They measured the size of the head, zoomed in on the kidneys, the heart, the leg bones, arms, feet, hands... everything is completely normal.
Monday, August 24, 2009
First Ultrasound (Rob)
Today, we had our first ultrasound! It lasted a lot longer than I thought it would, but, at the same time, it didn't last long enough :)
They measured the size of the head, zoomed in on the kidneys, the heart, the leg bones, arms, feet, hands... everything is completely normal.
(click pics to enlarge)
They measured the size of the head, zoomed in on the kidneys, the heart, the leg bones, arms, feet, hands... everything is completely normal.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Where To Bathe Baby
I took last Monday off and surprised Mary with a new sink, complete with new faucet and garbage disposal. She had no idea it was coming; the parts had been hidden beneath my mess in the garage. Why a new sink?
1) Mary's wanted a garbage disposal for some time.
2) The sink is deeper, an ideal place to bathe the baby.
3) The faucet has a detachable hose - good to get into those hard to rinse cracks (if you catch my drift).
I finished the project Monday (same day), but not correctly. The first day, we could only use the left drain. Tuesday night after work, the right drain was cleared for use.
I'm not saying it's "up to code" but it works!
1) Mary's wanted a garbage disposal for some time.
2) The sink is deeper, an ideal place to bathe the baby.
3) The faucet has a detachable hose - good to get into those hard to rinse cracks (if you catch my drift).
I finished the project Monday (same day), but not correctly. The first day, we could only use the left drain. Tuesday night after work, the right drain was cleared for use.
I'm not saying it's "up to code" but it works!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Pregnancy Update
Saturday is a big day! Mary will be 20 weeks along. That's halfway!
The baby is the size of a canteloupe. The belly is starting to get a little bigger. And, Mary's been feeling kicks!
We're anxiously awaiting our first ultrasound on the 24th- still a week and a half away.
There's still 4 1/2 months to go, which is a long time, right?
The baby is the size of a canteloupe. The belly is starting to get a little bigger. And, Mary's been feeling kicks!
We're anxiously awaiting our first ultrasound on the 24th- still a week and a half away.
There's still 4 1/2 months to go, which is a long time, right?
Meet Ellie Wallheimer!
Rob and I had the privilege of meeting Dot and Brian's baby girl, Eleanor Anne, last Saturday. She was just five days old, and she is absolutely precious and adorable! Here are some pics I took from the weekend, but you can see more at their blog (link to the right).
Baby's First Concert
Luke Bryan came to CU on August 1st and we got to go backstage and meet him. So here's the deal - we all line up along his bus. Luke's manager tells us the two rules - 1) no touching Luke's butt and 2) have your camera ready. Mary and I were last in line.
When we got to the front, Luke's manager took a picture with our camera. He forgot to push the button halfway to focus. You can almost make out the baby bump; actually, all you can see are Luke's teeth!
When we got to the front, Luke's manager took a picture with our camera. He forgot to push the button halfway to focus. You can almost make out the baby bump; actually, all you can see are Luke's teeth!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Oh Crap! (by Rob)
About every three days it hits me - I'm going to be a Dad! When I look at Mary and her bump, I recognize that she's pregnant. But every couple of days, the meaning of it hits me - "We're going to be parents! Life is going to be completely different!"
It's equal parts scary and exciting.
Unlike other journeys we go on in our lives (work, education, etc), this is the one journey you get to share with your spouse. I think that's the most exciting part - becoming the father to Mary's child (and watching Mary become a mother).
Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to sink back into denial for a day or two.
It's equal parts scary and exciting.
Unlike other journeys we go on in our lives (work, education, etc), this is the one journey you get to share with your spouse. I think that's the most exciting part - becoming the father to Mary's child (and watching Mary become a mother).
Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to sink back into denial for a day or two.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Boy or Girl? (by Mary)
If you know me, you know I'm not very patient, so therefore, am not a huge fan of surprises. I did not feel strongly about finding out the sex of our baby, though, but Rob felt strongly that it should be a surprise. I have agreed, and since he doesn't think I can keep a secret, the sex of our baby will be a surprise to both of us. (I think he just didn't want me to torment him with my exclusive knowledge!)
When we tell most people that we are not going to find out the sex, the response is usually, "Good for you- that is the best way to do it!" While I totally understand the reasoning for finding out the sex, I have calmed my impatience by reminding me of these facts:
-I have heard of a few stories lately when the parents were told it is a girl, and it ends up being a boy!
-The neutral baby gear will be able to be used for future children
I also wanted to share that when I first found out I was pregnant, my instinct was that I was carrying a boy, but now I have a hunch it's a girl. The old wives' tales are providing us with conflicting answers as well. I'm told the nausea is a sign of a girl, but the Chinese birth chart says a boy. I seem to be carrying low, which would mean a boy, but the higher heart rate in one of the wives' tales indicates a girl.
I also have been slightly convinced that I'm having twins. Twins don't run in either of our families, but I believe I was twice as sick as the average pregnant woman (if you were present during a vomit session, you would agree). I also have a friend who dreamt I was having twins, even before she knew I was pregnant! How creepy is that? Even though only one heartbeat has been found at our last two prenatal appointments, only the ultrasound can give us a solid answer. Plus, the nurse's assistant at the last appointment just globbed gel all over and did not have any true searching mechanism ;) Our ultrasound is scheduled for our next appointment on August 24th (easy to remember, because it is my brother's birthday). I look foward to sharing pictures at that time!
When we tell most people that we are not going to find out the sex, the response is usually, "Good for you- that is the best way to do it!" While I totally understand the reasoning for finding out the sex, I have calmed my impatience by reminding me of these facts:
-I have heard of a few stories lately when the parents were told it is a girl, and it ends up being a boy!
-The neutral baby gear will be able to be used for future children
I also wanted to share that when I first found out I was pregnant, my instinct was that I was carrying a boy, but now I have a hunch it's a girl. The old wives' tales are providing us with conflicting answers as well. I'm told the nausea is a sign of a girl, but the Chinese birth chart says a boy. I seem to be carrying low, which would mean a boy, but the higher heart rate in one of the wives' tales indicates a girl.
I also have been slightly convinced that I'm having twins. Twins don't run in either of our families, but I believe I was twice as sick as the average pregnant woman (if you were present during a vomit session, you would agree). I also have a friend who dreamt I was having twins, even before she knew I was pregnant! How creepy is that? Even though only one heartbeat has been found at our last two prenatal appointments, only the ultrasound can give us a solid answer. Plus, the nurse's assistant at the last appointment just globbed gel all over and did not have any true searching mechanism ;) Our ultrasound is scheduled for our next appointment on August 24th (easy to remember, because it is my brother's birthday). I look foward to sharing pictures at that time!
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