2nd Ultrasound Weekend

We had our 2nd ultrasound on 2/14.  It was so neat to peek inside and see what the baby is up to! Our ultrasound tech was a little grumpy and she did the majority of the ultrasound with the screen turned so only her and Josh could see it.  I really wanted to see what she was talking about and pointing out so I was trying to lean over to see and the tech would get frustrated.  I also couldn't believe that she wouldn't let my family into the room until she was done with all the measurements, they only got to see the baby for 5 mins. :(   The one really neat part about the ultrasound was when my family was in the room the baby had the hiccups and it stretched its head way back.  It was so cute!! The tech was shocked when we told her that we didn't want to know the gender of the baby, she almost seemed confused when we asked her to not show us.  All in all is was really neat to see the baby but we were kind of disappointed with the tech.  We are really considering getting another ultrasound, probably one in 4D, just so we can see the baby for more then 5 mins. :)

It was really fun having my sister and my mom in town this past weekend.  Us girls ran the Mermaid Run 5k.  Lindsi got first place in her age group!! It is a great tradition we have started, we are hoping we will have Nat and Baby L with us there next year! While we were at the run the boys were at the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation.  Josh and Chris had a ball seeing all the air crafts on display.  The was a parade of flight that was also really neat.  We all got to see the majority of the parade of flight, minus the time we spent waiting to get onto base, there was soooo much traffic!!

2nd Ultrasound!!

Your pregnancy: 17 weeks

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How your baby's growing:

Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.

1st Centering Pregnancy Appointment

We had our first Centering Pregnancy appointment on January 26.  It was really neat to be surrounded by 15 other women who are also due sometime in July.  The beginning of the appointment consists of checking vitals, weight and the baby's heartbeat. Baby Labbe's heartbeat was 148bpm.  Kelly, the midwife, measured my uterus and said it was about 3 fingers below my belly button. She said everything was healthy and right on track. :) It was really neat to hear the baby's heartbeat.  Another confirmation that there really is a baby in there.  The rest of the appointment was about nutrition.  We had a guest speaker come and tell us all about what we can and cannot eat.  She also discussed good ways to make sure we are eating a well rounded diet.  I cant believe all the things that I am supposed to stay away from...even lunch meat is off limits. Oh well! Its all worth it!!

We are getting very excited for the big ultrasound on February 14.  We are a little sad that we cant have our entire family in the room with us but we will be able to share photos right afterwards! Less than 2 weeks and we get to see Baby L again!! Cant wait!

Changing Table!!

Josh and I put the changing table together this morning.  It is just perfect.  The color is exactly what we had wanted!! Having the changing table all put together really makes us anxious for the baby to be here.  I cant believe she/he will be here in the next 6 months.  Yay!!! :) Thank you Grandma for finding this wonderful furniture!! :)

15 Weeks

Your pregnancy: 15 weeks

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How your baby's growing:

Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")

14 Weeks