~~~~ELEVEN WEEKS ENDING TODAY~~~~

Baby is Growing

Our baby's growing: "Tiger paw" is just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a plum, is now almost fully formed. Baby is getting heavier all the time, (mama is starting to "outgrow" some of her pants), and is learning lots of complicated behaviors like the swallowing reflex and coordinated responses that allow them to touch their face. Our baby's hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under the gums, and some of baby's bones are beginning to harden. Our little "tiger paw" is already busy kicking and stretching, and baby's tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as baby's body grows and becomes more developed and functional. I won't feel our baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will I notice the hiccuping that may be happening now that the diaphragm is now forming.

Some changes in my body that may or may not be noticeable to family and friends:

While no weight gain... belly is shifting due to the size of the uterus... Making some of my pants a little more difficult to wear.. Hmmmm

Also..is that fact the the boobs are so and getting a little larger too... making it a little uncomfortable... Oh well, a price I will gladly pay for a bundle of joy!!!

Vomiting is still part of my pregnancy at this point!!! YEA~~~~

Next Dr.'s Appointment is Nov. 13, '08

Life Begins Anew

LIFE BEGINS ANEW

Let there be no deception

About Life's debut

At the moment of conception

Life begins anew.

Behind... Yes I know it...

So very sorry readers. I am behind in blogging, I was 10 weeks on Wednesday; now I am 10 weeks and 2 days. Here is a little about the Fetal development that is taking place. I haven't been doing so great this week. Much of the morning sickness has returned even with the prescription the OB gave. I am praying for some time of relief as this is very hard along with my job of taking care of children. The older ones want to know what is wrong with their nanny. Of course, they don't know yet. All they do know is that nanny's tummy feels real bad. Hate for them to think the baby did this to me when they find out we are gonna have a baby (probably around Christmas is when I will tell them). One little girl told me yesterday... "nanny you look fat; meanwhile I have lost 6 lbs)... Awwwwwww the kids.

My baby is somewhere between 1 and 1-1/2 inches in length and probably weighs about 4 grams (or as much as 4 paper clips). He or she has lips, toes, eyes that are usually open, ears that are completely formed, and the genitals are becoming more clearly defined. WOW isn't God just awesome. He knows just what my baby looks like too.

Dr.'s Appointment

What Do I Look Like?

Well, Dr. app went very well. That was part 1 of the good news. I told him of my being nervous of past miscarriages (habitual natural aborter) and he totally knew where I was coming from. I got another ultrasound today and DH was with me.. We got to see the head, body, 2 little arm buds and 2 little leg buds. My baby is almost an inch long and the heartbeat was 180 So I am feeling very happy about that. The head is on the right side and the little legs on the left.

Week Nine Ending

I am at the end of my NINE WEEKS today

Defining Moments

The fetus looks more human now, with hands, feet, and the beginnings of fingers and toes becoming evident. The ear will gradually move up to a position level with the eye.

What else is taking Place this Week?


Congratulations!
The embryo inside me gets a new name this week—the official designation is now fetus. And this fetus is looking less and less like a pink blob. The tail has disappeared and the body shape is now emerging, thanks in part to the elongation and straightening of the trunk area. My fetus measures about 1 inch long this week.

Growth spurt.
This is a critical period for arm and leg development. The legs have lengthened, and the buds that will eventually become the toes have started to sprout. Meanwhile, the arms have gotten longer and have begun to bend at the elbow. A basic hand structure is forming too, with the fingers and thumb clearly differentiated. The abdomen is developing as well: The structures that will be the liver, gallbladder, spleen, and adrenal gland are becoming specialized.
On the go.
This is the beginning of the dance period! Our little one has started moving vigorously, even in response to stimuli from outside my body, such as light and noise. But I won't be able to feel this action until well into my second trimester.

Tomorrow another appointment and maybe and ultrasound?!?!?!?

Things your mother said to you...

while you were supposed to be growing up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W95Y8hNQiH8

Weather Changes.

I feel as yuck as can be. With the weather changes, I now have a dry throat and stopped up nose. I am hoping there is something that I can take to get rid of this soon as this is about to kill me personally. It doesn't help the fact that I still and many times a day need to vomit. I am going through water like crazy. (went through 3 water bottles last night, alone) Please pray that I will feel better soon.

8 Weeks Ending Today.

Our Baby
In just two weeks, my baby has basically quadrupled in size -- Baby is now about a half-inch long! And while just last week my baby barely had hands, now the fingers and toes have started to develop. Baby's wrists, elbows, and ankles are visible on an ultrasound now (with some help from my eagle-eyed technician, of course)

I don't go in till I am 9 weeks and 1 day. We will see if they will do another u/s then.

