The Fig

This is the mother of the Bean speaking. So I had this idea of changing our term of endearment for the Bean with its changing growth. For example, a week ago it was the size of a kumquat, now, Week 11, it is the size of a fig. Can we really call it the Bean when it is no longer bean-like? Adam says yes, but I have my doubts. Anyway, here are the new developments for the week:
-as noted, the Bean is now the size of a fig (to the right you will see a beautiful picture of some figs; for scale I also included a creepy, hairy hand picture of a fig, seen above; though I must say that looks like a HUGE fig!!).
-the Bean should be able to open and close its fists
-toothbuds are starting to appear under its gums
-the Bean enjoys kicking and stretching and may soon start to get the hiccups as its diaphram develops
Exciting stuff. :)

Week 10: The Morphing of the Bean

The Bean has now reached the size of a kumquat (just over an inch long), but we still prefer to call him/her The Bean because it sounds better than the Kumquat. In fact, we will probably refer to him/her as The Bean for many years to come. Sorry, kid.

The Bean's fingers are now completely separated and he/she is starting grow fingernails. He/she also as a large head as the brain is developing. It looks like an orange on a toothpick!

Apparently The Bean is pretty active right now, but still too small for Tiffany to be able to feel any movement. Stay tuned for more information on The Bean's progress!

The Bean begins...

Here is our first glimpse of "The Bean," so named because he/she is not much bigger than a kidney bean.

We're hoping The Bean will be a girl, but will be happy either way. As of right now, we do not want to find out the sex until The Bean is born, but I don't think Tiffany will be able to hold out for that long. We shall see.