12 Weeks Pregnant

Today I am officially 12 WEEKS PREGNANT!!! I am soooo happy this first trimester is coming to a close! I consider myself to be very lucky that I have not had any major morning sickness. I had about 2 bouts of it between weeks 5-10 then week 11 hit and I felt sick almost everyday. Today is not one of those days, however, and I hope the worst has past!

By now, your baby weighs a full half-ounce and is about the size of a large plum. Most of his systems are in place, though there's still plenty of maturing to do. For one thing, his fetal digestive system is beginning to practice contraction movements necessary for eating, and his bone marrow is busy making white blood cells — weapons against germs once he's out of your safe haven. The pituitary gland (at the base of the brain) has started producing the hormones that'll enable him (or her) to make babies of his (or her) own in a couple of decades or so. 

My next prenatal appointment is on Wednesday!! So exciting!!