12 weeks

Only 1 more week until I'm out of the 1st trimester!

This is actually really hard for me to believe, but I'm looking forward to it! My doctor assures me that the end of the 1st trimester will signal an abrupt (and noticible) end to the nausea and utter exhaustion that I've felt every day so far.

Until then, I'm just trying to enjoy every day of my rapidly dwindling diaper-less existence. :o)

At 12 weeks I'm definitely noticing a tighening of my pant waistbands. It's no coincidence that I'm wearing elastic waist skirts in the past few photos. These are the best!

How far along: 12 weeks

Net weight gain/loss: -1 lbs

Maternity clothes: nope, but I have busted out the Bella band with lots of success

Stretch marks: not yet -- hopefully the Mama Bee belly butter will keep them at bay

Belly button: still an innie

Sleep: good whenever I'm not getting up to use the bathroom. Which is 2-4(!) times every night. Oh my.

Baby movement: only in my imagination

Food cravings: black licorice

Food aversions: most meats

What I miss: cold beer when grilling

Looking forward to: looking pregnant to anyone besides myself

Best moment this week: ordering the baby's furniture

Milestones: the bean can curl his/her fingers and toes