Friday, June 22, 2001

Ultrasound




The verdict is in....It's a.....BOY!!!!!!!! Today was a very exciting day for all three of us. Ashley and Mark were both there to see our precious baby boy. As soon as the technician said the word BOY, Mark jumped up out of his chair, spilling his cup of water that he somehow forgot existed. It was truely priceless to see the look of pure happiness in his eyes and all over his face. They say a pregnant woman has a glow, well Mark had it today! It is so comforting to know that I have someone right by my side to share this amazing step with. And of course Ashley is a constant reminder of all the joy yet to come. She is so sweet to this brother she has never met before. She kisses my belly and says "I love you baby!" I am so glad she was there to see him today. Our baby boy measured in at 21 weeks, which is about 3 days ahead of schedule. He is very healthy and normal, which is the best news yet. I feel like I can relax, now that I know everything is alright and who this thumper is growing inside of me. When unanswered, these questions seem to plague you 24 hours a day, making it difficult to think of anything else! Now we know, IT'S A BOY!!!!! The picture above is his from the back, you can see his bent arm and a small part of his bent knee!

Thursday, June 07, 2001

Felt Movement

Today Ashley and Mark felt the baby move! It was so exciting for us. It just makes it all seem so real (finally) Mark and I stared at my belly for a while until we actually saw 'thumper' move in my belly! Very, very cool! We were so excited, we acted like little kids at the circus!

Friday, June 01, 2001

Growing Baby

This past week has been amazing! Baby and I are growing sooo much. My belly has changed a lot, I feel the ligaments stretching everyday. I came home from work on wed. and Mark noticed a definate change in my size, just from that morning. Weird! 22 more days til THE sonogram!!!

Tuesday, May 29, 2001

Monthly Checkup

At my 16 week app. last friday we heard the precious heart beat!!!! (157BPM) It is so refreshing to hear the reality of being pregnant. We also made our appointment for 'THE' ultrasound!!! June 22nd we'll get the chance to see what this itty bitty baby is! 3 1/2 wks to go!!!! Today I am 17 wks. & 1 day so that appointment will put me right about 20 wks.

Friday, May 18, 2001

Pregnant Buddy!!!!

I'm so excited!!! Talked to Dana last night and they saw the little heart beat. I'm so happy for her! And of course I'm also so happy to have someone to share my pregnancy with that can relate!!! Her due date is December 27, 2001, so close to mine!!! We have already made plans to start our prego shopping parade, for Saturday. I think Mark is really going to appreciate her being pregnant, even though he doesn't know it yet. I don't have to drag him around shopping with me everytime I get in one of those 'shopping moods'. Yesterday was my first official day to wear maternity clothes to work. I made the plunge! I have been uncomfortable for to long, I finally gave my poor belly a break. I can hardly believe how much time has passed since we first found out we were pregnant! In 3 days I'll be starting my fifth month!!!!!!!!!! I love having soooo much to look forward to. Mark, Ashley and I have decided on a girls name: Kaylin, which is a combo of both our middle names. Ashley loves it. As for a boys name...no clue, what so ever. We've gone through Tyler and William so far. Who knows how many more before we find 'the one' Gotta get working (unfortunately)

Monday, May 14, 2001

Felt Movement

For the first time I actually felt what I am sure was ity bity!!! Every once in a while I feel "stuff" going on inside. It's difficult to explain how it feels because it is such a unique feeling. I can still fit in some of my normal clothes, but tend to leave my top button undone. This gets tricky at work!!! I think I'm ready to have a bulging belly to fit in maternity clothes.