Baby's the size of an onion!

Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints.

Taken from: http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-tools/slideshow/how-big-is-baby.aspx?page=14

Also, Baby can move its joints, and its sweat glands are starting to develop.

Taken from: http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-17-weeks_1106.bc

Happy 3rd Anniversary!!!!

3 years...3 beautiful, wonderful, adventuresome, exhilarating, stretching, growing, changing, learning, loving, laughing, living, fighting, forgiving, accepting, fun, happy, blissful, amazing, awesome, exciting, caring, comfortable, cuddly, snuggley, cozy, lovely years with my bestest, most favoritest friend and husband in the whole wide world!!!!!!!!

We had SUCH an awesome day together yesterday. Joe took off from work and we spent the whole day just enjoying each other's company. =) We had breakfast together, took a little drive (in the POURING rain) up to Camp Casey to pick up our mail (more on that later), did a little shopping on base, and had lunch together at Popeyes.

Then we went shopping at some outlets, though we didn't find what we were looking for, and some of the stores we'd wanted to go to were closed down, but it was still nice. Then we went to Outback Steakhouse for dinner (found out there's one that's only like 10 minutes from our house!!!). And OMG it was AMAZING!! Neither of us have ever had a steak so good! I had the most tender filet I have ever eaten, and Joe had the most tender ribeye covered with this garlic steak sauce that there aren't even words to describe. They get their steaks from Australia as South Korea doesn't raise any cattle...it was such a fantastic treat. =)

Then we went home and watched a disk of our favorite show, The Office, together. We also exchanged presents during the day as well. We like to give each other the traditional and modern gift ideas for anniversaries, and this year it was leather and crystal/glass. We decided to get leather jackets, but couldn't find any while we were out shopping, so we'll have to keep looking once we get back from vacation. I got Joe a glass and crystal chess set, (though sadly, even though I thought I'd checked it, one of the pieces was broken, so I'll have to exchange that little guy...)

and he got me three of the most beautiful hand-blown glass vases I've ever seen!!

He has such impeccable taste. =) Thank you, baby, for such a wonderful day!!! I love you with everything I am and am SOOO happy to be married to you! xoxox

AN EVENT OF EPIC PROPORTION!!!!!!!!

Well, two events, actually. Today I heard our baby's heartbeat for the first time AND I felt our baby move for the first time! I am one happy Mommy!!! =D xoxox

Newest Belly Pics!

16 weeks =)

Baby's now the size of an avocado!

We've gotta watch what we say now...tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean the little one can now pick up our voices! Eyebrows, lashes and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming. And, an ultrasound might be able to determine gender. (But we still aren't scheduled to have one until at least another month or so.)

Taken from: http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-tools/slideshow/how-big-is-baby.aspx?page=13

Also, baby's heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day!

Taken from: http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-16-weeks_1105.bc

Baby's the size of a naval orange!

Continuing the march towards normal proportions, baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Our fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though I still can't feel the movements.

Taken from: http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-tools/slideshow/how-big-is-baby.aspx?page=12

Also, although baby's eyelids are still fused shut, it can sense light. If we shine a flashlight at my tummy, for instance, baby's likely to move away from the beam. [Though I can't feel that yet.] There's not much for our baby to taste at this point, but it is forming taste buds. Finally, if we were to have an ultrasound this week, we may be able to find out whether our baby's a boy or a girl! [But we aren't scheduled to have an ultrasound for at least another month.]

Taken from: http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-15-weeks_1104.bc

My best friend Kat's sister, Jennifer, was diagnosed with Cancer at 30, breast, liver, bone, now lung. Fighting for 10 years. Well she's still standing and wants to know who is standing with her???? If you are , PLEASE watch this video. This is our Race Team JEN-eration Cure Video for the Komen "Bust a move" Contest. The most "hits" (views) wins. It would mean a lot! Thank you!!

Also, if you are able to make a donation, please visit:
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcharlotte.info-komen.org%2Fsite%2FTR%2FRacefortheCure%2FCLT_CharlotteAffiliate%3Fpx%3D5660791%26pg%3Dpersonal%26fr_id%3D1833&h=e6315rtM22hikhz5Nfluzym0T8g

With your help this JEN-eration will find a cure!

xoxox