8 weeks (Baby #3)

How far along?: 8 weeks

How big is baby?: Approximately the size of a raspberry, about 0.63 inches long & weighing about 0.04 ounces.

Total weight gain/loss: -2 pounds

Maternity clothes?: None yet, I did unbutton my jeans & do the rubberband-loop thing last weekend, but it was in the evening & it actually made my pants TOO big doing that. I'll probably need to dig my maternity stuff out of storage soon though so I can sort through it & wash what I'll use.

Symptoms: Nausea--still no vomiting (thankfully), more frequent urination, extreme fatigue, one tiny headache. I've had some pretty rough days nausea-wise lately. Afternoon going into the evening seems to be the worst time of day for me this week. It makes all of these evening outing the last few weeks SUPER fun. =(

Stretch marks?: Still just the ones from H thus far.

Sleep: Ugh...I'm tired. Maybe it's because I had two extra kids 4 days this week for at least 6 hours a day, but I've been in bed early (think 8:30/9PM) every night this week with the exception of maybe two. Hoping that after this weekend things will slow down a bit & I can rest. If it weren't my ONLY alone time lately, I would have napped with the kids.

Movement: None yet, but hoping for sooner this go-round.

Food cravings: No cravings. It's been more of "what doesn't sound completely disgusting today" as far as our dinner plans are concerned. I also find that I can't eat as much as previously without feeling really sick to my stomach. My tastes buds are still "off" & food just doesn't look or sound as good as before. We even had ice cream the other night that tastes slightly "off" to me. Ugh...--Honestly, still this. ALL OF IT. =(

Gender: My vote is still on a boy. I guess I best start looking up boy's names since I currently have zero clue what we would name a boy. Carter insists it's a girl (a sister) & says he does NOT want another brother. We'll see how that goes...lol

Labor Signs: Nothing yet, clearly.

Belly Button in or out?: In & I'll be surprised if it doesn't stay that way. I have yet to ever "pop" with any pregnancy.

What I miss: Being able to eat as much as I want & have it taste good. I guess this will keep me from gaining a million pounds this pregnancy (like with H), but still it just kind of sucks. There is a lot I have to avoid since my biggest aversion currently is casseroles. Weird, right?

What I am looking forward to: My appt on Tuesday! Thank goodness it is only a few days away now. Unfortunately, I have NO ONE to watch the kids other then K so we haven't decided if we're ALL going to the appt or if he's staying home with the boys while I go alone. =/

Milestones: The baby's mouth & tongue are forming this week along with arm & leg buds. It's kidneys are getting ready to do their job.