12 Weeks!

We are 12 weeks and 2 days today! So so close to the second trimester! We had our second ultrasound today and it was amazing to see how much this baby has grown in the last 3 weeks.

How far along? 12 Weeks, 2 days.
Total weight gain/loss: Down to 144.5 from 146.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleep is better now that I have this. It is amazing.
Best moment this week: Seeing our baby today! It was wiggling all over the place and kept kicking its little legs and holding its arm over its head. Crazy!
Miss Anything? Still missing being able to cook and eat anything I want without fear of being sick.
Movement: Haven't felt it, but we saw it!
Food cravings: Chicken quesadillas from Taco Bell. (So gross- I never used to eat this stuff!)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Most meat, the smell of coffee, orange juice.
Have you started to show yet: No. I'm at the awkward stage where I look fatter, but it's not a bump yet.
Gender prediction: Boy
Labor Signs: Definitely not!
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Pretty cranky and I have zero patience.
Weekly Wisdom: Tums. Heartburn is the worst.
Looking forward to: Finding out what Baby Crossen is in 4 weeks!!
As always, please let me know you stopped by. I'd love to hear from you!

11 Weeks!

Baby Crossen is 11 Weeks! Technically we were 11 weeks on Monday, but I've been super busy this week so we just got around to taking the picture today.

How far along? 11 Weeks, 2 Days
Total weight gain/loss: I lost 2 lbs, but I think I may be back up a pound.
Maternity clothes? Nope, not yet.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I want to sleep all the time, however it's super uncomfortable already.
Best moment this week: I ate some veggies for the first time in a long time! Kind of lame to be excited about that, but it's been a long time since I've been able to keep them down!
Have you told family and friends: Yes! Check out my mom and sister's reaction here.
Miss Anything? Meal planning and not getting sick anytime food is mentioned.
Movement: Nope, too soon.
Food cravings: Fruit. Doughnuts & Lemonade. Mozzarella sticks.
Anything making you queasy or sick: The smell of coffee, meat, most vegetables.
Have you started to show yet: No. I'm at the awkward stage where I look fatter, but it's not a bump yet.
Gender prediction: Boy
Labor Signs: Definitely not!
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Tired. Just so so tired. But I think my fuse is a bit shorter now.
Weekly Wisdom: Carry snacks wherever you go. Nothing is worse than feeling nauseous and not having anything to eat.
Looking forward to: The second trimester and hopefully getting rid of these awful food aversions!

Food Aversions & My First Trimester Must Haves

Food aversions. I had read about them, I had heard other moms talk about them...But you don't really understand them until you're standing in the middle of the grocery store ready to cry because you're hungry but all the food makes you want to throw up.
It's not that things just don't sound good. It's the fact that the sight, smell, and even the thought of that particular thing is enough to send you running for the nearest bathroom. Through Week 6 I hadn't had any pregnancy symptoms. Then Week 7 came in and I suddenly decided that food was my worst enemy. Combine that with the fact that I was nauseous if I didn't eat every hour and you have an awesome win-win situation.
We will be 11 weeks tomorrow and while the food aversions and nausea are still present, they are slowly starting to get better. I am counting down until we hit that second trimester and *hopefully* it all goes away.
Meanwhile, here's a list of a few of my first trimester must haves.

1. Ice Water: If I drink it first thing in the morning, it helps keep the nausea at bay. Also around Week 8, I developed this lovely metallic taste in my mouth every time I drank anything that wasn't water-- so ice water is at the top of my list.
2. Chap Stick: My lips have been so dry and chapped this entire pregnancy. Chap stick helps a bit.
3. Apple Slices: Apples have been one of the two foods that I have been able to eat with no problems. I'm hoping it continues!
4. Panera Mac & Cheese: This is my other go-to food that hasn't failed me yet. It has to be Panera though, or I can't eat it.
5. Rainbow Light Pre-Natal Vitamins: I tried a few different types of vitamins before I found this one. The previous ones all made me sick. These are all-natural, plant based, and vegan and they are super gentle on the stomach.
6. Dill Pickles: It's a cliche, but it's true. I don't know what it is about dill pickles, but they calm my stomach!
7. Preggie Pop Drops: I was previously using peppermints to help combat the nausea, but all the sugar made me feel terrible. A friend recommended these and they are amazing! They're made with natural herbs & oils, they're sour and taste good, and they work! I found mine at our local Motherhood Maternity store.
So those are the big things helping me get through these first rough weeks. What about you guys? What helped you get through your first trimester?