Well, tomorrow makes 25 Weeks! We had our 6 month doctor's appt. today and everything looks great. The baby's heartbeat was in the upper 140s/lower 150s (it was hard for the doctor to tell the baby was moving around so much). The ultrasound report looked good; the baby's growth and development is right on schedule.
We did have one adjustment to make this past week to Katherine's thyroid medication. She is hypothyroid and the dosage had to be increased, but not a big deal, just a few added pounds.
Stuffy, our 17 year old cat, is becoming a challenge all her own. She was recently diagnosed with ringworm requiring a medication that can cause birth defects so Katherine can barely touch her and James has to give her her meds. She was also diagnosed as being diabetic. Tomorrow, she will be at the vet getting her first insulin shot. It is isn't one thing with one pet it is another.
The baby continues to be quite active, especially after meals.
And the Baby Shower is soon approaching...November 12!
Cecilia Growing Day by Day
Felicity Growing Day by Day
Monday, October 17, 2005
Monday, October 03, 2005
23 Weeks!
Well, we have reached the 23 week mark! We had our third ultrasound and have added those pictures to the website. A few more ultrasounds and our baby could have his or her own home video before even being born! Speaking of "his or her," we did try again to see what the gender was. The angle was less than ideal for such an inquiry. The technician said she thinks our baby is a girl but she is not sure. So we are going to proceed with the baby shower colors of both blue and pink and with our baby shopping assuming the gender could be either. The baby weighs one pound and the heart rate was a healthy 146.
On September 22, we lost our dog, a golden retriever Katherine had for almost 10 years, to cancer. We don't know if it was because Katherine was so upset that day or what, but on the 22nd of September those little movements became regular karate kicks, enabling James to feel the baby move for the first time last week. The last few days the baby seems to be trying to work out a deal along the lines of "You eat, then I'll say 'Hi' with a kick!" Or perhaps that week of strong kicking just wore him or her out and he or she is taking it a bit easier this week.
Katherine is feeling quite well and has been occupying herself with our remaining pet, the cat - Stuffy, cleaning, a latch hook rug kit, and a pregnancy message board. Our next appt. is on October 17th, at which time we will go over the new ultrasound photos and reports and get the full instructions for that oh-so-fun glucola test.
We'll keep you posted! Please keep the baby in your prayers.
On September 22, we lost our dog, a golden retriever Katherine had for almost 10 years, to cancer. We don't know if it was because Katherine was so upset that day or what, but on the 22nd of September those little movements became regular karate kicks, enabling James to feel the baby move for the first time last week. The last few days the baby seems to be trying to work out a deal along the lines of "You eat, then I'll say 'Hi' with a kick!" Or perhaps that week of strong kicking just wore him or her out and he or she is taking it a bit easier this week.
Katherine is feeling quite well and has been occupying herself with our remaining pet, the cat - Stuffy, cleaning, a latch hook rug kit, and a pregnancy message board. Our next appt. is on October 17th, at which time we will go over the new ultrasound photos and reports and get the full instructions for that oh-so-fun glucola test.
We'll keep you posted! Please keep the baby in your prayers.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
21 Weeks and a Couple of Days
We went to a Doctor's appointment this past Monday to review the sonogram results. The doctor told us that our results looked great but the ultrasound was "incomplete" and that we needed to have a second ultrasound to complete the measuring of our baby. This next ultrasound will take place on September 30. So we will share whatever results we have with that ultrasound as well as new pictures.
The baby continues to get more active on a regular basis. Well, that's it for now.
The baby continues to get more active on a regular basis. Well, that's it for now.
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Almost 20 Weeks and New Pics!
We are just shy of 20 Weeks! That golden half-way point!
Katherine felt the baby move for the first time on September 1st. Wouldn't you know it - he/she picked to be active while Katherine was sitting quietly in Church. Actually, while Katherine's in Church seems to be his/her favorite time to play around and move. Our ultrasound went well. Our doctor will go over the full report with us in about a week. We weren't able to find out if the baby is a boy or a girl because he or she had the legs crossed the entire time - that's my baby! Practicing modesty already! We're so proud. Anyway, we guess God wants it to be a surprise for now.
Everyone is doing well except for our dog - he continues to struggle with the cancer. We think the cat gave herself a sympathy ear infection - such a dope!
Katherine is doing pretty well - getting more noticeably pregnant. We hope you all enjoy the pictures from the sonogram.
Katherine felt the baby move for the first time on September 1st. Wouldn't you know it - he/she picked to be active while Katherine was sitting quietly in Church. Actually, while Katherine's in Church seems to be his/her favorite time to play around and move. Our ultrasound went well. Our doctor will go over the full report with us in about a week. We weren't able to find out if the baby is a boy or a girl because he or she had the legs crossed the entire time - that's my baby! Practicing modesty already! We're so proud. Anyway, we guess God wants it to be a surprise for now.
Everyone is doing well except for our dog - he continues to struggle with the cancer. We think the cat gave herself a sympathy ear infection - such a dope!
Katherine is doing pretty well - getting more noticeably pregnant. We hope you all enjoy the pictures from the sonogram.
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