12 Weeks – Baby Bean

How far along? 12 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I have fluctuated up and down about 4 pounds since finding out we were expecting.


Maternity clothes? Unfortunately. My regular jeans weren’t comfortable after 7 weeks, so instead of having EVERYTHING out at once, I went ahead and packed up what I knew wouldn’t fit come 2nd trimester and I’ve been wearing mostly maternity clothes ever since. 


Stretch marks? Same old ones I’ve had since Boogie!


Sleep: I sleep like the dead…. thank goodness my husband rocks and wakes up with Bubby for me. They have such a special bond right now, he’s so incredibly sweet with him at night.

Best moment this week: Well, technically, since this post should have been posted Saturday, the best moment of last week was when my children finally got to meet my mom’s family in Ohio!

Movement: None yet, it’s way too early for that… though I still to this day have phantom movements all over my belly (no, not gas), it’s creepy!


Food cravings: Boar’s Head Subs from the Ingles’ Deli and Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwiches… super healthy! 😉

Gender: Too early to tell!


Labor signs: None.

Belly button in or out? In


Wedding rings on or off? On, which is AWESOME! They are actually super loose, I may end up wearing them with my Origami Owl locket.

What I miss: Not feeling nauseous and exhausted ALL day.


What am I looking forward too: Finding out the sex (J talked me into it… I originally wanted to make it a surprise at the birth!) and feeling those first precious movements. This may very well be our last child, so I’m savoring every moment!

Weekly Wisdom: Suck it up and get through it momma…. it’s not gonna last forever (in regards to feeling sick ALL THE TIME)

Milestones: I actually have a bump that doesn’t consist of just chub and bloat. Woo woo! LOL!