Here I am at 8 weeks! As you can see I have developed a little pudge. My pants are now a little tighter, but I'm not quite ready for maternity clothes. I go back to the doctor in 2 weeks and I can't wait!

Baby has a heartbeat!

Today I went in for my 6 week ultrasound. I was able to see the baby and hear its tiny heartbeat. It's amazing how much has changed over the last week. I measured at 6 weeks and 3 days and the nurse midwife said that my uterus is about the size of an orange- which explains why some of my favorite pants are becoming a little tight! Hearing the heartbeat made the baby real!

Hint: The large clear circle is my uterus; the smaller circle is the yolk sac which will feed and nourish the baby until about 12 weeks; and the small "blob" on top of the yolk sac with the arrows around it is the baby!