Dear Baby

Peanut,

 

This week has been a difficult one for your Mama. On Wednesday, she learned that a fellow co-worker who was also expecting a peanut of her own, lost the baby. The news made your Mama very sad and extremely scared. You do not know it - but since Mama is only in her first trimester her risk of miscarriage is very high.  And your Mama, who you by now know is a worrier, is terrfied that she is going to lose you.

 

But your Mama's co-worker showed tremendous courage and heart in the face of her loss.  She explained to Mama that she had found peace regarding the situation, and that she knew her Peanut was waiting for her in heaven. She takes comfort in knowing that -- and her peace flowed over to your Mama.

 

We've got a long road ahead of us, Peanut.  After all, we are only 2 months into this journey.  There are going to be lots of bumps (pun intended), twists, and turns along the way. But at the end, you and I will finally get to see each other face to face - and that's going to make it all worth it.

 

Love,

 

Mama

8 Weeks

What's happening with Peanut this week?

• Webbed fingers and toes are poking out from his/her hand's and feet.
• Breathing tubes extend from the throat to his/her developing lungs
• In the brain, nerve cells are branching out to connect with one another, forming primitive neural pathways.
• He/She is about the size of a kidney bean.

What's happening with Mama?

• Over the last week, Mama has noticed that certain items of clothing are no longer fitting the way they are suppose too.
• A small bump is beginning to make its prescence known.
• Fatigue is still an issue but does not seem to be as bad as it was in previous weeks.
• Morning/afternoon sickness has been minimal as long as I eat every few hours, take breaks from staring at my computer screen and don't get too hot.
  

Stories like this turn my stomach

Today while making my way thru my Google reader, I cam across a blog post by Charlotte regarding this story .

As I read the post and the corresponding story, I felt sick to my stomach. I wondered how someone who is suppose to represent the church could do something so vile. Is it any wonder that Christians are viewed as hypocrites? But moreover, I felt so much sorrow for the young girl who was harmed by this incident.

I do not understand why the US attorney's office is not making a case against this man. It appears to me that he is a predator and if he has done this once, he will again - and next time the victim may not be brave enough to speak up.

Is it any wonder that I'm madly in love with him?

Text message received from M at 8:09 a.m.: " Good Mornin again babe. I love you and can't wait to get back home to you. Have a great day love."

Prior Fat Girl Giveaway

Lately one of my favorite blogs to read has been Jen's . She always has great posts full of healthy tips and inspiration. Her latest is no exception as she showcased some delicious receipes from the EatingWell Diet and Cookbook. But the best part she is giving away a copy of the book! So if you interested, visit her < here and enter the her contest.

Clarification

One of my frequent readers commented last week that it appeared I was "stuck" at 7 weeks in my pregnancy. I thought I should clarify the issue...

 

At the time of my intial discovery of pregnancy, my OB/GYN "estimated" me to be 5 weeks and 2 days, based on my last monthly cycle. That meant that on Saturday I would have been 8 weeks along. However, the ultrasound that I had last Thursday was able to more accurately determine that I was 6 weeks and 6 days, which meant I became 7 weeks pregnant on Friday.

 

 

Blog Hop '09

If you aren't at Blogher but still want to meet some new friends then I invite you participate in Blog Hop '09 with me!!
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About Me:

I am Kim - a 26 year old (soon to be 27 on August 4th) newlywed (married for just 4 months) who is always 7 weeks pregnant! I started blogging over 4 years ago as a way to keep my far-flung family and friends updated on the happenings in my life. I have moved blogging addresss severeal times, and finally settled here . This blog is a synopsis of my life as a newlywed and a soon to be Mama. Thanks for stopping by!