6 months

We had the 6 month dr visit today and all is well! I'm still getting used to having "easy" dr visits when there is all good news; no new concern or diagnosis. It definitely is more fun this way and not as mentally draining.
There is no ultrasound at the 6 month visit. They just check the heartbeat to make sure that is healthy, which it was.
Much to my surprise I had not gained any weight since my visit last month. I just knew all of those holiday treats and snacks had packed on a few pounds. Somehow I'm miraculously still at 7lbs total weight gain. This is great news, but offers no explanation to my belly and arse that seem to be growing by the day! :) Take a look at the 6 month pix to the right.
Here's an update on baby at 24 weeks:
Baby's skin is becoming more opaque as the fat starts to pack on. And, thanks to the formation of small capillaries, her newly thick skin is taking on a fresh pink glow.
Your baby's face is basically complete now. The fetus's eyes are close together on the front of her face and they are still shut. Even though your baby's eyes are still fused shut, all the parts of her eyes are present, including the retina, which completes its development over the next month. The iris, the colored part of the eye, still doesn't have any pigmentation. Your little one's eye color will fill in over the next few months, though their final shade won't be settled until after she's born. Your baby's ears have moved into their final position on the sides of his head. Where they are now is where they will be when your baby is born! Hair will continue to grow on her scalp and her eyelashes are well developed. Most of your baby's features look the same as they will at birth. Jumping and diving, rolling and kicking—your little one is having a great time training for the Baby Olympics. Just as you settle in for a good night's sleep, she starts her workout. Does it seem as if she's moving more than ever? She is: Babies are most active between 24 and 28 weeks. After that, there won't be enough room for her to perform the acrobatics she's so adept at now.

It's hard to believe that I was worried about the baby's movement last week.....I feel her move every day now. I'm even able to feel her movements from the outside every once in a while. I was laying in the bed Saturday morning (trying to go back to sleep) and this little one was apparently having gymnastics practice! She was moving so much I couldn't even fall back to sleep. I put my hand on my belly and realized I could feel her kicks from the outside. It was such an amazing thing to feel, but it gets better.....I was laying perfectly still just looking at my belly and realized I could also SEE her moving. How crazy...to think she is only 1 pound and I can see and feel her flipping around!!! I literally laughed out loud I was so excited. I cant wait for Larry and the kids to get to see/feel her move now! It definitely is reassuring to be able to feel/see her move. I do realize that I will regret saying those words by the end of the pregnancy. By then I will wish she would stop moving so much! :)

Here's a 23 week update:

You may feel clumsy now that your center of gravity has shifted. Your gums may bleed when you brush your teeth. Swollen from head to toe? Increased blood flow, by now an old friend, is to blame. Consider a trip to the shoe store because loosening ligaments will cause your feet to expand even more in the weeks to come (I've been lucky to not have any swelling yet- hopefully I didnt just jinx myself).

Baby's now the size of a papaya! Baby's little face is fully formed...minus the baby fat, of course. Your baby is about the size of a small baby doll and looks very human. The baby's face and body look similar to that of a newborn at this time. You should be feeling your baby moving quite a bit throughout the day as she will kick and punch the uterus walls. Babies also run their hands along the umbilical cord and touch their body parts while they are in the womb. You might be able to feel small `jumps` inside of you when your baby gets the hiccups from swallowing fluid.

Looks like we're on a roll....This is my 2nd dr visit in a row with all good news!!! My visit with the specialist was a complete success today. I got to see the babe during the ultrasound and it was amazing. It is so much more exciting now that she is getting bigger. I could see her little fingers and toes so clearly! I wish they had given me a picture of everything to share, but the only one I got today is another profile pix. It's not that different from the last one I posted, but hopefully you like it!My placenta has moved to its proper location and is no longer a concern. I also got great responses to my 2 newest worries that I blogged about yesterday. 1. Is baby big enough? YES-she is right on target for 22 weeks and weighs one pound right now. 2. Is she moving enough? YES-the nurse who started the ultrasound repeated several times how the baby was moving so much it was difficult to get the measurements she needed (great!). In the end she said- "I got all of the measurements, IN SPITE OF everything". Oh no, my baby is that baby that people say "in spite of" when they reference her. :} After this the dr came in to finish the ultrasound and made the comment- "she sure is a squirmy little thing". Literally every ultrasound I have had has been accompanied by a comment about how much she moves or how uncooperative she is.

