Two and a half Barrons

We're having a baby!

In early April, Drew and I found out that we're adding to our family... this time it won't be in cat form. We're bringing a little one into the world!

I just got home from a doctor appointment and was able to see our little sweetheart via ultrasound. We heard baby's heart beat (158 bpm) and even saw quite a bit of movement from our little wiggly one! While going to a high-risk doctor, I have the chance to get ultrasounds more often than normal, so this was my second already! We are very blessed to have doctors who are so willing to learn about my condition to better help me through this pregnancy.

About my pregnancy so far:

• How far along? 12 weeks, end of 1st trimester
• Weight: down 2 pounds!
• Symptoms: Nausea. Constant appetite and constant need to run to the bathroom... both of which are already really annoying! Hyper-sensitive sense of smell. Tired... All. The. Time!
• Food aversions: Most vegetables and meats. Tomatoes. Garlic.
• Food cravings: Water. Milk! Yogurt. Popsicles or anything cold and fruity, especially smoothies. Corn on the cob! Soft pretzels. Rold Gold pretzels dipped in mustard. : )
• Other cravings: Activity! (Yeah, I know, it sounds weird, but my body wants it.) Sleep and rest. I want it all day, every day... which kind of conflicts with the activity that I want so badly.

About baby:

• Baby measured 5.38 centimeters (a little over 2 inches) today, so, about the size of a plum!
• Heart rate is 158 beats per minute and is like music to our ears!
• Almost all of baby's systems are fully formed and will be growing bones soon.
• Nail beds are forming on fingers and toes.
• Baby's skin and head are covered in little hair follicles!
• Baby is due on December 12, 2011!

You can see baby's head and profile!

Drew has been such a huge help through everything. He is trying to be as understanding as possible and has been doing his Daddy reading. He works so hard around the apartment when he knows I'm feeling sick or tired. Drew cooks dinner, runs errands, and massages my back. He speaks so sweetly to me and tells me constantly how happy he is that we're going to be Mommy and Daddy!

We'll keep updates going as often as possible for all who don't go to my facebook page.

We love you! We are so very excited about our baby and hope to hear from you!

(Post a comment below or email me at carissakbarron@gmail.com)