8 Weeks

Now that the secret is out, it's time to document my pregnancy! I am 8 weeks, as of yesterday.

DATE: December 27, 2010

How far along: 8 weeks

Total Weight Gained: None-probably lost

How big is baby? About the size of a kidney bean

How baby is growing: Webbed fingers and toes are poking out from your baby's hands and feet, his eyelids practically cover his eyes, breathing tubes extend from his throat to the branches of his developing lungs, and his "tail" is just about gone. In his brain, nerve cells are branching out to connect with one another, forming primitive neural pathways.

Maternity Clothes: Not yet

Sleep: I'm exhausted, but always wake up at least once in the middle of the night to use the bathroom.

Best Moment of the Week: Telling everybody our news, and seeing their reaction!

Movement: None

Food Craving: Kosher Dill Pickles, Jello

Food Aversions: Everything else, especially liquids.

Morning Sickness: I've been sick since before I missed my period, and it's getting worse. I'm praying it doesn't last my entire pregnancy, like it did with Dylan and Lexie.

Gender: Unknown

Symptoms: Nausea every waking moment, vomiting, gagging, headaches from dehydration, exhaustion.

What I miss: Feeling normal!!!

What I'm looking forward to: The morning sickness going away (Praying!!!), and feeling the baby move!

Here's the baby bump at 8 weeks. I'm wearing a bulky sweater, but there's not much to see! I'm incredibly bloated like I was with Lexie. My belly actually shrunk after my first trimester with her!