I mean, my baby might be advanced.

Went today for the genetic testing, and was super nervous - but got a sonogram and it was AMAZING. She was showing off all her skills - hand on her head like "woe is me," mouth open and closed, dancing around like a wild woman, and feet crossed.

Oh, and this.

Not sure if she's flexing her tiny muscle or giving a fist bump, but I choose to believe #shepersisted.

Let's try again in like 6 months

Drove to church with my mom on Sunday, and we got there a few minutes late. So she decided to park in the Expectant Mother parking space! I was like, "um, I don't think this counts if you're 11 weeks and barely showing..." But she didn't seem to care. I feel like taking advantage of this AT CHURCH of all places was probably not the best idea, so I said a few extra prayers just in case.

Gimme (tiny) five

Last week of the first trimester! I noticed a bump in week 10, and now in week 11 I really have a bump. Getting harder to hide this at work - thanks, flowy tops! Not announcing until my birthday, though, so still have 3 more weeks. (Of course, most of my friends already know because I'm a blabbermouth.)

I feel 100% better this week as well, although not sleeping much. But no more nausea and I have energy back, which is always nice. I bought one of those home fetal Doppler things because I'm insane, so I can check the heartbeat. Which I may or may not do every day. 140 and holding!

I can't get over this app. It shows you how big the baby's hands and feet are each week, in relation to how big they will be at birth. AAACK!

The (nausea) struggle is real

Holy crap, the nausea. Now, I haven't felt great since 5 weeks - just a general lack of appetite - but now at 10 weeks, BOOM. Nausea all day (and night). Still no puking, thank goodness - but man. I've lost 10 pounds, simply because the thought of putting any food in my mouth is too gross to handle. I am not complaining, mind you - feel like this is a good sign that the baby is doing well - but dear god. Thought it would be getting better as I neared the end of the first trimester. Perhaps not. Touche, Bubbles.

I did have a vanilla bean popsicle from Steel City Pops yesterday that was a total game-changer and could very well get me through the next few weeks, however. Best $3 I've ever spent.

Due date set!

9 weeks tomorrow and the ultrasound went great today. Bubbles is right on track, measurement-wise, and was wiggling around like a gummy bear. Her heartrate was 190! Love my doctor - she's my age and seems super cool. My due date is 1/5/18 - hoping to go in 2017 for insurance/tax purposes, haha.

But yaaaaaay Bubbles! Keep growing strong!