9 weeks.

So, this morning I noticed that the fetus on the ticker moved to a new slot. And that little thing is starting to look like a real-live human! Awesome! And it has fingers and toes!! How cute is that?!?! Of course I promptly went to pregnancy.org and looked up some developmental information for 9 weeks.

(Fetus at 9 weeks. Just look at those little feet!! From pregnancy.org)

Here's what it said for week nine.

• Baby has begun movement - While still too small for you to feel, your little one is wriggling, shifting, and dancing already! Makes you almost wish for a window to peek in whenever you want!
• Most joints are formed now - and trust that your little one is practicing bending and flexing.
• Fetus will curve its fingers around an object placed in the palm of its hand - This is amazing to see! At only nine weeks, if you happen to have an ultrasound, you may observe your infant fascinated by everything he or she can lay their fingers on (mainly other fingers, toes, ears and nose!
• Fingerprints are already evident in the skin
• Average size this week - length 0.9 inch (2.3cm), weight 0.07 ounce (2gm)

Pretty awesome, huh?

Romans 11:33-36 ESV

33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! 34 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?" 35 "Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?" 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.

Caleb and I are driving to Cincinnati this afternoon. We are going to Great American Ballpark to watch the Cardinals beat up on the Reds. Hopefully it won't rain and a good time will be had by all.