25 Weeks...25cm

Well we have reached the 25 week mark. Today I had another appointment and everything is progressing on track. I have gained plenty of weight (we won't discuss numbers) and my belly measured 25cm which the doctor said is right on track -- despite the fact that I had a dream last night they told us our baby had a syndrome that makes it grow at an abnormal rate -- thankfully that didn't come true. We heard the heartbeat and it was as fast and strong as ever.

I had to drink some fruit punch type stuff and then give three vials of blood to test for Gestational diabetes. We won't know the results for a while but hopefully all will be fine.

Here are some more pics of the every expanding belly...

Profile shot in my work clothes....

The Belly Straight on and the belly button is slowing disappearing...

Still growing...

Baby Frericks is kicking and moving all the time now which has been really cool. We go back to the doctor in four more weeks so we can't wait to see what happens next.

22 Weeks and Counting....

Well we had a very productive weekend. We have officially picked out and purchased Baby Frericks's Crib, Armoire and dresser. We spent over 2 hours looking at so many different options and changed our minds about 4 times but are very excited about what we got. Thankfully the store is keeping our purchases b/c our house is on the market and we hope to sell it before the baby is here. If that doesn't happen, then we will set up the nursery.

Here are some pics of the baby bump at 22 weeks. It has officially popped out and it getting bigger everyday. My belly button is making its way out also!

The Belly...

The Belly...but I am pushing it out.....

Not much else to report. We go back to the doctor on June 30 so I will have more updates then!

Baby Frericks' Debut...

As Promised here are some pics of Baby Frericks...

Baby Frericks...aka - Big Foot

The only Profile Shot Baby Frericks let us get...

Baby Frericks seems to be a thumb sucker already...

Good Shot of sweet Baby Frericks!

20 Weeks and Counting....

We are halfway there and we had a big day today...we officially saw Baby Frericks on our first Ultrasound. It was surreal to say the least. With technology today, we saw Baby Frericks in 2D, 3D and even 4D (which means we watched baby in 3D in real time). It was amazing.

You are probably wondering why I am not calling Baby Frericks a girl or boy...and that is because after much discussion, we have decided to wait and have it be a Surprise on October 14th. It was tough not to peek today but I think we did it (well Tom may have cheated but I don't think he did...haha).

Here are some funny statements made by our doctor today and it looks like we are in for a wild ride with Baby Frericks...

"Wow you guys have a wild child on your hands"

"There are the feet....those are some big feet for a little baby"

Needless to say, Baby Frericks was doing flips, moving around and hiding from the camera underneath my hip bone....its favorite spot apparently. Baby did give us a wave at one point but kept its little hands in fists in front of its face for most of the time. Although it did sneak in a few thumb sucks from time to time.

The best part of the day was that everything is great with Baby. All body parts and organs look great, its heartbeat was 138, growth is on track (well at least for the big feet) and everyone is healthy and happy.

Here is another pic of the ever expanding belly. Baby pics will be posted soon...