8 Weeks

Eight weeks already! I whined at the beginning that this pregnancy seemed to move so slowly, but now it's picking up some steam thankfully. Lots of random thoughts today.

Instragram pics. Don't worry -- it's grape juice I'm holding!

1. Last weekend I went with a group of friends to our annual winery trip. Luckily I've remained nausea-free, so  the trip wasn't as bad as I figured; in fact I had fun. I brought my camera gear which helped occupy me while the others drank. Admittedly I felt some pangs of jealousy at my favorite wineries, but it's not like I'll never drink again ... right? 

2. Not much in the way of symptoms, though the fatigue is back. Food cravings are still there, but not as strong as last week.

3. I had my first OB appointment on Tuesday. It was mainly just talking to an office nurse regarding family history, medical history, dos and donts, etc. But the best part of all was finding out when I get my first ultrasound -- April 10. I am sooo excited for this one, but I'm

also equally terrified. I keep replaying stories of women who are told at this appointment there's no heartbeat or the baby stopped growing, etc. The further into this I get I obviously grow more attached to my little peanut. I just can't fathom going through a loss. Each time someone on my birth month board announces a goodbye, I just want to cry.

4. According to my handy little illustration, baby has little arm and leg nubs and is developing eyes! It all seems to happen so quickly from little blob to real characteristics and body parts! This whole thing is so mystifying and amazing.

5. I finally got around to ordering a tripod yesterday so I can start doing weekly bump shots. I'm a bit of photo perfectionist, so I'm having a hard time coming up with how I want these to look -- do I wear the same outfit? Face the same direction? Right now I'm just lumpy between the bloaty belly and the ever-increasing-in-size backend, so it's not too pretty too look at.

Anyway, happy Friday to all!!