Now back to you

So today I'm being interviewed by the local NBC affiliate about being a single mom by choice. My friend is a producer at the station, and she talked to the health reporter about my story after seeing my announcement on social media. I'm happy to share (obviously) and hope I don't look like too much of a tool.

Rounding things out. Emphasis on "round"

15 weeks - finally got my appetite back. As proven in Chicago when I ate an entire small pizza by myself. Still haven't gained any weight, which I don't understand, but I'm sure that will come sooner than later and I will be remembering with fondness when I could wear my "normal" clothes. (I did bring maternity jeans to Chicago but kept having to hike them up. Plus, they were hot!!)

I did notice a new and not so fun symptom last night: swollen feet. I thought that didn't happen until the end, but when I took off my shoes my feet looked like hobbit feet. Yikes. So I have pulled a speaker under my desk to prop up my feet during the day. So high maintenance!!

Good thing, since I already bought the crib bedding

Got the genetic test results back: healthy baby girl!! Let the shopping commence.

R you kidding me

Went to Babies R Us for the first time over the weekend - well, the first time I wasn't shopping for someone else's registry. My mom and I kind of browsed through the aisles and I nearly had a panic attack. How does something so tiny need all of these gear?? And where does it go in the house?? Luckily, I had already added most of things I saw to my rough draft registry, but still. Also enjoyed the random snacks in the check-out aisle like Pringles. Assuming that's for mom or mom-to-be. Might add THOSE to the registry.

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!