BJ at Week 11

Week of April 5th, 2009

Is it just me or does the fig look smaller than last week's kumquat??

Just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a lime, BJ is now almost fully formed. BJ's hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden. The baby is already busy kicking and stretching, and the tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccupping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming. (http://www.babycenter.com/ ).

As for me, I am feeling great. I'm starting to gain my weight back that I lost while I was in China. No strange cravings yet, but I did have watermelon on Easter and it was delicious!! I'm really starting to see a change in my stomach all of a sudden which is really exciting. I have started shopping for maternity clothes even though I'm not really wearing them yet, I figured I can at least get some good deals, not to mention I'm super excited! I've started to notice my dress pants are getting a little tight so I think in a few weeks I will be switching over to maternity pants. We have two more weeks and we get to see the baby and get to find out if we're having one or two. What a surprise two will be!! I have noticed I cry way more easier than normal which is annoying but oh well! Chip just laughs and then I laugh too, eventually :) I will take a new belly pic this week. Technically, I am one day shy of 12 weeks, so it's a good time to take a photo.