9 week update

Today marks 9 weeks 4 days.  So far, everything has been going great.  Although m/s is kicking my butt, it doesn't feel as intense the last 4-5 days and for that I'm thankful! 

I had my first OB appt yesterday at a new practice.  I decided that I wanted to make a change from the doctor I used last pregnancy.  I wasn't fond of the bedside manner of my last doctor and I'm glad I made the decision to switch.  While this new practice has 3 doctors and I'm not guaranteed that the doctor I've chosen as my OB will actually deliver me, it's already going well.  I really, really like this new doctor.  She has a wonderful bedside manner and made me feel very comfortable.  She did a full exam and told me that my uterus felt like a perfect 9-10 week uterus.  A little TMI, but that's the norm for me.  We listened to the heartbeat on the doppler.  It took a couple of minutes to find it but when she did it was amazing.  It's so hard to describe the feeling that you get when you hear your baby's heart beating away.  This little peanut had a heart rate of 160....much higher than Olivia's average which was around 140.  Maybe a boy this time around???

She's letting me come in for another appointment in 2 weeks so that I can hear the heartbeat again, just to lessen my fears.  Just the fact that she is allowing that is a big step up from the last doctor. 

I also chose to get my bloodwork done at that appointment.  I scheduled the genetic screening for that date as well but I'm not 100% sure if we'll be doing it or not.  The doctor told me that part of the screening will tell you the sex of the baby.  What!?!?!?!?  That was not part of it when I had Olivia.  Apparently technology has advanced quite a bit in the last 3 years.  :)

Here's this week's official update:

How far along?
9 weeks 4 days

How are you feeling? 
Pretty crappy the majority of every day.  I haven't actually vomited, but I feel like I might as well.  There's some on and off cramping/lower back pain the last couple of weeks.  Fatigue is still prevalent but I think it's a little better. 

Cravings? 
Sweets most of the time.  Maybe it'll change to fruits and vegetables??? 

What are you missing?
Not feeling like I have the stomach flu 24/7.  I can't wait for this part to be over.  Other than that, I'm not really missing much.

Maternity Clothes?
Not yet, but I need to invest in some work pants, stat.  Everything I wear for work is getting much too tight.  I think I look the way I did last time at 12-13 weeks.  There's definitely some truth to showing sooner the second time around.

What are you looking forward to?
My next appt is in 2 weeks. If everything goes well then, we'll probably be public with the news by that weekend when I officially hit 12 weeks.  I'm not sure if there will be a facebook announcement or not.  We didn't do one last time and I think I'm okay with skipping it this time around too.

Something you're loving about being pregnant?
Right now the symptoms are no fun, but just knowing that there's a baby in there growing, gives such a magical feeling.  I can't wait until I'm showing a little more and can be open about being pregnant rather than trying to hide my little bump with loose shirts.