Dear Baby, I am a few days late posting the weekly update, and I hope that this doesn't turn into a habit! I am definitely starting to get a bump and my pants are getting tight around the waist. Ever since seeing you (and hearing you!) your father has become a bit more affectionate — he's finally started to touch my belly and yells at your older (furry) brother when he jumps on me. When we spoon at night, his hand always manages to find its way to my stomach. And the first thing that he does when he wakes up is to place his hand on my bump to say "good morning." Baby, you are now the size of a raspberry. Your...

We had our first appointment with my OB this morning, and everything looks perfect. That's our baby — the squiggly thing that looks like a seahorse. The circle to the left of it is the yolk sac, which provides nutrients for the baby until the placenta is fully formed. We were even able to see the tiny line connecting the baby to the yolk sac, but it isn't visible in this picture. The heartbeat is strong and regular, and the doctor said that there is no need to worry at all at this point. The OB did give us a new due date: October 4. I know most first pregnancies go past the 40-week mark, but I kinda wish the baby would arrive...

Dear Baby, Our first OB appointment is tomorrow, but we have confirmed the pregnancy with a medical professional, saw you on screen — including your beating heart — and heard the thu-thump thu-thump of your heartbeat last Saturday at the ER. They confirmed that our EDD (estimated due date) is October 7. Fertility Friend was right on target! So today, you officially turn 7 weeks old. You are now about half an inch long which is comparable to a blueberry. Your hands and feet are starting to emerge, and eyelids are beginning to cover your eyes. Your eyes already have color — how cool is that? We all know that they will be brown like your mom & dad's, but it's still exciting to know,...