Week 11: Lime

Aaron had to work late so I was on my own taking this one.

Ok, folks.  I feel like a lime is a pretty substantial size.  Crazy! 

• You can't see it, but she's moving fluidly and gracefully in there.  Everytime we get an u/s, she's ALWAYS kicking her little legs.  And I went to the doctor yesterday (more on that later), and she said baby was moving all over based on where the hear beet was moving.
• Her skin is see-through, but she's on her way to looking more like a baby.
• Her fingers and toes aren't webbed anymore.
• Tooth buds, hair follicles and nail beds are forming.

How big is baby: The size of a lime.  About 1.6 inches long and about a 1:1 head to body ratio.  She now weighs in at about 0.25 ounces.      

Weight gain/loss:  0 lb (back to pre-pregnancy weight)

Stretch marks: No.

Sleep:  Still sleeping great (minus getting up to go to the bathroom).  I'm able to stay up later, but I definitely have no desire to get out of bed in the morning before 8am :)  Although, I do drag myself out for work.

Diet/Cravings/Aversions:  Still not feeling fabulous late afternoon/at night.  We had steak fajitas last night and I was gagging them down.  Tonight I'm craving grilled cheese and tomato soup...which I know Aaron will just love ;)   

Exercise:  I've gone to the gym a few times and been on walks.

Gender: We'll find out in October!

Movement: No.

The belly:  No difference here from last week.  It's definitely bigger at night.  I have certain work pants I can't even attempt to wear normally (i need to bust out the bella band more often).  Last night, it was completely out of control after dinner.  Definite food baby.   

What I'm spazzing about:  Spotting again.  Ugh.  Does it ever end?  Pink spotting in the morning after I "use" the bathroom and then a little brown the rest of the day until late afternoon.  I went to the doctor yesterday and she heard the heart beet right away.  She promised that I shouldn't feel annoying for calling/coming in.  That's what they're there for.  So hopefully everything goes away soon so I can relax until my next real appointment on May 2.  

What I'm loving:  Knowing that my parents, our siblings, and my BFF all know! :)  Now I can finally talk about it with other people.  

Symptoms:  Tired, sick at the end of the day.  Minimal spotting again.

What I'm looking forward to:  May 2 for our next appointment.  Then I'll finally start telling everyone and give our parents the ok to tell extended family.  

Best moment of the week:  Obviously, telling those we've told so far.  It's so amazing to see/hear their reactions.  All of the love and prayers are just awesome.  Also, hearing the heart beet on the doppler to ease my fears a little (for the time being).