Week 24!!

We're on our way to the 3rd trimester!

Week 24 brings...

*baby puts on 6 oz. of weight this week!

*taste buds begin to form

*sweat glands are forming

*lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree"

*baby is considered viable this week!

*avg. weight is 1 lb. 3 oz. and 11.8 inches long

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

I know we missed this past week of posting, but we were in Ohio to celebrate Christmas with Jason's family!

So our little gift to you...it's a GIRL!!!!

This past week was week 23!

Here's a little of what's been going on...

*baby can hear!

*the eyes are formed, but the iris doesn't have any color yet (weird!!)

*the average baby weighs 1 pound 1 oz. (we're a little above average), and is 11.38 inches long

Week 22!

I know I just posted photos yesterday, but here's a little info about what's going on this week:

*The baby can hear our conversations!

*Eyelids and eyebrows are fully formed.

*Fingernails have grown to the ends of the fingers.

*The brain has entered the rapid growth stage!

Ultrasound and Doctor Appointment News!

Well, we made it to the ultrasound and to see the doctor today!  Everything looks great!  The baby is doing really well, and is growing like he/she should.

Do you like my feet??

The technician said the baby is 1 lb. 6 oz. and is a little big, so is actually measuring that he/she should be due on April 12th.  The doctor said that since we had already had previous ultrasounds that we would leave the due date as the 18th.

We are so thankful that everything is going well with the baby and can't wait until April!  We even got to see the baby making sucking motions and the technician and doctor said the baby is definitely a mover (must take after Grandma Joyce!!!)!  We also got to hear the heartbeat again and it is beating at 145 beats per minute.

Here are a couple 3D photos...weird, but very cool!!

Waiting for the Blizzard...

and cannot wait for our appointment on Monday!  I know it will be here before we know it, but we can't wait!  I just want to see the baby on the ultrasound! 

:)

Don't worry we will definitely post an update on Monday after the appointment and making phone calls... ;)

Week 21!

This last week seemed to fly by...we're already at week 21!

The baby's skin is now more opaque.

Baby's tongue is fully formed and if we could see him/her we might see him/her giving me a raspberry!

Wake and sleep periods become more regular, depending on levels of light and noises.

Length of the baby is measured from crown to heel.

The baby is now 10.51 inches and weighs 12.7 ounces!

Ha ha...

and no, we don't know if it is a girl or boy!!!!

Woohoo - we're halfway there!

Can't believe it, but we're halfway there...we're at week 20!!

The rapid growth stage is done!  

The baby's heartbeat is growing stronger.

His legs are reaching their relative size.

Immunities are being passed from me to the baby.

Nerve cells for taste, smell, hearing, seeing, and touch are developing in the brain.

The baby may startle when hearing loud sounds as they can hear noises from outside the womb.

The baby is 6.46 inches and weighs 10.58 ounces!

Hi!

Happy Thanksgiving!!  

We are thankful for so much this year!  

We hope you have a great one!

Week 19 - almost halfway there!

We've gotten to week 19 - almost halfway there!

So here's what's going on with the baby:

*Scalp hair is apparent and growing!

*Milk teeth buds are growing and permanent teeth are growing underneath them.

*If it's a girl, the uterus is starting to grow. If male, the genitals are recognizable.

*The baby is swallowing amniotic fluid and the kidneys are making urine.

*The baby has the same sleep and awake patterns as a newborn.

*The baby is 6.02 inches and weighs 8.47 ounces!

Can't wait for the next appointment!

Hey hey - we're at week 18!

Here's what's going on...

*the placenta is growing and nourishing the baby

*tiny air sacs called alveoli are forming in the lungs

*vocal cords are formed and the baby can cry, but doesn't make any sound

*features of the baby's heart - ventricles and chambers should be visible in an ultrasound

*the baby is about 5.59 inches and weighs 6.7 ounces

Doctor's Appointment Today

We had a doctor's appointment today and everything is going great!  

We heard the heartbeat with a doppler.  It was kind of funny watching the doctor try to find the baby's heartbeat because it seemed like his eyes were closed as he was trying to zone in on the baby's heartbeat.  He kept picking up mine on there, but we did hear the "woosh, woosh, woosh" of the baby!  Amazing!!

The doctor also said that I am growing just like I am supposed to and that he isn't worried about my weight with the baby.

So we have an appointment on December 15th...we have an ultrasound that day and can find out the baby's sex if we want.  We have a lot to discuss before the 15th!

Week 17!

We're almost half way!

Lots going on with the baby this week...

The baby weighs 4.97 oz. and is 5.12 inches long!

Pads are forming on their fingers  and toes.

The eyes are closed but the eyes are looking forward.

The umbilical cord is growing strong and and thicker!

The baby's skeleton is turning from cartilage into bone.

We've hit week 16!!

The baby is now the size of an avocado!

He/she is also 4.57 inches and weighs 3.53 ounces.

The heart is pumping about 6 gallons a day.

Bones in the ear are forming and he/she may be able to hear my voice (better watch what I say, huh!).

Next doctor appointment is Nov 17th!

Feelin' Good

Just wanted to write a note to say...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

And to say that I'm feeling good!

:)

It's a navel orange!!

We hit 15 weeks today and the baby is the size of a navel orange!

This week the baby is changing...

*the fingernails and toenails are growing

*eyebrows are beginning to grow and the hair on the baby's head is growing too

*the baby is 3.98 inches long and weighs about 2.7 ounces

*the legs have grown longer than the arms and the body is now longer than the head

I also may start feeling fluttering movements, but I haven't felt any yet!

:)

A little older today...

I'm a little older today - now 28 years young!  I don't feel much different.  

Things are good with baby - no morning sickness (knock on wood!) and I am less tired than I used to be!  

So...things are good!!

14 Weeks today!

We hit 14 weeks today!  Only 26 weeks left!

This week...

*The baby may know how to suck his/her thumb!

*The baby is 3.42 inches and weighs about 1.52 ounces!!

*The thyroid gland is mature and starts producing hormones

*In boys, the prostate gland develops

*In girls, the ovaries move from abdomen

It's crazy how much is going on in that tiny body!

:)

Ultrasound

Here are the photos from todays ultrasound!

Welcome!!

Welcome to our blog!!

We are happy to announce that we are 13 weeks, 6 days pregnant!  We had a doctor appointment today and everything looks good.  The baby is just the right size - not too big, and not too small!

Our due date is April 18th, 2009!!

Watch for posts later with photos from today's ultrasound!

:)