Holiday Time

CJ and I are excited to spend time with our families over the holidays!! This is a picture from the Jingle Bell Run/Walk that Cj and I did with our friends Kyle and Michelle. I almost dressed up as Santa with a 'bowl full of jelly"!!

Growing, Growing!

There has been a big growth-spurt in the past month. He and my belly have grown 3" in the last month, out of the 8-9" total!! I now have to tie my shoes at a different angle. Also, he moves a lot lately. I feel big movements and little kicks. You can even see it on the outside, if you are watching.

Profile

This is a profile of his head and we think the umbilical chord.

Boy parts....

Yep! There's our boy. He's got a Penis.

Pumpkin is Moving!

Within the last week, I have felt more obvious movements by the baby. They are not nearly as obvious as I would have thought. They are just like little bubbles, not distinct kicks. Last night when we were laying in bed I definately felt him. CJ put his hand on my belly and felt the little flutter! He (and I) were so excited!

Mid-Pregnancy!

We are half way there! We went to the mid-pregnancy ultrasound and was thrilled to hear that everything looks healthy. It was awesome watching HIM for 45 minutes during the ultrasound. They look for deformities, check brain development, spine development, heart development and also show you how your baby compares to others growth wise. We saw detailed views of his heart, brain, and EVERYTHING else. We saw such details as his eyes (retina and lid), ear and the bottoms of the feet. Also, the doctor re-confirmed that it IS a boy, unless...as he said...something falls off!

I continue to feel great. My only complaint is not being able to take a decongestant when I am congested, and my feet hurt a little. NOT MUCH to complain about, though.

WEEK 19 - 33.5 Inches Around!!

I just grew a 1/2 inch around my belly in the last couple days. I started recording, and it has averaged about 1/2 inch per week. I feel the stretching, it really feels tight. One of my students told me today that my baby was 'really growing fast'!

I just stopped jogging this week, I felt like I was shaking the baby up! I am thinking walking might be the best, now. I still feel great and hope it lasts :)