Our trip to West Virginia for Thanksgiving was wonderful! We got to catch up with our family, visit with greatly missed friends, watch the Mountaineers win, and enjoy some delicious food. It was just perfect. We didn't get to do all we had hoped, but we learned early on there is a balance to master. If we tried to cram everything in, then it wouldn't be much of a vacation. We'll be heading back to West Virginia for Christmas, so hopefully we'll be able to catch up with a few more people then.
I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving as well. I have a pretty good idea of who reads my blog, and I think I can accurately say that we all have so much to be thankful for.
In baby news, the baby bump is starting to become more evident. It still may not look like a pregnant belly to others, but Nathan and I are enjoying watching it grow. My energy level is definitely back to normal, and I am not near as hungry as I was. I go back to the doctor in two weeks and I cannot wait. I'm still adjusting to not getting to see my baby every week or two. And according to the powers that know.... at 14 weeks (which I'll be in three days) little Baby Morgan will be able to squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck their thumb! He or she will also be about the size of a lemon.
Now its back to reality for a few more weeks until Christmas.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thanksgiving
Since we'll be focused on spending the holiday with family, I thought I should go ahead and make my Thanksgiving post.
Any guesses as to what I am thankful for this year?? Thanksgiving day will actually mark 13 weeks pregnant. We really have so much to be thankful for. Its almost hard to know where to start.
God: I am thankful that I have a God who is loving and forgiving, who I can talk to anytime during life's highs and lows. And I'm thankful for His perfect timing, guidance, and patience. The reason I am who I am today, is because His hands have molded and shaped me through the ups and downs. And I am thankful for the miracles he has given us that we don't even deserve. And He is responsible for every single blessing that follows.
Family: We are so blessed and thankful to have a family that loves us and supports us. We tend to think of family as being the obvious thing we are thankful for. Unfortunately not everyone has a family that loves and supports them. And I say 'a family' because I don't think of Nathan and I as having separate families. We don't have in-law tensions or feuding families. Nathan's family is always welcome in my parents home and life, and the same goes for my family in Nathan's parents home and life. Our parents are friends, and we are so thankful for that. And we are thankful that our child will be coming into a world where they will always know they are loved by their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Friends: We have varying degrees of friends. We have friends who we consider family. We have friends who have made a great impact on our lives. We have friends who are always looking out for us. We have friends we would truly do anything for. We have friends whose company we simply enjoy. We have friends who we occasionally see but often think of. We have friends who we keep track of via family blogs. We have friends who are better friends to us than we are to them. And we have friends who are no longer in our lives, yet we appreciate them for the time they were there. I am thankful for each of these friendships. Every single one has meant and contributed so much to our lives.
Cimiez: Yes, I am thankful for my cat. She has been a constant in my life. When Nathan was busy with school, she kept me company. When Nathan works late, she's here with me. When I'm sad, she snuggles into my arms and brings me joy. She's a friend that listens, without saying anything back. And when my dream of a baby was looking grim, she happily filled in as the resident baby of the family.
Nathan: Where do I start here? He is my best friend. When life feels like a roller coaster, I know he is in the seat beside me, holding my hand. I am simply thankful to be married to my perfect match, to a man who loves me for who I am. I'm thankful that he talks to me about everything, listens to me when I need to talk. I am thankful for every morning we have to sleep in and snuggle (which we know are very numbered!)
My Miracle: This year's newest thing to be thankful for is, of course, our growing baby. I am thankful that God chose us to be parents through nothing less than a miracle. I am thankful for Dr. Shamma. God chose Dr. Shamma's knowledge and hand to bring us this miracle. And I am thankful for every person who was involved in the IVF process, who did their jobs well, and gave us the best possible care. And I am thankful for every week our baby has continued to grow healthy and strong.
There is so much more that I am thankful for... but I think that covers the bulk of it!
