Thirteen Weeks

This week: Wolverine Baby is almost three inches long, which is about the size of a medium shrimp.

Development: Wolverine now has fingerprints, and her veins and organs are visible through her skin.  Also, if she's a girl, more than 2 million eggs are in her ovaries.  And, bonus: her body is starting to grow into her "oversized head," which is now just one third the size of her body.

Are you craving anything? I have wanted sweets (mainly TCBY and red velvet cupcakes) a lot, but I'm not sure that actually qualifies as a real craving.  However, on Monday, while trying to decide where to eat lunch with Katherine and Lyndsey, I thought about Harry's shrimp po' boy.  And then I realized I wanted needed one immediately. 

Is there any food that turns you off? Veggies.  I'll eat a salad out of sheer guilt because I know I need to eat vegetables, but the thought of asparagus or green beans or sweet potatoes?  No thanks.

How do you feel? The nausea seems to be getting better, but it's still not gone yet.  

How is your sleep? When I sleep at night, it's pretty good, but I have a difficult time staying asleep past 4:00 a.m. still.  But on the weekends when I can nap, those naps are amazing.

Most surprising thing you've noticed or experienced: I'm already uncomfortable lying on my back.  I asked the nurse about this at yesterday's doctor's appointment.  She said that it wasn't unusual given my size.  I'm not sure how I feel about this news.  Does that mean that I'm more likely to be really uncomfortable later?

Something you're surprised you haven't noticed or experienced: Nope.

Favorite/most comfortable article of clothing: The cotton sundresses I can wear on the weekends.

How is Ray doing? Awesome.  He's learning about cribs, changing tables, strollers, and car seats.  He's also working hard on putting together a plan for getting the house ready for the baby and making sure we're all comfortable and happy.