Friday, September 12, 2008
What a coincidence!
So, you all know that my sister and I are both due on March 19, 2009. Well, last night a long-time friend of mine (and my sister's) announced that he and his wife are also going to have a baby. Guess what their due date is??? That's right...March 19! Weird, huh?
Thursday, September 11, 2008
A Slight Scare
So, yesterday was my second doctor's appointment. I feel so lucky to have found a doctor that I feel comfortable with. Dr. Ginter is great. She didn't get on my case for gaining 12 pounds so far!
Anyway, Dr. Ginter answered a few questions fo me, then she had me lay down so she could hear the baby's heartbeat. She tried for about 6 minutes (maybe more) to hear it, but she could only hear my heart (which was racing by the end of the 6 minutes!). She was very calm and a couple of times she said things like, "I guess the baby is just being stubborn today and doesn't want me to hear its heartbeat". Of course, I was trying not to freak out, but I was getting very scared! Eventually she said, "why don't you come across the hall with me so we can do a sonogram".
As soon as I got on the table and she put the wand on my stomach, an adorable baby popped up on the screen. Much to my relief, I could immediately see its little heart racing away! Although I was scared at first, it turned out to be a good thing because I got a peek at the baby that I wouldn't have gotten otherwise. You could see the profile perfectly, she also pointed out its arms, legs, and spine. Unfortunately, she couldn't print pictures for me so you'll have to take my word for it!
P.S. Several people have asked me how to respond to my posts. At the bottom of every post it will tell you who wrote it, what time, etc. There is also a place that says how many comments there are. If you click the word "comments", it will take you to another screen where you can leave me a comment. For those of you who do not have your own blogger account, just click the button that says "name" and type your name in there so I know who wrote it.
P.P.S. I love comments!
Anyway, Dr. Ginter answered a few questions fo me, then she had me lay down so she could hear the baby's heartbeat. She tried for about 6 minutes (maybe more) to hear it, but she could only hear my heart (which was racing by the end of the 6 minutes!). She was very calm and a couple of times she said things like, "I guess the baby is just being stubborn today and doesn't want me to hear its heartbeat". Of course, I was trying not to freak out, but I was getting very scared! Eventually she said, "why don't you come across the hall with me so we can do a sonogram".
As soon as I got on the table and she put the wand on my stomach, an adorable baby popped up on the screen. Much to my relief, I could immediately see its little heart racing away! Although I was scared at first, it turned out to be a good thing because I got a peek at the baby that I wouldn't have gotten otherwise. You could see the profile perfectly, she also pointed out its arms, legs, and spine. Unfortunately, she couldn't print pictures for me so you'll have to take my word for it!
P.S. Several people have asked me how to respond to my posts. At the bottom of every post it will tell you who wrote it, what time, etc. There is also a place that says how many comments there are. If you click the word "comments", it will take you to another screen where you can leave me a comment. For those of you who do not have your own blogger account, just click the button that says "name" and type your name in there so I know who wrote it.
P.P.S. I love comments!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Make your guess
My friend Cherie used this webpoll when she was pregnant last year. It was fun to see everyone's guesses of the baby's weight, length, gender, date of birth, etc. So, if you haven't done it yet, please throw your guesses about Baby Kerbs into the pot here: http://www.expectnet.com/games/kerbs.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
I want to hear from you!
OK, I know it is early but I am starting to think about what essential items we will need for this baby. Give me your best kept baby gadget secrets! What was something you could not have lived without for your babies? Is there something you saw someone else using with their baby that you thought was super cool? Help me out here!
On the right you will see pictures of a couple of things I know I want. 1) A baby sling. 2) Bumbo seat. 3) Swaddle Me blanket.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
12 weeks
Babycenter.com sends me an email every week that explains the baby's stage of development. Here is what this week's email said:
The most dramatic development this week: reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, his toes will curl, his eye muscles will clench, and his mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, your baby will squirm in response, although you won't be able to feel it. His intestines, which have grown so fast that they protrude into the umbilical cord, will start to move into his abdominal cavity about now, and his kidneys will begin excreting urine into his bladder.
Meanwhile, nerve cells are multiplying rapidly, and in your baby's brain, synapses are forming furiously. His face looks unquestionably human: His eyes have moved from the sides to the front of his head, and his ears are right where they should be. From crown to rump, your baby-to-be is just over 2 inches long (about the size of a lime) and weighs half an ounce.
I'm just glad to hear that the baby's face now looks "unquestionably human"! :)
The most dramatic development this week: reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, his toes will curl, his eye muscles will clench, and his mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, your baby will squirm in response, although you won't be able to feel it. His intestines, which have grown so fast that they protrude into the umbilical cord, will start to move into his abdominal cavity about now, and his kidneys will begin excreting urine into his bladder.
Meanwhile, nerve cells are multiplying rapidly, and in your baby's brain, synapses are forming furiously. His face looks unquestionably human: His eyes have moved from the sides to the front of his head, and his ears are right where they should be. From crown to rump, your baby-to-be is just over 2 inches long (about the size of a lime) and weighs half an ounce.
I'm just glad to hear that the baby's face now looks "unquestionably human"! :)
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Halloween 2009
Next year at this time I will be buying a Halloween costume for a 7 month old! I can't wait. The costumes these days are so adorable!!!
Here are some that I love:
Here are some that I love:
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