Oh and I am thankful that I get to wear maternity pants to thanksgiving dinner this year... I'm just kidding... Thanks to the slower digestion of pregnancy, my stomach fills up pretty quickly, so there shouldn't be too much tummy stuffing going on!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Any guesses as to what I am thankful for this year?? Thanksgiving day will actually mark 13 weeks pregnant. We really have so much to be thankful for. Its almost hard to know where to start.
God: I am thankful that I have a God who is loving and forgiving, who I can talk to anytime during life's highs and lows. And I'm thankful for His perfect timing, guidance, and patience. The reason I am who I am today, is because His hands have molded and shaped me through the ups and downs. And I am thankful for the miracles he has given us that we don't even deserve. And He is responsible for every single blessing that follows.
Family: We are so blessed and thankful to have a family that loves us and supports us. We tend to think of family as being the obvious thing we are thankful for. Unfortunately not everyone has a family that loves and supports them. And I say 'a family' because I don't think of Nathan and I as having separate families. We don't have in-law tensions or feuding families. Nathan's family is always welcome in my parents home and life, and the same goes for my family in Nathan's parents home and life. Our parents are friends, and we are so thankful for that. And we are thankful that our child will be coming into a world where they will always know they are loved by their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Friends: We have varying degrees of friends. We have friends who we consider family. We have friends who have made a great impact on our lives. We have friends who are always looking out for us. We have friends we would truly do anything for. We have friends whose company we simply enjoy. We have friends who we occasionally see but often think of. We have friends who we keep track of via family blogs. We have friends who are better friends to us than we are to them. And we have friends who are no longer in our lives, yet we appreciate them for the time they were there. I am thankful for each of these friendships. Every single one has meant and contributed so much to our lives.
Cimiez: Yes, I am thankful for my cat. She has been a constant in my life. When Nathan was busy with school, she kept me company. When Nathan works late, she's here with me. When I'm sad, she snuggles into my arms and brings me joy. She's a friend that listens, without saying anything back. And when my dream of a baby was looking grim, she happily filled in as the resident baby of the family.
Nathan: Where do I start here? He is my best friend. When life feels like a roller coaster, I know he is in the seat beside me, holding my hand. I am simply thankful to be married to my perfect match, to a man who loves me for who I am. I'm thankful that he talks to me about everything, listens to me when I need to talk. I am thankful for every morning we have to sleep in and snuggle (which we know are very numbered!)
My Miracle: This year's newest thing to be thankful for is, of course, our growing baby. I am thankful that God chose us to be parents through nothing less than a miracle. I am thankful for Dr. Shamma. God chose Dr. Shamma's knowledge and hand to bring us this miracle. And I am thankful for every person who was involved in the IVF process, who did their jobs well, and gave us the best possible care. And I am thankful for every week our baby has continued to grow healthy and strong.
There is so much more that I am thankful for... but I think that covers the bulk of it!
Oh and I am thankful that I get to wear maternity pants to thanksgiving dinner this year... I'm just kidding... Thanks to the slower digestion of pregnancy, my stomach fills up pretty quickly, so there shouldn't be too much tummy stuffing going on!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Nursery Pictures
This is the rug that inspired the nursery colors and theme.
This would be the dresser/changing table that I found at a yard sale this summer for $50. It was missing two knobs on top. So I decided to use ribbon for the handles on the top row.
Here is the crib. I absolutely love it. The bedding is blue and white which is not traditionally gender neutral, but I figured it is blue and white floral... so that can really go both ways if you ask me. And I only plan on using bumpers while the baby is small. Once they are able to move around the crib, I'll be removing them.
Another crib shot.
This is the chair I told you about in my post. Pretty great, isn't it?!
Above the chair is a FAITH hanging that Caroline and Eric gave us before we started IVF. It really means a lot to be hanging in the nursery.
This is a little wall hanging that I made. Originally it was going to be a mobile, but I wasn't really happy with the final product. So I adapted it a bit and love it hanging on the wall.
These are more little wall hangings I made. They hang together on the wall above the changing table/dresser.
This is the shelf that I painted. I think I would have liked it better all one color, but my mom and Nathan are pretty happy with the way it turned out. And in place of the clock, there will be a lamp. I'd like there to be an ipod dock in place of the Cd player, but we'll see about that.
