We Have A Baby!

 

I have been so incredibly anxious since we found out we are pregnant to have our ultrasound. After our loss in June I knew it was going to feel scary to be back in that room finding out of the last month was real or not. It was such a relief to see a little baby blob on the screen, and then to see that heartbeat flickering away! Baby S measured 2 days ahead of where we are at, with a heart rate of 170. Feeling so much relief that this is our time finally ☺️

7 Weeks

 Feeling excited to be this far along! It’s hard not to worry each day. I think once we have our ultrasound this week I’ll be able to relax more. My dreams have been screwy, multiple dreams about bleeding and early on I had dreams about my pregnancy test lines getting lighter. After our last loss my dreams make me nervous since last time it came true.

I was really nauseous from 6-6+5, then had a few days where it felt less intense. Last night I was back to dry heaving. My boobs have felt big and sore for a few days, especially my nipples 😫

All I’m eating is carbs - bread, mini bagels, crackers, pasta. I had grapes one day and broccoli the next and those felt like a win haha.

Looking forward to the rest of this journey!

7 weeks 2 days

Baby Smitsta

This past year of trying to get pregnant has been a rollercoaster,  and we are back again for the fourth time!

We found out on Sunday 10/10, I took a test that day because I knew we might be able to tell and I didn’t want to drink at Squid’s wedding if I was pregnant. 

Today I am 5 weeks and 2 days along. The first week we knew I felt crampy quite a bit on and off. Lately I really have had barely any symptoms. It’s made me nervous even though I know I should be grateful I’m not super nauseous. I burp up quite often, that’s been the one constant symptom. 

We have our ultrasound booked for 11/10. I am both excited and also very anxious after last time. I pray that this little baby is growing on track and we will get to see it and its strong heart beat! 

The first time I weighed myself after we found out I was 167.5 lbs. This is the heaviest I’m starting any pregnancy at, so I am putting it out to the universe that I only want to gain 20 lbs. I hope to keep active once I know little bean is growing ok.

No strong cravings so far, but I have really enjoyed cheese and orange juice/orange flavored drinks.

Baby Smith

The day I found out vs. post Xmas bloat looking three months along already

It’s a strange thing in some ways to be pregnant again 8+ years after your last pregnancy, but Steve and I are excited to be having a child of our own! After a few months we finally got the positive test before Xmas and were able to share the news with our families on Xmas day. 

I’ve been getting tired earlier than normal. The few days after Xmas I was suuuuper bloated and felt so huge already. Now that I’m focusing on drinking more water and making better food choices the bloat has gone down, but I’m still up 4lbs in just a couple of weeks. Hoping to keep the overall weight gain in check. Early on I wanted cheese. I’ve been loving the Bai clementine flavored drinks, and as always my Diet Coke. I feel hungrier than normal, and my boobs have been sore, mostly first thing in the morning. 

Our first appointment is a phone appointment on Wyatt’s birthday. Looking forward to learning what the process is these days with covid. 

5 weeks 6 days

161.1 lbs