Having a Baby, due April 3, 2010

So, Aaron and I found out that we are having a baby. How exciting. Aaron is going to be the best dad and I can't wait to be a mom. The first trmester was hell. I was sick everyday all day and nothing it could help. Recently, I hit 16 weeks and I am back to my old self.

Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an a...vocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

Here I am at 16 weeks:



Here I am at 15 weeks