Week 9: Garfield

This week has been interesting. For the past 4 or 5 weeks my only cravings have been lettuce, tomatoes, and fruit (all and any). This week I took a turn for the worst. Lasagna. Its all I want, breakfast lunch and dinner! Obviously I'm withstanding the temptation and trying to keep it to a few bites a day but I feel like a fat irritable talking cat that sleep and eats lasagna.

   Other than that I'm doin ok! We had our first Pregnancy class at the womans clinic....we didn't go. I was way too sick. Its so lame, i'm always sick. But i have this theory that the more sick i am the cooler our baby is going to be. At this point, the babies at Will Smith Status...."really freakin cool", but if i continue on this sick route, this babe has got the potential to be at the Zoey Dashenelle Status of "too cool to comprehend" Its a long shot theory but it makes me feel better.
    Also, I get to tell my family tomorrow! I sent them a package with a puzzle that when put together show the first ultrasound. I have a note attached that says,

"Dad, On this fathers day, 

We wanted to give you something that will last forever

you can solve this puzzle, put the pieces together!'

Love, The Merrells"

Then there's a shirt that says BYU-I Grandpa and a pair of baby booties that have the BYU-I logo on them. We sent it to Danica to deliver to their houses on Sunday. ( we made one for Gail as well, but minus the Fathers day stuff). We sent a small package to Dan as well but unfortunately it wont get to him by fathers day, but We will call him and give his the happy news on Fathers day still.

We're so excited! Can't wait to spread the news!

Week:9

Total Weight Gain: -1lbs, still losing. but less so i think that's good?

Stretch Marks: YES, but not on my belly...my breast have seriously doubled in size!

Best Moment This Week:  Chad bought me a Jamba juice, a 16 oz Razzmatazz ...serious good moment.

Missing: My UNkeen nose, i wish i wasn't a stinkin' bloodhound! 

Movement: not yet
Symptoms:Nausea and bloating...bleh

Food Cravings: Fruits and Veggies! MM mmm mm and Lasagna

Causing Nausea:  Dirty dishes ... :) Looks like Chad 'll have to pick up the slack in that area ( puked for the first time doing dishes...so yeah, not doin that for a while)

Labor Signs: Ha

Belly Button: ...

Wedding ring:  On and loose

Moods: Tired. I sleep like 10 hours a night. Other than that, i'm pretty sentimental.

Next Doctor's Appointment: 3 Weeks, excited to ask them about a lot of "fun" new symptoms I'm experiencing.
Looking Forward to: Skyping with my family tomorrow! Yay!

Baby Facts:

It's growing fast, developing vital organs, The embryo may now officially be called a fetus, which literally means "little one" -- and he's/she's about the size of a strawberry. An inch long, he/she has hands that can flex at the wrist, and they're able to fold them over its heart. Eyelids cover its eyes, and its ears are beginning to take shape on the sides of its head.