4 years & 5 weeks

Today is our Anniversary!! Hard to imagine that 4 years ago we were sweating in Vegas about to completely change our lives!! Roddy and I like to follow the traditional and modern anniversary gifts such as our first anniversary the gift was paper...so being the thoughtful and unselfish man that he is, he bought his bride...a pair of Cowboys tickets!!! Just what every girl dreams about right?!? Oh, and then his Dad had a couple extra tickets so we got to share our anniversary with Scott and Brandon too!! =) Guess those things are bound to happen when you get married young. This year the gift is fruit, flowers, or appliances. Well, last week I received a beautiful fruit bouquet from hubby and I am thinking we both already have the best present ever, we just found out about it a little early. =)

So, today also marks 5 weeks for our little monkey!! We still are so eager to see it, even if it is tiny, I just want to see something!!! Hopefully at tomorrow's appointment we will found out when that will be. Here's what's going on development wise:

Now at 5 weeks the central nervous system, muscles, bones and even the heart will begin to form. Early skeletal development is also possible. The heart will begin to divide into separate chambers and start pumping blood. The heart is formed from the middle layer of cells called the mesoderm. Other organs that will develop from this layer include the muscles, cartilage and bone. The primitive placenta and umbilical cord are also developing. The neural tube starts developing in the top layer of cells called the ectoderm. The skin, hair, nails and sweat glands will also develop out of this layer of cells. The lungs, intestines, thyroid and pancreas also develop from a third layer of cells called the endoderm.

Wow, there sure is a lot going on in there!! I haven't noticed much yet, a little tired, and moody but nothing too unusual. Well, other than my "aversions". =) Look at how much our little monkey has grown in just a week's time!! WHOA!!




Week 4-The poppy seed



Week 5-The much older and more mature sesame seed. =)



This is just a stock picture since I haven't had a chance to upload my actual pictures but there was a mylar balloon that said congratulations attached and the card said "Eat up mommy!! You need your strength! Love, Roddy"

I think I am falling in love with him all over again!! =P