Week 6

Today starts Week 7 for Baby U! Week 6 was a bear for Mom, but I guess that's means I'm really pregnant! Honestly, I've had a really hard time believing it. I'm not sure why - maybe it was because it was so unexpected or maybe it was because until this week I had no symptoms, but boy did they kick in this week!

Baby is the size of: a blueberry

Symptoms: Ugg...nausea, vomiting, frequent bathroom visits, you name it, I have it. The doc put  me on Zofran which I take every 8 hours. It seems to be helping some, but some days are still very rough.

Maternity clothes: My regular clothes still fit, but my small maternity clothes do to. I've only worn them once this week though.

Sleep: Yes

Fun moment(s) this past week: EC slept in her real big girl bed and did great! She loves it! It's a full size mattress and she looks tiny in it, but she is really enjoying it. We moved the baby furniture to the baby's room and EC is so excited about that too.

Movement: I don't know that you can feel movement this early, but there have been a couple of times this week where I think I might have felt little flutters. Mainly at night when I'm winding down.

Food cravings/aversions: Lots and lots of aversions (sweets, soda, meat besides chicken), still no big cravings yet, but am really enjoying tea.

Gender & Name: Thinking it's a boy, but really would like a girl. Have names pick out, but not telling yet

Weight gained: I haven't weighed myself this week. Think I'm avoiding it.

Belly Button in or out: In

What I am looking forward to: I am looking forward to my next appointment (Aug. 22) to hear the heartbeat and getting over this sickness stuff. It's awful!

Reflections on the past week: I don't know that I have many reflections from the past week. I pretty much feel like I've been in bed or on the couch (or over the toilet) for most of it. I will say that I see God's hand taking care of us, just as He always has, but I am seeing it more right now than ever. Ella Clare keeps telling me she is going to tickle the baby *girl's* toes when she gets here! I love it!