You know, my Grandfather was a plum(ber)

It's officially Week 12 and that means you are officially the size of a plum! You're about 2.1 inches across now!

I think it's quite fitting how two weeks ago you were the size of a dried plum, and now you are the size of a plum. It's as if you're being slowly rehydrated. Unlike your grandparents, some of whom seem to be slowly being dehydrated!

Week 12 also, apparently, marks a transition from your "critical development" stage to the "growth and maturation" stage. Kind of like the Beatles after their Shea Stadium concert where they had reached a critical mass in popularity and decided to retire from the public spotlight a little to work on songwriting and maturing. Yeah, I know, you're sick of the Beatles already. Well, get over it, kid! Your mother and I love the Beatles!

But, what does this mean for you, all this "stage shifting?"

It means that almost all of your systems are fully formed. This makes it even cooler that you are a plum this week. Your great grandfather Sam was a plumber. You are now a plum...a plum whose plumbing is now all hooked up.

That's kind of an odd toy to be playing with, right?

On a different note, Operation Buy-Your-Mom-Pants-That-Fit was not a success. She did not see any pants she liked. But, on the plus side (or is that 'plus size'), I did succeed in convincing her to buy a few bigger bras. You see, your Mom is gaining a lot of weight in that area because that will be your food source for a while. But, she's not used to those being so in-the-way; and her back has been hurting! So hopefully new undergarments will give her the support she needs..because, sometimes you need a bit more than emotional support.

I couldn't figure out if week 12 marks the last week of the first trimester or the first week of the second trimester. Granted, I didn't do that much research. But, I will ask Dr. Hagood tomorrow. That's right! We're going to see the doctor again tomorrow! But, more importantly, we're going to see YOU again tomorrow!

So smile big and brush your hair (if you have any), because it's time for your third photo op tomorrow! We're so excited and can't wait to see you and hear your heart beat again!