Interesting...

I started reading a book called "You: Having a Baby" by Michael F. Roizen, MD and Mehmet C. Oz, MD.  This book has introduced me to alot of different things; from what to expect to happen to my body to what to eat and how to recognize pregnancy depression.  I read an interesting fact about the male brain vs the female brain.  Since the 'male fetus has more testosterone than the female fetus, it typically lags three weeks behind the female fetus neurologically at birth'.  This is why females survive more commonly when born premature than males.  Due to the childbearing importance of girls there is not much variation on girls' brain development. Boys on the other hand, have a wider variety of ups and downs which 'manifests in more autism and a broader intellectual curve'.

Another interesting thing I read was about fingerprints.  I will simply quote the book here:  "Innumerable environmental factors influence the formation of fingerprints, including the exact position of the fetus in the womb at a particular moment and the exact composition and density of the amniotic fluid that's swirling around the fingers as they touch srrounding structures.  And that's what decides how every individual ridge will form.  The entire development process is so chaotic that, in the entire course of human history, there is virtually no chance of the same exact pattern forming twice."  *I thought my two scientific minded sisters (Amanda and Nicole) would enjoy these facts :)

So tomorrow is the first doctors appointment.  Since everything feels just fine I am sure that is what the doctor is going to say - " You're doing great!!"  Still I am a bit nervous.  Most of the weekend I have been pretty nauseous.  And extrememly tired.  Especially when I workout, I am pretty exhausted.  I have started shy-ing away from eggs - I just can't stomach them.  Which is sad because they are a great protein for breakfast!  I still can't even think about eating red meat...<I even shudder when I type it>...

Ryan has been pretty amazing this weekend.  I have only made one meal and that was my lunch today (he is out playing golf).  I am so greatful to have a husband who is taking such good care of me.  It makes me sad for women that have to go through pregnancy alone.  It is such a blessing to be able to share this all with Ryan and to watch him change into such a wonderful caregiver.  I am sad he is going back to Pittsburgh next week  :( 

I will update you all tomorrow after the appointment.  Love!!!