7 weeks 3 days!

Today marks 7 weeks and 3 days for us! I have many of the same symptoms with more pronounced nausea. I am hoping it is relieved soon... but it may be a while before I have my appetite back. Hieu has been very supportive and sensitive to my cravings/nausea/exhaustion. He has been very patient and is trying to understand this crazy process of growing a baby by reading our baby book and by being a good listener. I am not really showing yet in my belly besides being bloated, but my breasts are definitely growing.
I am getting anxious to tell friends and family, but I know I can at least wait two more weeks until after our next appointment with the midwife. We are going to ask for an ultrasound, I cannot wait to see our little baby(s?) growing in there! Stay tuned for more exciting updates. :)

6 weeks 4 days!

Today we are 6 weeks 4 days pregnant! I am finally getting over the cold I've had for the last 5 days that kept me in bed all weekend. New symptoms include being very nauseous all day long (started at 6 weeks), some food aversion and occasional cravings (cheese, steak), bloating, excess saliva, and of course I am still very tired. Thankfully Hieu is back in the US to comfort me :). The scale is beginning to look like I am 129 lbs now, and my belly is not showing anything but bloating. Our little one should be approaching the size of a blueberry soon! I hope to be able to see him/her at our next appointment in 3 weeks.

5 weeks 3 days pregnant!

My boyfriend Hieu and I found out we are pregnant one week ago. Today we are 5 weeks 3 days, you can see my belly picture above! 128 pounds, 5'1. This is our first baby. We are excited, but also nervous and not knowing exactly what the responses of our families and friends will be. We have decided not to break the news until we are about 12 weeks pregnant, just to make sure everything is still going well. So far my symptoms are mild. I am tired a lot, have mild/infrequent lower abdominal crampiness, heightened sense of smell, and some dizziness.
I had my first appointment with a midwife last Wednesday, in which everything was looking good! My next appointment is in one month and we will be able to see more significant changes by then. Hieu was not able to come to the first appointment because he was still in Vietnam visiting family. He is coming home in a couple days though (yay!) so he will be here for the next appt.
These posts are mostly for us to document our experiences, but for those who are interested in following our pregnancy, welcome and feel free to leave positive comments. :)