So, our Little Bean “LB” is doing great. We had our official first tri scan today. His or her heart rate is around the 160s, and LB is measuring about 8 weeks 2 days or 8 weeks 4 days depending on the measurements. We are sticking with a June 28 due date.

Today I enjoyed a fab lunch out at Piccolo Sogno Due and a dinner out for a client gala at the Ritz Carlton. I’ve been surprised how I have not wanted any sweets or junk (says the gal who’d have a large coffee, chex mix and a twix for lunch some days. While this was not necessarily a lot of calories, it was a big fat zero on the nutritional scale, and definitely always included some serious sugar). Speaking of scales – I still show that I have lost a little weight, but after we got home from the gala dinner tonight I peeled off my suit dress and it was like, WHOA HI baby! There was this little pooch there that isn’t just a food baby! I’m just 8 weeks along today. I heard from friends that the pooch can be bigger at night at first, and it might not even be there tomorrow morning, but WOW. We’re in for it.

So after more spotting again this week, we were seen by the midwives for my first ultrasound. While it has been nerve wracking not knowing exactly what has been going on, we at least got something wonderful out of the slightly stressful situation. What a trip – there was no sound, but there was a little heart just beating away. DM came with me, and they assured us all looked good so far! Based on the measurement, I’m about 7 weeks 2 days along. This is not exactly what my timing would be based on how they try to count “officially,” but it is definitely what I expected based on my cycles. We’re due around that June 28 or June 29 time (my paternal grandfather, whom I never knew, Marvin’s, birthday).

Last night , when asked by DM if I wanted a hot dog, I responded, well, we’re supposed to limit the baby’s consumption of nitrates. DM replies, well then, don’t feed him any. So funny, that guy.

Also, Week 7 = nausea finally kicking in, apparently. For real. I thought I felt not-so-good at times the last couple of weeks. Um, that was nothing like this!! I feel like I’m on a BOAT. But where are my flippy floppies**?!?!

**Unfortunately this is not as great as asking “Why is my champagne hand, empty?” (see pic below), but “Where are my flippy floppies?” might become my new catchphrase.

BabyCenter tells me the bambino is a blueberry this week. At some point after we let the family in on this little secret I’ll probably start doing more complete Little Bean updates (“BumpDates?” too cheesy?).