Sisters

I had another sonogram today and it looks like Hannah is going to have a little sister! We would have been happy with either, but it will be nice not to have to buy clothes. =) I hope Hannah and "little one" will be as close as my sister and me. =) Baby seems to be healthy with normal measurements. We couldn't be happier!! Enjoy this picture and stay tuned for an update on Hannah in the next few days!

Soon We Will Be Four

We are excited to finally announce that we are having another baby in January! I am 13 weeks already so we've known for a while. Just wanted to get past the first trimester before sharing. We are super excited!

Things seem to be gong well so far. Baby has a good heart beat and seems to be growing. I've felt nauseous a lot, but haven't actually been sick. Hopefully I will start to feel better in a few weeks. I go for another appointment in 2 weeks.

Can't resist posting my favorite sonogram photo.

I plan to write another post tomorrow about Hannah so stay tuned.

Eight Weeks

Wow! The last few weeks have been really busy. Hannah had the sonogram done of her hips. Her right hip is normal and the left hip shows mild dysplasia when rotated inward. Our doctor seems to think it will most likely tighten on it's own. However, we would like to see a specialist just to make sure she doesn't need a brace. I called and got that appointment scheduled for Thursday morning.

She had her 8 week check up this morning and got 3 of the 4 shots. There is a shortage of one and so we have to go to the health department to get it. I decided 3 shots were enough for one day and we'd get the other one tomorrow. =(

Hannah is now 9 lbs 13 oz (25th percentile) and 23 1/4 inches long (75th percentile). I think she's going to be tall like her daddy. =) She is starting to sleep longer and will often go 5 or 6 hours between feedings at night. I got the official OK from the doctor today to stop waking her up at night to feed. Yeah! We'll see if she'll sleep longer than 6 hours. She has been tracking objects for a few weeks now and is also cooing. Nathan and I enjoy "talking" with her. I think she's going to smile any day now because I've caught many attempts.

A few weeks ago my mom and I had a friend from church come and take some sleepy photos of Hannah before she got too big. Sandra (http://www.sandraedwards.net/) did a great job. Here's some of our favorites:



Hope you enjoyed the photos. I'll post another update in a few days about our appointment with the specialist and more photos.

6 Week Check Up

Hannah went back to the doctor today and got a great report. She now weighs 9 lbs 1 oz and is 22 3/4 in long. We can finally stop supplementing with formula. YEAH! I think it may take her a few days to get used to not receiving a bottle every feeding. That means she really has to stay awake and eat the whole time. =) I'm sure she'll figure it out though.

Since Hannah was born breech they recommend getting a sonogram of her hips to check for hip dysplasia. Our doctor wrote the order today and I just have to call and schedule the appointment. We go back to the doctor in two weeks for an 8 week check up and 4 shots.

This past weekend Nathan and I enjoyed a visit from his dad. Mike lives in Arkansas and was finally able to come a meet Hannah. It was a short visit, but we enjoyed having him!

It's a .....

GIRL!!!!

I had another level 2 sonogram today and we found out that we're having a little girl! Nathan still wanted to be surprised, but was tired of being constantly harassed so he gave in and let me find out. =) Thanks honey!!

The doctor says everything looks great. She was specifically looking at the heart and kidneys and said they both look beautiful. The heart rate was a strong 165. Apparently we have a big girl; she weights 2 lbs 8 oz (in the 85 percentile for weight). According to that, I'm measuring a week ahead of my due date. They won't change the date it just means she might come early. Hopefully she doesn't grow too big (until she leaves my tummy), I'd rather not push out a 9 -10 pound baby.

Here's the latest photo. If you look closely you can see she's sticking out her tongue ( just like daddy does)! =)

Thanks for stopping by to read. I don't have any more sonograms scheduled, but my next check up is in October.

Stubborn Husband

I went for my level 2 sonogram this afternoon and the doctor said everything looks great. She checked out the brain, heart, and kidneys. There was no evidence of any abnormalities. We know that my chances of having a child with a heart defect are very slim, even with my previous history. However, the doctors want to make extra sure and that means extra peaks at the little one. Who could refuse!

For those that don't know, Nathan and I have had an on going "battle" about finding out the gender. I want to know and he wants to be surprised. I was hoping he would just give in at the doctor's office, but he didn't. So at this point the gender is still unknown. I go back for another sonogram in mid September and he says he might change his mind by then. I have my doubts though. =( For now we are both VERY grateful that the baby seems healthy!! Here's my favorite photo...trying to suck it's thumb.



In other news the nursery is painted and no longer blue. YEAH!! And our crib and dresser have been delivered and put together.


Thanks for your continued prayers!

Welcome to the New Blog Address

Just a quick post to welcome you to our new address. I had a check up with my doctor on Tuesday afternoon. Everything still looks good. I got to hear the baby's heartbeat again....nice and strong. I also thought you might enjoy one of the sonogram pictures taken at my first trimester screening (12 weeks).


I go back to the doctor in a few weeks for my 16 week checkup and I'll update again then.