Saturday, October 20, 2012

So 11 weeks and a day late for my update.

What's going on with baby this week:  All of baby's vital organs are now formed and functioning, so the risk of defects decreases as he/she becomes less susceptible to outside influences.  Baby's ears are assuming their proper place and the fingernail and toenail beds are beginning to form.  He or she should weigh about 1/4 ounce.  

How do I feel:  Grateful to be 11 weeks!  This week has actually been my worst yet for nausea, but it's still not awful.  Some days I am still bone tired but some days a little better in that area.

What am I eating:  Still disgusted by the thought of chicken.  Have wanted spaghetti several times for dinner.  Eggs and potatoes still rate high.

What I miss:  I can't believe I'm saying this....but going to the gym.  It had become a real stress reliever for me and now I'm still under orders to not exercise.  I am allowed to walk but not to the point of getting "winded."  And no heavy lifting so that rules out any machines at the gym.  

What I'm looking forward to:  Telling my niece and nephew, in person, about the baby!