Week 11: Here We Grow!

Drew says he can't see it, but there is no question there's a belly beginning here (keep in mind this photo was taken after dinner... and maybe a dessert). My, how things move fast with baby #2! This is apparently my body's way of saying, "Hey, I remember this!". I just hope it remembers as well when it's time to go back to normal.

All-in-all I have felt pretty good. Weeks 8 and 9 brought some nausea but it wasn't awful and didn't keep me from eating (just made me more selective). The fatigue has been a challenge, particularly because having a very busy 1 1/2 year old doesn't allow for much down time. But I take naps when possible and find I spend more time on the couch than I ever used to. I still feel very lucky because my symptoms have been very manageable and short-lived. I have felt great the last few weeks.

With a due date of December 10, I am now 11 weeks in. This means the baby has arms and legs and knows how to use them! Our ultrasound (Thursday) showed us that this child may not be much different than his/her very, very active big sister. Also, evidently he/she is about and inch and 1/2 long and almost fully formed (meaning most body parts are in place). Fingers and toes are even there!

So this week begins my weekly photo timeline and blog updates. I hope you enjoy reading as much as I enjoy writing about this incredible experience.