14 Weeks

Happy Halloween,

It is the start of the 2nd Trimester this week. This is when all the books say I am supposed to feel like a new energized women. Well have to see... So far I have gained 5 pounds and 2 inches at the fattest part of my abdomen. I am supposed to continue gaining approximately 1 pound a week until the last few weeks of the pregnancy when I really shouldn't be gaining anything. I have been generally feeling fine. My schedule has been a little out of whack because of the Space Shuttle Mission I have been supporting for work. Some mornings I have to be at work by 6am and some days I have to stay pretty late. I can't wait to get myself back on a normal schedule. The mission was extended one day so far and will be landing on November 7th. Astronauts were extending a solar array on the space station when it got tangled/caught and took a fairly large tear. Discussions are still being made on how the Orbiter can help get the station into a better configuration.

The baby is about 31/2 to 4 inches long. The basic structures of the body have been formed. You can read more details about the baby here. I hope everyone has a Happy Halloween. We are expecting quite a few trick-or-treaters at the house this year. We bought the candy a little too early; I hope we have enough left for the kids!

Love,