Sounds like I should stop making up things to worry about and start worrying about this uberactive, stubborn little girl who is coming in April. :)

Atlanta Perinatal, here I come....

I'm excited to go see the specialist tomorrow b/c that means I will get an ultrasound. Any time I can take a peak at this little troublemaker to be sure she is doing fine, I am excited! It is so hard to not have any clue how she is doing day to day. I make up so many things that could go wrong/be wrong on a daily basis.

It doesnt seem like I feel her moving as often lately. I dont know if she is actually moving less or if I have become more accustomed to feeling her move so I"m just less aware of it. Either way, this has become 1 of my new worries/obsessions (depends who you ask- worry? or obsession?)
My next worry/obsession is that she is not growing enough b/c it doesnt seem like my belly is growing enough. Let me clarify that I am fully aware my belly has grown from pre-pregnancy b/c NONE of my pants button. Nonetheless, based on everyone/everything else I see my belly does not look 22 weeks. Someone at work asked me "oh, are you expecting a small baby?"..... I wont even bother typing some of my possible responses. To clarify another point, I do not wish to/want to be huge. I do just want to be sure I am big enough for her to grow/be big enough. Everyone says, dont wish it upon yourself, the belly will come....... I guess I should listen to the masses. OR I could just find out from the doctor tomorrow. :)
Week 22, here's what's going on with baby-

Real estate within your belly is getting tight, with growing baby leaving little room for your lungs to...well...breathe. Expect the huffing and puffing to start soon. There's not much room for your belly button, either -- it'll pop out any day now (please Lord save me this one pregnancy experience….I wont feel short changed if my belly button stays an “inny”)
Baby's settling into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
Your baby's senses are developing daily. The fetus now has a full complement of neurons in the brain and is learning about her body and surroundings through touch. Touch is one of the first senses to mature and your baby may stroke its face or feel her arms and legs. Your baby now shows an extremely rapid brain growth(which lasts until five years after birth).
Your baby's body continues to grow and develop every day. The organ systems in your baby's body are becoming specialized for their particular functions.
Sounds from a conversation are loud enough to be heard by the fetus in the uterus. If you talk, read, or sing to your baby, it's reasonable to expect him or her to be able to hear you.

I can officially mark one thing off of my never-ending pregnancy to do list- buy baby furniture. Last weekend I went to start looking for baby furniture b/c I know several friends who had to wait 2 months for their furniture to come in b/c it wasn't in stock. I completely lucked up becasue I found the furniture that I liked and it was at a discounted price because the company discontinued the color. Finding furniture I love at a deal the first time I went to look- you can't beat that!
The best part is that they had everything in stock and it is going to be delivered this Sunday! Here is a pix of the furniture in white...the set I got is antique white, but you get the idea.

Here's an update on baby: Your baby's blood circulation is completely functional. The umbilical cord system continues to grow and thicken as blood travels with considerable force through the body to nurture the baby. The placenta is now almost equal in size to the baby. As your baby begins to lay down more fat, your weight will also increase. During the next 10 weeks, you will gain about half of the total gain for your entire pregnancy. Strangers can now tell that you are pregnant! You might notice an increase in appetite because you need 500 more calories a day to support your charged up metabolism. Your baby's different organs and systems are maturing. The fetal digestive system is functioning in a simple way and your baby can swallow amniotic fluid. After your baby swallows the amniotic fluid, she is able to absorb water and sugars from the fluid. Your baby swallows the amniotic fluid in order to prepare itself for life outside of the womb. Some babies consume as much as 17 ounces of amniotic fluid in a 24-hour period. Your baby already has a high number of red blood cells and the white blood cells are beginning to be produced.
Sounds like baby's going to be growing and packing on the pounds and I have some of the same to look forward to.

