Awww....

I love our friends. First, Mark and Trina gave us a pair of books for expectant parents (thanks again you two, we're learning a lot!!!) and last night we received our first gift for the little Jumping Bean. JB has got a first outfit and a first book. Thanks Angie! Betsy and I read the book together and loved it! We can't wait to see little JB in the outfit. The baby is going to look so adorable in it! I know this may sound silly but, holding that outfit last night actually made things seem even more real. I mean, I know that it's all real with the ultrasound and planning and everything... but just holding that outfit and imagining a child in it as I held it... Crazy!!

On a different note, I should probably start reading to Betsy's belly soon. In typing that last sentence, I realized how incredibly corny that sounded. Ha! By the way, we are almost at the "tell everyone stage." Just a couple of more weeks! Hang in there those of you who are itching to tell some people!

So cute!! I especially love the duck feet!!

Sigh of relief!

We went in to the doctors today (after a weekend of nervousness) to make sure that there were no complications.  Everything is O.K.!!  Actually... it is better than o.k.  This was the most informative ultrasound I've seen.  Admittedly I've only seen the other 2 we've had.  The other 2 were rather quick and there wasn't much to see.  But oh my goodness!!  This one?? The baby is a mover!! Quite a dancer!! Our little Jumping Bean... We think that might be a good nickname until we come up with an actual name.  "Little JB."  Actually, (before Betsy could see the screen)  JB started out by waving a little arm for one shot. I couldn't believe it!! I almost squirted out a few tears! Then when the nurse flipped the screen towards the both of us... The baby started moving like crazy! JB looked like he (or she) was rocking out. The legs were kicking, the arms were waving, the head was bobbing and of course the little rump was wiggling!

How do you prepare for something like this?! If I'm already moved this much, I can't imagine what I'm going to be like in the coming months.

Here is our latest picture of JB.  The next one will be at about the 20 week point. Happy times ahead!!

A bit of a scare...

We are at a nervous stage right now.  We went and saw Betsy's Doctor on Friday and things went normally during the appointment.  She had the usual tests done and everything seemed fine.  The problems were later in the day.  Without writing anything too gross... There has been some bleeding and needless to say... we are worried.  We called the doctor and she said that Betsy should take some advil or ibuprofen and just monitor it for now.  In doing some online research, it apparently is normal right after the type of test that Betsy was given.  It is a bit reassuring to hear that.  Betsy is a little better right now so we'll go in on Monday and have another ultrasound just to make sure.  You can bet we're both a little scared right now.  I am impatient but making sure Betsy is taking it easy.  Hopefully all is well.

The glow!

We are now in week 9 of our adventure.  It's interesting to see the things people notice. Yesterday one of Betsy's library patrons came up to her and told her that she looked great. She told Betsy that whatever she was doing, to keep doing it. She said Betsy was positively glowing! It's weird to think that a complete stranger could tell something was up. I always thought that was a thing that you just heard in movies or TV shows. Apparently not. All I know is that we still haven't made the public announcement yet and somehow this woman knew. Of course Betsy didn't confirm or deny anything. It's still just the immediate family and a few close friends that are in the know.

We now have a couple of good baby books, courtesy of Mark and Trina (you guys rock!), and I've heard from various sources that our baby is now about the size of an olive. The head has straightened out and is more fully developed, the ears are much more prominent, and some new organs are forming. Crazy!! While things are happening so fast, it seems like it's taking forever! Oh yes... and our little dancer (judging by the parents tendency to burst into a spontaneous jig) is also making spontaneous movements of his or her arms and legs now that minuscule muscles are beginning to develop!! Of course Betsy probably won't feel that for at least another two months. We have an appointment with her OB/GYN on Friday so we will have more to report soon. That's all for now!

Look at that glow!!!

Pregnancy profile picture!

Well... Wednesday is now here and we are going to start a new feature.  "The monthly progress picture."  Rather than one of just Betsy standing alone, we decided to do a variation on a theme and make it a team picture.  The upcoming months are going to be fun!  

By the way... No morning sickness!! There was a little nausea but nothing else!   

From what I've read so far... The baby is about an inch long now.  That is so cool!  And the baby no longer has a little tail! That means that the baby doesn't look like a sea monkey!! Woo Hoo!

  

Look!!  My arms still go all the way around!!

Another day

I just realized how slow going this blog may be.  There isn't a lot that goes on between appointments.  We determined that this Wednesday will be the 8 week point.  A few more people know now but not everyone.  I figure that I'll just update this blog when I get a wild hair or if we find something out.  Excitement is still high but it is coupled with lots of waiting.  I guess I will have to discover the virtue of patience.  I think I'll update again on Wednesday.  

Ringing in the New Year!

We spent this new year with our friends Jon, Kimberly, Chris, Anna, and all their kids.  We had lots of fun and let them in on our little news!  Happy times!!  The circle is expanding.  This is going to be a great year.  We have great friends, and great families.  I am looking forward to the future.  This blog is open to everyone now.  Well, anyone who is willing to look to find it. 

Happy New Year everyone!!