January 14, 2007: Well, the third trimester has arrived. I really can't believe I am 6 months pregnant already. I have gained about 17 pounds so far and it is getting noticeable to me and to others. I feel much heavier and everyone seems to say, "You have popped". My belly button is sticking out now which is funny. The baby is still moving around quite a bit. My uterus is now the size of a basketball and the baby is about 14 inches long from head to toe and weighs just under 2 pounds. She is now opening and closing her eyes, practicing taking small breaths of amniotic fluid, developing a more keen sense of hearing, and adding layers of fat all the time. I am still feeling pretty good, although the weight does create more aches and pains. Sleeping is getting more difficult, and when I toss and turn there is a lot more to it now. They say when the second trimester comes to an end the honeymoon is over. We'll wait and see ...
6 Month Mark
January 14, 2007: Well, the third trimester has arrived. I really can't believe I am 6 months pregnant already. I have gained about 17 pounds so far and it is getting noticeable to me and to others. I feel much heavier and everyone seems to say, "You have popped". My belly button is sticking out now which is funny. The baby is still moving around quite a bit. My uterus is now the size of a basketball and the baby is about 14 inches long from head to toe and weighs just under 2 pounds. She is now opening and closing her eyes, practicing taking small breaths of amniotic fluid, developing a more keen sense of hearing, and adding layers of fat all the time. I am still feeling pretty good, although the weight does create more aches and pains. Sleeping is getting more difficult, and when I toss and turn there is a lot more to it now. They say when the second trimester comes to an end the honeymoon is over. We'll wait and see ...
Moving Around: 22 Weeks
December 17, 2006: I am now 5 months pregnant and I feel like my body is changing a lot lately. I have gotten much bigger and I am now in maternity clothes. My belly button has started to pop out. The baby is really starting to move around a lot now and with more strength. I can feel it moving during most of the day, and at night James can sometimes feel it when he has a hand on my stomach. I am feeling great though. Still working out, running between 2 and 3 miles a few times a week and sometimes walking in addition. James is in Sun Valley visiting Jon, no skiing for me this winter.
Ultrasound: 19 Weeks 2 Days
November 28, 2006: Today was the appointment we were really looking forward to, the ultrasound. James was able to come with me so he could see the baby. There is a lot of excitement but also apprehension as you can find out if there is anything wrong with the baby at this point. Thankfully the baby appears to be healthy and we had an amazing time watching the image on the screen. I have gained 10.5 pounds so far. We asked the nurse to tell us if we are expecting a boy or girl and unfortunately junior would not cooperate fully. The legs were crossed and it kept it's back turned to us for most of it. But the nurse's professional opinion was that there is a 95% chance that we are having a baby GIRL. Here is a picture from the visit where she appears to be sucking her thumb.
First Visit: 8 Weeks 3 Days
September 13, 2006: Today I went to the doctor for the first time. I had an early ultrasound and was able to see the baby. What an amazing experience! The baby is tiny (1.98 cm in length)and looks like a little bean. This early there is no noticeably human shape, other than the flashing strobe in the center which is it's heart.
I have been feeling pretty good, although I am tired and sometimes queasy. Walking into the dining hall and passing by the hot food section does not do wonders for my stomach at this point.
I have been feeling pretty good, although I am tired and sometimes queasy. Walking into the dining hall and passing by the hot food section does not do wonders for my stomach at this point.
Telling Family
September 2, 2006: We kept the news to ourselves for a week and could not hold it in anymore. We broke down and decided to tell our parents and siblings today. There was a lot of surprised reactions but mostly just excitement.
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