.JPG)
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Family News
I am saddened to say that Keith's grandfather passed away last week. We were hoping that our little baby boy would be able to meet him and get to know his great-grandfather as he grew up. The funeral service was very moving, and included a military burial with a 21-gun salute, which meant a lot to everyone. He will be missed greatly, and we look forward to to sharing the stories and memories with our little boy as he grows up.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Week 23 Update and Vacation Photos
We made it to our 23 week mark and all is well! We had a doctor's appointment last week that went well - not too much to report there, except that he reviewed the latest ultrasound and said all looks good. We are on track and things are progressing nicely!
Peanut is growing and wiggling like a frog! He is especially active in the early morning and when I eat supper. I get the feeling that he's going to give his Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Kenneth a run for their money - he doesn't like to sleep late! :)
Strangers have certainly started to comment on my pregnancy - I have people ask me things like when I am due, whether baby is a boy or a girl, and so forth. Two weeks ago, I received my first finger poke from someone as well as the first stranger patting my belly. Just a small tip for you - poking is especially not welcome! ;) It's very weird to experience - I don't think there's anyone else in the world that they would poke or pat, except an expectant mom. I have gotten pretty used to the questions, and for the most part it has been nice to share the joy of our pregnancy with others...although I may be buying a "Hands Off" t-shirt in the near future!
I am still photographing portraits and weddings, as well as doing business photography for local clients. With the Christmas season coming up, portrait sittings are ramping up! Keith has been working in the woods in our yard to get things cleaned up now that the snakes have gone in for the winter. He was finally able to cut down the giant hornet's nest!
We also had a little getaway to the mountains of Tennessee. We enjoyed relaxing and taking a step back from the work world, while soaking in the beautiful scenery. The leaves are still changing there, and I posted two photos of the view of the Smoky Mountains from one of the bridges near our cabin.
I hope you are all doing well as we get close to the holidays!
Peanut is growing and wiggling like a frog! He is especially active in the early morning and when I eat supper. I get the feeling that he's going to give his Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Kenneth a run for their money - he doesn't like to sleep late! :)
Strangers have certainly started to comment on my pregnancy - I have people ask me things like when I am due, whether baby is a boy or a girl, and so forth. Two weeks ago, I received my first finger poke from someone as well as the first stranger patting my belly. Just a small tip for you - poking is especially not welcome! ;) It's very weird to experience - I don't think there's anyone else in the world that they would poke or pat, except an expectant mom. I have gotten pretty used to the questions, and for the most part it has been nice to share the joy of our pregnancy with others...although I may be buying a "Hands Off" t-shirt in the near future!
I am still photographing portraits and weddings, as well as doing business photography for local clients. With the Christmas season coming up, portrait sittings are ramping up! Keith has been working in the woods in our yard to get things cleaned up now that the snakes have gone in for the winter. He was finally able to cut down the giant hornet's nest!
We also had a little getaway to the mountains of Tennessee. We enjoyed relaxing and taking a step back from the work world, while soaking in the beautiful scenery. The leaves are still changing there, and I posted two photos of the view of the Smoky Mountains from one of the bridges near our cabin.
I hope you are all doing well as we get close to the holidays!
Friday, October 24, 2008
It's a BOY!
Well, the polls are closed...at least on this vote! The 65% of you that voted boy were correct!!!
We had our ultrasound this week, and baby peanut is a BOY!!! We are very excited to have gotten to see the baby again, and the ultrasound experience was just amazing.
The first ultrasound we had was so special because we got to hear the heartbeat for the first time, and see the little peanut that was growing inside me. When we switched doctors, we had a second ultrasound (10 1/2 weeks) and got to see how much baby had grown.
This third ultrasound was so incredible. Not only did we get to find out that we are having a boy, but we also got to see things like the spine and the position of the baby, and we could even count all the little fingers and toes! It was incredible to see how much he has grown, and to see all the details of our little miracle. I have posted the 3D photo that the ultrasound technician gave us so that you can see the face of our little boy. :)
We have been asked if we knew it was a boy, or had a hunch...we both actually did have a gut feeling that peanut was a boy peanut! We were just waiting for the confirmation from the ultrasound.
We have picked out names ... but you will have to wait for March to hear what name peanut will have! :)
We had our ultrasound this week, and baby peanut is a BOY!!! We are very excited to have gotten to see the baby again, and the ultrasound experience was just amazing.
The first ultrasound we had was so special because we got to hear the heartbeat for the first time, and see the little peanut that was growing inside me. When we switched doctors, we had a second ultrasound (10 1/2 weeks) and got to see how much baby had grown.
