First Trimester Recap 7-12w

On October 22, 2013, we got to see our little Baby Fig; it was such an unreal experience. He/she was actually moving so much inside of me, I couldn't believe it, all of 2in. of you! At this point, it became more real than ever. We could see all angles of our baby, its little feet moving, arms pumping, it was a little gymnast just floating in there. We even got to see him/her sucking their thumb (below).

You are 11w 4d old.

You are about 2in or the size of a FIG.

Here is the start of my weekly log. I will do my best to update it every week.  Through my obsessive blogging research, I found a few questions that I would document each week. I thought this would be a cute idea, given the ever-changing surge of hormones and body changes that come with pregnancy, and to see the progression of my baby bump. To share this as a life-changing event. 

How far along? 
7-12 week period summed up. First Trimester is almost over…fewww!

Total weight gain?

I lost a few pounds at the beginning due to a lack of appetite.

Maternity clothes?
My belly popped right out from the beginning, and my jeans were no longer of use. We were just getting into the fall weather, so I decided to stock up on leggings/jeggings. I also had to buy a few maternity shirts and take out a few loose tops. It was a perfect transition from spring clothes to fall. I also went from high wedges to flats or boots.

Stretch marks?
Nope. But I will be transitioning into using a Cocoa Butter lotion soon, to be on the safe side.

Sleep?
Well.... where should I start? This is something unless you have been there, you have NO idea. I wasn't just tired ALL THE TIME, the cramps in my legs kept me up at all hours of the night as well as going to the bathroom every half hour, so napping was a MUST. I found that exercise helped with my restless legs. This was one of the most difficult parts.

Best moment this week?
Definitely seeing our Baby Fig on the ultrasound (above)... it was so unbelievable! This is something that I look forward to each visit.

Miss anything?
Sleep, my mind, my body... to put it lightly :). Although I am so used to it now, I miss going out with friends and hanging out with them in the cold weather.  It is nice and relaxing just to stay at home right now, though.

Movement?

Not yet... but I know Baby Fig is moving all over in there :) hehe

Food cravings?
I used to be a chips and salty kinda girl, and I am now a sweets person. With all of my senses heightened, I had for the first time while pregnant ice-cream and it was like fireworks in my mouth...wow. I have been craving lots of water on a good note.

Gender?

Not yet, but I do think it's a boy, just a guess.

Labour signs?
Nope

Symptoms?

I could list all of the symptoms of the first trimester from the book  What to Expect When You're Expecting, but I won't.(More of my symptoms in this post) The first trimester, I was in a pretty horrible place for a while... a little coo coo.

Belly button in or out?

No, but it's surfacing.

Happy or moody most of the time?
Happy at this point, but I was the definition of moody... I feel bad about putting this, but it is the truth. I am definitely taking advantage of my good days now!

Looking forward to?
Just getting through the first trimester. I can not stop thinking about our next doctor's. Appointment.

Thank you for letting me share this. I'm looking forward to more posts.