Hello Everyone,
The past couple of weeks have been very exciting and busy ones for us. Two weeks ago(week 20) as you all know we found out that we are having a baby girl. We are so excited. We went to the doctor Wednesday, August 22 where we had the ultrasound and a regular check up. During the ultrasound we got to see her whole little body. She was very active and even playing with her umbilical cord as if she was playing catch. As I mentioned before she was opening and closing her mouth each time we scanned over her face. There is no question that she is my daughter! Due to this we have decided on a name. Her official name is going to be Gabrielle Marie Belknap. We will call her "Gabby!" (Thanks Grandpa Larry for the name) All her measurements are right on for the due date of January 5, 2008. I really love getting the ultrasounds done. It is amazing getting to peek in on her little world.
When we saw the doctor she let us hear the heartbeat. Which was really fun for my mom and Dennis to hear. Her heartbeat is still in the 140s. I had gained two pounds since my last visit a month ago. Next time I go to the doctor I get to do the gestational diabetes test. Which should be fun. I have to drink a sugary drink wait an hour then they test me. I sure hope my sugar aversion is fully gone by then.
After the doctor's visit we went with my mom and Dennis to pick out the baby furniture. We did end up getting the crib/bed I mentioned in the last report. We also got two dresses and the mattress. The women at the store were so helpful and so full of information. Giving us all sorts of tips on the car seat and strollers as well.
I attempted to go to Babies R Us to register on Thursday the 23rd and was there for an hour and a half. While there I managed to scan I think seven things. One of them being diapers. I tell you, I didn't know it would be so hard to register. I do have a couple of friends with kids who said they will take me. Thankfully. I apparently have no idea what a baby needs besides diapers, wipes, and bottles.
(Week 22, August 25-August 31) Jason and I celebrated our two year wedding anniversary this past weekend in Myrtle Beach. The weather was beautiful and we spent most of the day Saturday at the beach. So Gabby has officially had her first dip in the ocean. I think she really liked it! Who knows she may end up being a "water person" just like her aunt Colleen Wedekind! I also had some ice cream on Sunday and it actually didn't make me sick. Which is great! I think the sugar aversion may be fading. I am still getting full really fast. Which of course allows me to eat every two hours. Can't complain about that.
Jason believes he has finally felt the baby move. He had his hand on my stomach Sunday morning and said he felt her. How fun for him to be able to experience this too! I can feel her move now most nights. Still not all the time. I guess she does only weight 13 ounces so we still have some time for her to grow.
I know I say this each week but my stomach has really changed. I think it really has started to finally pop out on Wednesday, 29th. I also had my first stranger at Whole Foods ask me if I was pregnant. It was very exciting. I am still dealing with pregnancy brain too. I tell you Jason is really enjoying this aspect of pregnancy. I overheard him boasting to a friend the other day how he can just tell me he already told me and I will just believe him as I can't remember. To funny. I am on to him now.
I did have a client tell me on Thursday that she could tell my energy has come back. Which, I do feel more energized at times but am still tired all the time. Does that even make sense? I am also starting to notice my legs feeling achy. I noticed it mostly when we were driving to Myrtle Beach over the weekend. I also noticed it a couple of nights. Looks like those compression knee highs are coming out! So sexy I know!
I have included my latest photos as well a picture of my mom and I after we had the ultrasound and a picture of Jason and I on our two year anniversary. Also the babycenter.com reports. Hope you all enjoy.
All our love,
Julie, Jason and Gabby
http://www.babycenter.com/ Weeks 21 and 22
Week 21
How your baby's growing:Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long. His eyebrows and eyelids are fully developed. And you can certainly feel him move. He's oblivious to your schedule, though, so don't be surprised if he starts working out just when you're settling down for the night. If you're having a girl, her vagina is formed now, though it will continue to develop until birth.
Week 22
How your baby's growing:Your baby now looks like a miniature newborn, checking in at 10.9 inches and almost 1 pound. Her skin will continue to appear wrinkled until she gains enough weight to fill it out, and the fine hair (lanugo) that covers her head and body is now visible. Her lips are becoming more distinct, and the first signs of teeth are appearing as buds beneath her gum line. Her eyes are developed, though the iris (the colored part of the eye) still lacks pigment. Eyelids and eyebrows are in place, and her pancreas, essential for hormone production, is developing steadily.
