Weekly Developments (7 Weeks)

Week Seven

Elbows form - Again, taking a peek inside you could see your baby's fascination with bending and flexing. Later you will swear you can enlist your child as the star of the next "Karate Kid" movie!

Fingers start to develop - These digits often become your baby's first toy!
Feet start to appear with tiny notches for the toes - It is fascinating that at less than a half inch, your little guy (or gal) already is leaving "footprints" on your heart!

Ears eyes and nose start to appear - Although they may resemble an alien life form, these all "shift" soon enough into a more normal appearance.

Intestines start to form in the umbilical cord - Did you know that initially the intestines are not formed inside your baby's body?

Teeth begin to develop under the gums - Thankfully, right now you won't be dealing with teething pain!













Now you see why I cried!! Look at those little fingers and that little Kermit the Frog mouth. Wow there is an itty bitty little person in there! That is truly amazing!!!! Ok maybe it was the hormones but I have to say I am already a proud parent!! Incedently, I am embrassing this whole mom-thing. I have ordered a car magnet today that says, "Hot Mom Driving" (hahahaha)!! Watch out world here I am!!!

Weekly Development (week 6)

Well I know that my 6th week is almost over but I wanted to share this with everyone because it is soooo cool! I remember this site was the first one to really help me grasp the beauty of the growing being inside of me. So here is this weeks information:

Week Six
The arms and legs continue to develop - These limbs are stretching out more and more. Later on you will be feeling those feet and elbows up close and personal right in your bladder!

Brain is growing well - Did you know that over the course of the remaining months that your baby's brain will develop over 100 billion neurons? This is just the beginning!

Lenses of the eyes appear - If you could catch a glimpse inside, you would notice your baby's appearance becoming increasing like a newborn's.

Nostrils are formed - The position of the nose seems to shift into its proper place as well. Soon, the nerves running from the nose to the brain appear.

Intestines grow - Initially these are actually located outside the baby's body within the umbilical cord.

Pancreas - Your baby is now equipped to deal with digestive enzymes and take on processing the insulin and glucagons the body needs to function.

How cool is that! My baby has "eyes" and a pancreas!! And intestines on the outside of his/her body! These pictures are what really get me. I snuck ahead and read next week and it was so beautiful it made me cry. But you will have to wait a couple days for that installment!

Well, I'm off to feed the baby and take my morning vitamin. Love you!

It's Official... There's a Bun in the Oven

The doctor confirmed it today... we're expecting a wonderful new addition to our family. Expected due date is November 5th. Go ahead and put this date on your calendar. Check back frequently as we chronicle this experience.

Back on the Blog

I know it's been a while since we posted anything... it has been a crazy few months since we returned from the honeymoon. All is well with both of us and we are keeping busy with work.