19 weeks

18 weeks

16 weeks down.. 24 to go

Flu Shot

So after much thought, I decided to get a flu shot. I did so much research and talked to my doctor and friends in nursing and decide it was the best decision. The flu is running amuck and being pregnant I more susceptible to getting it. I decided on the Thinerasol(mercury preservative) free version. I went to stop and shop to have it done and am happy with the pharmacist who have it to me. Didn't feel a thing and even better, didn't have any side effects. All I have to remember it is a huge bruise a week later.

She got bump!

So, I'm officially rockin a baby bump! 13 weeks in, I can't tell if it look like I ate a large pizza alone or have a baby bump. Either way its happening! All my prenatal tests came back excellent today! With a downs risk of 1/4043 and Trisomy 18 risk of 1/100,000.. So I'll take a healthy baby!

My birthday sneak peak ;)

Yesterday we went to Uconn health center in Farmington for a Nuchal Transparency test, on my 35th birthday. A test to measure the fluid in the baby's neck fold. This is used to access risk for Down's Syndrome. They also observe the nasal bone to see if it's a large size, as downs children generally have rather small nasal bones. The doctor said that everything looked great! Tiny amount of fluid and good strong nose. I also opted for a test for Spinal muscular atrophy, which is really only an issue if we both are positive for it.. So if I"m negative, the baby is too.  It was amazing to see inside there, a little pool with a sleeping baby when we looked. The little arm was up over the face. We had to wake him/her up to do the test. Not happy, can't say I blame it.. getting prodded with an ultrasound device, but then I got truly speechless.. I saw legs kicking around, arms flailing back and forth. This little person is inside me swimming around. Then of course since we woke it, cooperation was not happening.. squirming around and rolling back out to the screen. The tech needs a good flat profile of the babies head and neck. Alas, she got a good shot. We will find out blood work results later this week. Here's a sneak preview of our "cupcake".

Cravings, Aversions, and Morning Sickness

It's really amazing how your hormones can take hold of your thoughts. The cravings started right away, but so did the aversions. Here is my list so far:

Cravings:
Chex Mix
Root Beer
Lemonade
Orange Juice
Chips and Salsa from Chili's
Homewrecker Juniors from Moes (has since disappeared)
General Tso's Chicken
Plain White Rice
anything with spagetti
Garlic
Buffalo anything
Pizza

Aversions:
Pretty much all meat, unless it's already cooked and prepared.. Can't cook raw meat
Yogurt at first, but now enjoy
water? yes.. I used to only drink water now I don't want it
some vegetables- seems to come and go
Turkey

These are pretty dangerous and I"m trying to get a hold of my appetite. I have hungry days and full days. I don't want to gain a million pounds. The digestive track is pretty volitile while pregnant, so I have to consider this everyday before I eat.