Pregnancy - 7 weeks

 How far along?  7 weeks  

How big is baby?  The size of a gummy bear.

Total weight gain/loss? I'm 60.6 kg this week so just 0.2 kg down from starting weight and 0.9 kg on.

Waist?  I've not measured this week again, just couldn't be bothered. 

Stretchmarks?  None as yet, I've been using my tummy butter intermittently but not putting a huge amount of effort in yet.

Maternity clothes?  No need yet, hopefully for a while.

Sleep?  Sleep has been abysmal this week.  With the clock change, Oscar's birthday, ridiculously early wake-ups and Oscar refusing to let me go back to sleep in a morning I've had nowhere near enough and I am absolutely exhausted.  

Best moment this week?  Seeing our little bub's heartbeat on the scan.

Movement?  Nothing yet, way too early.

Food cravings?  Anything meaty like sausages and burgers (or the meat-free Linda McCartney mozarella burgers) and just general plain, bland things.  Lots of carbs too.

Food aversions?  Just food in general for the last week, I've had to really fancy something to eat it, not had much appetite and my IBS has kicked in so if I eat too much I get an upset stomach with cramps.

Gender?  I don't think we even make girls!

Labour signs?  No.

Pregnancy symptoms?  Everything. I'm exhausted, I'm moody, I'm nauseous, I feel hot and faint every time I stand up or try to do anything for more than a few minutes.  I've had an IBS flare up and I'm just generally really feeling in the midst of the first trimester.

Belly button in or out?  In.

What I miss?  Sleep.  All of the sleep.

What I am looking forward to?  Going on holiday, although I'm slightly apprehensive about it with Oscar at the moment.

Upcoming appointments/scans?  Nothing now until my midwife appointment on 23 November although I have booked in with the IVF counsellor on 22 November just to check in on my mental health a little.  I was offered another scan at Sheffield in a fortnight but I think I'm going to cancel is as it's a lot of effort going all the way there. 

Weekly wisdom?  Let things go.  I'm essentially doing the absolute bare minimum at the moment and taking the time to chill out and look after myself on the rare occasions I get time to myself.

Milestones?  Seeing a heartbeat!

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