Week 12- End of the 1st Trimester

I can't believe I am almost finished with my first trimester! I have been so blessed to be feeling fantastic! I think that has helped make the time go by incredibly fast. Pregnancy books tell you the time goes by fast and to enjoy each moment - they sure are right although I may change my tune once I'm 8 1/2 months pregnant.

By the end of this week the little one will be nearly 3 inches long and weighing 4/5 ounces. It's also during this week that the face takes on further definition with the chin and nose becoming more defined.

It's amazing to think that at this time the digestive system is capable of pushing food through the bowels and able to absorbe sugars. Stimulation of the fetus in certain spots may cause the little one to squint, open it's mouth or move its fingers and toes.

Week 11

My weekly books tell me that this week starts a period of rapid growth for the little one. From this point until the 20th week the baby will increase his or her weight 30x’s and will triple in length! Now the crown-to-rump size is up to 2 ½ inches long and it weights approximately 0.3 ounces. It has now grown to the size of a lime.

I have decided that we will make the baby bedding (bumpers, ruffle, etc.) so my Mom and I are going shopping this weekend to look for material. I'm excited!

Week 10

Can you believe we’re already at week 10? This time has gone by fast! By the 10th week the little one is about 1 ¼ to 1 ¾ inches long from crown-to-rump and is about the size of a small plum.

At the beginning of this week all of the vital organs have formed (can you believe it?). There are now separated fingers and toes and the bones of the skeleton are now forming.

We've started to look at baby furniture, etc. Luckily we still have lots of time to figure out what we want and where we want to get it from.

Ready or not...

We are so happy to announce that we are going to have a little one to hold (and keep us (She means Heidi) up at night) in the middle of April. Both Travis and I are extremely happy and excited about the life that that will soon be coming into our lives.

Our first appointment was on September 6th. To determine that there was only one little bambino there we had an ultrasound. That showed us that yes indeed, there is only one. At that time we were able to see the little heart beating and beating. It was an awesome sight! You can see a picture of the little one. At our first appointment it was determined that I am 9 weeks pregnant and our "official" due date is April 14th.

Everyone has been asking how I am feeling. Well, I'm feeling great. It's Travis that is having morning sickness. At first I got a bit sick if I didn't eat but even that has gone away. Now I'm just h-u-n-g-r-y!

We are so happy to share this experience with you so please check back often for more updates!