We got to spend thanksgiving at home with our Families in Eastern Washington. It was nice and relaxing and wonderful to be congratulated by all of our family and friends. Some people already wanted to touch Kelly's belly but there wasn't much there at only 13 weeks.
We quickly learned that "Do you like any names yet" is a trick question because whatever you say some relative is going to wrinkle their nose or say, I used to know a dirty old whore named that. We decided from here on out we will keep the names to ourselves.
Kelly finally started experiencing some morning sickness and gagging when brushing her teeth. Her breasts were becoming very full but very tender. I think this is one of mother natures cruel tests for fathers to be. Look but do not touch!
On December 1st we headed back for our 2nd appointment and we were at 15 weeks pregnant. They weighed Kelly again and she had gained 5 lbs, they told her another 5 by January 13th would be ideal. She mumbled that with her cravings 15 would be more likely.
They took us back to the same room, felt Kelly's abdomen and took her vitals. Remarking at her amazingly good blood pressure. The nurse then applied the Doppler to her abdomen. I use these every day at work so it was easy for me to hear the heartbeat right away. I smiled and started recording video on my cell phone. The baby's HR was 156 beats per minute, very healthy, and according to old wives tales, that would make it a girl!
We were both so excited to hear the sweet sound of the heart beating and it once again became very real to us. Kelly was barely starting to show at this point. We left once again thrilled and sent the video to all our family. If I can figure out how to get the video off my cell phone I will load it here. Until then here is a photo of Kelly at 16 weeks, she just started to not be able to wear her regular pants and my mom bought her some maternity jeans. I can't wait to take the week 17 photo as she has really started to show recently!
Our next regular check up in Dec 31st, and our major ultrasound to check fetal development and find out the gender at 21 weeks will be January 19th. I will also post a link to Kelly's blog. Her version will give everyone the mothers point of view and is most definitely more eloquently written! We cannot believe we are getting so close to the half way point. SOON little gummi bear!!
We quickly learned that "Do you like any names yet" is a trick question because whatever you say some relative is going to wrinkle their nose or say, I used to know a dirty old whore named that. We decided from here on out we will keep the names to ourselves.
Kelly finally started experiencing some morning sickness and gagging when brushing her teeth. Her breasts were becoming very full but very tender. I think this is one of mother natures cruel tests for fathers to be. Look but do not touch!
On December 1st we headed back for our 2nd appointment and we were at 15 weeks pregnant. They weighed Kelly again and she had gained 5 lbs, they told her another 5 by January 13th would be ideal. She mumbled that with her cravings 15 would be more likely.
They took us back to the same room, felt Kelly's abdomen and took her vitals. Remarking at her amazingly good blood pressure. The nurse then applied the Doppler to her abdomen. I use these every day at work so it was easy for me to hear the heartbeat right away. I smiled and started recording video on my cell phone. The baby's HR was 156 beats per minute, very healthy, and according to old wives tales, that would make it a girl!
We were both so excited to hear the sweet sound of the heart beating and it once again became very real to us. Kelly was barely starting to show at this point. We left once again thrilled and sent the video to all our family. If I can figure out how to get the video off my cell phone I will load it here. Until then here is a photo of Kelly at 16 weeks, she just started to not be able to wear her regular pants and my mom bought her some maternity jeans. I can't wait to take the week 17 photo as she has really started to show recently!
Our next regular check up in Dec 31st, and our major ultrasound to check fetal development and find out the gender at 21 weeks will be January 19th. I will also post a link to Kelly's blog. Her version will give everyone the mothers point of view and is most definitely more eloquently written! We cannot believe we are getting so close to the half way point. SOON little gummi bear!!
chubby belly!
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