Happy 11 week bday Baby Brown! <3

11 Weeks Pregnant

So far, the morning sickness has been quite seldom, although I still have periodic episodes of absolute pukey-ness.

Recent Bodily Findings (lol?):

Sometimes I feel swollen in areas of my body. My fingers have gotten swollen periodically...making my rings almost impossible to take off, haha! It's painful sometimes. I think I'm going to have to find a 'temporary' wedding band soon, that's a little larger than my current rings. Luckily, the swelling doesn't happen all the time.

Also, I've been having these slight fluttering 'pains' in my lower abdomen. It happens at random times of the day - but seems to be consistent when I lay down. When I go to bed and lay on my right side, the bubble of where the fluttering happens seems to be lower towards the bed (my right side). If I turn over to my left side, the bubble of fluttering tends to follow, haha. I initially thought these were 'cramps', but I've recently found out that it's most likely the baby moving. The feeling is almost like 'gas' or 'indigestion' except...not, haha and in my lower abdomen. I really don't know how to describe the feeling other than being miraculous and wonderful.

Christopher said, 'Yeah, you can tell It's one of mine (his kids)...because it's already flopping around like an orca!' <3 LOL

Another change that I'm adjusting to - is being unbelievably emotional. Dear GOD, I'm emotional. I'm so easy to predict right now, It's nuts. As in: If I haven't had enough sleep or am overwhelmingly tired, then I'll be cranky. If I'm hungry, I'll be sluggish and upset. Everything else - I'm either overjoyed or ABSOLUTELY loving, or the exact opposite. It's a darned roller coaster ride and I SUCK AT IT, hahaha!

For example: I checked my mail this morning and the 'Congratulations! You've reached week 11' email came in. It said: 'Congratulations, your baby is now a fetus!

As of 11 weeks, your little one is officially considered a fetus and the most critical stage of development is over. Let the rapid growth stage begin. For those women who have thoughts of miscarriage in mind, your odds drop considerably soon. Measuring 1.5 inches from crown to rump, your little one is about the size of a fig. There is so much going on inside of you that one can only imagine. And the best is yet to come!'

I proceeded to cry and not tear, but BAWL because of how wonderful it was...then proceed to BAWL because of our hectic situation. What the fuck is with that?!?! (LOL, I know...it's the hormones. It's just hilarious and almost embarrassing.) I keep thinking out loud - 'HOLY JESUS, I'm SO pathetic!' then...the logic kicks in and I quickly change my statement to, 'HOLY JESUS, I'm SO pregnant!' haha!

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I really hope everything works out well with my Mom's surgical recovery, my Grandpa's eye surgery recovery, my Uncle's half burned down home that's being fixed, the Bid that we're putting on the home, Russ & Kathy's progress w/ their basement, Christopher's schooling and work, and last but not least (as I bawl just because I'm emotional and typing this, lol) my little peanut who continues to make us proud just by being alive.

We can't wait to bring you into this world, love!