Week 12!!!

By sunday we will have reached week 12 and will announce our news to the world - well, at least to our church and on Facebook! Almost all of the internal systems are done developing this week, and will spend the next 28 weeks maturing and growing! Also the baby's digestive system begins to flex its muscles this week, practicing the contracting motions that will push food thru its systems upon his or her arrival. The baby weighs about half an ounce, and is about 2 1/2 inches long (about the size of a large plum). We also got to hear the heartbeat this week at my appointment on monday - it was amazing. It kind of helps me believe that I am actually having a baby - not just somehow growing out of my pants!! Please continue to keep baby and I both in your prayers - for much safe development, protection for me and that everything would proceed normally! I have only gained 1 pound (which is good) and will soon be moving up a size in clothign (my pants are getting tight but I am too small for maternity clothes still!). Love you all and thank you for your prayers!