Baby Development: From
crown to rump, my baby-to-be is just over 2 inches long (the size of a lime)
and weighs half an ounce. As far as development this week the baby’s cells are
multiplying rapidly and synapses are forming furiously in my baby’s brain. the intestines are beginning to move from the
umbilical cord to the abdomen and the eyes are moving from the
side of the head to the front.
Symptoms: I am still dealing nausea throughout the day. - I am so ready for this
morning sickness to go away! I am still really tired and have been trying to
take a nap when the kids take their nap (though my oldest has been making this
difficult as of lately). I am also super sensitive to smells. It is like I have
a super power – a super sniffer.
Currently craving: Tuna sandwiches, gyros, and organic
pears.
Currently Avoiding: A majority of food especially deli
meat, chicken, and spaghetti sauce.
Belly button status: In
Movement: No movement to date. But it is still
really early for me to feel any movement.
Names: I have a baby girl name picked out
and my husband has a baby boy name picked out (although we do not agree on it).
Any appointments?: My
next appointment
is next week. Right before everything
shuts down for Christmas.
Any baby related purchases?: none
so far.
Other: I
have been feeling very bleh lately. My hormones are making me very moody and I
have been crying over the silliest things… Really. I cried at the ending of
Cars (yes that movie about animated vehicles) when Lightning McQueen stops to
help the hurt race car at the end. Seriously.
As a wonderful aside I just found out that my
sister-in-law is going to be having a baby girl. So this means that I get to
throw a baby shower (I love party planning) and help her register (I LOVE LOVE
LOVE baby gear). The best part is that my little muffin is going to have a
cousin the same age. I could not be happier!
