Week 13 Belly Pic

So, I'm a little late to post this weeks belly pic, but here it is. Nothing new to report this week except that my jeans officially do not fit anymore. Take a look at the picture and I will give you one guess why...

In other exciting news... Dr. G. had her baby on Friday! Welcome Melanie Giallella, born September 26th at 8:21am, 7 pounds, 20 inches. She looks just like her mom! What a lucky girl! Congratulations go out to Val and Mark!

It's a Peach!

"Your fetus is forming teeth and vocal cords... savor this, their non-functional phase. Baby is approaching normal proportions, with a head now only one third the size of the body. Intestines are in the process of moving from the umbilical cord to baby's tummy. (Much more convenient.)"

New Ultrasound Photos!

So today was the big day! We went to both the Dr.s appointments this morning and there was good news abound.

At the OBGYN we heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time using the doppler, and the heart rate was 160. Dr. T. officially decided to make my official due date April 1st...which made me mad because now I have to go and change everything again... So if all goes well we will see him again in a month.

Then we went up to Dr. White's in Amherst for the 12 week ultrasound. At this appointment they check the baby for signs of chromosomal disorders, and send out a blood test to test the risk I have of having a baby with a disorder. The office was brand new, and full of very fancy stuff... the ultrasound room had a huge flat screen TV in it that we could watch the baby on. Here they are, the latest photos of baby Kerl:

The baby was flipping and rolling around the whole time, we got to see the tiny hands and feet and the bones and organs like the bladder and stomach. She took at bunch of measurements and said that everything looked really good, and that the baby is measuring a little small, but it's not a big deal. I could have watched that screen all day! But it's just really nice to see that the spot in the first ultrasound actually turned into a baby like it was supposed to!

"Cousin" Giulianna

I couldn't resist breaking the news to Rachel in a creative fashion, so I took the shirt I made for Derek, and made a little onesie for Giulianna. When Rachel had her baby she kept telling Kevin and I that "she needs a little cousin soon!", so I thought the statement was appropriate even though they won't actually be cousins. So here is Giulianna modeling her new onesie:
Now a little PSA: I encourage everyone to participate in the baby pool by clicking on the orange box that says so on the right of the page. Kevin and I will be finding out the sex of the baby in November, so I'm thinking of not letting anyone change their answers after we find out. That way it will all be fair. SO VOTE NOW!

So I'm posting this weeks belly pic now so that I can post the new ultrasound picture on Tuesday. This week its harder to get into my jeans, but on a good day I can still do it.

Kevin and I are just counting down until Tuesday morning. I don't know if I will even be able to make it through the day tomorrow, I just want it to hurry up and be Tuesday so that we can see our baby!

I have a feeling the next 6 months are not going to pass by fast enough for us.

And... I got a cute new baby ticker...

Fruit of the Week - Plum

"As you move into the second trimested baby shifts into the growth and maturation stage. After weeks in the critical development stage, almost all of baby's systems are fully formed."

Wow, my last week in the first trimester... I can't believe it already!

Belly Pic

I know it's a little late, but here is the Week 11 belly pic! Some days it feels like I'm huge, and other days it seems like I am back to normal again.

Today marks only one more week until our big ultrasound appointment and Kevin and I are so excited! Hopefully this time next week I will be able to post them for everyone to see.

I have been feeling really good this week, though I am severely lacking the energy to do just about anything around the house. This past weekend I'm pretty sure I spent about 13 hours a night sleeping, then laying on the couch or taking a nap. I guess when the 2nd trimester rolls around in 2 weeks I'm "supposed" to have more energy and feel pretty healthy and normal. I'm looking forward to it.

It's a Lime!

"Your baby currently enjoys a 1:1 ratio between body and head, and has skin so transparent that blood vessels show right through. But, fingers and toes are no longer webbed, and hair follicles, tooth buds and nail beds are forming -- setting up a significantly more attractive future."

Wow! A lime just seems so big already! I can't wait to see the baby in less than two weeks!

Week 10 Pic

Here it is, the week 10 belly picture. I can't even believe that it's been 10 weeks already! Only two more weeks until we get to have another ultrasound, and this time I am assured it will actually look like a baby. Today we celebrated grandparents day by having the grandparents over to watch the football game.

I am starting to feel really good, as far as my stomach is speaking... there are a few smells and things that still set me off, but all in all I feel good. Staying awake however is another story... I am always tired, and have been sleeping at least 12 hours a night, with naps during the day. Who knew making a baby would be such hard work!

70 Days & Counting!

"With bones and cartilage starting to form and vital organs beginning to function, baby is making major progress. Body length will almost double in the next three weeks, and arm joints are now working. (Soon, legs will too.)"

Belly Pic

Here it is, the week 9 belly pic.

Definitely loosing my waist slowly but surely.

Only 3 more weeks and we get to go for our big ultrasound, then we get to see whats on the inside! I can't wait!

Week 9 update

"Your little embryo has now officially graduated to a fetus. Adding to the excitement, a Doppler ultrasound device might be able to pick up the beating heart. With basic physical structures in place and increasingly distinct facial features, baby is kind of starting to look like... well... a baby!"

This weekend we broke the news to a few more good friends. Everyone is so excited about it, which makes me more excited too! Our baby is going to have so many great "Aunts & Uncles".

This weekend we went to the Chicken Wing Festival, and then headed up to the Teach's beach house for the day. I have been feeling very worn out lately, and have been sleeping about 12 hours a night. But all in all, I have been feeling much better and am able to eat more foods again.

No belly picture yet this week, but hopefully tomorrow I will post another one (headless of course!).