Gift of God

Several of you know what D & I are naming our little boy. It is a Hebrew and Italian name that means gift of God. How true and what a great choice! We haven't chosen a middle name, although we have tossed around a few possibilities. No worries, there's still time!

Kick a Little

Well, I thought I felt movement for the first time last night, but it was very brief. Then I felt the same thing this morning in the shower--only much more activity. I dismissed the movement a little as morning hunger, but I am still optimistic that little M is beginning to say hello!

The joys of pregnancy are evident right now. It is amazing that I have a little bambino growing inside me. Although we haven't even hit the halfway point, I am already wanting to meet little M. In due time, we will get to see the little guy...until then, I'll let him keep growing!

It's a Boy!

D & I had our first ultrasound yesterday. We were at exactly 16 weeks and the fetal development agreed. The little critter was giving us a back view at first, so we were concerned that we may not see any signs of gender. The ultrasound tech did some fancy work and managed to get a shot of the package, so to speak. Although 16 weeks is relatively early to detect gender, it's a boy. We'll check back in four weeks and make sure it is still a boy...Until then, enjoy the photos!

Top of the head, right arm, and fist

Face and belly

Hip bone and male anatomy

Femurs (thigh bones) and package

"Alien Baby"

D asked me not to put the photo of the "alien baby" on our first post, but I couldn't resist. What is better than watching the little fetus develop? He refused to look at the developmental photos until the tail (embryonic tail) and webs (webbed feet and hands) were gone. We vertebrates all start out the same during embryonic development, then morph into a beautiful baby...I thought it was so cute! He was less than amused. ;-)

Greetings Friends and Family

Greetings all! We are 14 weeks into our first pregnancy (beginning the second trimester) and have officially launched a blog. Thanks so much for all of the great ideas for a blog name. Extra thanks to cousin Jeremy for naming the blog. Also, extra thanks goes out to all of our friends who shared their pregger/baby blogs with us and gave us the idea to create our own.

Our first obstetric (Ob) appointment was less than eventful at week 7. Not knowing what to expect, but full of excitement we were disappointed that no one else was as excited as us at the doctor's office. It's like they see pregnant women all the time! ;-) Our second visit at week 11 was slightly more climactic. We heard the baby's heart beat: 160 bpm, right on target! I also discovered that my blood type is A-; odd because I had previously tested as A+. I am going to ask for a re-test to ensure I really will need Rhesus (Rh) factor immune globulin (IgG) at 28 weeks in my pregnancy (to prevent my body from creating antibodies that may attack a Rh+ fetus).

Next week we will have our third check-up (15 weeks). This is the last visit before we get our first ultrasound!!! At 20 weeks, we will determine if the little one is a bambino or bambina. For those of you who were pregnant before the Ob sonogram was routine or have forgotten when the ultrasound is used to check for fetal anatomy, we will remember to keep you posted. We will be so excited to share our news with you....in about six weeks!