Kentucky Pictures
Kelly enjoying an apple cider slushy at Jackson's Orchard.
Jackson's Orchard, one of my favorite places in Bowling Green! Jackson's is actually one of the many things I miss most about BG.
Just an illustration of just how beautiful Kentucky is. This was shot on the way to Jackson's just outside of town.
Mom spoiling Buster.
Nathan spoiling Buster.
Dad, Mom, Redz, and Buster in front of their new house in BG.
one long rambling pregnancy post
You know the whole thing about cobblers not having shoes, carpenters having unfinished houses, etc.? Nathan, for the most part, lives up to that. He just doesn't document our lives as well as he documents other people's lives. Its just the way it goes sometimes. Back when I first found out I was pregnant, I wanted to start taking regular belly shots, to watch the progression. Well that has yet to happen. And I don't blame Nathan. I could certainly nag him about it, but as much as he works, when he is home, neither of us are thinking a whole lot about taking pictures. One of these days, hopefully soon, we'll take a belly picture.
So while I do not have proof for you... I am definitely starting to see the changes in my stomach. None of my pants from last year fit, at all. I actually have a laundry basket I am gradually filling as I outgrow clothes. I have two pairs of regular pants that I bought a size too big just after the transfer as I was trying to be optimistic and plan ahead. They still fit. While in Kentucky, mom and I did some shopping at Motherhood Maternity. We do not have one nearby, so I thought I should go ahead and stock up while I had the opportunity. And it was a lot of fun! My mom was a HUGE help. The best part was trying everything on with the belly pillow they give you to strap on. That made a world of difference in having an idea of how things would fit me in a few months. But even the pants that fit keep wanting to slide down lower on my belly below where its starting to pooch. But I am not complaining, I actually love it! Even Nathan can really start to see the slight pouching.
Dr. Shamma's office only did blood work and ultrasounds. They did not do any weighing, blood pressure, etc. So I was happy to have those things checked during my first appointment with Lynda. My blood pressure was great. And my weight was actually lower than I thought. I honestly hadn't been weighed since my last appointment with Dr. Powell back in June. But if I remember correctly I am actually down about 13lbs. And because of my present weight issue, our goal is keep my pregnancy weight gain closer to 15 lbs. And I believe this is absolutely something I am capable of. I just try to think, Is this something I would feed to my baby? And I'm trying my best to make each bite count as something nutritious. I am not always successful, but I am certainly doing my best.
And as far as the nursery goes... its pretty much done. The crib is up and fully assembled with the bedding on. The changing table/dresser is up and stocked. I painted a shelf that was mine growing up a few weeks ago and have baskets on each shelf containing toys and books. My parents found the perfect rocker for me and brought it up over the weekend. They found it a the re-store in BG. It is a light brown, almost a dark tan upholstered chair. It is comfortable, but not too big. It has a nice, smooth rocking motion, with the arms at a perfect height for nursing. And it is perfect shape... and has no odors or anything. It really appears as though it has never been used. The colors of the nursery are actually light green, light blue, and red. I based the colors around a rug we purchased a while back from IKEA. And so far I am pretty happy with the way the nursery is turning out. And even if this is not where we are when the baby is here... that is still pretty much what the nursery will look like.
Below are just a couple pictures from my time in KY and some nursery pictures as well.
So while I do not have proof for you... I am definitely starting to see the changes in my stomach. None of my pants from last year fit, at all. I actually have a laundry basket I am gradually filling as I outgrow clothes. I have two pairs of regular pants that I bought a size too big just after the transfer as I was trying to be optimistic and plan ahead. They still fit. While in Kentucky, mom and I did some shopping at Motherhood Maternity. We do not have one nearby, so I thought I should go ahead and stock up while I had the opportunity. And it was a lot of fun! My mom was a HUGE help. The best part was trying everything on with the belly pillow they give you to strap on. That made a world of difference in having an idea of how things would fit me in a few months. But even the pants that fit keep wanting to slide down lower on my belly below where its starting to pooch. But I am not complaining, I actually love it! Even Nathan can really start to see the slight pouching.
