The Apple of our eye.

Today we reach week 15! It is amazing how this sweet baby has grown from a poppy seed to an apple in just a few short weeks.

Here is the scoop:

Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")

I know, I know. I forgot to update after my last Doctors appointment! Please forgive me because it was a very long day! I went in to work for some overtime pay on Monday night and then drove straight to Memphis for my appointment! I was exhausted for a couple days and realized now that I am pregnant, it is not wise to work overtime on the night shift!

As far as the check-up, every thing went great. We listened to the baby's heart beat and it was a strong 150-160 bpm! I have only gained a few pounds and my doctor was thrilled about that. I am not in kidney failure. (remember I work with a bunch of kidney failure patients and when my kidneys start acting different I go into panic mode, slightly!) I did muster up the energy to BEG, I mean seriously BEG for an ultrasound earlier than week 20! She gave in and agreed to do it 2 weeks earlier. So in three weeks I will be finding out what "kind" of baby the king household will be welcoming. :) This appointment is also important because the do a full body check on the baby to make sure all the organs are functioning properly. So, add that to your prayer list!

I will try to do better on posting, until then...