NT Scan

The blob no longer looks like a blob! It's crazy how much can change in 4 short weeks. We had the NT scan done today - test for trisomys and downs. The DR said that everything looked great from the ultra sound and that it would take a week or so to get my blood results back.

I am 12 weeks 5 days today, but the baby measured slightly ahead at 13 weeks 2 days. Joe then asks the DR if this is bad and if I'm growing a 12lb baby. Next time I'll leave Joe at home!

Now we need a new nickname for this baby.... since it actually looks like a baby now!

And a video of the heartbeat - sorry for the shakiness.... Joe really needs to learn how to use the camera! I missed when she told us what the heartbeat was... so I called to find out but haven't heard yet.

Next appointment is at 17 weeks... and they are hopeful we will be able to tell if it's a boy or a girl at that time! I have a feeling this pregnancy is going to fly by. Already 12 weeks and finding out the gender next month! Geesh!

I'll leave with a funny story. While I haven't gained weight I can definitely tell a difference in my stomach area - especially from a side view. The other night I complained to Joe that I just look like my belly is getting really fat. What does Joe say "ehh, what can you do" Thanks husband. Which is better than suggesting I wear a tent I guess :)

PS I can go back to eating sandwiches! This is great news since sandwiches were my lunch staple.

Misc.

We scheduled our NT Scan (for genetic disorders, downs, trisomy, etc.) for Sept 11 at 1:50pm. We debated doing this scan, but our insurance covers it so we figured why not!

Also someone pointed me to this website that takes the baby's heartbeat and predicts the gender.....

First Ultrasound

Saw our little blob today! Measuring 8weeks 3days, which is basically right on track with our estimated due date. The new due date is March 21, 2010. The heartbeat was 176.

Here is our blob - we're going to have to come up with a better name than blob :) We've been calling it the blueberry lately (it was the size of a blueberry, hence the name)

The picture isn't the best - I forgot the camera, so this is a picture of the tiny print out they gave us. Joe has a video of the heartbeat on his phone. Next time I'll bring the camera so the pictures will be better and we can get video too!

first comes...

first comes {love}

then comes {marriage}

then comes {the home pregnancy test(s)}

next up, dr appointment on Tuesday July 21 at 8:30am

Sedona

From a look out point - I was impressed I could get the fence post in focus AND out of focus!






A few from another look out point high up in the hills:






The Pink Jeep Mascotts




On Submarine Rock looking out

Camping - Payson AZ

The 5, literally, that turned out decent...

Tucker