Sorry for the delayed update....
I am happy to say that I had my first dr. visit that included only good news!! During the ultrasound everything looked wonderful. All of the measurements that they took were right on target for 20 weeks. So, apparently she is growing and developing perfectly. The placenta has moved up some and is no longer considered "low lying" or placenta previa. Whew! Who knew a placenta could be so much darn trouble???
I go see the specialist in a couple of weeks to make sure he agrees that everything looks great. If he does say all is well, then my dr. might start lifting restrictions. Yay! I"m sure Larry will be happiest. Just in time for Christmas! :)
Here is a picture from the ultrasound. I know it isn't an incredibly clear picture, but work with me...This is her profile(top of her head to the left) and she has her leg up in the air bent at the knee. Her knee is up near her face, practically touching her nose. Hopefully you can see it....

I did have an exciting pregnany milestone this week- buying my first pair of maternity pants. I have been lucky that I could wear my regular pants until about week 18. At that point I needed a bella band (a band you wear over the top of your pants if they fit everywhere except the waist and you cant button them). This was a great solution for about 2 weeks. Something must have changed (no need to guess what changed) b/c a few days ago the bella band was just more frustrating than it was worth. I decided it was time to suck it up, accept that I have a gut, and go to Target to get one pair of maternity pants to get me through work the next day. Well, let me tell you- maternity pants are the best things on the planet. You really should get a pair- pregnant or not! :) Seriously, maternity pants are so comfortable and alleviates that frustrating bella band. If only jeans with an elastic top could be in style.... :) Everyone said- once you wear maternity pants you wont want to wear anything else. Well, its true- believe the hype!

I will be 20 weeks/5 months/OFFICIALLY HALF WAY on Friday, but I decided to go ahead and give an update today instead of waiting 2 more days- what difference will two days make, right??

I am super excited about my dr. visit today for a couple of reasons. 1- I’m just excited to see the baby and make sure she is doing ok. 2-They will measure her, weigh her, etc to check her development- always exciting to find out how she is growing/developing since I have NO idea what is going on in there. 3-The specialist said that 90% of placenta previa/low lying placenta cases correct themselves by week 20. If it has not corrected by week 20, it probably is not going to. So, this ultrasound will give me a lot of information about the baby and perhaps a prediction for the remaining 20ish weeks of this pregnancy! Cross your fingers for no more bed rest.

Baby has lots of new tricks like gulping down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies respond best to tastes they've already had via amniotic fluid. Meaning, this baby is going to LOVE sweets, cereal, pickles, pasta, potatoes, junk food, etc. I cant say that I crave anything healthy, so the poor thing will be just be disappointed when she doesnt get chips every day. :)
In the last four weeks the baby has grown quite a bit and her weight is almost four times more. Now she is the size of a cantaloupe!

Here's a little info on the mayhem this baby is bringing to my body: For the remainder of your pregnancy, the growing uterus puts pressure on your lungs, stomach and kidneys. This will make you feel short of breath, the need to urinate more frequently and can cause indigestion. The added pressure on your abdomen can also cause your bellybutton to protrude and cause an `outy` instead of an `inny`. Many pregnant women begin to notice stretch marks around this time as well. Your abdominal muscles are being stretched and pushed apart as your baby grows inside of you. Is anyone else frightened by this?????

I'm sure you noticed, but I posted a 5 month belly shot picture to the right. Quite a difference! Here is a comparison of 5 month v. 4 month just for fun.

A couple of weeks ago Larry said-you really should put on a different shirt for the next picture. It looks like that is the only shirt you have.

Maybe I should clarify- I thought that it would be fun to wear the same shirt in each picture so we could really see how the belly changed month to month. Sometimes different tops make your belly look larger/smaller. I hoped/thought that was obvious to all when you continuously saw the same shirt month after month, but maybe not. Just for the record- yes, it is intentional that I am wearing the same shirt in each picture. :)

Team Pink wins!!!

Well, if the subtle changes to the blog aren't obvious enough- IT'S A GIRL!!
We found out that we are having a girl when we went to the specialist on Thursday. I didnt post anything immediately because we were going to NC the next day and wanted to share the news with everyone face to face.
I bought several pink onsies and wrapped them up as "early Christmas presents". Since everyone was expecting a Christmas gift and not really thinking about a onsie or the gender of our baby, it took them a while to catch on (some longer than others-Lani), but they eventually got the idea. The reactions were quite varied- all the way from squealing and dancing to slight profanity and "you lied to me". In the end everyone was very excited to have a new baby girl in the family.
I head back to the dr in a week, so hopefully I"ll have new pix for you then!

