12 Weeks Cannot Come Soon Enough

Well, today marks the beginning of week 11, and that is pleasing for more than one reason.  2 more weeks, and the first trimester is over, meaning baby has safely progressed past the most likely time for miscarriage and (hopefully) morning sickness should be drawing to a close!  Oh, I am looking forward to that thirteenth week.

BT grew a half-inch this past week, making him or her approximately the size of a fig now.  Little fingers and toes have developed on the ends of little hands and feet.  It seems that BT is making lots of movements, but I probably won't be feeling them for about five more weeks. I don't know how they know this at such a tiny stage, but I've read that BT is able to do somersaults, stretches, and forward rolls.  I'm impressed, because I can't even do some of those in my non-pregnant, normal state.

I am still riding the queasy coaster of morning sickness.  Some days are good, and some days are really bad.  Again, hopefully that will be ending soon--I'm going to be an unhappy girl if I'm still feeling bad on Sept. 30!  Still, other than that symptom, I don't feel very pregnant.  No weird cravings, no belly poking out (just fat right now), nothing too weird.  Sometimes I find myself wondering if there's even a baby in there!  That's when those sonogram photos are handy.

I must confess that I'm busting out the maternity wear now.  Just a little.  For the past 3 days, I have had trouble buttoning my pants.  Today my zipper wouldn't even zip.  So my belly band has been getting a workout (GREAT investment there).  At least I can still wear my normal pants, even if they won't completely come together.  Sigh.

A final word, and then I'll be done.  I checked out two consignment sales this weekend for baby equipment & clothes and maternity clothes, and it was so great!  I got a baby bathtub for under three dollars, a floppy seat for $12, and several cute baby outfits and maternity outfits for great prices.  Forget shopping retail; I'm doing consignment and garage sales from here on out!  So if you hear of any good ones, let me know!  We've begun the purchasing process, but there are still many things BT will require.  I will also try to share on here when I hear about good deals or potentially good sales.

Well, that's all from the Tuckers this week.  If you think about us during your prayer time, pray for Jacob as he seeks job direction at FedEx.  He's able to apply for full-time jobs here soon, and he's trying to discern which sort of jobs he should pursue.  Pray that we will both be open to God's will and His leading.  Thanks for reading!  Join us next week for another update in the life of BT!