Dr. Shamma's office only did blood work and ultrasounds. They did not do any weighing, blood pressure, etc. So I was happy to have those things checked during my first appointment with Lynda. My blood pressure was great. And my weight was actually lower than I thought. I honestly hadn't been weighed since my last appointment with Dr. Powell back in June. But if I remember correctly I am actually down about 13lbs. And because of my present weight issue, our goal is keep my pregnancy weight gain closer to 15 lbs. And I believe this is absolutely something I am capable of. I just try to think, Is this something I would feed to my baby? And I'm trying my best to make each bite count as something nutritious. I am not always successful, but I am certainly doing my best.
And as far as the nursery goes... its pretty much done. The crib is up and fully assembled with the bedding on. The changing table/dresser is up and stocked. I painted a shelf that was mine growing up a few weeks ago and have baskets on each shelf containing toys and books. My parents found the perfect rocker for me and brought it up over the weekend. They found it a the re-store in BG. It is a light brown, almost a dark tan upholstered chair. It is comfortable, but not too big. It has a nice, smooth rocking motion, with the arms at a perfect height for nursing. And it is perfect shape... and has no odors or anything. It really appears as though it has never been used. The colors of the nursery are actually light green, light blue, and red. I based the colors around a rug we purchased a while back from IKEA. And so far I am pretty happy with the way the nursery is turning out. And even if this is not where we are when the baby is here... that is still pretty much what the nursery will look like.
Below are just a couple pictures from my time in KY and some nursery pictures as well.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
a long one
sigh. I've done a pretty good job of not stressing about things. I mean, I have a lot I could stress about, but I am trying not to. And while tonight, I still trust that God will provide according to his perfect timing... I'm becoming a bit impatient. Because we are pregnant, I know that this is the right time. Yes, we did do IVF, but we prayed that God would still work or not work. He chose to work a miracle through Dr. Shamma's hands. And I know that God didn't bring us to this point only to leave us hanging.
We are five hundred and seventy two miles from my parents; that is nine hours of driving time not really including stops. We are four hundred and sixty five miles from Nathan's parents; that is about a seven and a half hour drive. Now lets throw an infant or even a toddler in the car. A seven and a half hour trip has now turned into about a nine hour trip. A nine hour trip has now turned into a twelve hour trip.
This is kind of where my frustration is at this point. While I have made some truly incredible friendships here in Midland, there is no substitute for your family. No one loves you more unconditionally than your family. No one would drop what they were doing to support you faster than your family. And the thought of being this far away from my family when our baby is born tends to upset me. Sure. My parents are retired, although my mom still works three days a week PRN. They can generally travel most easily. But they have two dogs and its unrealistic to think they could make monthly trips to see us. Not to mention, we don't have a guest room. And for Nathan's parents, traveling is not easy because Nathan's 80 something year old grandma lives with them, and Nathan's dad still works. Long trips are not healthy for the elderly even if the time was available. (Not saying his parents are elderly... just his g-ma ;)
I know some people are fine living far from family. And I'm not suggesting I need to be in the same town. But living with in traveling distant with an infant would be nice. We love our families and miss our families. Living away from home has made us cherish our time with our families. But our time is not unlimited. We want our child's grandparents to be there and present. We want them to be a regular part of their daily lives. Not to babysit... just to spoil.
My frustration is knowing how to make this happen. And in my mind, I know it is not up to me to make it happen. If it is meant to happen, God will guide us to the right opportunities. I guess that's really my prayer, that God will open a door that will take us closer to our families. We've heard some encouraging rumors, but also some discouraging rumors. Ultimately, I know I just need to simply trust God. But I want to know now. I want to plan. Yes, I know I sound like a whiney little girl... God is probably used to that from me by now. So please pray that A. God will give us patience and the ability to fully trust Him. B. That God will find a way to get us closer to both of our families, preferably before June 3rd.