We saw the specialist today and my placenta is about 1 cm away from my cervix now, which is better than placenta previa (when the placenta is covering the cervix). So, we are very excited!!! He says the placenta is still really low and not "stuck" to my uterus really well, but he is not extremely worried. He thinks that the "low lying placenta" will correct itself as my body grows/expands (sounds lovely).
This is literally our first dr. visit without getting a new, frightening diagnosis. I love good news!
I saw my regular dr. after that and she said that I can return to work on Monday, but with several restrictions. Basically I should sit at my desk and only leave to use the restroom. I should work a max of 8 hours/day and then come home to take it easy. So, I"m off bed rest (hallelujah), but still on pelvic rest-no lifting, standing for long periods, walking, excercising, etc. After 5 straight weeks of bed rest, I must say that I'm actually looking forward to going back to work. I think it will be good for me to rejoin the world and give me something other than daytime TV to pass the time.
Like all good things, my life of leisure has come to an end....

18 weeks now and 22 weeks to go (maybe)!!!

I'm pretty excited to be at the 18-week mark because I'm telling myself I"m about half way! Yes, I know pregnancy is 40 weeks...but considering the amount of complications I've had and the placenta previa, I"m thinking I'll never make it to 40 weeks. If the placenta previa doesnt correct itself then I will have a C-section and that will probably be scheduled at 36 weeks. So, I really could be about half way there. I dont want it to sound like I am rushing this pregnancy. I am happy and feel blessed to have a healthy baby, but I will say this pregnancy has not been easy. I have convinced myself that this baby is going to be a breeze once it gets here since it has taken us on such a roller coaster in the womb. :)
Here's what is going on with baby & me at 18 weeks: I am doing pretty well, just battling some off and on nausea. I 'm having such a hard time regulating my eating. I'll feel full one minute and literally 15 minutes later it seems like I"m starving. It is the weirdest thing. On top of that my cravings have kind of taken a break and been replaced with me not being able to think of anything that sounds good. When it is time to eat, I just dont feel like it b/c nothing sounds good. I can't think of one thing that I want to eat. So, I don't eat which results in nausea and I'm back where I started- lovely cycle, huh?
As for the baby:
Baby's become amazingly mobile, passing the hours yawning, hiccupping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking, and swallowing. And baby is finally big enough that you'll soon be able to feel her movements (still waiting on that).
Your baby will get used to familiar sounds, such as your heart beating, familiar voices, blood rushing through the umbilical cord and other daily routine sounds. Your baby will become startled if he hears a loud sound. Baby becomes sensitive to light now, as the eyes are further developed and the brain is growing very fast.


We head to the specialist this afternoon, so I should have a new update for you soon!

Still no fluttering.....I was hoping I would feel the baby move by now, but no such luck. I figured I might be able to feel the baby move pretty early on since I am on never-ending bed rest. What else do I have to do??? Well, no movement from the baby so far....

Bed rest definitely brings its ups and downs. Some days I feel lucky to be able to rest so much and give this babe every chance to grow and grow w/o me having to rush around and stress so much at work. Other days these 4 walls feel like they are literally closing in on me. There are so many things I think of that I would like to do- fun things out of the house and even projects around the house. But, I can do none of them. It feels like the world is out having fun without me while the minutes slowly tick by in this house. Today was one of those days that passed so slowly and made the house feel like the perfect location for a pity party for one. But, in the grand scheme of things all is well and I'm sure tomorrow will be a much brighter day! :)

We go back to the dr. on Thursday and hope to get another look at the baby and my placenta. As of now there have been no more complications, soooo I plan on returning to work on next Monday, 11/22. I am anxious about returning to work b/c I dread the daunting task of facing 6 weeks worth of work that has piled up, but I think it will also be good for me to return to real world. Plus, I will only work 2 days and then it will be time for our Thanksigiving break. I can do anything for 2 days!

On a positive note- the baby is 17 weeks and the size of an onion!

Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. His umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes now feature one-of-a-kind prints.The baby's weight will increase approximately six times over the next four weeks.

