Baby Hobgood: 11 weeks!

Every week flies by so fast. I can't even believe my first trimester is coming to an end here in a few days! This week I have struggled a lot with anxiety. Its funny, when you are trying to get pregnant you worry and think "If I just get pregnant, everything will be good!" then you do get pregnant, you worry "Well, I hope everything is okay!" "I hope our sweet pea is healthy." I keep having people tell me how it just keeps going when you have kids. But I have really been in prayer to trust in His will first for our life together and for this baby. And when I say its a struggle, it is a freaking struggle. Some days its so hard to not choose worry (the easiest option) and try to be in control of what is going to happen. Especially the days that I feel great! Its ironic that when you are pregnant you almost WANT to feel bad to know your baby is healthy in a way. (Strange I know!) BUT despite all that, I have been trying to focus on the unwavering truth that He has knit this sweet pea together in my womb. He brought this child to us when we're praying for it. He knows what is best. Sure, I can do what I can to stay healthy and do all the "right" things...but ultimately, God is in charge. He is all-knowing. All powerful. Omnipresent. He is in control. By no means is it easy. Almost every five minutes I have to spend in prayer and take a deep breath and repeat this verse...

"Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice! Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends ALL understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus!"
                            Philippians 4:4,6,7

So if you are a friend or family of ours...be praying for us to give complete trust to His will for our lives over the next 6 months! We know in our hearts that in the long run, everything is going to be a blessing and His plan is ALWAYS better than we could every envision for ourselves. But choosing this daily is hard! Weekly, I am thinking about putting something you can be praying for us for. And please feel free to ever let us know if YOU need prayer. We would love to join together in prayer with you!

This week, baby is the size of a: plum!

Due date: January 17th, 2014

How far along: 11 (1/2) weeks

Next appointment: July 8th

Gender: I had two dreams it was a girl this week, but I am still sticking to my gut and saying its a boy!

Total weight gain/loss: I actually have no idea, I will have to check my starting weight and new weight at my next OB appt. Probably more than I should have, haha!

Exercise: Very little, walking when I dont want to be sleeping.

Stretch marks: None yet! 

Swelling: None

Maternity clothes: Still just yoga pants to be comfortable, but have been perusing maternity websites looking for some cute stuff!

Belly button: Normal

Sleep: Okay this week, I wake up to go to the restroom of course but also around 3am for no reason. Bummer!

Food cravings/aversions: Fruit this week, peaches and watermelon! And I eat soup as often as I can, any kind of soup!

Symptoms: Headaches, headaches and headaches this week. Also, first bouts of heartburn and indigestion. 

Movement: None yet!

Labor signs: Nope

What I miss: I had a craving for sushi this week but don't miss really anything else. Not being tired after just cleaning and doing laundry. I spent the day last Monday doing some serious cleaning and that night I felt like I got run over! 

What I'm loving: Spending time with my mom talking about what her pregnancy was like and how excited we are for her first grandbaby! 

What I'm looking forward to: I am just straight up excited about this little human being apart of our family. I have had two dreams this week of he/she coming into this world and woke up thinking it was real. OH! And Lord willing, seeing sweet pea's little legs and arms squirming and moving around at our next ultrasound. 

Best moment this week: Hanging out with my mom running around for an afternoon to random stores and finding our way to the baby sections to just look and get excited! Also, dreaming two different nights about our little pea. Hoping that continues.

Milestones: Does pregnancy headaches and heartburn count as milestones? Haha!