Peanut's heartbeat
My sister put the heartbeat to a picture and created a video file to upload. Thanks Cty!!!
Enjoy!
Posted in: on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 0 comments
13 years ago
12 weeks today!
We have hit a milestone! WebMD says, "With the most critical development behind the fetus, the chance of miscarriage drops considerably after this week." so... YAY!
Peanut looks something like this:
and is about the size of a plum:
We went to see our midwife last Thursday and got to hear the heartbeat for the second time. We were able to record it and are hoping to download it onto the blog whenever I figure out how to do that. It was so amazing for us to hear and I would love to be able to share it with everyone.
I am doing really well. I'm not getting sick to my stomach anymore (except I do get carsick sometimes) and I have a lot more energy during the day. So far I have only had one slight emotional breakdown, and thanks to my mom it didn't last long :-)
I HAVE A BELLY!!! I have never in my life had a belly, but I certainly do now! I am happily embracing it though, especially after buying some clothes that are a bit less fitted after the previously mentioned breakdown (Thanks Mama!). We have been taking profile shots every week but up until now they have not really had much to show. This is the same pic from early in the blog, pre-bump next to the pic from today. It might not seem like much to most, but it is to me! I put writing on my belly in each pic to keep the pics straight over the course of the pregnancy :-)
We picked out bedding for the nursery last week too. I love love love it! It will be perfect for either a boy or a girl. Good bright colors and simple patterns for visual stimulation. Picking out paint will be easy too. Here is is!
We go back to the doctor in 4 weeks so come back for an updated picture of Peanut then.
Things are so wonderful. Whit and I could not possibly be happier and are really looking forward welcoming this baby into the world. Thank you for all your congradulations and prayers. We appreciate it all.
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Peanut
We are calling the baby Peanut for now (reference the sonogram). We had out second appointment on Tuesday. We had an untrasound and even got to hear the heart beat! It was good and strong, and SO AMAZING! Peanut's head is on the right side and rump is on the left. It doesn't really look like a baby yet, but in the next few weeks it will sprout arms and begin to take on a more recognizable shape.
About baby:
Peanut is .92 cm which puts us at 7 weeks.
Our due date is May 25
We are in blueberry status :-)
The fatigue is unreal!!! I have a fair amount of nausea throughout the day, but I have not yet gotten sick... fingers crossed it stays that way.
Thats about it for now.
Posted in: on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 0 comments
Jelly Bean, meet world!
We had our first appointment today! My wonderful husband accompanied me.
It turns out we are not as far along as we thought, so we are back to apple seed status. More like 4-5 weeks rather than 6+ weeks as I posted last time. I had an ultrasound, but she told us that we would likely not be able to see the fetus because it is too early. We did get to see the sac that the baby is growing in though! It is the small, dark oval that looks like a jelly bean. The larger, light colored oval is the endometrial layer of my uterus, which is protecting the fetus and providing it with nourishment. Even though we didn’t get to see the fetus, it does show us that the baby is growing where it is supposed to and is on the right track! I will go back in 2 weeks (Oct. 6th) and they will do another ultrasound and we will get a due date then.
Here's our baby!
I saw a new doctor – actually a midwife, Jennifer Rewis. She will see me through out the pregnancy, and will also deliver the baby at Northside Hospital. I love love love her. I was surprisingly impressed with the Kaiser facility. We had the exams, blood work and got flu shots without any trouble or frustration at all. All friendly staff and no co-pays! Woo-hoo!
The facility was also very technologically inclined. All information went straight into computers. The results of my blood work and urinalysis were emailed to me at the same time they were sent to Jennifer (midwife). At first I thought it was really cool, but when I remembered I am not a doctor and that test results don’t mean anything to me until they are interpreted! So, more updates on that whenever I hear from Jennifer.
Bottom line: I am pregnant! The baby is growing in the right place and appears to be growing in a jelly bean shaped vessel. We do not have an accurate due date, but will in 13 days. Love my doctor. Have the best husband in the world. Whew, bed time for mama.
Love you all. Thanks for reading.
Posted in: on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 0 comments
Big News!
We found out this past Monday (Sept 14th) that we are expecting!
After 6 months of trying I started buying the cheap pregnancy tests. Monday morning when a very faint and very undefinitive line showed up, we decided that buying the ones that say "Pregnant" or "Not Pregnant" was worth the $20!
When the word "Pregnant" popped up after a mere 30 seconds, I fumbled with another test to be sure. "Pregnant." I cried some very happy tears and Whit left work early. We could not believe it.
After telling my mom (we cried some more) and younger siblings, we jumped in the car to make a quick trip to Port Gibson, MS to tell Whit's parents in person. Imagine their surprise when we showed up there at 6 in the morning! They were so excited. We were able to spend the whole day celebrating with them before heading home Wednesday morning.
As timing would have it, my Dad had left for China on Sunday, so I would have to wait to tell him. It was killer all week! Finally he got back late Friday night and we showed up at their house to break the news. We did some more crying.
This child will be so very blessed to have 6 wonderful and loving grandparents, that are guaranteed to spoil him/her rotten! Additionally, it will have 9 great grandparents, 8 of which will become great grandparents for the first time. Our 12 brothers and sisters will become first time aunts and uncles as well (except for Matt and Cty who already have nephews on Matt's side). I must also mention the wonderful great aunts and great uncles from all sides.
Grandma Jean, who is watching us from heaven, is probably already telling her heavenly friends about her first great grandchild. I know she will be with us every step of the way.
WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!!
here's what you should know:
about baby:
We think I am due May 14, 2010
We will not be finding out the sex... I LOVE SURPRISES!
Our first dr. appt is Wed Sept 23 (more accurate due date then)
Our baby is currently the size of a sweet pea.
Fruit of the week has been one of my favorite features of our friends' blogs, so I will try to post the pics often.
about mama:
I have not really had any symptoms. I cried at church for the first time in a while, which should have been a dead give away. I have been yawny, but not fatigued. I don't have much of a appetite, but I have been doing healthy snacking between meals trying to be proactive about nausea. I'm thirsty all the time, so my water bottle has become a permanent fixture in my life. All the water has translated into frequent bathroom breaks. I hear that should last for the next 8 months!
Goodbye waistline, hello bump!
Very excited daddy!!! He has already been playing guitar for baby. So sweet.
Posted in: on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 0 comments
Pollen Season in the South
We put Maggie and Priss on the back porch and took care off some stuff in the house. I heard a splash and went outside to find Maggie... AND Prissy in the lake. They were filthy when they came back to the house so we played outside for the afternoon. It was fun, but ultimately kind of gross because of the pollen. I guess thats what showers are for. The girls need a bath so badly!
This is how Priss tries to eat Maggie's face. Frequently.
Sweet girls
Prissy after the lake
Posted in: on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 0 comments
Sunday outing
~3.22.09~
Maggie riding in my dad's truck... LOVING life, as usual.
Maggie and her sister Marley jumping off the dock at my dad's new house. They love love love love love love the water. Maggie got in the pond as soon as we got there. Marley needed a little extra push...
(watch out for the volume, I was being really loud)
Posted in: on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 0 comments
If you are reading this...
~2.28.09~
We have decided its time for us to make a family and we are so very excited.
So if you are reading this, hopefully I am good and prego.
The pic is us before our date at a sushi bar. When we got home Whit told me he was ready for a baby :-)
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