Here's a new picture of the baby. To the left of the picture is the baby's profile and then the baby's abdomen. You can see his/her ribs and spine pretty clearly.

Larry and I went to see the specialist yesterday and he did not see the subchorionic hemmorhage that my dr. thought she saw. He said the placenta is still really low and I do have placenta previa. The funny thing is while the dr. was showing me my placenta the baby's foot was kicking the placenta the entire time. We could see the foot clear as day stomping on my placenta.
The good news is that placenta previa doesnt seem to cause any great danger to the baby. He thinks it may correct itself before time for delivery, but if it does not I will need a c-section. If a c-section is the worst case scenario for this pregnancy, I will be thrilled. We have had so many scares in the last 16 weeks, a c-section seems like a walk in the park. :) I go back to see the specialist next Thursday, 11/18. He wants to keep an eye on the placenta as the pregnancy progresses.
As soon as we started the ultrasound the nurse asked us if we wanted to find out the gender. Of course I answered "YES". I told her my dr. tried the week before and the baby would not cooperate, she confidently replied- "oh, we'll find out". She tried for over 20 minutes to no avail. Every time she got the baby in the right position, he/she would do a flip. This is not even an exaggeration. He/She flipped EVERY time the nurse tried to look. I'm starting to see a pattern here: the baby defiantly refuses to show us the gender and kicks/stomps on my placenta as the dr. is pointing it out. Should I be worried about a problem with authority????
As far as returning to work.....The specialist and my dr. said that I can not return to work until I have 2 weeks without any complications. So, that means I would be able to return to work Monday, 11/22 if no other complications pop up (just in time to work 2 days before the Thanksgiving break). But, this pregnancy seems to change by the minute. So, stay tuned.....

Just got a call from my dr. and I have an appointment with the specialist at 3:00 on Monday (11/8). Hopefully I'll have an update then.....
I was just telling Larry that I hoped our appointment would be early in the week so I wouldnt have to wait all week to get more information. Perfect!!!

the life of a "kept" woman continues... :)

-Well, there was no tie breaker for team blue vs. team pink today...The baby was a polite little student during the ultrasound. It sat crisscross applesauce with BOTH hands in its lap, covering the "goods". We tried to get it to move and all it did was extend its legs, while keeping the ankles crossed the whole time. There are two schools of thought on this: 1.of course its a girl, she sat politely with her hands in her lap the whole time (my thought) OR 2.of course its a boy, he was scratching and playing down there the whole time (Larry's thought). Looks like we'll be waiting another month to find out.
-The placenta looks better this time, but the dr. can not completely rule out placenta previa yet....
-Dr. B did see a spot during the ultrasound that looks like a subchorionic hemorrhage. I dont know a lot about this, but from what I can tell it is when there is bleeding between the placenta and uterus. It sounds like the prognosis can vary based on the size of the bleeding spot, my age, an the baby's gestational age. It could end up being something that regresses and is no major concern. The other, more severe outcomes could be: the placenta stripping away from where it is attached, placenta abruption, or preterm labor. My doctor is sending me to a specialist at Atlanta Perinatal to have a 2nd set of eyes check it out. I will find out when my appointment will be tomorrow, but most likely it will be next week.
I am on bed rest at least until I see the specialist and hear what he has to say....so, I will live the life of a "kept" woman at least one more week. :)

today's the day...

Today Larry and I head to the dr. for my 4 month visit. Like I posted previously, we are hoping, wishing, praying (feel free to do the same) that Dr. B will do an ultrasound so we can get a look at this little avocado. Its probably safe to assume that I will leave the office with one of two orders from the doctor: 1. continue bedrest or 2. return to work, but take it easy.

-There's a small chance that Larry and I will find out the gender today if she does the ultrasound. Go ahead and make your bets if it will be team blue or team pink. We are definitely a "house divided". Charmaine and I are betting on a girl while the 2 Larrys are practically demanding a boy. :) Let's hope the tie breaker will be today. I dont think I can wait 4 more weeks for the next ultrasound.

In the 4 month belly pix you can see that the baby bump looks a little more like an actual pregnancy bump and a little less like a beer belly (mmmmmmmmm, did someone say beer?? A cold beer sounds so good right now).

