In Love

Our news is becoming more official!  I announced our blessing on facebook this week and was overwhelmed at the loving response and support.  Meanwhile, our baby ducky is growing quite rapidly. I am now 12 weeks and 3 days along and the baby is 2.5 inches long, from crown to rump. More importantly, this baby is now moving!  His or her reflexes are in full swing.  If I poke my belly, the baby will move in response (although I can't feel it yet). 

The baby's amazing brain is growing quickly and the head is now only 30% of the baby's size.  Ducky has begun to "practice" breathing by inhaling and exhaling the amniotic fluid... yum!  To make it even better, he or she is also peeing into the amniotic fluid :)   Ducky is also beginning to develop the senses of taste and smell. Fruit of the week, baby is being compared to a large plum! 

On a softer side, I realized the true love I have for this little embryo.  I was watching "The View" on Memorial Day, enjoying a chance to sleep in and catch up on laundry.  The story that morning was about a painter who was giving tribute to fallen heros by painting their picture for their loved ones.  There was a mother of a lost soldier on the show sharing about her son.  Through my streaming tears, I looked down at my belly, pointed with my index finger, and scolded my baby that he or she may never go into the service!  In that moment, I knew exactly how in love I was.  My heart has been stollen :)

I go to the doctor again in 2 weeks, as well as finding out the gender of our baby!! We are so ecstatic for that appointment!  Watch for a new post after June 18. 

12 week belly pictures: