Week 12

We had our first doctor's visit this week. It went really well. All of my bloodwork looked normal and the baby's heartbeat sounded good. The doctor did a physical exam, which Patrick thought was a little invasive. I laughed because it wasn't anything unusual and he will certainly have to get used to it. The doctor is really nice, I liked her a lot. I'm doing my prenatal care at the UNC Student Health Center, so she is a member of the UNC OB/GYN group, one of the best OB groups in the country. She is one of fifteen doctors that share call, so it is highly unlikely that she would actually deliver the baby, unfortunately. But either way, I know I will be in good hands. I'm still feeling really good, although my clothes are getting a little tighter.
The baby should be about 2 inches now and probably weighs about a half an ounce. The eyes and ears are just about finished moving to their correct positions. The kidneys have begun to secrete urine into its bladder, and neurological pathways in the brain are beginning to form.

-Jessica

Week 11

The baby should be about an inch and a half long now, weighing about a quarter of an ounce. The skin is still transparent, and the bones are beginning to harden. The fingers and toes have separated and he or she is taking on gender characteristics. (We should find out the sex around Thanksgiving time). The baby is probably starting to make tiny movements, although I can't feel them yet, that will increase over the next few weeks as the body grows and becomes more developed and functional.
I'm still feeling good, other than being tired, but I'm not complaining about that - at least I haven't had morning sickness!

-Jessica

Houston, we have cleavage!

Jessica is now the proud owner of a little bit of cleavage. She is very happy about this and wants to stay pregnant the rest of her life. The husband is happy as well.

-Patrick

Week 10

Week 10 marks the beginning of the fetal period, when tissues and organs mature rapidly. The liver, kidney, intestines, brain and lungs are continuing to develop, but are also beginning to function. The baby's size will double in the next 3 weeks!
Ref: www.babycenter.com