Week 8

So, I'm a little late in posting this week, sorry...Life's been a little crazy :)  So first things first, WE SAW THE PEANUT!!!!  I had my first ultrasound on Wednesday and saw the little guy/gal and heard his/her heart beat! :)  It's amazing how much I've already fallen in love with this little one and how real it seems now!  I knew for sure that first time that some smell sent me running to the bathroom, but actually seeing this little one and knowing that I have a little person with an actual heartbeat growing inside me is so surreal, but awesome!

This week the little person is about 3/4 of an inch long from head to bum.  It's eyelids and retinas are forming this week and it has a cute little nose now.  The arms and legs are growing longer, making it less T-rex proportioned, and it's starting to actually grow fingers on it's hands! :)

As for mom, I'm still REALLY tired, but fortunately I've been feeling much better these past 2 days and I'm really hoping this sticks, but we'll see.  Also, my pants have been fitting much tighter these days, but luckily I found some belly bands that I can wear around my pants and not have to button them up!  Best invention ever!  I continue to be amazed at the new things my body can dish out and at how much my little one can grow in just a few days.  I can't wait to meet him/her!