Last night my family and I threw my mom a surprise party, one of my mom's dear friend from high school walked up to me and patted my belly saying hello to it. I was surprised that she guess! We had not told her.... well we have not told a whole lot of people. My mom is getting more excited by the day ( I think she now knows there is no turning back) and she bought me a maternity shirt. It is very cute! I shall have to show you all sometime. My mom had a white shirt with a red heart on it for when she was pregnant so she wanted to continue the tradition and bought me a shirt with a heart(s) on it. Matthew left for a couple of days and our poor dog, Squirrel, was really sad. I got her when he was deployed so I would not be lonely while he was away. She was also suppose to be a guard dog but I think if she would have gotten a doggy award like our last dog, she would have gotten the most friendliest dog ever. She knew her daddies voice because we talked a lot on Skype and he would usually talk to her so when he came home it was as if she knew him all along. It was funny because the first time he left us she kept on looking at me as if to say

Oh boy! We made it to seven weeks. I consider everyday that I am pregnant that it is a gift from God. So far morning sickness is bad, not too bad that I cannot function, though on two occasions I had to go lay down because I felt too sick to do anything. I have not thrown up yet though I always feel like I am fighting to keep food down. I am still having mild cramping and it is hard to fall asleep... I keep having really interesting dreams though. I keep on dreaming about our baby. Last night's dream was us going to see the baby on the ultrasound and everything was good. I hope this dream will come true! Our ultrasound got moved up from the 23 to the 21st of December, which made me happy, two days sooner to seeing our baby! And Matthew gets to come to my doctor's appointment so I won't have to be scared alone. My family seems to be getting more excited about our baby. My grandma is annoying on me losing this baby, I'm not eating enough.... she even tried to convince my mom that I should not be around my dog.... hell no! I am still going to keep my dog and pet her, play with her, bathe her.... whatever! UGH! It is interesting though, I am my grandma's least favorite grandchild but she has been nice(er) to me since we told them.... but has been really mean to Matthew.... poor Matthew. Old people... who knew? 

School is going alrighty, I did a test today and going to do two more test.... only two weeks left then I have a month off of school!!! Hello sleeping in!! Matthew is gone for a few days on a single soldier retreat. Part of his job is organizing and going to retreats for single/married soldiers. I usually join him for these but it's final's week and cannot afford to miss a day of school.... plus the day he was leaving was the day I needed to take a math test. Which I think I did amazing on! I am finally getting the hang of math! 

Well, that's all the news for now. Better get going on these tests so I can go get a hair cut.

Merry Christmas!!

Bridgette  

Your baby's crown to rump measurement is about 0.56 to 0.8 inches (14 to 20mm).

Your baby's face has a recognizable shape with eyelids and the tip of a nose with formed nostrils, though his head is still very large compared to the rest of his body.

All major organs are now formed and in place, though they still need to mature.

A tongue has already formed. The ears are forming both internally and externally.

The arms and legs extend forward and shoulders, elbows, hips and knees are detectable. Knees and elbows have begun to form on the limbs. Tiny fingers and toes are starting to appear at the tips of your baby's developing limbs and the arms may be slightly flexed at the elbows and wrists. All major organs are in place.

Your baby is moving around a lot, moving his legs and flexing his spine, but you are unable to feel it at this point.

Your baby's genitals have begun development, though they are still difficult to identify.