Larry keeps telling me that soon the belly is just going to pop out overnight. I guess I'll take his word for it...

Four months is an exciting milestone for me b/c it definitely seems like I am safely out of the "danger zone". There is also so much growth/development from this point on that it leaves a lot to look forward to. Some info about baby at 16 weeks is below. I definitely feel my heart beating harder/louder. I can physically see it beating in my chest sometimes. I havent felt the baby move yet, but am super excited to feel that for the first time...

Watch what you say...tiny bones forming in baby's ears mean he/she can now pick up your voice. A few more changes: Eyebrows, lashes, and hair are starting to fill in, and taste buds are forming.

Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now he's about 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

Because your baby is moving well now, you may begin to feel his movements! Some women say that the early movements feel like gas bubbles or a slight flutter. If you have not yet felt the baby move, don't worry. Fetal movements are usually felt between the 16th and 20th week of pregnancy. You may feel your heart beating 'louder'. This is because there is a lot more blood in your body than normal. (about 50% more)

105 days down, 175 days to go....

Well ladies and gents....We've made it to 15 weeks and now we are an orange!!

I head back to the dr. in 1 week. A typical 16 week/4 month visit is pretty routine. The dr. just weighs you, measures you, etc. There is not normally an ultrasound (how boring).

I am thinking/hoping that my dr. will do an ultrasound to check on the little orange (he/she'll be an avocado by then) since I will have been on bed rest for 3 weeks at that point. I reeeeeeeeeeeeeally hope she does do an ultrasound 1. to check on the placenta (maybe she can diagnose or rule out the possibility of placenta previa) and 2. to make sure everything is ok. It is quite nerve-racking to be horizontal for 3 weeks without knowing what is going on in there, so it would be very reassuring to know that the little one is doing ok. Speaking of the little one, here's a little update on him/her (REALLY cant wait to stop using him/her).

Continuing the march toward normal proportions, baby's legs now out-measure his arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably can't feel the movements just yet. She can also grasp, squint, frown, grimace and maybe suck her thumb! Fingernails and toenails are growing. Eyebrows are beginning to grow and even the hair on his head is sprouting.

I will definitely have an upate for you after the dr. visit in a week!!! Bedrest is calling....

14 weeks

The little one is 14 weeks and the size of a lemon now!! Looks like he/she has been busy! Apparently the vocal cords, nail beds, and tooth buds formed in the last few weeks and here's what he/she's up to this week:

Your adorable little fetus is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over the body for warmth.

ultrasound pix

5 days of bed rest down, 16 days to go...but, who's counting??

Here are a few pictures from past ultrasounds. Hopefully you can see the pictures clearly enough to be able to tell whats what!


Here is a picture of the baby's head (bottom right corner) with his/her hand to the forehead, saying "woe is me" already I guess!
10 weeks








This picture shows the baby's profile and then his/her arm reaching up and the hand "waving" to us.
12 weeks

This is the baby's brain, face (you can see the eye sockets) and then the body. He/She looks a little "alien-ish", but I'm sure it's just the angle :).
13 weeks

No one said this would be easy. :) Since my last post I started having more complications and headed back to the doctor. The ultrasound showed that the baby is perfectly healthy (yay). The dr. is not sure why I am having complications. She thinks I MAY have placenta previa, but she can't be sure because this can not be diagnosed until 18ish weeks. She wanted to be sure that we keep this baby healthy so she put me on bed rest for 3 weeks. Yes, I said THREE weeks! I go back to the dr. on 11/4 and will hopefully be taken off bed rest then.
Looks like I'll have plenty of time to work on this blog now. So, keep checking back for updates!

As if the prospect of becoming a parent wasn't enough of a commitment, I am going to attempt to do a blog. Really it's just my way of not having to answer phone calls, text msgs and emails :) (he he- just kidding). There is so much exciting stuff happening and we want to share it with all of the people who love us and this baby.

So I guess we start at the beginning. Baby Thomas is due on April 22, 2011. I am 12 weeks along and after a bit of a rough start, momma and baby are doing great. Once I figure out how this blog-thing works, I'll get some photos of the bump. Just imagine me with a little beer belly. Unfortunately, beer is off limits for me these days. Just one more thing to look forward to in April!