7 Weeks

Our little Who is the size of a blueberry!

Cravings: It changes daily. Sunday I HAD to have Starbursts. The other day I NEEDED a grilled ham and cheese. The common thread is that I never crave healthy food. I'm having to force myself to eat salad. Although carrot sticks and apples seem to be to only things to keep me feeling full the longest. Feels like I'm hungry five minutes after I eat. I'm hungry all day and nauseous all day. It's awesome!

Physical changes: Bloated! Still. My mom found some really nice maternity jeans at the thrift store and I'm already wearing them. They're sooooo comfortable. I'm getting headaches a little more often, but I've noticed if I stay on top of my water consumption they aren't so bad. I'm tired too. All the time, tired. Squeaks is giving me a real test in patience the last few nights. She's usually such a good sleeper, but around 1am lately, she wants to be held for about an hour before she'll sleep again. By the time I get her back down, I'm starving. So if you're wondering where I am around 2am these days, I'm standing in my kitchen, in the dark, inhaling a banana before I crawl back to bed.

Helpful thoughts: It has been super helpful to hear those close to us say "when the baby..." and not "if the baby...". I know they would never say anything to make me think I won't go full term, but it's in my head, and it's helpful to hear it corrected. 

I'm really looking forward to our first doctor's appointment this Thursday. I'll be seeing the same doctor I had when I was pregnant with Evelyn, but then she'll refer me to a high risk OB from then on out. I'm glad and sad about that. I really liked her with my last pregnancy. She was always helpful and comforting. I understand why I'm being referred though, and it will be nice to be more closely monitored.

I love that you can't tell these are maternity pants. I'm looking pretty bumpy though.