And so the posts begin...

I know my family will want to see these updates.  So here the journey begins, documenting the growth and development of nugget and the ups and downs for this mama-to-be!  

Week: 11 (or 10 if you're the ultrasound technician)

Due Date:  Tricky... May 20 is what I'm sticking with 

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

Nausea:  None at all for the first 5 weeks then it kicked in during the morning around 6-9 weeks.  I went through a box of saltines pretty quickly.  Recently it has switched to the evenings.  I really can't complain though.  

Aches and Pains:  Just today I felt some pains/pinches in my.... well... womb.  Perhaps it's stretching a bit?

Cravings: Oh boy.  Here we go:

- Watermelon

- Taco Bell - steak quesadilla

- Arby's - plain roast beef sandwich

- Crab meat with cocktail sauce

- Cold milk

(There are a few cravings that hit immediately and I just had to have them or I thought I would die.  I ate them but one time sufficed and now I'm done: Panera breakfast sandwich, steak,  and KFC).

Bump: It shows noticeably when I wear the outfit below.  Everything else covers it pretty well.  But it's definitely there!

Movement: It's the size of a fig... of course I feel nothing yet.

Looking forward to: Finding out if nugget is a boy or girl!

Missing the most: Candy.  I don't want any of it.  But that's totally a good thing.

This photo is me and nugget at 10 weeks (says the most recent dr. appt because that is what nugget is measuring.  However, all calendars point to 11 weeks).  SO.... I'm inclined to say 11 weeks :)