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Week 15

Although I have to use my hands in this picture to highlight my bump, it is definitely growing! I just got finished with a 'Masters Weekend', a weekend full of class, and there is another girl who is recently pregnant. She is due at the end of March, so I am just a little ahead of her. It will be cool to see and compare the changes we experience. As you may be able to tell, this picture was taken in the morning....I am looking a little sleepy :) I am actually really excited for the next few weeks; the baby is going to double in size. Also, I will start looking more pregnant and less like I drank too much beer! Well, CJ and I are off to dinner. I already know what I am going to get, grilled cheese...YUM!

I'm the size of an apple!

We went to the Dr. yesterday. Heard the heartbeat, which was 158 bpm. Mom-Gail said, ohhhhhhh that means its a girl. Maybe, maybe not. In the ultra sound the baby pointed its finger and held its arm up to show all five fingers. Check the picture to the right. I said, the baby is saying 'what up daddy'! This is good stuff. Most importantly, Katy is feeling well and pregnancy is going very well. Her belly gets bigger everyday.

Starting Work

I am feeling great and am starting work tomorrow. I am no longer as tired as I was a few weeks ago, what great timing!!

Grandma and Granpa Martin just came to visit us with my Godparents, Ceci and Pat. We had a fun weekend. The next time they come to visit us in Bend, there will be a baby in our house! Weird to think of it that way.

I just posted a picture of my little 'pooch'. My Dad likes to call me 'Poochie'. I wonder what he will call me when I get huge?!

Almost through the 1st Trimester!

It has been exciting telling our family and close friends the exciting news about the baby. Most everyone knows now. Today CJ and I told our Principals, so, the news is out! We even met with a woman in the Bend La Pine's Human Resource department to discuss my leave (and even possibly CJ's). I should be able to take off the rest of the school year from March 6th on, and CJ is thinking about taking some Paternity leave the following fall.
It has been interesting watching/feeling my body change. I am starting to get a belly, but I really just think it is bloating! I wish it were a little larger, it sort of looks like a beer belly right now. I am sure I will not have to wait long for that big belly! Also, I am noticing that I can't eat regular sized meals, I feel full after just a small portion. But, I get hungry shortly there after. So, I am eating a often. I am also starting to think that me doing the grocery shopping is a bad idea! Today I walked out with Oreo's, mint chip ice cream, and few other unnecessary purchases :)

-Katy

11 weeks, 2 days

Our second visit to Doctor Burkett was even better than the first. Katy and the baby (which the doc called a him) are doing very well. The heartbeat is still strong and we were able to see the little guy move around in Katy's stomach. The ultrasound machine is AWESOME! Check the picture to the left of this page. We could see him moving his arms around his face. He moved more than I would have expected. I think he is already showing signs of athletic potential. Please share the news with all. Thanks for reading. CJ

The First Appointment

Today we had our first appointment. We actually got to see the little 'bean' and the heartbeat!! It was like a little strobe light...we might have a party animal growing in me :) Dr. Bradley Burkett is a great doctor, and everything we hoped for. We also found out that the little guy/gal will be coming earlier than I predicted, March 8th is the due date.

-Katy