Week 15

How far along? 15 weeks (February 24^th - March 1^st)


Baby is the size of... An orange (4 inches, 2.5 ounces)

Maternity clothes? I just bought my first pair of maternity jeans at the end of week 14.  I might try them out this week.

Stretch marks? None yet

Sleep: Sleeping well!  8-9 hours a night if possible.  I rarely ever get up in the middle of the night anymore.

Best moment this week: Most definitely hearing baby’s heartbeat!  He or she was at a steady 150 beats per minute.  Doctor thought it was sounding very healthy!  Also…at parent/teacher conferences I was speaking to another teacher who is expecting in June.  When I told her that we get to find out the gender at spring break, she didn’t know I was that far along.  I loved the compliment that I was still looking pretty good at 15 weeks!

Miss Anything? This week I’m just happy baby is growing….that I cannot possibly think of anything I am missing!

Movement: Nope

Food cravings: I just love sweets.  Chocolate and fruit specifically, as well as strawberry or blueberry waffles.  Yum! 

Embarrassing moment? The doctor asked me if I had thought about a pediatrician for baby yet.  I just looked at her and said, “Jeesh, I came here thinking that I was just hoping for a heartbeat today…pediatricians were the last thing on my mind!”  We both got a giggle out of that one.

Anything making you queasy or sick: I’ve been feeling significantly better.  But at conferences one evening, someone popped a bag of microwave popcorn next door.  YUCK!  I had to walk away to someone else’s room because I couldn’t take the smell.  Who knew?

Gender: Unknown, but we got to set up the appointment for March 27^th!  I cannot WAIT to find out!

Labor Signs: none

Symptoms: Constipation, constipation.  I’m lucky if I can go twice a week!

Nesting? Preparations? What have you done? Not much for prep work.  My friend, Sarah Oftedahl, gave me her copy of “A Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy.”  I’m working my way through that book.

Belly Button in or out? No changes

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy as a clam J

Looking forward to: My next doctor’s appointment when we get to see the baby!