGYN, and… Continue Reading “The beat of their heart”

Category: First trimester, Week 12

An ode to my maternity jeans

Posted on November 16, 2009 by

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Monday, November 16, 2009 11 weeks, 1 day pregnant Hallelujah! I have maternity jeans! Darling Husband took me out on Saturday and bought me my first pair of maternity jeans, plus some tops, because he, ah, couldn’t handle the daily “I-have-nothing-to-wear” drama any longer.… Continue Reading “An ode to my maternity jeans”

Category: Clothes, First trimester, Week 12

Welcome to Week 12

Posted on November 15, 2009 by

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A model of a baby at 12 weeks (SOURCE) Sunday, November 15, 2009 11 weeks pregnant! Hello, Week 12! Have I been waiting for you or what! I am officially 11 weeks pregnant today, and it feels great. My energy has improved over the… Continue Reading “Welcome to Week 12”

Category: First trimester, Week 12

Weekly re-cap

Posted on November 15, 2009 by

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(Nov. 8 to Nov. 14) Symptoms: Cravings (still for breakfast foods and Pizza Hut), headaches, the C-word, heartburn (and FYI Tums are disgusting). Body changes: I really do look pregnant when I’m standing up. Now that everyone at work knows, I’m feeling more comfortable… Continue Reading “Weekly re-cap”

Category: First trimester, Week 11, Weekly re-caps

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