Here Comes a Baby Bump!

At 11 weeks today, baby is 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig - he or she is now almost fully formed! The hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under the gums, and some bones are beginning to harden. Although I can't feel it yet -the baby is already busy kicking and stretching.

Yesterday was probably the first day that I really noticed that my belly is a little bigger - in a different way then being bloated or having a "fat" day. Bigger and rounder just below by belly button and there is no sucking in anymore folks. Sean noticed it too. He let's me know by telling me "I think you are a little further along then you think you are." Nice.

You have probably heard this before but now comes the annoying part of looking pregnant because you aren't big enough yet to start getting the attention you deserve from the outside world. You definitely feel pregnant and all that people (that don't know you are expecting) see is a chubby, hungry and sometimes grouchy woman - and who wants to be nice to those?
This hasn't bothered me to bad since the chub bump is reassurance that there really is a baby in there and it is growing like it should be!

We are getting really anxious for the next doctors appointment to hear the baby's heartbeat and make sure everything is okay so far. Once we have an ultrasound, I will post the sonogram on the blog and send out this link so everyone can share our joy with us!

Sean's been busy working on the backyard lately - trying to keep the grass alive in this constant 90 degree weather!