We are five hundred and seventy two miles from my parents; that is nine hours of driving time not really including stops. We are four hundred and sixty five miles from Nathan's parents; that is about a seven and a half hour drive. Now lets throw an infant or even a toddler in the car. A seven and a half hour trip has now turned into about a nine hour trip. A nine hour trip has now turned into a twelve hour trip.
This is kind of where my frustration is at this point. While I have made some truly incredible friendships here in Midland, there is no substitute for your family. No one loves you more unconditionally than your family. No one would drop what they were doing to support you faster than your family. And the thought of being this far away from my family when our baby is born tends to upset me. Sure. My parents are retired, although my mom still works three days a week PRN. They can generally travel most easily. But they have two dogs and its unrealistic to think they could make monthly trips to see us. Not to mention, we don't have a guest room. And for Nathan's parents, traveling is not easy because Nathan's 80 something year old grandma lives with them, and Nathan's dad still works. Long trips are not healthy for the elderly even if the time was available. (Not saying his parents are elderly... just his g-ma ;)
I know some people are fine living far from family. And I'm not suggesting I need to be in the same town. But living with in traveling distant with an infant would be nice. We love our families and miss our families. Living away from home has made us cherish our time with our families. But our time is not unlimited. We want our child's grandparents to be there and present. We want them to be a regular part of their daily lives. Not to babysit... just to spoil.
My frustration is knowing how to make this happen. And in my mind, I know it is not up to me to make it happen. If it is meant to happen, God will guide us to the right opportunities. I guess that's really my prayer, that God will open a door that will take us closer to our families. We've heard some encouraging rumors, but also some discouraging rumors. Ultimately, I know I just need to simply trust God. But I want to know now. I want to plan. Yes, I know I sound like a whiney little girl... God is probably used to that from me by now. So please pray that A. God will give us patience and the ability to fully trust Him. B. That God will find a way to get us closer to both of our families, preferably before June 3rd.
Thank you for your thoughts Catherine! That's a really great point about looking into using a couple different systems. There is just so much out there... its great you actually have a place to go and physically see the different options! I can't wait to hear how it goes once Baby A makes her grand entrance!!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Bunz for the Bun
Your reaction to the next sentence will either be that of "good for her" or "good luck with that one." We have decided to use cloth diapers. Seriously.
I have thought about cloth diapers in the past but never really looked too much into it. Since finding out we are pregnant, I have begun looking into it a bit further. I have several friends or acquaintances who have decided to go the cloth route with great success. Yes, there is an extra step or two, but I think it is worth it. Not to mention, the cloth diaper has come a long way.
I looked into a few different types and brands. The top two contenders were the gDiaper and FuzziBunz. I purchased a small starter pack of two gDiapers to see and feel what they were like. I was intrigued. Then, I got to see and feel a FuzziBunz cloth diapers (thank Steph!) It really is tough to base a decision like that without seeing them in person. Seeing the FuzziBunz sold me. They just seemed a lot more durable, functional, and comfortable than the gDiapers. And the people I know who use them, love them.
Some people cloth diaper for economic savings, others for environmental savings. For me, its more of a combination of things. A. One initial investment will provide diapers that will likely serve multiple children instead of spending something like $100 a month for as long as each kid is wearing them. B. I have trouble throwing a can away instead of recycling it... the thought of throwing that many diapers in a landfill to take many, many years to decompose just doesn't sit well. C. I feel like babies are born so pure, and it takes no time before they are fully exposed to the many, many chemicals of the world. I just like the thought of cloth being against their skin rather than that weird super absorbent crap. {No judgement to anyone else for using disposable diapers!!!!}
And I found a great website where I can actually register for the diapers since we already have almost everything we'll need. {For those of you who don't know... I seriously do have almost everything we'll need. Crib, car seat, rocker, bath tub, infant seat, clothes, clothes, and more clothes, changing table, changing pad, sheets, blankets, books, socks, bibs, burp cloths... you get the point. Partly because of our plan to foster, but mostly because I found shopping for baby stuff to be very therapeutic while I was waiting to conceive.} All I need is a stroller, cloth diapers, and the baby!
