5 Weeks!

I know it's only been a few days since my "4 weeks/announcement" post but now I can get on track and post on time from now on...hopefully. lol

The day after we told Phoenix she was going to be a big sister she started kissing my tummy good morning and goodnight kiss and saying things like "Hi, Baby!" and "I love you, Baby!" She also likes to pat or hug my tummy every chance she gets and every few days compliments me with "Your tummy is already getting bigger, Mom"...which it well may be thanks to what I think is bloating. lol

After my first beta I emailed the nurse at Olive Fertility (oh yeah, my RE used to work at Genesis Fertility but at the end of January 2013 he and a few of his Genesis colleagues left and opened their own fertility clinic and I stayed on as his patient because he rocks!) and asked if my beta of 147 at 16DPO was good and she said it was but that I could go in a few days earlier if I wanted so I'm going to go in tomorrow morning...might get up early and go before I take Phoenix to school...if not, then as soon as I drop her off. :)

I'm now at a point where I believe I'm actually/finally pregnant and have stopped recording my BBT or POASing! However, it also doesn't yet feel real somehow. In fact, if it wasn't for the constant peeing, fatigue and constant achey/crampy uncomfortable feeling in my lower abdomen I likely still wouldn't believe it. lol

Today I went in search of a craving but failed to obtain it. I went to Superstore to purchase a couple of bags of mini cinnamon & raisin bagels but they only had 12 grain and plain...which baby did NOT want. So I bought some more grape tomatoes and left. I wandered into Chapters and looked at all the pregnancy books and journals...found two pregnancy journals I liked but didn't really want to spend the $20 on them when I already have a free online pregnancy journal in this blog. lol I wandered down to Toys R Us and picked up a Babies R Us catalogue then mosied through the baby stuff - I cannot believe how much those curved pregnancy pillows cost! I almost bought the pregnancy pillow wedge that was much cheaper but decided to look around for a few more days first. Also found the infant bathtub I want but I think DH would frown on me buying such a big item before we're out of the first trimester so I refrained again.

On my way out of the mall I peeked in Thyme Maternity because I've never looked and now I have a reason to even if it's early...beautiful but expensive! However, I did get some valuable information from the lady working there - their sizes work so that you buy the same size you were pre-pregnancy and they simply stretch a lot which I thought was awesome and so hassle-free! lol I may just buy a few things there despite the price but I doubt they'll have a nursing bra for me when the time comes...I'm already big-busted (a 38DD + depending on the bra brand and style etc - for example, from AdoreMe.com I currently fit their 40F size). I was a 38D when I got pregnant with Phoenix and I went up to a DD and by the time my milk came in I was wearing a DDD...so who knows what will happen this time around. lol

After tomorrow's beta results I can start looking into midwives - so excited! :D For now though I think a snack is in order and then a nap and then some pinterest "what looks good to eat" browsing. lol

Weekly Update:

How far along? - 5 Weeks

Total weight gain? - 1lb...but I think it's just bloat. lol

Sleep? - Uncomfortable! lol It's hard to fall asleep too and then once I do I wake up 2-3 times to pee...which isn't so bad just adds to my fatigue. I usually need a nap around 2pm but I don't always get one.

Food cravings? - Grape/cherry tomatoes, water and DH's snack of multigrain tostitos with grated marble cheddar, melted in the microwave and sprinkled with seasoning salt...used to make me gag before pregnancy now it smells (and tastes) great! lol Pork roast!

Anything making you queasy or sick? - Had a bite of Haddock a few days ago, had to spit it out as soon as it hit my tongue! Same story for the hamburger two nights ago. Oh and a guy in the checkout line at Walmart smelled like he'd bathed in beef jerky so instead of staying at the pushing end of the cart I moved to the front to escape the smell. lol

Symptoms? - I feel like I'm having every symptom in the book but these are my mains: Frequent peeing, dizziness, constipation, fatigue, constantly very achey in the lower abdomen area. New this week: Noticed very obvious veins in breasts.

Gender prediction? - Girl. I'm also still thinking twins.

Happy or Moody most of the time? - Happy

Best moment this week? - Phoenix kissing baby good morning and goodnight every night and telling the baby she loves it multiple times a day.

Looking forward to? - Next HCG beta on Wednesday

Miss Anything? - Not really

Nervous about? - My second HCG beta - worried the number won't be high enough.

Maternity clothes? - Not yet...but possibly sooner than I thought.

Movement? - None yet

Stretch marks? - Just the ones from my first PG with Phoenix. lol

Wedding rings on or off? - On!

Belly Button in or out? - In!

Labor Signs? - No way! lol