G plus K 143: 1st Trimester

When I discovered I was pregnant, I thought I was about 3 weeks. Boy was I wrong! I had no clue that 2 weeks is added when you are first pregnant. When the doctor told me I was about 5 weeks, I had a look of confusion on my face. I just knew I was not carrying a miracle child in me. As I started reading my book, I learned what I did not know. Throughout my pregnancy I have been keeping a journal and letters to my unborn child. Since I have finally announced it to the world, I can update everyone on all the latest information. After this update, everything will be posted as soon as it happens. Here is everything below, from start...until now:

Week 3: I have already told you my feelings about how I felt when I first discovered I was pregnant. Here are Gerald’s feelings. “I was shocked! I thought it was a joke being played on me, but then it settled in to be real. The excitement took over me. Everything happened so fast with the wedding and now this! A BLESSING FROM GOD ALMIGHTY!”

Week 4: My energy level is low. I frequently get tired and have to take many naps. My appetite is normal and I have not gotten sick.

Week 7: I had my first doctor’s appointment this week, I found my calculations to be off. I am now 7 weeks, not 5. The day of my first doctor’s appointment I woke up thrilled, hoping I would finally be able to see my baby. I had two different offices to visit, to see which one I liked more. After each appointment, I was saddened that I was unable to see the baby. This was also the first week I started feeling queasy in my chest, and stomach. The feeling was due to gas, and when it was released, I felt much better. Sorry if that is too much information lol

Week 8: My energy is still low, and all I want to eat is chili cheese dogs. I have been fighting a cold since the wedding, and I later discovered I had bronchitis. I had my first ultra sound, Gerald and I could not help but smile when we saw our little blessing on the monitor inside me.

Week 9: My energy is the same as the last few weeks. I had started to worry if the baby was alright. I just wanted to feel the baby, because I cannot hear it. My auntie does ultra sounds so I made an appointment with her so that I could see my baby. I was happy to see my baby once again, and get plenty more photos.

Week 11: My energy level is normal. I say normal, for I still need naps or I will be tired. I think this will always be my normal pregnancy feeling. Thankfully I no longer have bronchitus. I am eating egg sandwiches and peanut butter jelly sandwiches this week. I frequently get constipated due to all the vitamins I am taking.

Week 13: This week my bathroom runs in the middle of the night, are starting to get worse. I end up waking up at least five times through the night. The fourth time I woke up, I thought about asking the doctor to insert a catheter in me, for these pee runs while I am trying to sleep...is not it! The next wake up run, I thought about a portable potty next to my bed. Yes everyone...I am serious!! Next week I will be 14 weeks and in my 2nd trimester...yayyyyy God is Good!

Below is me at 13 weeks, one day before I am 14 weeks. (3 months 2weeks)

1st Trimester Notes

Start weight- 148 End weight at 13 weeks-148

Baby's heart- 148 Longest time constipated-3 days

Can I still fit my jeans- of course Start bra size- 34B Start bra size at 14weeks-34D

Do I think it is a boy/girl-I will not say, I’d rather not jinx what I think. I will say I have been telling the baby what I think it is.

Although I have yet to gain any weight; I have noticed my uterus has shifted. I feel as if I have bad posture and I stick my tummy out, where it looks a tad rounded than usual.

9 weeks: Baby Alexander kept moving the entire time

                                          The below photo is Baby Alexander doing flips.
                                        If you notice, the above photo: the baby's head is up.
                     In the photo below, the baby's head is turned going down on the right side.