Marination Time: 13 Weeks

Size of baby: Little Bean is three inches long and the size of a medium shrimp (ew – thanks for that image, Baby Center).

Total Weight Gain/Loss: a little jump this week – about 4.5 lbs (and I left my boots on at my doctor appointment so they charted me at up 7 pounds – fun!)

Maternity Clothes: Maternity jeans and pants. Tops and dresses are regular.

Sex: Still unconfirmed, though we have a hunch after our scans.

Movement: Not yet.

Belly button watch: Innie.

Sleep: Sleeping fine – just not long enough during these holiday travels.

What I miss: Lying flat on my back comfortably. At an elevation is still fine.

Cravings: Cheese and spicy foods, and the crab legs I plan to enjoy next week at Christmas Eve dinner. Still not big on sweets.

Symptoms: Many of the same pregnancy symptoms, but my energy is much better again this week. I’ve turned a corner and did not believe how tired I was feeling until I started feeling better this week.

Best Moment this week: Just a day or two until we share our news with extended family! We also are trying to tell a few friends here and there but expect that will take us through the first half of January.