The past couple of weeks have been very exciting and busy ones for us. Two weeks ago(week 20) as you all know we found out that we are having a baby girl. We are so excited. We went to the doctor Wednesday, August 22 where we had the ultrasound and a regular check up. During the ultrasound we got to see her whole little body. She was very active and even playing with her umbilical cord as if she was playing catch. As I mentioned before she was opening and closing her mouth each time we scanned over her face. There is no question that she is my daughter! Due to this we have decided on a name. Her official name is going to be Gabrielle Marie Belknap. We will call her "Gabby!" (Thanks Grandpa Larry for the name) All her measurements are right on for the due date of January 5, 2008. I really love getting the ultrasounds done. It is amazing getting to peek in on her little world.
When we saw the doctor she let us hear the heartbeat. Which was really fun for my mom and Dennis to hear. Her heartbeat is still in the 140s. I had gained two pounds since my last visit a month ago. Next time I go to the doctor I get to do the gestational diabetes test. Which should be fun. I have to drink a sugary drink wait an hour then they test me. I sure hope my sugar aversion is fully gone by then.
After the doctor's visit we went with my mom and Dennis to pick out the baby furniture. We did end up getting the crib/bed I mentioned in the last report. We also got two dresses and the mattress. The women at the store were so helpful and so full of information. Giving us all sorts of tips on the car seat and strollers as well.
I attempted to go to Babies R Us to register on Thursday the 23rd and was there for an hour and a half. While there I managed to scan I think seven things. One of them being diapers. I tell you, I didn't know it would be so hard to register. I do have a couple of friends with kids who said they will take me. Thankfully. I apparently have no idea what a baby needs besides diapers, wipes, and bottles.
(Week 22, August 25-August 31) Jason and I celebrated our two year wedding anniversary this past weekend in Myrtle Beach. The weather was beautiful and we spent most of the day Saturday at the beach. So Gabby has officially had her first dip in the ocean. I think she really liked it! Who knows she may end up being a "water person" just like her aunt Colleen Wedekind! I also had some ice cream on Sunday and it actually didn't make me sick. Which is great! I think the sugar aversion may be fading. I am still getting full really fast. Which of course allows me to eat every two hours. Can't complain about that.
Jason believes he has finally felt the baby move. He had his hand on my stomach Sunday morning and said he felt her. How fun for him to be able to experience this too! I can feel her move now most nights. Still not all the time. I guess she does only weight 13 ounces so we still have some time for her to grow.
I know I say this each week but my stomach has really changed. I think it really has started to finally pop out on Wednesday, 29th. I also had my first stranger at Whole Foods ask me if I was pregnant. It was very exciting. I am still dealing with pregnancy brain too. I tell you Jason is really enjoying this aspect of pregnancy. I overheard him boasting to a friend the other day how he can just tell me he already told me and I will just believe him as I can't remember. To funny. I am on to him now.
I did have a client tell me on Thursday that she could tell my energy has come back. Which, I do feel more energized at times but am still tired all the time. Does that even make sense? I am also starting to notice my legs feeling achy. I noticed it mostly when we were driving to Myrtle Beach over the weekend. I also noticed it a couple of nights. Looks like those compression knee highs are coming out! So sexy I know!
I have included my latest photos as well a picture of my mom and I after we had the ultrasound and a picture of Jason and I on our two year anniversary. Also the babycenter.com reports. Hope you all enjoy.
All our love,
Julie, Jason and Gabby
http://www.babycenter.com/ Weeks 21 and 22
Week 21
How your baby's growing:Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long. His eyebrows and eyelids are fully developed. And you can certainly feel him move. He's oblivious to your schedule, though, so don't be surprised if he starts working out just when you're settling down for the night. If you're having a girl, her vagina is formed now, though it will continue to develop until birth.
Week 22
How your baby's growing:Your baby now looks like a miniature newborn, checking in at 10.9 inches and almost 1 pound. Her skin will continue to appear wrinkled until she gains enough weight to fill it out, and the fine hair (lanugo) that covers her head and body is now visible. Her lips are becoming more distinct, and the first signs of teeth are appearing as buds beneath her gum line. Her eyes are developed, though the iris (the colored part of the eye) still lacks pigment. Eyelids and eyebrows are in place, and her pancreas, essential for hormone production, is developing steadily.
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