13 Week Appointment

Today I had my 13 week appointment with the nurse midwife. Everything went great and I got to hear the baby's heart beating. It was AMAZING!! Baby's heart beat sounded so strong. There was also this intermittent sound I heard, and the nurse explained that the baby was kicking and the movement was picked up by the doppler. Baby kicked a lot during the doppler. Perhaps a soccer player? I can't wait to feel the baby kick inside of me. The nurse also explained that the most accurate due date to acknowledge is July 30, 2008. The ultrasounds may give different due dates, but they are not as accurate because the baby's growth rate varies week by week. So it sounds like the official due date is July 30th. Mark your calendars! Everything else is going well! Thank you for your prayers and support!

Ultrasound at 12 weeks

Here are some photos from our last ultrasound. Some of the photos aren't very clear, but the ultrasound technician labeled some of the photos, so if you look close, you can see the feet, legs, arms, etc. My favorite photo is the one of Baby's profile. I think Baby's pretty darn cute if I do say so myself!

Based on our previous measurements, we thought the baby was 12 weeks, 1 day, but based on the baby's current length, we're estimated to now be due on July 26, 2008 and the baby's measuring 12 weeks, 6 days. So we've moved up 5 days! How exciting! The doctor's appointment went great! Baby Louis is healthy and we were able to identify important organs and body parts, such as Baby's heart, brain, kidneys, stomach, arms, and legs. It's an amazing experience being able to watch the baby move on the screen. Baby Louis even did a flip for us while we were watching... perhaps an acrobat?

We'll update as soon as there is more information. Thank you for your prayers and support during this very exciting time. Thank you also to all the friends and family who have showered us with cards- you make us feel so special!