Week 11 - Dreams and Jinxes

Hey Everybody! Welcome to week 11! Not a whole lot to post, but this week we have pictures!

Julia: So lots of weird, vivid dreams at night. I am hoping those will go away with the closing of the first trimester, and a reassuring doctor's visit this week! We'll be having blood work and a nuchal transluency screening (a.k.a. ultrasound) which looks for genetic abnormalities (apparently fluid will build at the back of the neck for children with Down Syndrome or other genetic abnormalities). This ultrasound will also look for gender (assuming the baby is not cross-legged).

I am actually more nervous about this doctor's appointment then I was about finding out my comps results, but given a healthy family history, taking good care of myself, and the overall odds - I'm expecting everything to be perfectly fine. Everyone should be looking forward to some CUTE pictures posted on here, and most likely emailed as well. Of course, cute for a black and white image of our little one's silhouette.

As far as jinxes go... I made the mistake of telling a friend that I thought my morning sickness was finally over! It had been 5 whole days without getting sick...and a few hours later, yup the baby taught me a lesson in getting too excited too quickly ;) Overall though, and I'm sure I'll be jinxing myself again, but my nausea is lessening, and my cravings are increasing! Still not change in appearance, though I swear I can see/feel a difference.

I did spend last week house-sitting at Nana and Popi's house, and this is where the pictures come in! The spoiling has begun....

You have to admit, that is some cute stuff. Despite the fact that there was no "I love Daddy" outfit, these are some of my favorite little outfits! I didn't even think about zodiac, but apparently our baby will (unless several weeks early or late) be a virgo! "A born giver and nurturer."

Chris: The shuttle has come home, so it has been great to actually see Chris! He did VERY well as lead, with only one failure, which was not at all a big deal, and he handled it superbly! And here is another opportunitiy for a picture!!!

Chris has been ridiculously supportive and honestly adorable (yes, Erik make fun!) from the very beginning. He seems to be VERY excited for this upcoming appointment. I am hoping he will add to the blog next week so you can get the dad view-point of our doctor's visit. I know that he has felt awkward and excited at previous appointments, and I'm sure this one will be no different. He's learning what the dad does at these visits (hold my hand and ask questions).

Love you all!

Baby Facts:

2.5 inches long (about the size of a lime or fig)

7.o grams

199 days to go!