8 Week Bumpdate

I could write so much---about how I've been feeling sick, thought I had the flu, been weaning off my Lexapro, etc.  I don't feel like it.  The last two days I have felt like a new woman.  So therefore, here is my first 8 week bumpdate...

How Far Along: 8 weeks

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Today at the doctor was I actually a pound or two lighter than I normally am.  So I say zero weight gain or loss.  I fluctuate normally, anyway.

Maternity Clothes: I love them.  I have some maternity jeans that I wear a lot.  And some maternity shirts, but I mainly wear my normal clothes to work.  But it's getting uncomfortable, so I'm in the market for some maternity clothes--and soon!

Stretch Marks?: No--I've not been as good about putting my belly cream on; I need to be better about that.

Gender: I'm thinking boy for some reason.  My nephew and niece (and my mom) all say it's a girl.  Who knows?  The heart rate was 186 today.  The old wives tale says that means girl, but you never know.

Movement: Not yet, but the baby was moving on the ultrasound today!  It was moving its legs around.  It was so cute!

Sleep: I get up once a night now--around 3 a.m.--to pee.  I'm loving sleep, but am starting to not need naps daily like I did for a couple of weeks.

Belly Button In or Out?: In still-- although my belly is starting to stick out  more.  I know it's bloat, but it's fun.

What I Miss: Jimmy John's sandwiches, feeling 100% well, massages

Cravings: Not a whole lot--more aversions than cravings.  Nothing really ever sounds good.  Although, I have been always wanting Orange Leaf lately.

Best Moment This Week: Seeing the baby on the ultrasound and hearing the heart beat!

What I’m Looking Forward To: Our next appointment at 12 weeks and seeing the baby again on ultrasound.

Picture: I don't have a good picture yet, but hey-- this is an anonymous blog so I can't post a picture anyway. :)