12 weeks

First things first...Happy Birthday to me!  My last birthday in my 20's, my last birthday as a Brizzolara and my last birthday without a bambino.  I guess 29 is a bigger deal than I thought.  We just went out for a delicious breakfast of blueberry pancakes and snausage, my favorite, and we'll head out later to one of my favorite local bars with some friends.  I love my birthday so much, it is the best day of the year!

Okay, on to the Bean Sprout.  The first thing I thought this morning when I woke up was "oh man, this bump seems bigger."  Do I look bigger than last week to you?

Also, I must be some kind of genius as I've finally figured out, after 4 weeks of picture taking, that I can avoid the weird obese angle of my photos if I just move to the other side of the chalkboard.  I know, I'm brilliant, clearly.

How far along?  12 weeks
Total weight gain:  I really should buy a scale
Maternity clothes?  Not one item of maternity wear this week!
Stretch Marks?  Nothing so far
Sleep?  Awful.  I do not sleep at night.  I finally had to take a nap Friday afternoon because I just ran out of energy.
Best moment of the week?  My birthday, duh.
Miss anything?  A good night's sleep is the top of the list these days.
Movement?  I don't think so but that's hard to believe, considering Sprout is plum-sized today.
Food craving?  Croutons, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese with red wine vinegar.  Best snack ever.
Anything make you sick or queasy?  Nope!  I'll take sleepness nights over puking any day.
Gender?  We think it's a boy.
Labor signs?  No
Symptoms?  I get so emotional baby (shout out to Whitney)
Belly Button?  Scott said yesterday that it looks like it's getting shallower!
Wedding rings on or off?  My engagement ring fits perfectly
Happy or moody most of the time?  I think this week is the first week I've been happier than moody, even without sleep.
Looking forward to:  My last week in Connecticut and packing for our trip to Arizona!