Week 14

How your baby's growing:This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb.In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active.See what your baby looks like this week.Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:
Welcome to your second trimester! Your energy is likely returning, your breasts may be feeling less tender, and your queasiness may have completely abated by now. If not, hang on — chances are good it will soon be behind you (although an unlucky few will still feel nauseated months from now).The top of your uterus is a bit above your pubic bone, which may be enough to push your tummy out a tad. Starting to show can be quite a thrill, giving you and your partner visible evidence of the baby you've been waiting for. Take some time to plan, daydream, and enjoy this amazing time. It's normal to worry a bit now and then, but try to focus on taking care of yourself and your baby, and having faith that you're well equipped for what's ahead.


I am finally in my 2nd trimester. I am so excited!!! I cannot believe it. I am still having food issues and energy issues but that is ok! Soon they will go away. I just know they will

IVF is a wonderful thing!!

I just heard that one of my friends who recently went through IVF received a positive beta test. In IVF world that means a big fat positive pregnancy test. I am so excited for her. She like me has gone through numerous procedures and heart breaks and with the help of science she is now expecting. I am praying that this pregnancy continues with out any issues for her.

Thank you god for IVF! Thank you for the person who developed it and thank you for all that continue to work in this field of medicine. Without these people someone like myself would never have the chance to be a mother. Now I am on my way!!! I owe everything to these wonderful men and woman. Well I am off to spend a lovely day (hopefully no rain) relaxing and going to see the movie Proposal! I cannot wait! Bye for now.

Baby Haygood

I have finally uploaded the ultrasound picture from Thursday!! The baby was not liking the invasion of its privacy. When the ultrasound tech was shaking my belly the baby kept moving.

Today I had our 2nd Ob appointment and all went well. I had to show the doctor where to find the baby's heart beat which lead to the doppler conversation. She could not believe that I could buy one from ebay that was just like the one she had. Mine was much cheaper though. Thanks ebay. I have been put on doppler lock down though. She told me that I should not listen to the baby every day. I am not a very happy mommy with this news. What she doesn't know will not hurt her. HAHAHA I know I am being a bad patient but oh well.

We should find out the sex of the baby on 7/28. I cannot wait. The baby better not be stubborn on that day.

Well I am off to take a nap. I am exhausted today!!! Bye everyone

I am so Embarrassed

I have to apologize for my ignorance and I hope I have not offended anyone. You see I have been calling my baby beaner since I found out it was the shape of a bean and now have found out that it is a racial slur for Mexican people. I am so sorry and embarrassed! I never knew it meant anything bad. I read in a maternity book that the baby was the shape of a bean and it just took.

I honestly do not see color. I see people for who they are. I have an African American husband and will soon have a bi-racial baby. In my little world I do not hear or say racial slurs. I know they are out there but I don't say them nor know them. I am so embarrassed! I cannot believe it. Please forgive me world wide web.

As for now the baby will be called pumpkin. As far as I know that word has no other meaning to it or will insult anyone.

Pregnancy stuff

Here is what is suppose to be happening!
Your pregnancy: 11 weeks

See the big picture
How your baby's growing:Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden. She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccuping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming.

How your life's changing: If you're like most women, you're feeling a bit more energetic now and your nausea may be starting to wane. Unfortunately, you may also be suffering from constipation (caused by hormonal changes, which can slow digestion) and heartburn (hormones again, relaxing the valve between your stomach and esophagus). Just remember, all this discomfort is for a good cause. Don't worry if nausea has made it impossible for you to eat a wide variety of healthy foods or if you haven't put on much weight yet (most women gain just 2 to 5 pounds during the first trimester). Your appetite will likely return soon, and you'll start to gain about a pound a week.

I am officially 11 weeks today! I cannot believe that I am finally at 11 weeks or even pregnant at all! I am still not eating meat but I am hoping that in a few weeks the baby will change its mind. The baby already dictates my life and I am loving it. Still exhausted so hopefully it will to go away soon.

Oh today I ordered a fetal Doppler! I wanted to be able to listen to the babies heart beat at any time. I know it is crazy but you know what after 4 years of trying I will do what ever it takes to keep me sane.