First trimester- Done!!

To celebrate finishing the first trimester, this week's belly pic is extra special :)



Ddo you know what the noise is behind the static is?
That is our baby's heartbeat! Very exciting, very comforting to hear :)

I get weekly emails about the baby's development. they are interesting because they tell me how big the baby is! I've decided to start including that info here with my weekly survey.

Baby's now the size of a peach!
Your fetus is forming teeth and vocal cords...savor this, their nonfunctional phase. Baby is approaching normal proportions, with his head now only one third the size of his body. And intestines are in the process of moving from the umbilical cord to baby's tummy -- much more convenient.

How far along? 13 weeks. This means on Monday I hit the 1/3 mark! (40weeks/3 = 13.3 weeks)
Total weight gain/loss: Still thinking I'm up around 5 lbs, but only find out the official change at my doctor's appointment, not until the 20th.
Maternity clothes? No maternity clothes yet. I tried a couple of dresses on at target and they were waay too big, so I'm thinking I'm stuck with the few pants that still fit, and I bought a bunch of loose fitting shirts to try to hide the bulge that appears by mid-morning.
Sleep: Pretty normal
Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat again!
Movement: Baby is moving, we can't feel it.
Food cravings: No specific cravings, just food in general.
Gender: Won't be able to answer this until baby's birthday!
Labor signs: no thank you!
Belly Button in or out? I have an outie, so it's always out. It's already starting to look a little different (sticking out a lot), and I'm worried.
What I miss: feeling like my clothes look cute on me...I don't wear the loose-fitting look well.
What I am looking forward to: telling school/work
Weekly wisdom: The busier I stay, the less tired I feel! BUT- important to stay hydrated and eat enough... came way too close to fainting yesterday after being on my feet for too many hours straight.
Milestones: Finishing the first trimester!!! Some people/doctors say it ends when you've completed week 12, but I think everyone agrees it is over by the end of week 13!