Weeks 4-12

First of all, we can't thank you enough for all of the calls, texts, emails, and love we received over the weekend. We are so blessed by all of the people who already love our little one and so glad this pregnancy is finally public knowledge! Keeping a secret is hard, yall. I thought I would give a quick rundown of the first 12 weeks and our experience so far. I won't be offended if these posts aren't your cup of tea. This week will be pretty baby centric just to catch up, but I'll maintain more of a balance in the weeks to come. I love following along in pregnancy journeys though so hopefully you do too!

I have to say that after reading this, anyone who has experienced pregnancy might really hate me. I have had an amazingly smooth pregnancy so far. I managed to escape all of the nausea and morning sickness, and for that I am truly thankful. I know I am one of the lucky ones in that regard. Other than bigger boobs and acne worse than that of a teenager who's just hit puberty, I really haven't had any symptoms at all. Honestly, this has been both a blessing and a curse. Not being sick is a huge blessing that I don't take for granted, but it has been hard to be overly excited right off the bat because I haven't felt pregnant at all. That doesn't help with the worrying aspect, but Baby Phelps is right on track and growing beautifully!

We found out we are pregnant pretty immediately. I believe I was about 4.5 weeks, and I will post that story later this week! I will be 13 weeks tomorrow, and the doctor thinks my belly should start protruding any day now, so that is exciting! I am all about the bump and basically wanted one right after I peed on that little stick. 

Week 4

We found out we are pregnant! We are in shock/awe and honestly just can't believe it! My twin sister and my mom came to visit us that weekend, so we told them in person and then Facetimed my dad so they could all find out in the same weekend. Still doesn't feel real!

Three generations ;)

Week 5

Wait, we're pregnant?! Still not sinking in!

Week 6

I had my first doctor's appt, and we thought I was about 8 weeks, but the doctor did a little math and decided to hold off on the ultrasound for another two weeks. I was so bummed, but he assured me he just didn't know if it was late enough for a heartbeat. It turns out I was only 6 weeks at this appt, so the doctor was spot on. 

Week 7

We had our first ultrasound! Seeing our baby on the screen and that little flicker of a heartbeat was the most beautiful sight. Parker and I held hands the whole time and just watched the screen, completely mesmerized that we were looking at our baby. The ultrasound dated baby Phelps at 7w6d, so basically 8. The heartbeat was 136, and this is about the time I start convincing everyone I know it's a girl because my friend is having a boy, and his heart rate was much higher at this age. Yes, that is what I solely based it off of.

Week 8

Parker's parents came to visit us, so we were able to tell them in person with a sonogram! It also happened to be my father in law's birthday with my mother in law's birthday close behind, so we used their birthday gifts to tell the good news. We also Facetimed my little sisters and were able to tell Parker's sister in person as well. Immediate family knows- time to tell the extended family!

Week 9

We told a few more people the good news! It's so weird telling people- we are so used to keeping it a secret! We love sharing it though!

Week 10

I am still feeling good and have run almost every day this week. I've really tried to keep the exercise going during pregnancy, and getting in 2 miles almost every day has been awesome. The way I see it, I haven't been sick, so I have zero excuse not to work out.

Week 11

Round ligament pain started in the form of a sharp tingling pain, and the doctor said that means baby's growing and I will likely start showing soon. This is basically my first real symptom besides the boobs and bacne, so I kind of love it. We also got to hear the heartbeat this week at 11w2d!! The doctor let me record it since Parker couldn't be at that appt. It was the most beautiful sound at 140 bpm! Also, I now think it might be a boy. Parker can't believe I'm not positive, with all those years of medical school I have. Okay okay, it's just fun to guess!

Week 12

Round ligament pain is still coming and going from time to time, but the biggest thing that has set in is the pure exhaustion! I am not doing anything more than I usually do, but all I want to do is take a nap in the afternoons. It's hard work growing a human! I took a nice hour long nap both Saturday and Sunday, and it was just what the doctor ordered. You can't really see it through my clothes, but I am starting to see the tiniest little bump (really it just looks like I had one too many cheeseburgers)! I can't wait for it to get bigger!

Now that we are all caught up, I can start with the regular bump dates later this week for week 13! It's been a wonderful ride so far, and I am enjoying every minute of growing this sweet baby.