This week my baby may even be able to start flexing them! Our baby's delicate facial features are becoming more refined now, with ears, upper lip, and the teeny tip of baby's nose all clearly visible. Our baby's eyelids will also take shape for the first time this week (the eyes, which now have pigment in them, will appear open until the lids have finished growing in a few weeks' time). Finally, our baby's key internal organs continue to develop, most notably the intestines and heart, which grows stronger by the day.

* Photo and baby's development is from the Internet.

I am feeling ok minus the vomiting and the very sore boobs. LOL

Another Weekend Gone by~~~

Well, yet another weekend has gone by. How slow the work week goes and the weekend just zips right by me. I am 7 weeks and 4 days (sunday); almost to 8 weeks. I went and saw ~B~ and ~G's~ house yesterday. Very nice. I love what they are doing with the kids bathroom (all kiddo hardware... Pint size sink (being added) it already has the pint size toilet and tub. Way too cute. We went to my parent's house today and they had a very late b~day party (35th) for my husband, Brian (his birthday was Sept 9th) Lots of fun though. My mom was so hoping that we would tell everyone about a baby being on the way. We want to wait till my birthday party (Nov. 18th) Birthday is the 15th. We will be 13 weeks 4 days when my party rolls around (Lord willing). Vomiting is still around. I spent about 2 hours Sat. morning over the golden throne, and also spent some time there Sat. afternoon. (no vomiting today though) Thank God for small favors!!! 11 days till my next appointment with the OB; I can't wait. I wonder what they will find out and tell me this time. I would appreciate everyones continued prayers.

Way too Cute

A picture worth a thousand words... This one says it all!!

My day is over

After a very long day it, it is over!! One more day till the weekend. don't I just sound happy about that. (maybe even a little too happy) I love the kids in my care, but I need a break ever now and again. Even more so due to the fact that I am pregnant and never seem to get enough rest during the day. I am still not keeping much down, but all for the good of the baby... I would do anything. I want to thank everyone for their prayers and words of encouragement.

Seven Weeks Today

Well it is hump day (work week is almost over) it is also the start of Hump Week for me. I am just over the half way mark for the first trimester. I want to thank God for a wonderful OB and also for all the amazing things that are going on in my little one's life.

~~ What is Happening this Week~~

Brain child. My little one's big accomplishment last week was the "zipping up" of the neural tube. This week, the budding genius is working on building brainpower. Although brain development will continue long after birth, the basic sections are laid down now. As the week progresses, the organ will divide into three parts: forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. The forebrain will be responsible for things such as reasoning, problem solving, and forming and retaining memories. The midbrain will function as a traffic cop, relaying electrical signals to their final destinations in the brain. And the hindbrain will take care of breathing, heart rate, and muscle movement. The action isn't all upstairs, however. Limbs are also growing fast. Arm and leg buds have sprouted, though at this point they look more like paddles. Measuring up. My little one is 0.15 to 0.3 inch (4 to 8 millimeters) long this week, a little larger than the width of your pinky nail.

Out on a Limb
Limb buds have appeared and are gradually forming arms, hands, and legs. The dark spot on the photo is an eye.

Voting polls are over .. Results are in

Well the majority (80%) said we are going to have a girl while just 20% said a boy was on the way... I guess we shall see.

Tuesday

Well, only 16 more days till my next Dr.'s appointment. YAY!!!!!! Doing OK~ morning sickness or all day sickness is here to stay (hopefully for not much longer). In addition to my operating a business out of my home (childcare) I have also been selling a few items at the local consignment shop. I was notified today that they will be closing; guess I got to find another place to sell the remainder of the items that I had there. I am also doing a few other little odd and end things to try and bring in some extra income. Good thing I was doing this prior to becoming pregnant. Every little bit helps. I am also hoping to find a few clients as I have a few openings for children in my care. I don't want to take on to many at one time considering the fact that I am pregnant. I don't want to overwork myself or cause to much stress for me and the baby. I am ending my six weeks today (6 weeks and 6 days). I continue to ask for prayers and for the health and well being of myself and of the baby. Tomorrow is a brand new day and the beginning of WEEK SEVEN!!!! :)

The Spoiled ones in the Family

Kona age 2
Mykey age 8
Incredible age 6

Monday

Well, Monday is almost over... Praise be. I am tired and need sleep. This baby is kicking my butt all over the place, but I will gladly accept the butt kicking I'm getting. I am 6 weeks and 5 days... Guess what Wednesday is hump day and hump week for me... LOL I will be just over half way to the 12 week mark for me. So I am looking forward to Wednesday. I made pot roast with potatoes and carrots for dinner + rolls. I am so hoping I can eat and keep it down. It smells so very good..... yummmmmmmmmmmmmmy