Trip to Scottsdale

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Week 10

This year Chris’ office earned an incentive trip to Scottsdale, Arizona. We had planned this trip prior to finding out that we were expecting you. There were a few things that we were starting to get worried about. I have been getting car sick, so the thought of flying was a bit of a concern. The company offered a jeep excursion through the desert and a river rafting adventure. Obviously, I was not too comfortable with either of these options. It has still been difficult to hold down food, so I was getting nervous about the late night dinners too. The best option was to go ahead and tell Chris’ coworkers. Chris made the announcement at his office and once again it was nice to be able to share the news. Scottsdale was beautiful and we were glad to enjoy another trip together. We did not do a lot since it was really more of a golf resort. We relaxed by the pool and enjoyed a short hike. I was thrilled that we seemed to be the only people on the trip that did not see a rattlesnake. We rented a car for a day and went to Surprise to see the Rangers and Spring Training. The doctor had given me nausea medicine and it saved me this week. Was this our last trip for a while? 

Baby Size- What is a kumquat? Baby G is a little over an inch or so long, crown to bottom — and weighs less than a quarter of an ounce. This completes the most critical portion of development
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Developments- This is the beginning of the so-called fetal period, a time when the tissues and organs in his body rapidly grow and mature. Vital organs — including kidneys, intestines, brain, and liver (now making red blood cells in place of the disappearing yolk sac) — are in place and starting to function, though they'll continue to develop throughout your pregnancy. In other developments: Your baby's limbs can bend now. Hands are flexed at the wrist and meet over the heart. The outline of the spine is clearly visible through translucent skin, and spinal nerves are beginning to stretch out from his spinal cord. The forehead temporarily bulges with a developing brain, which measures half the length of the body.

 Cravings- MILK! When eating at a fine steakhouse this week, I ordered a glass of milk with my meal. Meat is still my opponent and I am embarrassed to say that I left most of my steak on the plate. I did manage to take Crème brulee back to the hotel. I have stuck with fruit and grilled cheeses this week. 

Symptoms- Nausea, dizziness and a terrible sunburn. I had no idea that hormones could make you so much more sensitive to the sun!