Week 15

WOW!! Time is flyin!! which is a GREAT sign that I am feeling more like my normal self :D The first couple of months felt a little long because each day felt long and exhausting. But I am LOVIN this whole second trimester energy thing :D In fact, somedays have felt weird because I question if I am pregnant, something that will be undenyable as my belly grows which I am looking forward too!! I still have my tired days, but they are less frequent, annnnd I am in bed by 9pm most nights and take weekend naps.. really trying to enjoy sleep so I can party with the little one all thru the night once she or he arrives,  hhehehe

This past weekend was AWESOME filled with all my favorite things: crafting, walking, baking, pumpkin spice latte, time with family, and some really precious moments with Erik, me and baby.. I love them so so much!!

Worked more on the pregnancy journal, such a fun way to capture all the great moments and to reflect on the joy baby Caines is bringing into our lives.. in the background is my lovely decaf pumpkin spice latte, fall is in full swing at our house, we are no longer acknowledging the 100 degree weather!! :D

In the journal, each trimester the mommy and daddy both write baby a letter, I just finished my first letter.. felt really incredible to sign love mommy for the first time 

Got to do some baking! YAY!! These bars of deliciousness are chocolate chip cookies and smores combined, to celebrate my Mom's birthday! YUMM! 

While we are on the topic of delicious food, lets talk about hard boiled eggs and tuna!! OH YEA! I can not get enough!! Erik thinks I am playing a mean trick on him and only liking the smelliest foods known to man, hahha.. Hang in there Erik I am sure next week will bring and new craving!!

Now lets checkin with the little one, baby has been quite the busy bee!!

WEEK 14:

• about 3.5 inches and 1.5 ounces, about the size of a lemon
• facial muscles are getting a workout as baby develops all of its cute facial expressions
• kidneys are producing urine, yep our little one can now pee 
• The baby can grasp and suck his/her thumb
• Legs and arms continue to become more active and movement more refined
• baby's got bones-- cartilage is slowly starting to form into strong bone

WEEK 15:

• about 4 inches and 2.5 ounces, about the size of an apple
• primitive air sacs in the lungs are developing
• although eyelids are still fused shut, baby can sense light
• taste buds are forming
• hair is starting to grow on top of baby's cute little head

Erik and I are counting the days til our next doctor's appointment, next week. To get a glipmse at our little one is our all time favoirite thing in this world :D 

As always, thank you for your calls, e-mails, letters, prayers, and love as our family grows and adjusts to great changes we do not underestimate the importance of each of you in helping to keep our family strong and encouraged!!

Love

Kelly + Baby Caines