Happy Easter!

Week 12

Early in the week, we were able to see our friends, Brent and Kristin, and their new baby girl, Katherine. She is less than a month old and is a beautiful, precious girl. Our friends warned us about how tough the two weeks after birth are and told us that we would want all the help we could get. We were laughing inside, thinking about what they did not know. Chris and Brent grew up together and were just a few months apart in age. We were able to share our news by letting them know that Katherine would have a little friend in a few months too! Kristin let me give Katherine a bottle and I enjoyed hearing a few tips. Again, it was so nice to see our friends and share our news.

We were also able to tell Chris’ grandmother and his extended family in Cedar Hill. We ended up staying for a cookout and were able to see Linda, Greg, Jay, Amy, and the kids.  Kay, your grandmother, also came over to spend time together.

We were out of school on Good Friday and our friends, Tres and Christy, were having a housewarming party at their new home in Grand Prairie. We broke the news to them and our other friends, Ryan and Diana. Christy is expecting in August and Diana’s son will be a year next September. It is fun to think of how many friends you will have. Chris grew up with Tres and Ryan and it meant a lot to be able to tell the majority of our closest friends. 

The announcement was also made at school this week during a staff meeting. My belly is popping out and people were starting to stare. I actually had a few come and ask me if I was pregnant. I think it was time! I told my class and the kids were very excited. They even offered their names for me to use!I think I may have to pass... ; )

Baby Size- From crown to rump, your baby-to-be is just over 2 inches long, about the size of a lime, and weighs half an ounce.

Developments- The most dramatic development this week: reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, his toes will curl, his eye muscles will clench, and his mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, your baby will squirm in response, although you won't be able to feel it. His intestines, which have grown so fast that they protrude into the umbilical cord, will start to move into his abdominal cavity about now, and his kidneys will begin excreting urine into his bladder.

Cravings- Can I crave sleep? I seriously think about how hard it will be to drive home from work each day. Thank goodness for four day weeks!

Symptoms- Acne, All Day Sickness, Pain after eating (maybe this is heartburn?)