How far along: 8 weeksBabies are the size of: Raspberries
What's happening: Babies are moving those arms and legs like crazy! Their fingers and toes are now only slightly webbed, and the tail (yes, there was one) is gone. Fun fact: taste buds are forming!
Weight change: +1.8lbs (not sure I'm liking this scale idea...)
Maternity Clothes: Nope, just whatever is comfortable with the bloat, which is crazy by night
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: So tired. Sleeping ok, but having seriously bizarre dreams.
Symptoms: Tired, bloated, sore boobs, easily short of breath, some bouts of nausea but (knock on wood) it hasn't been too bad. My stomach has been bothering me this week. It's like a full, bloated, gassy, uncomfortable feeling. It's not terrible, but definitely not awesome either. And irritable, so irritable at work lately. Lots of people added to the Asshole List, right Cici?? ;)
Best Moment of the Week: We are anxiously awaiting next week's u/s so it's been a quiet week. H was really cute the other night, we were cuddling before bed and he said, "Thanks for growing our babies, you're going to be such a good mom" and then told me if there's anything he can do to help, I better tell him! I told him I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to grow our babies - seriously, every day I can't believe how lucky we are and I am so incredibly thankful.
Miss Anything: Uninterrupted sleep and a wine spritzer - I could have used that during our finances discussion the other night!
Cravings/Aversions: I can't deal with the smell of turnkey bacon, which H sometimes has on the weekend. Cravings - I made banana bread last night because, well, I really wanted it! FTR, it is delicious :)
Showing Yet: No, just bloated. I am looking forward to having a real bump, I feel like I'm just starting to look fat (especially by night) and it's stirring up some negative body image feelings. And then I feel petty and vain for feeling like this.
Mood: See above. Also, I'm stressing about finances and how much time I can take off work. I have a lot of feels this week.
What I am Looking Forward to: Our u/s next Wed! I can't wait to see the babies!
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Happy 8 weeks jaytee! I just know you're going to be a fantastic Mom. I'm sorry the bloat is making you down; fwiw I think you look amazing and beautiful. Can't wait for more updates!
ReplyDeleteYay! I love reading the "babies" and I can't wait for your next ultrasound <3 I'm with you on the negative body image feelings. I didn't expect that to start so early. I'm sorry you're feeling this way too. FWIW, you look amazing to me!
ReplyDeleteHahaha!! Lotsa additions to the list!! I love, love, love your sweet little raspberries - I can't believe how fast they have grown! I'm always sending love!!
ReplyDeleteYAY for being 8 weeks! woo hoo! OMG, the body issue thing definitely hits home. I JUST blogged about the same thing! Can't wait to hear all about your u/s next week!
ReplyDeleteYay for 8 weeks!! I'm sorry for the negative body image issues, but FWIW I think you look fabulous!! And I <3 your little twinlets!!!
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