Jan 24, 2008

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!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

It is so magical to see the development of the baby that you made. The baby is beautiful! It is hard for me to not tear up when I see the ultrasound pictures. It is just so amazing. This baby has no idea what he or she is in for! What a good life he or she will have surrounded by love. You are going to be great parents. You can practice with Gannon any time. How's this weekend?

Anonymous said...

Hi Megan and Michael and Baby! I hope the baby comes on the 26th not the 30th! I can't wait to meet him or her!

Dave & Jill said...

The babies heartbeat is such a beautiful sound. We never had ultrasound photos but we really looked forward to hearing Michael's heartbeat.

The sound of life....so amazing & wonderful.

Anonymous said...

Hi Magan, Michael and Baby, Wow..we are so excited for the both of you. Seeing the ultrasound is amazing..when I had mine done years ago, you were not able to see the baby as clear as you can on yours. Hearing your baby for the first time is like falling in love all over again. We wish you lots of love and kisses and can't wait to see your bundle of joy. Much love your way from Dan, Lucy, Derek and Kayla..:)

Anonymous said...

O.k look, from my portuguese experience, let me explain exactly whats going on. First of all, the " kicking " that you describe is merely the fact that he/she is kicking off the dirt of his/her baseball cleats before stepping into the batters box..( not a soccer player )! The " acrobatic" moves are simply the practice of diving for outfield flyballs and rolling over to make the catch. Afterall, July put's him/her in the middle of the baseball season!!! Dr. Dan Louis...or Uncle Danny. Love you both, um,.. all 3! !!

Anonymous said...

O.k look, from my portuguese experience, let me explain exactly whats going on. First of all, the " kicking " that you describe is merely the fact that he/she is kicking off the dirt of his/her baseball cleats before stepping into the batters box..( not a soccer player )! The " acrobatic" moves are simply the practice of diving for outfield flyballs and rolling over to make the catch. Afterall, July put's him/her in the middle of the baseball season!!! Dr. Dan Louis...or Uncle Danny. Love you both, um,.. all 3! !!