7 Weeks

Not too much to report this week.  Joey is a very energetic little boy and it's making me more tired than usual.  It's so different being pregnant with a toddler.  With Joey I was able to sit down and relax whenever, work out and then take a nap, etc.  Not so much right now!
I remember with Joey having a lot of food aversions.  I sort of have the same but not as strong and I can tolerate a lot more.  I do think the nausea, when it's at its peak during the day, seems stronger and more noticeable.  I typically feel this way around mid day and then in the late afternoon.  Chewing gum helps a lot and sometimes getting some food in my stomach helps.  It doesn't sound appealing at the time but once it's in there and digesting it seems to ease a bit.

How far along: 7 weeks

Weight gain/loss: Still not sure but hoping it's the same

Maternity clothes: Nope

Stretch marks: Cocoa butter every morning!

Symptoms: On/off nausea that doesn't seem to get better by eating but chewing gum always helps.  I get worn out and light headed kind of easily.  Bloated for sure which is not fun.

Sleep:  Pretty good.  Joey is sleeping better (fingers crossed!) and I'm in bed by 10 or 10:30pm every night.  I feel a lot better when I get a 20-30 min nap in the afternoon, but it doesn't always happen.

Best moment this week: Spending Mother's Day with my boys and our families.

Food cravings: No real cravings.  I am really liking watermelon and cantaloupe though.  And soft foods, not crunchy.  I made crock pot vegetarian lasagna on Saturday and it was very good.  I seem to 'crave' salty over sweet right now.  I've never been a salt person so this is different for me.

Gender: Not sure, though something tells me it's a girl.

Belly button in or out: Too early

Movement: Too early

What I miss: Not telling everyone, but enjoying the secret as well.  I am kind of nervous to announce and see/hear the reactions.  We are planning to tell our parents and sisters next Monday after our appointment.

What I'm looking forward to: First doctor's appointment is next Monday (5/21) with the same midwife that delivered Joey.