Baby School 101

I went to Childbirth Class last night. Willie was finishing up a sales course and couldn't make it. He didn't miss a whole lot. We reviewed some basic terms (like cervix, placenta, vagina and umbilical cord), watched a film where women gave birth in different positions and that was about it.

Hopefully next week we'll do more....supposed to bring our pillows so maybe it will be inter-active with our partners and we can learn different positions. Of course, that's what got most us there to start with!!!

Sweet Stuff

Willie and I went to the OB again last night. I ate Rice Krispies (with some sugar on them) and didn't even think about what it would do to my urine sample! Trace of protein and glucose +1...Dr Sullivan asked me what I ate right before I got there! She laughed when I told her. At any rate, I have a glucose test scheduled in four weeks. Can't wait to drink that sweet syrupy mess.

Anna is fine...heartbeat 133. Mommy, however, has gained a little too much weight in the past month. I won't go into details...but we are more than healthy right now. Too much Halloween candy I suppose.

After my next four-week visit, I will start going every two weeks. Seems like our first visit was just the other day.....

She'll be here before we know it!

Charlie Brown

Here's me (and Anna) on Halloween 2007. I decided our costume is The Great Pumpkin. Don't expect too many more photos until she gets here!

Pink is for Girls

It's a girl! Willie and I (and Bean) went for an ultrasound yesterday and found out we are having a little girl. She currently weighs about 1 lb. She has lots of growing to do before Spring. Dr. Sullivan said everything looks good, no problems visible on the scan.

We are so lucky to have a little girl coming into our lives. Our thanks to God and to all our family and friends for their prayers.

In case you are wondering, her name is Anna Catherine. Willie's mother was named Anna (and my middle name is Anne). My grandmother (Mom's side) was named Catherine.

Time to go shopping. Daddy has to paint this winter and Mommy has lots of pretty things to buy.

Sleepless in Lake St Louis.....

Well, I am starting to be uncomfortable at night. The sciatica has forced me to sleep with a pillow between my legs some nights. It's not too bad, yet. Still controlable with Tylenol (and Benadryl works better than I thought it did!).

Heard the Butterbean's hearbeat again Wednesday night. 145 bpm! We will find out if it's a He-Bean or a She-Bean in a couple of weeks. We'll keep you posted!

Kicking and Screaming

I have been feeling the baby moving for about 2 weeks now. He/She has no set time to be active. I have noticed more movement after I drink ice water....not sure if I'm crazy or it really has an effect. My belly is starting to become more baby now, too.

We go back to the OB next Tuesday for a check-up. Then we'll go back two weeks later to see if the baby is a Boy Butterbean or a Girl Butterbean.

Stay tuned........

Can you hear my heartbeat?

Willie and I got to hear the baby's heartbeat tonight! It was a fast 155 bpm! And just one of them. That made both of us feel much better, too. I will return in 6 weeks for the second ultrasound to see whether we are having a boy or girl. Stay posted for that news!