March 28 - 15 Weeks

Our growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). PB is busy moving amniotic fluid through their nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in their lungs begin to develop. Legs are growing longer than arms now, and can move all joints and limbs. Although the eyelids are still fused shut, they can now sense light. If you were to shine a flashlight at my tummy, for instance, they're likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for PB to taste at this point, but they are forming taste buds.



15 weeks, PB is growing fast...already the size of an apple!



I am starting to feel more of a baby bump making its way out. I am still in my normal clothes (for now), just looser clothes feel a little better. I have had a lot of nasal congestion lately, and come to find out it's not just my allergies and increase in pollen in the air. There is a common condition among pregnant women called "rhinitis of pregnancy." I have suffered minor nose bleeds, but have heard from fellow mothers that it lasts throughout the entire pregnancy. I am seriously considering seeing a pulmonary specialist, as my asthma has also been flared up lately. I get short of breath suddenly and worry that is only going to worsen as the baby continues to grow. Conveniently my doctor's husband is a pulmonary specialist AND he is located in the same building as her. I plan on asking her for more advise at our 16 week appointment next Thursday.

Oh my goodness...I'm almost 16 weeks. Time is flying by. I can't believe Easter is almost here and March is coming to an end. In four short weeks, we shall know the gender of our little PB! How exciting?!

On Tuesday night, my mom and I ate at Kim Son. Surprisingly, PB did okay with the Chinese food...and I think the sauce that came with the egg rolls may have been fish sauce. So luckily everything went well. Afterwards, we attended the Chrism Mass at the Co-Cathedral downtown and helped distribute the Chrism oils for all the parishes in the diocese. This is the 2nd year my mother and I did this. It is a blessing to be in the same church with all of the priests and deacons from around the diocese, along with the blessing of the oils. It was beautiful...despite the fact that it was super crowded and very warm. I don't know if PB enjoyed it as much. I suddenly felt faint and thought I could pass out. I leaned back into the pew and my mom fanned me with the program. I felt better. The people around us were concerned for me and so sweet - one lady gave a cough drop to me! lol Such a sweet gesture, but not really curing the problem at hand. :) And another lady had a bottle of water - that helped. I made it through mass and was able to still help with the oils. We stopped for a blizzard at DQ on the way home and I was up way past my bedtime - 10:30! Eek... That's super late for me these days.

I was also excited this week to finally get my Hallmark book in the mail. Last year I entered, AND WON, a Hallmark contest for a "Thanks, Mom!" book. One of my 3 entries was chosen to be published, along with 84 other letters and stories to or about moms. It was really special for me to win and receive this book at this time in my life, since it was my childhood dream to write for Hallmark....and I just found out I'm going to be a mom myself soon (I'm so emotional these days - I'm tearing up again just writing about it). My mother is my best friend and I can only hope I have half the impact on our child as my mom did on me...

I am officially a published auther of Hallmark!

Love you more, Mama!



My name and picture are also in the book. Check out page 93!

So excited to see all of the family on Sunday. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Easter!