So much for blogging last week! Week 9 was a week of exhaustion. I didn't exactly DO anything, but as my nausea lifted, fatigue really set in strong. Lucky for me, Rich and I went home over the weekend to visit family in Indiana. I spent Friday night, Saturday, Sunday and part of Monday moving from house to house; from couch to couch. It was glorious! I got to visit with everyone and relax at the same time. We talked with all the grandparents-to-be about babies, moving, dates, babies, houses, summertime, jobs, and more babies. Everyone remains very excited, and all this talk makes me really wish it were the last week of May already. Rich also took it upon himself to cook me a wonderful dinner on St. Valentine's Day (and it was delicious). What a great husband I have. The following weekend Rich received his residency contract from St. Joe , which outlined all the exciting things the program offers. First we dove into the contract and then into real estate and lender websites in anticipation of the move.
The week itself was uneventful, but tiresome nonetheless. I spent most of the week in hibernation. Deep inside, the baby was growing furiously.
Now, at week 10, the baby is through its most critical phase of development. The beginnings of every major organ are in place, and from here on the baby's tissues and organs will develop profoundly. Right now the baby is about an inch long and described as being the size of a kumquat. "What the (watch your language there are tiny baby ears around) is a kumquat?" you might ask... well it's that little citrus fruit just to the left. The baby also has bendable arms and legs and continues to swim around inside a more developed placenta. I mention this because right about now the placenta takes over almost all of the hormone production that affects the baby, and my body gets a rest from this job. As I noted above, my stomach has felt much more settled during the last week since there haven't been so many hormones sloshing around in there. My husband keeps telling me I'd feel even better if I didn't give in to all these chocolate cravings... but didn't I read somewhere that if you crave something your baby must be in dire need of it?
Another milestone of week 10 will by my second prenatal appointment. Rich and I visit the OB-Gyn on Friday to get the results of my blood work, hop on the scale again, and chat about what's supposed to be happening to my body and the baby. The second appointment also marks the time of the pregnancy that Rich and I have decided we'll begin to tell the world that we're expecting a child. I can't wait to share our news! On that note, I know that many of you have been asked to keep our big secret for what seems like a very long time. We thank you for sharing in our excitement and for lending your kindness by being discrete for a few weeks.
As we continue the week Rich and I look forward to begining Lent tomorrow (Ash Wednesday) and saying goodbye to February. Preparing for the Easter celebration and welcoming the first days of March make me realize just how close Spring is. We hope all of you enjoy a wonderful week and many new, or 'spring', blessings these next few days.
The week itself was uneventful, but tiresome nonetheless. I spent most of the week in hibernation. Deep inside, the baby was growing furiously.
Now, at week 10, the baby is through its most critical phase of development. The beginnings of every major organ are in place, and from here on the baby's tissues and organs will develop profoundly. Right now the baby is about an inch long and described as being the size of a kumquat. "What the (watch your language there are tiny baby ears around) is a kumquat?" you might ask... well it's that little citrus fruit just to the left. The baby also has bendable arms and legs and continues to swim around inside a more developed placenta. I mention this because right about now the placenta takes over almost all of the hormone production that affects the baby, and my body gets a rest from this job. As I noted above, my stomach has felt much more settled during the last week since there haven't been so many hormones sloshing around in there. My husband keeps telling me I'd feel even better if I didn't give in to all these chocolate cravings... but didn't I read somewhere that if you crave something your baby must be in dire need of it?Another milestone of week 10 will by my second prenatal appointment. Rich and I visit the OB-Gyn on Friday to get the results of my blood work, hop on the scale again, and chat about what's supposed to be happening to my body and the baby. The second appointment also marks the time of the pregnancy that Rich and I have decided we'll begin to tell the world that we're expecting a child. I can't wait to share our news! On that note, I know that many of you have been asked to keep our big secret for what seems like a very long time. We thank you for sharing in our excitement and for lending your kindness by being discrete for a few weeks.
As we continue the week Rich and I look forward to begining Lent tomorrow (Ash Wednesday) and saying goodbye to February. Preparing for the Easter celebration and welcoming the first days of March make me realize just how close Spring is. We hope all of you enjoy a wonderful week and many new, or 'spring', blessings these next few days.
Yay, a kumquat!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all the Zentz baby news. I love to feel like I am officially "in the know." I just know that Baby Zentz will be cuter than a kumquat! Hugs, Patty
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