5 Weeks

Things are progressing, I guess, because I haven't noticed any problems. My first doctor's appointment is January 31. Each pregnant is different, obviously. The biggest difference is that I have Zooey this time. I find myself worrying about how she will adjust. I am also excited to see how she will interact with the baby. She is such a loving, caring and empathetic child that I'm sure she will fall in love with him/her. I am also more preoccupied, which for me and my brain, is a good thing. I obsess a little less.

Zooey was super sick this past week, poor baby, with a fever for three days and a cough. I got to enjoy lots of snuggle time with her (although I wish it wasn't cuz she felt so sick). I kind of wondered how I'll get to do that with two kids, but I'm sure it'll all work itself out.

Tonight at dinner, while we were waiting for our food, Zooey was coloring on my phone. I drew a picture of me, Ryan and her. She said, "baby Mommy's tummy" and drew a circle over my tummy on the stick figure. We haven't told her yet, but she's a smart kid, so I'm sure she's overheard us talking. It was very sweet. Then she tried to pull my shirt up in the restaurant (not so cute lol).

How Far Along: 5 weeks

Size of baby: depends on the app. Baby Center says sesame seed

Sleep: much better this week. In fact, I'm so exhausted that I've been taking naps and logging at least eight hours at night.

Total Weight Gain: 0

Symptoms: mild nausea in the morning and late afternoon, exhaustion, crampiness, headaches, bloated, increased sensitivity to smells

Movement: too early

Maternity Clothes: too early, although I did check out some cute stuff on Old Navy that I'll be ordering when the time comes

Go-to eats: kalmatta olives & hummus earlier in the week, orange juice, lemonade

Best moment of the week: getting the positive on the digital and not starting my period!

Gender: ? I'm sure I'll go back & forth. Ryan thinks girl, and I do, too, for now

What I wish people knew: I guess this is the same as last week, that I'm very nervous and I appreciate the prayers that are being lifted up.

What I’m looking forward to: Getting bloodwork back to show my HCG count is normal.

Milestones: Baby's heart is developing this week, and will start beating sometime in week 6-7, although we won't get to hear it until sometime around 10 weeks.