26 Weeks

Today, I was online looking at some pregnancy potraits and got inspired. Jeff, my photographer, was not quite as enthusiastic as I, but with a little coaching he did a great job:)

The past couple weeks have been long as I feel my energy level seeming to go down more. On the plus side though, I have been relatively lucky that besides fatigue and heartburn, I'm not experiencing any other side effects.

Last week at my OB appoint't we found out that the placenta is quite low. Not unusual for this time in pregnancy but definitely something my Dr is going to keep an eye on it. If the placenta hasn't moved up by the next ultrasound in 4 wks time then it becomes known as "placenta previa" this usually means bedrest and delivery by c-section. Keeping our fingers crossed I don't fall into that 1/2-1% of those with this complication!

24 Weeks Pregnant

JANUARY 17, 2009

21 Weeks

Right before Christmas we got to see our baby again. This was a 2nd anatomy ultrasound done b/c the baby wasn't in a position previously that allowed for a good picture of the lower spine. It was also good to have it confirmed that we are having a boy (before too many things were bought)

It's a BOY!!!!!!!

NOVEMBER 20, 2008.

At our 16 week mark we had our 2nd trimester ultrasound. Knowing that the baby's sex is usually not able to be determined till at least 18 weeks along we didn't go in with the hope of finding this out. To our suprise, after the ultrasound tech was done taking all the needed anatomy pictures she asked if we wanted to know the sex. We were both excited to learn we're having a baby boy! It makes it all feel so much more real!!!!

Baby's First Kicks

DECEMBER 7, 2008.
While watching tv one Sunday night and having my hand absentmindedly on my belly I was startled to suddenly feel the baby's first movements. I called Jeff over right away to feel too... it took a few minutes but eventually he too felt a gentle thumping. It was so special to both be able to feel the baby move on the same night. Quite an active 18 week old!

12 Weeks Pregnant

Baby's First Ultrasound

OCTOBER 11, 2008

Although we were anxious to share our news we wanted to hold off till the first trimester was well underway. It was ecspecially hard for me to keep this secret particularily because the nauseau and fatigue were so overwhelming.

It was important to us to be able to tell family and friends the news in person as much as possible. Thanksgiving dinner together in Grand Rapids at my sister, Miriam, and brother-in-law, Matt's house, gave us the perfect opportunity to share our news with one side of the family. Everyone was very happy and suprised, except for my Dad, who had been trying to tell everyone his suspicion that we were pregnant.

Having a Doctor in the family made the day even more special as Matt offered to give us our first private ultrasound!! We were very nervous about the "twin gene" and happy to find out we were only expecting one bundle of joy! (Jeff deleted the twins column from his spreadsheet as soon as we got home) I've always said, if anyone can manage twins it's definitely Miriam and Matt who are blessed with Caitlin and Mackenzie, our adorable nieces.

Our 2nd Wedding Anniversary Suprise!

AUGUST 26, 2008
Less than a month after we made the decision to add another member to our family we found out that we were pregnant. The positive test result couldn't have come on a better day as we celebrated our lives together and the new one that is to arrive.
I had found out in the early hours of the morning. I was up tossing and turning and ended up getting up and so decided now was a good time. When I saw that we were pregnant I had a hard time keeping from waking Jeff up but wanted to save the news for the evening when we would have more time to share the excitement of it all. When Jeff got home from work I couldn't wait to give him his anniversary card, in which I had written the news. He got the biggest smile on his face, but still.... no tears (I have yet to see him cry... am thinking maybe when the baby is born?!!)