165.

(This post was originally written on 2/20/2011, at 13w0d pregnant.)

Heartbeat Day was fantastic. It took her a few minutes, but the nurse finally found that strong, little thump thump thump. 165 bpm. I immediately felt a wave of relief go over me. I had no real reason to believe we wouldn’t hear it, that it wouldn’t be there. Especially considering how craptastic I’ve still been feeling. But it didn’t matter; my own heartbeat was probably around 165 in unfounded fear. But when she finally found it, that most perfect noise allowed me to breathe again. I instantly fell in love. I am very confident that we will be a family of four by Labor Day :)

How far along?: 13 weeks, 0 days
Total weight gain/loss: -2 this week, +1 total. I spent all of Wednesday in bed and the weight just fell off all in one day.
Maternity clothes?: Oh hello, maternity jeans! Lovely to see you again!
Sleep: PROGRESS! I’m finally getting some sleep. But this nasty cold I seem to have developed in the last 24 hours is bound to squash that.
Movement: Of course not, but now that I know what to expect, will I feel it earlier this time? If so, this may be just a few weeks away :)
Food cravings: I’ve had a Pop-tart every day for the last week. Even Wednesday, the day nothing (else) sounded good. Unfrosted strawberry only. And no matter what my sister & husband think, the edges are the best part; I could totally forgo the filling.
Gender: If an easy pregnancy = girl, then this one is definitely a boy.
New w/pregnancy #2: I don’t remember having this many digestive issues. My stomach rumbles all day long. Bad enough that I even talked/whined to the doctor about it. She gave me a few things to try, but pretty much said I have to suck it up for a few more weeks.
What I miss: This week? Alcohol. I could’ve used a 6-pack of Bud Light this week.
What I am looking forward to: We have started spreading the news! I love doing it and I’m looking forward to continuing!
Best moment this week: Hearing that mighty heartbeat. 165 beats per minute.
Weekly Wisdom: When they say that you start showing earlier with each subsequent pregnancy, believe them. My oh my has my little fat belly popped out in the last few days. I went from “Man, she’s gained a little weight lately” to “Wait, could she be pregnant or has she just been eating a lot of Pop-tarts?” in a matter of 3 days. Good thing we’re telling people now or else I’d be wearing a lot of hooded sweatshirts this week.
Milestones: Heartbeat, news-spilling, bump-popping...it’s been a crazy-awesome week (with the exception of Wednesday, of course.)