8 1/2 Weeks and Growing

Well reading this explains the little split second cramping I had last night..."Oh My Uterus" Just a Growth Spurt, Whew!
Girls started swimming this week for Minnetonka's Swim Team, an absolute rush of excitement...the girls swam like sharks. Had to admire the Parents and babies in the corner of the pool getting acquainted with the water...Hmmm, Might just have to do that next season while the girls are swimming. I have a feeling this baby is gonna love water as well! We are a family of splashing swimmers! So tonight is day 2 of team practice! Flippers were ordered last night! Look out Sharks!
Bought my first Maternity Top last night at Kohls looking forward to growing into it as well as the most comfortable goucho pants I now own both colors can't go wrong with Black & Brown...very versatile pants, yoga, walking, NIA, bus stop fashion I'm set hoping long socks and UGG's will take care of warming my legs in a few short weeks. Otherwise it's Velour Pants, hoping I can get by wearing the ones I own. Thinking if I just crouch them under the ever growing Belly I should be fine. Figure I can get a few leggings and I'll be good to go til Spring! Then it's post partum fitness to get back into a two piece! Might be a little harder this time around while I am enjoying the last year of my 30's. Arggghhh! Where the hell does the time go...I remember being in my 20's looking beautiful and young like it was yesterday! Well I just have to make the 40's the new 20's like I have choice...dammit just feels good to reassure myself. :0)
Well I'm off to complete cleaning, chores and get some miles in on this gray day! Definitely good nap weather!

Love, Mommy
Your baby's growth: Bone, joint, and limb development
She's about half an inch long, and by next week or so her head will become more rounded as the embryo begins to look more like a real baby.
Week eight is the time her body begins to fine-tune its bone, joint, and limb development, plus tiny finger and toe buds appear. She may someday use her hands to sculpt or perform surgery, but right now those hands are little nubs.
There are a lot of other things happening as well:
Eyelids are beginning to form.
Nose. The tip of your baby's nose is taking shape.
Blood. It’s beginning to flow through a rudimentary circulatory system.
Digestive tract continues to develop.
Gonads. They’re beginning to transform themselves into either testes or ovaries.
Ears. They’re developing both inside and out.
Elbows have just started to appear.
Vertebrae and ribs are beginning to grow.
Muscles and two layers of skin are forming.
What’s happening with you
New emotions. You may soon find yourself experiencing an emotional roller coaster of highs and lows as you feel excited one day and irritable the next. These mood swings may take you by surprise! But take comfort in knowing that this is a common pregnancy symptom, as hormone levels are fluctuating dramatically.
Breast enlargement and bigger waistline. Your pregnancy is starting to change your figure as well as your moods, as your breasts are enlarging and your waistline is starting to grow.
Cramping. Even though you may not be showing yet, your uterus has grown from about the size of a fist to as big as a grapefruit. As your uterus grows, it's normal to feel some cramping, discomfort, or tightening.
First doctor’s visit. You've probably scheduled your first office visit for a urine and blood test, baseline blood pressure evaluation, weight check, pelvic exam, Pap smear, and review of your family health history.