Little Girl: Week 13 & 14

Week 13

Week 14

What you might notice from these images is that the touch up paint I used to paint over some scuffs on that wall doesn't quite match the surrounding paint. What you really should be noticing is the growing bump around your Mom's mid-section. It's hard to believe we're officially out of the first trimester, but looking at that bump makes it a little easier to believe. It also makes it a lot easier to take because you're Mom is now out of those first trimester doldrums: no more queasiness, no more extreme weakness, no more sleeping 20 hours a day, and no more exaggerations from your Dad. That makes leaving the first trimester behind a very sweet deal. Your mother's pregnancy with you is simultaneously going by so quickly but not quickly enough. Some moments I'm ready for you to be here already; other moments, like when your brother is having a 'two-year-old moment', I'm glad you're safe and sound (and self-contained) in that beautiful, burgeoning bump. We didn't get to see you, but your Mom went to your 14 week checkup and heard your lively heart beat. Dr. Bertrand said that everything was progressing normally and wonderfully. We couldn't be more pleased, little one. You're growing, your mom keeps showing and both of us are crowing. As you can see below, we had a LOT of family in town last week and we showed your pictures, showed off your video and told everyone we could find that you're 98% a girl (official confirmation comes in a few weeks). Boy or Girl didn't matter too much, we just wanted you to be a happy, healthy baby. But...it's super sweet knowing you'll be the sugar & spice and everything nice side to this operation; though your brother's pretty sweet, nice and a bit spicy too.

You are 14 weeks along and you are the size of a lemon; which sounds like a sour note, but we already think you're as sweet as can be.