Doctor Visit 3.18.09

Went to the doctor yesterday. My belly is measuring like I'm one month further along than I am, which means the little guy isn't so little. The doctor felt around my belly a bunch and said he would estimate the baby is somewhere more like 4-5 lbs. (normal weight is around 4 lbs. at this point). He said I'm not tall enough for a baby this big. So, at this rate, we'll have a 9 lb. baby when he's due. Since measuring my belly with a tape measure isn't exactly the most accurate form of determining weight, the doctor ordered another ultrasound for our next visit (which is 4/1) to try to get a better estimate on the baby's weight. Once we have a better idea about that, he may decide to go ahead and plan for c-section rather than risk putting me or the baby in distress if he's just too big to fit. We'll know more in 2 weeks when we go back. Everything looks good so far --- except my feet are huge all the time. Blood pressure is good, etc. He may already outgrow his newborn clothes before he even gets here! :)

Baby Shower 3.8.09

Luke's mom and Kelley (our sister-in-law) threw a nice shower in Hatton for us! It was great to see several friends I haven't gotten to see in a while. There were so many sweet people that came bearing gifts. Luke and I are so blessed!

Baby Shower 3.7.09

What great friends to throw such a nice shower (Thanks, Amanda, Jenny, Jenny, Erin, and Stephanie)! Luke and I are so fortunate to have such wonderful people in our lives! The shower was such a nice time, and we really appreciate all the great gifts! Thank you notes are underway!

A Work in Progress

Still working on the nursery. It's a work in progress. Luke has done an amazing job painting the furniture. If we ever get it all in place, I'll update the pictures.

First Picture Session

We invited our parents to come stay the weekend with us and go to our first little picture session. It's called Focused Within in Knoxville, TN, that does 4D Ultrasound packages (purely an elective session....nothing medical about it). It was an hour long session, and I can already tell this little boy is stubborn. He kept his back to us the majority of the time, but we were able to get a few good shots of his face in (when he didn't have his hands covering it up). We tried a number of things to get him to turn where we could see him: jiggling my tummy, tapping on it, rolling me over from side to side, ringing a bell at my tummy....he never budged until the very end. It was such an amazing experience --- now we need to put a name with that face...

26 weeks

He weighed in at 2 lbs. on 1.28.09....I think I can attribute cookie dough & ice cream to the rest.

Doctor Visit 1.28.09

GREAT NEWS! We just got back from our visit with the specialist. What showed in our last 2 ultrasounds on the baby's kidneys actually weren't cysts. They were the openings to the bladder (the ureters), and they were showing because they were enlarged from being filled with fluid (which the doctor says is not unusual in little boys). We are so relieved that everything is fine & we very much appreciate all the prayers! God sure is good!!!!!