11 Weeks!

Happy 11 weeks to our Crackerjack! 

Time is going by so fast and I can't believe we're almost out of our first trimester! This week we celebrated my friend Kimberly who is expecting little Liam November 26th. It was so much fun! 

(L-R) Megan, Me, Kimber, Jill and Kayla, Allison, and Amanda. These are my Bible study girls at Kimberly's shower. You can see I am showing just a bit! I'm feeling better, though I feel sick a little from time to time. Steve and I are so happy and feel so blessed. I can't wait until our next doctor's appointment....which Kim reminded me last night will be the day we make our appointment to find out if it's a boy or girl!  We are just so thankful for all God has given us and pray that He continues to bless our little family.

Psalm 22:10
From birth I was cast upon you; from my mother's womb you have been my God.

Maybe you’ve noticed… your baby is a super-duper grower! Your little fetus will be gaining a substantial amount of weight this week and has already achieved fruit-size-status comparable to a large lime. 

What's more, your little scientist is already starting to explore their body, focusing most intently on touching their head, and especially their face and mouth. Their mouth in particular will provide them with hours of entertainment.

 This happens not only because your baby is gaining coordination, and is therefore able to move a hand on command, but also because their palms have gained sensation and can actually “feel” what it touches.

They're also developing their swallow reflex this week. And lastly, your baby's smelling and other olfactory senses will begin developing this week, which when combined with the maturing taste buds, will provide your baby with their first experiences of taste and smell.