Feeling blue

No, we're not feeling sad at the moment. That's our cue to announce that we're having a...



baby boy.

We had the anatomical ultrasound yesterday and he revealed his gender. (It definitely was not the umbilical cord.) We're excited to refer to the baby as "he" instead of "it". As far as his health goes, the ultrasound did not reveal anything unusual, so that will probably be the last time we see him until the birth. Tom thinks the baby has big eyes.

Beating Fast

I had my monthly appointment with the doctor today, so I was reminded to write about the baby. We again heard the baby's heartbeat and it was pounding very fast. As they say, no news is good news and so far, there are no complications with the baby or my body. The down syndrome test and my blood work came back as "normal", so there is no cause for concern at the moment. We scheduled the anatomical ultrasound in two weeks, so we hope to make the gender announcement at that time. I'll have more fun referring to the baby as "he" or "she" instead of "it".

People always ask me how I "feel", so you might be curious. As far as feeling the baby, I have not had any distinguishable movement, but I do feel something like gas bubbles (or butterflies) that is a new sensation. As far as my health goes, I am doing quite well. I feel so lucky that I have not had nausea during the pregnancy. I am starting to feel the extra weight in my back and I now have trouble sleeping on my stomach. Perhaps I'll start taking and posting belly photos for you to see. Fortunately, I can still wear my pre-pregnancy shorts, so I should make it through the summer with my seasonal wardrobe. But, I'll be weariing "new" (bigger) back-to-school clothes this fall.

First (Surprise) Baby Shower

We just returned to Portland after an exciting weekend in Whidbey Island. We stayed with our former choir director and her husband (Kathy and Harry). Because we had not seen most of our church friends since we left Seattle two years ago, Kathy organized a potluck at their house on Saturday evening and invited all the old choir members. We enjoyed great food, fun, and fellowship with our friends. After dinner they surprised us with a baby shower! The baby received its very first presents from members of Edmonds Lutheran. The baby is set for sleeptime, bathtime, storytime, and waketime now. Here are some pictures of our wonderful friends.