Pictures! (27 weeks)

Today I had my glucose test while also having an appointment and ultrasound. The glucose test wasn't bad at all. I even handled the blood draw just fine. We had an ultrasound to make sure that everything was still developing fine. We got to check out his brain and his cutsie little face! And everything so far is good. I am so in love with this kiddo and can't wait to meet him. After the blood draw we met with the doc. I'm still measuring a couple weeks ahead but less than last time. I go back in 3 weeks for another ultrasound to see how big this baby is. Hopefully everything works well so he is right on time. In the meantime, here are some ultrasound pics from his 21 and 27 week appointment.




His cute little profile (21 Weeks)


The man parts that make him a boy! (It took a good 3-5 minutes to get him to open up and show us:))


His little foot and teeny toes!


His legs


His arms. During the ultrasound he gave us a little wave. It was so cute!



This is his face from the 27 week ultrasound. If you look in the top right side you can see his little eyes and nose. He had his mouth open so it's a little darker there. Isn't he a cutie patootie!

We will be posting the 21 and 27 week ultrasound video's onto Jimmy's youtube page as soon as we get it uploaded. You can check it out at youtube.com/jimmybyu

A little big?

Last week we went to the doctors, a normal check up. Heart beat was great, weight and blood pressure was great, and my tummy measured 4 weeks ahead! I knew this kid was growing fast! Doc's not too worried but I'm going in for a glucose test and another ultrasound to check on the size of this kid! My family has big babies (8-10+ pounders!) and I could only imagine this one will be too. Until then I'll enjoy when my body will twitch because he is kicking so hard and when people can see my stomach "move on it's own" and wait excitedly for the next time I get to see my boy!


My friend Andrea and I in Seattle last week. Me at 26 Weeks

Happenings!

A lot has been going on since the last post so I haven't had a chance for details.

We had a Doctor's appointment a while ago and found out we were having a BOY! Our scanner isn't hooked up yet so I havent had a chance to get those up loaded. He was wonderful for the whole ultrasound. Every body part was as it should be and growing and healthy. At the time he was estimated to weigh 13 oz. and be measuring perfectly. Then we got to the gender part of the ultrasound and he had his legs closed so tight that we couldn't see a thing! After 5 minutes of poking and pushing to get him to move around, I finally turned to my side and we poked some more before he spread his legs! I get the feeling he's already stubborn like his parents. :) We love him so much and are so excited for him to come home with us!



I'm now 23 weeks! I can't believe there are only 17 weeks left! I feel like I have to get moving to get ready for this kiddo, but I have all summer before working again in the fall. He's been moving around a ton! Sometimes I feel like he's doing flips inside me. I feel them inside constantly, but then when I put my hand on my tummy he'll stop. But when Jimmy feels he'll keep moving just for Daddy!



We ordered our crib a couple of weeks ago and it came! We picked it up to day and set it up. I am amazed at how beautiful and sturdy it is. I can't wait to paint the room soon and get all of the fabrics going so the room is all ready for him.

I hope to get my car seat and jogging stroller travel system soon, but it's out of stock online and not sold in stores! Has anyone else run into this problem. I'm pretty stuck on getting this one and I keep looking to see when it will be available but I'm not getting lucky with this situation. Any suggestions on what to do?

Thanks for listening to me ramble! We love you all!

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BOY!!!! I'll post pictures when I have my scanner working :)

Prego Pics

Ok people! Here are the first set of prego pics. I didn't take any for the longest time because I didn't feel like I even looked pregnant but I guess it's time. The first one is when I was 17 weeks. We were hiking and had the camera with us so we took one. The second was last night after dinner at 20 weeks. Enjoy!





17 weeks


20 weeks

19 weeks and counting!

I normally wouldn't be posting until our doctor's appointment, but I've been thinking a lot. As this little one grows inside me, and I'm feeling it's shape inside me, I'm getting so excited! I've been thinking a lot about what it will be, how we'll decorate, how we'll raise it, and most importantly how to love it the most. I can't wait to see it's tiny body parts and features when we see the ultrasound. I've been a little frustrated lately because I haven't been feeling movement yet, and it seems like everyone else does...until I realize that this precious baby in me is only about 8 oz inside a melon size ball of fluid... and is only awake about 4 hours of my day. I convinced myself that it's moving in the night when I couldn't feel it when I was sleeping anyway.
I have 9 1/2 million pillows that I arrange around me constantly at night but I still wake up with painful hip aches and neck aches. Do you have any other suggestions for sleeping arrangements?
I have to finish by saying how in awe I am of women that have done this once and many times over. What a beautiful time in life. I'm almost selfish with my time now, knowing that the baby and me are always together, knowing that it won't always be this way. Even when Jimmy talks to my belly I'd rather just have peaceful moments with my hands on my tummy. This whole process is an amazing experience. I've taken one prego picture but since I haven't gained anything, I don't look prego to me yet, but I'll be posting them soon :)

Doc Appt #4!

I skipped one I know, but they were both pretty similar. Our 3rd doctor's appointment was a month ago. It was different because it was more routine without an ultrasound. We had a med student walk in before our Doc. He attempted to act like he knew what he was doing but it was only his second day there. He asked if I had morning sickness, to which I responded "here and there during the day and mostly at night," to which he responded "That's odd, that normally happens in the morning time" (oh does he have a lot to learn!) He asked some odd questions which brought up our miscarriage 2 years ago. And he asked when the miscarriage was (we were 12 weeks last time) while he attempted and failed to find the heartbeat. Awkward. I felt kinda bad for the guy. Finally our doctor came in asked how we were found the heartbeat right away and answered the questions the med student couldn't. With more practice, I'm sure he'll get better.
Today we had our 4th appointment. I'm currently 17 weeks and happy :) This appointment was pretty routine as well a measurement, found the heartbeat (a healthy 150) and answered our questions about painting our house and allergy medications. I really love and appreciate how well researched and detailed our doctor is. It's comforting to know the prenatal care we are getting is great!
This week I was asked if I could feel the baby and then it was described to me what it felt like. It's amazing that a little 5 ounce, 5 inch long baby inside a balloon of water can be felt. But I have felt the teeny flutter of the baby a couple of times.
Our next appointment is on May 3rd, and we should be able to tell the gender then. Any guesses????