8 Weeks

* How far along?: eight weeks

* Weight Gain: no new updates

* Symptoms: nausea, vivid dreams, sore boobs, bloat, and tiredness

* How big is baby?: the size of a raspberry (about 0.63 inches)

* Sex: n/a

* Maternity clothes?: nope, but I got one of those belly bands.  It helps.

* Stretch marks?: nope

* Sleep?: pretty good; I go potty once a night

* Best moment this week?: making it through another week

* Movement?: nope

* Food cravings?: barbeque sauce

* Labor signs?: n/a

* Belly button in or out?: in

* What I miss: not feeling nauseous

* What I'm looking forward to: the end of the first trimester

* Milestone: baby went from being an embryo to being a fetus

Rough Start to the Week

Getting out of bed this Monday morning was one of the hardest things I have had to do in a good long while.  I did not want to go to work, or get out of bed, or even open my eyes when my alarm went off.  And I ended up feeling horrible all day.  I think it's the prenatal vitamins.  I was so nauseous all day at work.  Not wanting to wake up early plus severe nausea equals a very miserable Tasha.  I feel like I was so pathetic.  Hopefully tomorrow is better.

But I got a new book in the mail from my health insurance provider.  It is more about caring for a baby than pregnancy.

The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Pregnancy & Baby Care

7 Weeks

* How far along?: seven weeks

* Weight Gain: 1.8 pounds

* Symptoms: nausea, vivid dreams, running to the restroom, bloat, and gas

* How big is baby?: the size of a blueberry (about 0.51 inches)

* Sex: n/a

* Maternity clothes?: nope, but I am going to buy one of those belly bands.  My pants are fitting a little tight.

* Stretch marks?: nope

* Sleep?: pretty good; I go potty once

* Best moment this week?: seeing the baby's heartbeat; telling the ladies at work

* Movement?: nope

* Food cravings?: barbeque; pickles

* Labor signs?: n/a

* Belly button in or out?: in

* What I miss: not feeling nauseous

* What I'm looking forward to: the end of the first trimester

* Milestone: baby's heartbeat

I told the ladies at work yesterday.  They are hilarious, and already concerned about names.  We see quite a few doozies at work, so I understand their concerns.  I am so blessed to have such support.

Doctor Visit #2

I had a doctor's appointment today.  Baby Chunky is growing!  We saw the baby's heart flickering, and heard the heartbeat.  From what I have read, just seeing/hearing the baby's heartbeat reduces the chance of a miscarriage to about 2%.

After the appointment we headed over to David's Bridal to order my dress for Jeremy and Lavita's wedding, which is August 28.  By then, I will be 25 weeks, 3 days pregnant, or roughly 6 months pregnant.  In the store, they have a "pregnancy pillow" to simulate how women typically look at 7 months pregnant.  It was pretty funny, but I enjoyed having a visual of how I could possibly look at that point in this journey.

Taken with my BlackBerry

And I bought another book on pregnancy.  I think this will be my last.  So far I have:

The Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy

The Mocha Manual to a Fabulous Pregnancy

Consumer Reports Best Baby Products

Your Pregnancy Week by Week.

6 Weeks

* How far along?: six weeks

* Weight Gain: don't know, no scale

* Symptoms: nausea, running to the restroom, bloat, and gas

* How big is baby?: the size of an sweet pea (about 0.25 inches)

* Sex: n/a

* Maternity clothes?: nope

* Stretch marks?: nope

* Sleep?: pretty good; I go potty once; lately I've been warm

* Best moment this week?: 

* Movement?: nope

* Food cravings?: citrus (pineapple and tangerine); Frances Calhoun's baked potato

* Labor signs?: n/a

* Belly button in or out?: in

* What I miss: pants that don't feel like they are cutting into my skin

* What I'm looking forward to: my next appointment where I get to see the heartbeat hopefully

* Milestone: first prenatal appointment