15 Weeks: A big headache

The 15th week, for me, has been the week of migraines. They went from a nightly occurrence, to an all-day guarantee this week. I was happy that on Sunday I was spared, so that I could enjoy my family's birthday party for me. Friday, however, was a rough start to the weekend, as my all-day headache turned into a fierce migraine at night while we were at the movies. It culminated in me coming home and vomiting from the pain. That's a big deal since I rarely vomit for any reason, and the reason is usually the stomach virus.

Other than the migraines, I'd say the 15th week came and went, without incident. It's one week until my next appointment, and 1 month until we find out the sex. Tyler and I are both mentally counting down to both of these appointments.

Tyler is nearing the end of one of his books about pregnancy. Right now, he is learning all about the labor and delivery and lots of very interesting info! He has several titles on his must-read list before baby, and he seems to be enjoying each book he's started.



via Baby Gaga: 

Interesting fetal developments: your wee monkey's elbows and knees are bending more freely this week and their little legs arefinally less stubby than their arms.

Many of your baby's major organ systems are increasing in capacity - especially their amazing tiny heart and circulatory system, which is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood per day, and will increase to a very impressive 200 quarts per day by the end of the pregnancy.

You wee womb-tenant is now capable of making all sorts of interesting facial expressions, which include squinting, frowning, and grimacing (at the taste of their pee?).

As far as hair goes, we've got some new scalp patterns beginning to develop on the head, although actual head hair is not yet present, just their furry monkey lanugo.

Today's belly pics did not go off without a hitch. The road that goes to the big oak was closed off, so we had to do a different location in the park. I was not happy to be in the cold rain today, so I gave a face that displayed my feelings in one of the pics :)