11 Weeks!!!

How your baby's growing:

Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden.

She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccupping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming.

See what your baby looks like this week.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

11 Week Survey

Total weight gain: 1.5 lbs

Maternity clothes: I am half in maternity clothes half in regular. My normal jeans and pants are very uncomfortable but the couple pairs of maternity pants I bought are still a bit big. No belly yet!!


Movement: some fluttering but not much that I can feel anyways!!!

Sleep: I have always been a sound sleeper, but now I wake up a few times towards the morning. 

Food cravings: Strawberries

Food aversions: burgers, ew. 

Morning sickness: I am VERY lucky to announce that I have only been officially sick twice through this entire pregnancy (once in week 6 and once last week, week 10)!!! I felt nauseous for about 5 days around week 6 but that was it.

What I miss: Sushi!!! 

What I'm looking forward to: a baby bump! feeling baby kick, and knowing the gender!!!

Milestones: Each day that passes is one more day further into this pregnancy I am and that is a milestone in itself!! I am so lucky to be feeling great!!

Jen

and BABY makes 3!!!!!!

SOOOOOO WE ARE EXPECTING!! SURPRISE! We are having a our first baby who is due on June 19, 2012! I am just about 11 weeks along and am totally psyched! So far this pregnancy has been a breeze. I have only had two instances of morning sickness but I am tired all the time. I can totally deal with being tired if I am not sick!! Since finding out we were expecting, every day has been such a whirlwind thinking about bringing a baby into this world!! We are both super excited and blessed to become parents!!

Here are two pictures from the ultrasound we had at 8 weeks...

We have not started really thinking of names. HA! So I am facing a little internal debate...should I wait to find out the sex, or find out at the 18/20 week ultrasound? I have always wanted to keep it a surprise, but I would also love to find out asap. LOL. Our next appointment is on Dec. 7, and this time we might be able to hear a heartbeat!!! <3

Yesterday we went to Dan's parents house and made the big announcement to his extended family at Thanksgiving dinner (well, dessert!). EVERYONE was so surprised (even though Pa almost blew it before everyone got there, but luckily Dan's aunt was swayed into believing our good news was the new car!) 

Now the big question is, BOY or GIRL?! Everyone seems to think boy, but I dont know what to think!

I dont have a baby belly just yet, but I know I will soon since most of my jeans dont fit anymore. I have gained 1 pound and I should gain up to 3 in my first trimester, so I am right on track. I bought a few pieces of maternity clothes in anticipation, but nothing major. Hopefully Dan will get me some for Christmas! (hint, hint) 

This will be the most fun an interesting experience of our lives, and I am enjoying every minute of it!!

Thanksgiving Eve

Today is the eve of one of my two favorite holidays, THANKSGIVING!! This holiday is the pinnacle of my family's motto: "There is always fun to be had when you are surrounded by good people, good conversation, and good food". I am sure this motto is quite old in my family, but I recently learned that my Uncle Alec was very fond of this. He always loved to enjoy meals with good friends and family and spend his time chatting it up with everyone.

It seems like we will have a lot to chat about this year, too!!! ;) My Dad is coming with me and Dan to Dan's parents house for dinner with Nan and Pa. Later on, there will be dessert with the entire family. If our wedding was any indication, our families like to talk! HA!

Although I like cooking, Dan's mom is doing the bulk of it this year! (or all of it). I will be bringing celery stuffed with allouette cheese (one of my moms Thanksgiving and holiday recipe's!

Sunday, KK and I went to Salem and it was fun! Salem is a really cute town and we had a lot of fun at the Salem Witch Museum. I thought it was very interesting to re-learn about the Salem Witch Trials. We were going to get tarot card readings but they were super expensive and we just wanted to do them for fun, so we passed on that. Later, we ate dinner at this super cute cafe called The Gulu-Gulu cafe. It was really good and we both got Italian Sodas too. (which, by the way, I never came across while I was in Italy.

Today marks a day filled with errands and chores. I need to get my car fixed, inspected, go to the grocery store, drop stuff off at the dry cleaners, go to the pharmacy, drop clothes in the donation bin, donate some books to the library, do a little bit of holiday shopping, cook dinner, clean both bathrooms, and clean the bedroom. oh yea, and do two loads of laundry!! and I thought I had a day off!! ;)

tina, new couch, and more

So this is the sectional we bought. We got a great deal on it and it looks amazing, not to mention its super comfy!!! I nee to get a few more things and the living room will be fully decorated!! Anyone know where to get a good quality area rug? (BTW this is not my house, but a pic from the website we got the couch from!)

So about a month ago I decided that Tina needed to be put down because she was having trouble finding the litter box. When I brought her to the vet, the vet loved her and asked if she could live in the office instead of being put down. Of course I said yes!! It was great news. The assistant even said I could visit her. Well I have tried to visit her a bunch of times, I have called at least 6-7 times to set up the visit. Each time the secretary keeps giving me the run around, saying she doesnt have a room, or she needs to ask her caretaker, or to call back later or another day. I kind of think that they may have put her down anyways and are trying to keep it from me. Yea, its far fetched but why wont they let me see her?  Here are some super cute pics of my favorite and best kitty ever, TINA!!!



Me with my Tina on Longy Graduation Day!! I have had her since I was in 4th grade!!





Tina with her boyfriend Petey!

We still have Dan's cats Sylvester and Nicky


They snuggle, its casual....

life over the last few months!

Well, its been a LONG time since I have made a post, but here we go...

Dan is still working at the law firm and Im still teaching voice lessons at Newton Music Academy. NMA is great but its tough to build a studio so I still work at La Casa bartending until I get enough students at NMA to just teach.

My students are all really amazing little kids and all enjoy learning and singing which really enhances my experience as a teacher. I like it there and I hope I will be able to teach there for a while.

In other news, we FINALY got a new couch today!! Its a sectional and its so comfy! Ill be sure to post a pic once the house is cleaned up a bit from emptying out the office.

Jen!