We are now at the 18 week mark. I am still feeling very well. I had a checkup today. Kris was able to go with me and hear the heartbeat. We took the video camera and Kris filmed the doctor finding the heartbeat. It was a very distinct heartbeat, and although she didn't tell me how many beats per minute, it was a very strong rhythm. I wished I could've filmed Kris' face because that was the first time he heard the heartbeat. He had such a big grin on his face.
Other measurements were good. I have not gained any weight since last month which confuses me a little bit. But, I think the time of day and whether or not I've eaten has a lot to do with it.
I've been feeling the fluttering of the baby for about a week. It's really interesting. I always wondered what it would feel like. I can't wait for it to get stronger. Already though, it's strong enough that I can feel some kicks and movements from outside. Kris even felt a kick the other morning. We're really looking forward to the stronger movements - the ones you can see.
On another front, Christmas has come and gone. It is so hard to believe! Seems like just yesterday it was Christmas last year. We had a good Christmas though. We were with our family and had plenty of good food and fun. We also received a few gifts for the baby for which I am thankful. We have a pack-and-play, a monitor system, an ear thermometer, and a set that we can use to hear the baby's heartbeat. It says it usually won't work well until later in the pregnancy, but I will be pulling it out often to try. It also has the capability to record the heartbeat - I am really looking forward to that.
Next month we will go back to the doctor to see the baby and hopefully find out the gender of the baby. I can't wait for Kris to see it. It's such a miracle. I am totally in awe of the pregnancy process. It's such a joy. I thank the Lord every day for this gift.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Friday, December 15, 2006
Clothing Issues
I don't want to whine about my changing body. I'm really excited about being pregnant and the changes that status brings. But, this in-between stage is getting old. I'm quickly growing out of my 'old' clothes, but maternity clothes don't fit yet. Where are the in-between clothes? I have many hand-me-down clothes, but they're too big. For us cost-conscious folks, buying a bunch of clothes for this stage is not an option. OK. That's out of my system. Just don't laugh if you see me wearing huge shirts and saggy pants with no belly to fill the empty space.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Crib Security
My dad posted a comment about the side of the crib looking like it wouldn't swing out. There's a story there...
When I was in my crib one night, my parents heard this thump and then me crying. Dad ran in to find me on the floor against the back wall. He picked me up, made sure I was ok, then put me back in bed. A little while later, another thump and me crying. He ran in again and this time caught the back side of the crib swinging. Apparently, I was a bouncer and a rocker and had managed to bounce and rock the bolts on the stationary (back) side of the crib loose. So, when I rolled over in my sleep... I fell out of the bed!
Lesson learned: Check the bolts and screws on a regular basis!
When I was in my crib one night, my parents heard this thump and then me crying. Dad ran in to find me on the floor against the back wall. He picked me up, made sure I was ok, then put me back in bed. A little while later, another thump and me crying. He ran in again and this time caught the back side of the crib swinging. Apparently, I was a bouncer and a rocker and had managed to bounce and rock the bolts on the stationary (back) side of the crib loose. So, when I rolled over in my sleep... I fell out of the bed!
Lesson learned: Check the bolts and screws on a regular basis!