11 Weeks

And I think my limes were trying to kill me this morning.  I woke up at 6am to pee (kind of impressive, I'm usually up at 3-4am!) and had trouble getting back to sleep because my lower back was sore and I was feeling a bit crampy.  I tossed and turned a while, by the time I got up for my alarm, it was getting pretty bad.  I showered and got myself half way dressed, and literally had to stand doubled over to get a little relief.  It felt better to lie down, so I did that most of the morning, hoping it would ease up soon.  I took some Tylenol also.  I have a pretty high threshold for pain, but these were intense feelings - crampy meets stretching meets stabby at times.  It was mostly on my right side and wrapped around to my lower back.  It finally subsided enough for me to get to my desk and do some work.  I really haven't had much to complain about this pregnancy (knock on wood!) but that shit hurt, like whoa.  It's been better throughout the day, I feel full and kind of bloated, my lower back is still sore (though this isn't uncommon for me, period).  I think if it continues in the morning I'll be one of 'those' people and call my nurse.  I'm pretty sure this is normal, I mean hell, there are two limes in there, growing like crazy, trying to make space and make themselves at home!  I read that they should double in size in the coming week!  So it makes sense to me that things need to stretch and move, but my IF brain got a little panicky for a bit there.  Thanks to my fellow IVF dreamers for talking me through it <3

How far along:  11 weeks
Babies are the size of:  Limes!  So much cuter than prunes :)
What's happening: Babies are moving around like crazy, evidenced by the dance party we witnessed on Tues!  Fingers and toes aren't webbed anymore, that's a plus!  And tooth buds, hair follicles and nail beds are forming.  Babies have vocal cords by now and are capable of making some noise.  Your babies’ pancreases and kidneys are fully functional, as is the placenta.
Weight change: Didn't even think of it this morning
Maternity Clothes:  My mom happened to be at a maternity store on the weekend that was having an amazing sale, and being the frugal shopper I am, I couldn't pass it up!  So I bought a few things, for a steal, and I'm stoked about it!  I am not wearing most of it just yet, but I did get capri jeans that I am stoked for, my regular ones are a little on the (really) snug side!  I may or may not be wearing them for my weekly photo.  Don't judge.  I may have also changed back into my sweats immediately after.
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep:  Just so tired.  I sleep well some nights, then other nights not so much.
Symptoms: Um, being attacked by limes this morning.  Exhausted, bloated, sore boobs - I think I've said all this before, it's all the same.
Best Moment of the Week:  The u/s on Tues.  It was amazing to see our babies look and act like babies!  I cannot stop picturing Baby A having a little dance party and Baby B sucking it's thumb.  And H texted me all morning, just in complete awe of our babies and how much they've grown, how they're really little tiny humans in there!  His excitement about the babies seriously just makes me gush and love him even more than I thought possible.  Did I mention I'm super sappy??
Miss Anything: Not feeling so self conscious!
Cravings/Aversions:  My dear friend Ally's obsession with Eggos has totally worked it's way into my head, and my stomach.  Nom, nom, nom!
Showing Yet: Not showing, but definitely feeling like my belly is growing.
Mood: Today I'm just exhausted and rather blah.  I'm still stressing about the work stuff, and my poor crazy pup is on Xanax - yup, you read that right.  We are struggling so much with her right now, it's hard and it plays on a lot of emotions - sad for her, frustration, a strong desire to "fix" it.  And I miss our lunch time walks, it was good for both of us to get out and stretch our legs midday, while I'm still awake.
What I am Looking Forward to:  The upcoming long weekend!  I need a break.

11 Weeks!