Just Peachy!

Our baby is forming teeth and vocal cords... we're savoring their non-functional phase. Baby is approaching normal proportions, with a head now only one third the size of the body. Intestines are in the process of moving from the umbilical cord to baby's tummy. (Much more convenient.)



How far along? 13 weeks!


Weight Loss/Gain? I don't know! I was too scared to weigh myself after all of that holiday food!


Maternity Clothes? I've worn two of my shirts, but I'm still wearing my normal jeans.


Stretch Marks? No new ones to report, but I'm keeping my eye on the ones I already have.


Sleep? They say you are supposed to get your energy back in the second trimester, so far this is not true.


Best moment this week? Telling the family we are having a baby! Grandma Nolan opened the picture looked at it and said "oh that's nice" and set it aside! She had no idea what it was! LOL Kellie had to tell her. Grandma Benge knew what it was immediately!


Food cravings? Anything salty and oranges


Gender: I'm back to thinking boy.


Labor signs? Thankfully, no.


Belly button, in or out? In


What I miss? I'm really bummed about not getting champagne on New Years!


What am I looking forward to? Finding out if the kid is sporting a penis or a vagina.


Weekly wisdom? Patience is a virtue!


Milestones: We are now officially in the 2nd trimester!

Forget prunes! We have an actual plum!

As we move into the second trimester, baby shifts into the growth and maturation stage. After weeks in the critical development stage, almost all of baby's systems are fully formed! Woot!


How far along? 12 weeks 2 days!


Weight Loss/Gain? Down 5 pounds.


Maternity Clothes? I got a ton for Christmas from my momma, though I haven't worn them yet. I tried my maternity jeans since my belly is poking out, but they are too big.


Stretch Marks? No new ones to report, but I'm keeping my eye on the ones I already have.


Sleep? Still OK, but I'm trying to train myself to sleep on my left side like I've read I'm supposed to and it's really hard! I'm a stomach sleeper darnnit!


Best moment this week? Spending Christmas with the fam.


Food cravings? Anything salty and oranges


Gender: I'm back to thinking boy.


Labor signs? Thankfully, no.


Belly button, in or out? In


What I miss? Not having to pee every 5 min. and having to get up 2 or 3 times a night. Grrr!


What am I looking forward to? Telling everyone on Christmas!


Weekly wisdom? Patience is a virtue!


Milestones: Reproductive organs are distinctly male or female. A 3D ultrasound could possibly make a pretty good guess at the sex now (though that is not something we're going to get so we'll just have to wait until February, boo!)

Lovely Little Lime

Our little lime currently enjoys a 1:1 ratio between body and head, and has skin so transparent that blood vessels show right through. But, fingers and toes are no longer webbed, and hair follicles, tooth buds and nail beds are forming -- setting up a significantly more attractive future!


How far along? 11 weeks!


Weight Loss/Gain? Still down 3 pounds.


Maternity Clothes? I bought 3 dresses and a pair of jeans b/c they were on sale, but I don't need them yet.


Stretch Marks? No new ones to report, but I'm keeping my eye on the ones I already have.


Sleep? Yes please!


Best moment this week? Best this week?! Try best moment of all time! Definitely seeing our precious babe's heartbeat and getting to see her/him squirm around in my belly!


Food cravings? Anything salty and oranges


Gender: I've been secretly calling the babe a she!


Labor signs? Thankfully, no.


Belly button, in or out? In


What I miss? Nothing! I wouldn't change a thing.


What am I looking forward to? Telling everyone on Christmas!


Weekly wisdom? Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...


Milestones: Baby had it's first picture taken and he/she is very photogenic!

We have a Perfect Little Heartbeat!

Our first appointment was awesome (though very long)! Our appointment was at 2:30, and by 2:4o they were calling us back! The first order of business was to get a look at the babe via ultrasound. The lady took us into a teeny tiny room where I was told to disrobe from the waist down. I must admit I was pretty scared/nervous about what we were going to see.

I was also surprised she didn't use a wand on my belly with the goop stuff, but instead it was done with the dildo cam. Once that was in place she promptly said "oh there's the heartbeat!" I cannot even express my relief! I cried a little and couldn't get the silly smile off of my face for pretty much the rest of the appointment. Grant and I loved seeing the little heart just beating away and how the babe would squirm around when the u/s tech would press on my belly.

Seeing the baby was definitely the best part of the whole appointment. The next stop was where they gave us a ton of info plus all the do's and don't's. Then we waited around forever for a little meet and greet with the Doctor.

Anyway, without further ado, here is the u/s pic of our beautiful baby:

A Dried Plum (OK, OK, it's a Prune!)

In an effort to make people want to eat them, the makers of prunes got together and decided that in order to change the image of prunes they should change the name, thus we now have a dried plum! But honestly, who are they kidding? It's a damn prune, and while the name may not inspire you to run out and grab a bag (unless you are pregnant and very constipated) it is what it is. You know, a rose by any other name and all that jazz.

Anyway on to the little prune in question:...

With bones and cartilage starting to form and vital organs beginning to function, baby is making major progress. Body length will almost double in the next three weeks, and arm joints are now working. (Soon, legs will too.)


How far along? 10 weeks!


Weight Loss/Gain? I'm down 3 pounds.


Maternity Clothes? Nope


Stretch Marks? No new ones to report fortunately.


Sleep? And then some!


Best moment this week? There have been moments that I haven't felt nauseated, those were pretty good.


Food cravings? Anything salty


Gender: Honestly, I just don't know!


Labor signs? Thankfully, no.


Belly button, in or out? In


What I miss? Sushi, I would really like some please.


What am I looking forward to? We get to see the baby tomorrow!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!


Weekly wisdom? It's OK to feel scared as long as long as the good thoughts outnumber the bad.


Milestones: The baby has passed the stage when it is most susceptible to damage. The danger zone for congenital abnormalities has passed.

Baby Instructions

So, Grant and I are thinking about getting this framed so that we can remember everything there is to know about baby care.

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The Babies!!!

This documentary is so full of cute I just can't stand it! I want to see it!