Week #13 Update

Last weekend we finally announced our pregnancy to the larger world through Facebook. I bought some special shirts on Etsy and had our friend Jenn take our picture - Ramin had the idea of having some "props". Here's how it turned out - we had a much larger response than I was expecting :)

How far along: 13 weeks, 6 days

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Been checking the home scale every morning and I've maintained everything

Maternity clothes: Still no but pants are getting harder and harder to do up

Major Symptoms: Tummy was good all week but a new symptom has popped up - Pelvic Girdle Pain. At first I thought it was sciatica but after reading up on that I think a lot of pregnant women falsely believe they get sciatica when in fact it's more likely pelvic girdle pain. Basically I've been randomly feeling a sharp, shooting pain in my bum that extends down my left leg - always just on my left side. Ramin helped me figure out the problem and I've been doing some special stretches/exercises to help keep the pain at bay. Since I've been doing them I haven't felt the pain. I just have to make sure I do them every day.
Stretch marks: I'm trying to prevent them by using Palmer's Stretch Mark Cream
Sleep: A few of my nights have been bad due to the pelvic pain, especially after I get up to pee in the middle of the night.
Best moment last week: Seeing how much support and love we have from friends and family after our announcement :)
Movement: Nope
Food cravings/aversions: Cereal! I just love rice krispies these days. I've had to buy two family size boxes just to keep up.

Belly button - in or out? In
Labor signs: Not yet
What I miss: Starting to miss a fully restful night's sleep. My back and pelvis are starting to give me pain while sleeping so I toss a lot. 
What I am looking forward to: Feeling the baby kick.
Milestones: Successful official pregnancy announcement!