Week 15

I blinked and week 14 was gone! Not too big of a shock, though since I spent three days of it in Washington D.C. with my 8th graders! 

So, here we are at 15 weeks. Feeling good in terms of nausea, eating well, and getting more and more impatient for the "big" ultrasound. I just can't wait to know if it's a boy or girl! I am also waiting to feel our little one bouncing around in there. I look forward to the day I can make that connection to my little boy or girl!

My little bump is getting bigger, and my hips and lower back are super sore which makes standing to teach, shopping, etc. a bit uncomfortable, but I'm trying really hard to cherish every minute of it. :)

Here I am 15 weeks and one day along!

This is how our Crackerjack is measuring up this week! 

Baby's Growth and Development at 15 Weeks Pregnant

Your baby's internal and external growth continue at a remarkable pace throughout the 15th week of pregnancy.

• When you're 15 weeks pregnant, your baby is about 4 1/2 inches from head to rump, and weighs about 2 to 3 ounces. She’s about the length of a large apple.
• Your baby's hair might appear on her scalp and eyebrows. Hair follicles even begin to generate the pigments that give hair its color.
• By your 15th week of pregnancy, your baby's ears probably have reached their permanent position on the side of her head, and her eyes are moving to where they belong on the front of her face.
• Your baby's skin is developing, but remains extremely thin.
• Your baby's skeletal system and muscles further develop and strengthen.
• By the end of your 15th week of pregnancy, your baby might be able to wiggle fingers and toes, make a fist, or even suck her thumb!