We only have to wait one more week until we know the baby's gender! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he/she isn't shy. I'm guessing if this kiddo is anything like its parents, we should be just fine!
The baby has gotten much more active and moves around pretty constantly. I haven't felt any unmistakable kicks yet, but the little gymnast does lots of somersaults. It could be up to four more weeks before I feel any kicks, but I'll be optimistic and say it will be any day. The baby already loves the Razorbacks. Every time we go to a game or I watch on TV, he or she seems to be calling the hogs!
We had a great Thanksgiving. Larry and I got to spend time with his sister and her family. We also spent a few days with my brother and his family. The holidays are such a great time of the year to be pregnant.
Everyone keep your fingers crossed that next Friday, baby Ellis won't be shy.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007
17 Weeks and Counting
It has been a while since I last updated the blog. The baby has been growing so much. Larry and I went for our 4 month appointment on November 9 and got to hear the heartbeat again. It is amazing how one month will change the strength of the heartbeat so much. I decided to post the 12 week heartbeat and the 16 week heartbeat so you can see the difference, too.
This week (17 weeks), the baby is about five inches long and weighs about 3.5 ounces. From this point on, the baby will start to put on quite a bit of weight. It's so exciting because I am just now starting to show and look noticeably pregnant!
We have made decisions about the nursery furniture, car seat and stroller, etc. and are waiting patiently to find out what the little one is. I love seeing the votes for whether you think it is a girl or boy. Larry thinks it's a girl and I have a hunch it's a boy. Either way, one of us is right and we will both be ecstatic regardless of the baby's gender.
We received great news that my maternity leave will be paid! That is such great news. It never has made sense that when you need an extra paycheck the most, you don't get it! We are so blessed.
Since there will be so many changes in the coming weeks, I will be sure to update the blog more frequently than each month. Thanks for keeping up with us!
Baby's heartbeat at 12 weeks.wav
Baby's heartbeat at 16 weeks.wav
This week (17 weeks), the baby is about five inches long and weighs about 3.5 ounces. From this point on, the baby will start to put on quite a bit of weight. It's so exciting because I am just now starting to show and look noticeably pregnant!
We have made decisions about the nursery furniture, car seat and stroller, etc. and are waiting patiently to find out what the little one is. I love seeing the votes for whether you think it is a girl or boy. Larry thinks it's a girl and I have a hunch it's a boy. Either way, one of us is right and we will both be ecstatic regardless of the baby's gender.
We received great news that my maternity leave will be paid! That is such great news. It never has made sense that when you need an extra paycheck the most, you don't get it! We are so blessed.
Since there will be so many changes in the coming weeks, I will be sure to update the blog more frequently than each month. Thanks for keeping up with us!
Baby's heartbeat at 12 weeks.wav
Baby's heartbeat at 16 weeks.wav
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