Harder than I thought!!

I don't think I'll be giving my little brother anymore flak for not updating his blog.  It isn't easy to keep a running commentary going from week to week.  Day to day things just get in the way. 

There are a couple of house keeping things to take care of.  First of all... thanks to Meng, Kristen, Chimpy, and Jojo for their wonderful gifts.

These will come in handy for the expectant mom... but what about the expectant dad?

Woo Hoo!!! Ducky!!!! Thanks Meng! I was feeling left out!

Now on to other business.  Betsy is doing great!  A few days ago she thought she felt the baby moving, but she wasn't sure.  Well on Monday, things were different.  I walked into the room and saw this look on her face.  It was so amazingly sweet.  She felt the baby move and this time she was sure.  Ever since that point, she has been feeling the baby moving like crazy.  At one point she said that it felt like the baby was doing fan kicks in there!  We are expecting a dancing baby!! I love it!  I can't wait to be able to feel it from the outside.  I think I might be jealous!  Well, maybe to a certain degree.  ;)

This is week 19.  I think I have this week thing nailed down now. Sort of.  The baby is supposed to be about 6 inches long now.  The baby's gender at this point is already evident.  We will find out in one week!  I'm totally excited!  Well, that's it for now.  Betsy is growing and more beautiful than ever.  She says I'm biased.  Maybe so... but jeeze!!!  This is the most amazing adventure ever!

Wednesday... Except a little late...

I have fallen behind in my updates. Suffice it to say that evening classes, endless assignments and a day job really keep you busy! Well, well... where to start?

A couple of days ago Betsy got her first random stranger (well, not a

complete stranger... more of a way distant acquaintance) belly rub! We've determined that we think it's just plain rude if someone you barely even know just reaches out without warning and puts a hand on your belly. I figure it's something we better get used to. Although I've always asked permission before touching a pregnant woman's belly.

On a happier note, Betsy is over her cold! I was over it as well until... it came back with a vengeance!! At least one of us is feeling better. Betsy is doing fine. No morning sickness or anything. One of the lucky ones. I keep waiting for her to feel the baby, but that might take a couple of more weeks. I didn't realize what a waiting game this process is. We don't do well on the waiting. We moved in together within 2 months of dating, we were engaged about 9 weeks before getting married, once we saw our house we were quick to jump on it... now we have to wait for a baby? We are at 16 weeks. That means 24 more weeks to go! Crazy! The books tell us that the baby is about 4 to 5 inches long right now. JB's muscles are getting stronger and the eyes are working and perceiving light. There is so much to do! I'm actually glad we have to wait for the baby. It'll give us time to prepare and maybe catch up on some sleep. Speaking of catching up... Here are a few pictures to share with you.

Another baby gift came in the mail. It's from our good friends the Harrison's!!

Made with love by the mad knitter... Gina!

Last but not least... Another picture of the happy couple showing off the proud little bump. Hmmm... What do you think? Is she showing? ;)