8 Week Ultrasound

We had our 8 week ultrasound this morning and we were estatic to see Baby again!

The baby's heartbeat was at 167.

And we are near "graduation" (as the doctor says) to moving on to an OB/GYN. With the holidays coming up he recommended that we get in contact as soon as possible before the New Year. We got a couple names so we have to do our research this week! We get to see Baby again next Wednesday cause the doctor is going on vacation.

Baby's now the size of a raspberry!
Baby is growing like mad, putting on about a millimeter every day and continuing to straighten out in the trunk. Though you can't feel it yet, baby is moving those little arms, legs, and (now only slightly) webbed fingers and toes like crazy.

 (The Bump)

Your Baby's Growth and Development
Your baby is doing a lot of growing during pregnancy 8 weeks. Up until this point in time your baby had a small tail... which starts to disappear this week, and your little one will soon have eyelids to cover his or her blossoming eyes. While the arms and legs are also lengthening, the fingers and toes are likely to still be webbed. Your baby's brain is also maturing during pregnancy week 8, as nerve cells begin to connect with one another, forming the groundwork for communication later in life.
Did you know the tip of your baby's nose is already formed by pregnancy 8 weeks? The lungs are also working hard at maturing, though they won't be fully mature until near term. However, tubes leading from your baby's throat to the lungs begin to form branches.
By week eight, your baby should have distinct elbows, which allow the arms to curve around the chest. Your baby's organs continue to develop with lightning quick speed. Before you have time to even blink an eye, your little one will resemble a miniature human being, complete with ten fingers, ten toes, skin, and all the body parts we all have!

(Women's Healthcare Topics)

I'm still feeling great! Have yet to experience "morning sickness". I'm still sleeping at 8:30 every night and I started to wear maternity pants at work and home. I don't quite need them yet but they're much more comfortable around the waist! We have an awesome Ugly Christmas Sweater Party this weekend with Kuya Arn and we can't wait to tell him the good news!!!