I have thought about cloth diapers in the past but never really looked too much into it. Since finding out we are pregnant, I have begun looking into it a bit further. I have several friends or acquaintances who have decided to go the cloth route with great success. Yes, there is an extra step or two, but I think it is worth it. Not to mention, the cloth diaper has come a long way.
I looked into a few different types and brands. The top two contenders were the gDiaper and FuzziBunz. I purchased a small starter pack of two gDiapers to see and feel what they were like. I was intrigued. Then, I got to see and feel a FuzziBunz cloth diapers (thank Steph!) It really is tough to base a decision like that without seeing them in person. Seeing the FuzziBunz sold me. They just seemed a lot more durable, functional, and comfortable than the gDiapers. And the people I know who use them, love them.
Some people cloth diaper for economic savings, others for environmental savings. For me, its more of a combination of things. A. One initial investment will provide diapers that will likely serve multiple children instead of spending something like $100 a month for as long as each kid is wearing them. B. I have trouble throwing a can away instead of recycling it... the thought of throwing that many diapers in a landfill to take many, many years to decompose just doesn't sit well. C. I feel like babies are born so pure, and it takes no time before they are fully exposed to the many, many chemicals of the world. I just like the thought of cloth being against their skin rather than that weird super absorbent crap. {No judgement to anyone else for using disposable diapers!!!!}
And I found a great website where I can actually register for the diapers since we already have almost everything we'll need. {For those of you who don't know... I seriously do have almost everything we'll need. Crib, car seat, rocker, bath tub, infant seat, clothes, clothes, and more clothes, changing table, changing pad, sheets, blankets, books, socks, bibs, burp cloths... you get the point. Partly because of our plan to foster, but mostly because I found shopping for baby stuff to be very therapeutic while I was waiting to conceive.} All I need is a stroller, cloth diapers, and the baby!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Happy Day
My appointment with the midwife today went very well! Lynda was fantastic and I am definitely looking forward to the coming months under her care. And as a wonderful extra surprise, we finally got to hear the baby's heart beat. We had seen it, but never heard it. It was such a beautiful sound! I was so glad Nathan was able to come to this appointment with me. Lynda said it sounded perfect. And she said the baby was moving a lot because the heart beat would kind of fade in and out. I just cannot wait until I can start feeling baby's movements. And I found out that Dr. Powell is gone?! I had no idea. I had supposedly made an appt with her a couple weeks ago (before I decided to use a midwife.) Its good because now I don't have to feel bad for not going to her, and it shows God's timing and direction. She was only in Midland for a short time... just long enough to help us get through the infertility stuff before IVF.
And I have to say that I truly have the best husband. Not only is he such a huge support during the ups and downs of life, but he just does nice things for no reason. He had the house perfect when I got home on Friday evening. After the weekend with my parents and the dogs, the house had gotten... lived in. So while I went to the grocery store, he re-cleaned. I came home to a beautiful, clean house with my favorite Pandora station playing and a yummy pumpkin scented candle lit. AND now he is making dinner?! After a week with my parents and now this... I'm afraid I'm going to be spoiled. :)
And I have to say that I truly have the best husband. Not only is he such a huge support during the ups and downs of life, but he just does nice things for no reason. He had the house perfect when I got home on Friday evening. After the weekend with my parents and the dogs, the house had gotten... lived in. So while I went to the grocery store, he re-cleaned. I came home to a beautiful, clean house with my favorite Pandora station playing and a yummy pumpkin scented candle lit. AND now he is making dinner?! After a week with my parents and now this... I'm afraid I'm going to be spoiled. :)
11 Weeks 4 Days
First things first... Our baby is continuing to do very well. Its growing right on track and has maintained a strong heart beat. Today I am 11 weeks and four days! And as Dr. Shamma put it, we have graduated out of his office. It was actually kind of sad, but obviously something to be celebrated. The nurses gave me a hug and said they'll really miss us. (We were easy!) And of course, they said they'll be waiting for us to come back to visit with our baby. *Big Smile* And as a small little thank you, I brought back a box of Nashville Toffee for all the ladies in the office. I have my first mid wife appointment this afternoon, so I'll blog again this evening and let you know how it went.
