6 weeks!

I look terribly large here. I need a waist belt!

There's something about this milestone that has me excited! My baby still looks like an alien, and is the size of a sweet pea, but it's growing rapidly. :) My symptoms are still the same (belly issues, fatigue, and a hunger that can't be satiated) although, I do have a new craving: chicken nuggets. Words can't explain this need. I though it was a one time thing when I ordered a 20 piece chicken nugget at McDonald's, but it wasn't. It's everyday now. I've been chugging water like a mad woman, but it's not fun when I'm feeling nauseous. Oh, forgot about that! The nausea has reared it's ugly head. It comes in waves and just makes me feel yucky, but I have yet to get sick. Hopefully this is the worst of it. 

In other news, my first ultrasound has been scheduled with the midwife! June 17! I'll be two days shy of 9 weeks. Erik and I decided that if the baby is 100% healthy (which it will be, of course) then we will share the news immediately. The reasoning behind this is that I will go to Pittsburgh soon after and be there a month, so by the time I come back and have another ultrasound, I'll be in my 2nd trimester anyway. I can't wait to share the news! Staci Kennedy is photographing our pregnancy announcement photos on June 3. I can't wait to see how they turn out and share them with everyone after our appointment, along with our first ultrasound.