This third ultrasound was so incredible. Not only did we get to find out that we are having a boy, but we also got to see things like the spine and the position of the baby, and we could even count all the little fingers and toes! It was incredible to see how much he has grown, and to see all the details of our little miracle. I have posted the 3D photo that the ultrasound technician gave us so that you can see the face of our little boy. :)
We have been asked if we knew it was a boy, or had a hunch...we both actually did have a gut feeling that peanut was a boy peanut! We were just waiting for the confirmation from the ultrasound.
We have picked out names ... but you will have to wait for March to hear what name peanut will have! :)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
19 Week Update
We are almost at the halfway mark! We updated the pictures on the left and are anxiously awaiting our next ultrasound where we can see the baby again. After that, we'll begin the process of planning the nursery and picking out items for baby!
We are also anxiously awaiting another mini-getaway - this time to the mountains! We didn't plan any vacations this year...and then decided we should getaway while the getting's good! We are looking forward to spending some time relaxing in a cabin in the Smoky Mountains and just enjoying time away together.
We are also anxiously awaiting another mini-getaway - this time to the mountains! We didn't plan any vacations this year...and then decided we should getaway while the getting's good! We are looking forward to spending some time relaxing in a cabin in the Smoky Mountains and just enjoying time away together.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Week 18
We had our doctor's appointment this week and all is well! The baby's heartbeat is still strong and I am doing well. The ultrasound is scheduled for mid-October, so we will (we hope...) know soon whether we are Team Pink or Team Blue!
Keith and I also enjoyed a vacation to the beach for our wedding anniversary. We had a great time and got to see the sunrise each morning from our balcony overlooking the ocean! The pictures I posted are from the hotel balcony. It was so hard to leave and come back to reality...and work! ;)
On an even better note, we felt the baby move! It was the first time I felt a distinct movement that was unlike anything I'd felt before, and Keith was even able to feel a little nudge from baby. It was great that we were together for baby's first "hello!"
Keith and I also enjoyed a vacation to the beach for our wedding anniversary. We had a great time and got to see the sunrise each morning from our balcony overlooking the ocean! The pictures I posted are from the hotel balcony. It was so hard to leave and come back to reality...and work! ;)
On an even better note, we felt the baby move! It was the first time I felt a distinct movement that was unlike anything I'd felt before, and Keith was even able to feel a little nudge from baby. It was great that we were together for baby's first "hello!"
Monday, September 22, 2008
Week 16
Well, tomorrow we will be 16 weeks along! I can't believe how fast the time is passing. At first, it felt like March was so far away, but now I am amazed at how it's already Fall. Soon we will be celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas with our friends and family...and then our little peanut will arrive!
Keith has moved the guest bed into the bonus room, so we are slowly getting ready to make a nursery! Our next appointment at the doctor is Oct 7.
I have just a few more weddings to do this year, and then, of course, Christmas portrait season! My travel with my full-time job has slowed a bit for now, but will ramp up again in October and November.
Keith and I are looking forward to a much-needed vacation this Fall - we are planning to visit the beach and the mountains, and just relax and enjoy the idea of becoming parents!
Otherwise, things are going well. I am thinking of writing a "Top Ten Things No One Tells You About the First Trimester" because there is so much that the books say...and so much that they leave out! For example, who knew that your bellybutton could actually hurt!? :)
Keith has moved the guest bed into the bonus room, so we are slowly getting ready to make a nursery! Our next appointment at the doctor is Oct 7.
I have just a few more weddings to do this year, and then, of course, Christmas portrait season! My travel with my full-time job has slowed a bit for now, but will ramp up again in October and November.
Keith and I are looking forward to a much-needed vacation this Fall - we are planning to visit the beach and the mountains, and just relax and enjoy the idea of becoming parents!
Otherwise, things are going well. I am thinking of writing a "Top Ten Things No One Tells You About the First Trimester" because there is so much that the books say...and so much that they leave out! For example, who knew that your bellybutton could actually hurt!? :)
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Welcome!
Welcome, friends and family, to our little peanut's blog. We are hoping to post updates from doctor's appointments and photos as my stomach grows with the baby. The due date is March 12, 2009, and we are so excited.
Up until now, it's been a whirlwind of getting the news, going to the doctor, waiting to share the news, going to the doctor some more, and then finally sharing the good news with each of you! We are excited that we can now share our joy with you, and are looking forward to the little one's arrival.
I am about 15 weeks along today, and our next appointment will be in early October. We will find out in mid- to late-October whether peanut is a boy or a girl!
Stay tuned...
Lisa and Keith
Up until now, it's been a whirlwind of getting the news, going to the doctor, waiting to share the news, going to the doctor some more, and then finally sharing the good news with each of you! We are excited that we can now share our joy with you, and are looking forward to the little one's arrival.
I am about 15 weeks along today, and our next appointment will be in early October. We will find out in mid- to late-October whether peanut is a boy or a girl!
Stay tuned...
Lisa and Keith
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)