As for the past week, it was absolutely wonderful! The weather was beautiful. On Friday, my parents and I spent some time in Nashville where the high temp was 75 and sunny! My time in BG was just very refreshing. Being in BG with my family, friends, and beautiful weather was such a great pick me up. While at the same time, it makes it that much more difficult to return to Midland. The only way my week could have been any better is if Nathan and my kitty cat could have been there with me.
Now, its time to get back to normal... at least until we head to WV for Thanksgiving!
{The view in today's ultrasound picture is of the baby facing up instead of a side view. Doesn't it look like a peanut!!}
As for the past week, it was absolutely wonderful! The weather was beautiful. On Friday, my parents and I spent some time in Nashville where the high temp was 75 and sunny! My time in BG was just very refreshing. Being in BG with my family, friends, and beautiful weather was such a great pick me up. While at the same time, it makes it that much more difficult to return to Midland. The only way my week could have been any better is if Nathan and my kitty cat could have been there with me.
Now, its time to get back to normal... at least until we head to WV for Thanksgiving!
{The view in today's ultrasound picture is of the baby facing up instead of a side view. Doesn't it look like a peanut!!}
Friday, November 6, 2009
The blog will likely be quiet this week, as I will be spending the week in KY! I'm really looking forward to having time with my family and friends in my favorite town. Nathan will only have a couple days, but we are always grateful for whatever time we have with our family. And my parents will be bringing me up the following weekend, so that'll mean more family time on the other end of the week as well. Plus, we'll be going to WV for Thanksgiving! November is definitely going to be a great month!
10 Week Ultrasound
Here is the most recent portrait of our little baby! Notice he/she is looking much less shrimpy and much more like a baby. Everything continues to look great!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Not a Baby Post
Watch the preview at the link below... I promise the trailer alone will get you thinking about cancer. I will be waiting until I can view the entire film. {This is of particular interest since there is a DOW plant in my back yard... maybe two or three hundred yards away. And since I live in a region that is undoubtedly polluted by dioxin.}
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***We have another ultrasound tomorrow morning... Watch for new pics of Baby Morgan!!!***
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***We have another ultrasound tomorrow morning... Watch for new pics of Baby Morgan!!!***
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Double Digits
Not much to report baby wise. I'm still feeling well, and I seem to be much less tired. Thursday I will enter into double digits, 10 weeks. And I go back to the doctor on Friday. The nurse will do the ultrasound on Friday, which means she'll probably take her time and give us more time to peak in at our little one. Dr. Shamma is pretty quick. Then just over a week after that appointment, I'll have my last appointment with Dr. Shamma. It'll be bittersweet. We enjoyed driving to Saginaw for each appointment. It'll be strange not going back to that office... the people God worked through to create our baby will just be out of our lives. But at the same time, my last appt with Dr. Shamma means we've successfully conceived and sustained the pregnancy through the first trimester. So its definitely something to be celebrated. The same day as my last appt with Dr. Shamma I'll also have my first appt with my midwife. And I found out that two of my friends here in Midland used this midwife and have excellent things to say about her.
OH and Nathan and I have a new favorite girl's name... not that, that means much considering we'll probably have a new favorite girl's name in another week, but its definitely a top of the lister! I still cannot get over how easily the top two boys names came to us, and how difficult it has been with the girl's names.
You may have also noticed how the baby illustration has been changing. My father-in-law said he really liked that. Our baby no longer has a tail!!! :) I guess that's all I have to report for now.
OH and Nathan and I have a new favorite girl's name... not that, that means much considering we'll probably have a new favorite girl's name in another week, but its definitely a top of the lister! I still cannot get over how easily the top two boys names came to us, and how difficult it has been with the girl's names.
You may have also noticed how the baby illustration has been changing. My father-in-law said he really liked that. Our baby no longer has a tail!!! :) I guess that's all I have to report for now.
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