Yesterday, Kim passed the 12 week mark. The best news in my opinion is that she doesn't feel so bad anymore. A few days ago, she woke up one morning and told me "I feel normal today." I wasn't sure if it would last, but for the last several days her nausea and lack of appetite are gone. I'm also starting to notice her belly getting a little larger and firmer, which is fun.
It's also really good news that the chance of miscarriage goes down by 60% now that we have made it this far.
I know we have a lot still to go through, and new types of discomfort will be in Kim's life soon. But for now, we're enjoying a stretch of "regular" days.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Friday, January 19, 2007
Changes
The changes in color and format are in response to Aunt Megan's prods. So, if you think it's better now you have her to thank.
Let this be a lesson - when you need a blog designed, don't let the minimalist of the family with no artistic vision do it. Otherwise, you get a black background with white letters.
Let this be a lesson - when you need a blog designed, don't let the minimalist of the family with no artistic vision do it. Otherwise, you get a black background with white letters.
Dr's Appointment #2
This morning's OB appointment went well. The Dr said everything was normal and moving along fine.
Kim's lost a few pounds, which we were told is normal during the first trimester. We also found out that she's positive for Group B Strep. This isn't a huge deal, some women just have it. Nothing will be different except Kim will need to take some antibiotics when she begins labor so as not to pass the Strep on to the baby.
We got to hear the baby's heartbeat again, which we weren't expecting. It wasn't another sonogram. This time Dr. Hooi just put what I guess is some type of high powered stethoscope on Kim's tummy and turned it up so we could hear.
It's such a great sound, I think I might make it my new ring tone.
Kim's lost a few pounds, which we were told is normal during the first trimester. We also found out that she's positive for Group B Strep. This isn't a huge deal, some women just have it. Nothing will be different except Kim will need to take some antibiotics when she begins labor so as not to pass the Strep on to the baby.
We got to hear the baby's heartbeat again, which we weren't expecting. It wasn't another sonogram. This time Dr. Hooi just put what I guess is some type of high powered stethoscope on Kim's tummy and turned it up so we could hear.
It's such a great sound, I think I might make it my new ring tone.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Random Baby Fact #3
According to researchers at the University of Texas, babies like pretty faces better than plain ones. So, if you are ugly and you make our child cry then please do not blame us. We're not bad parents, and we haven't taught the baby to hate ugly people. It's just science, and you're going to have to get over it.
We have our second OB appointment tomorrow morning, and we'll let you know how that goes.
We have our second OB appointment tomorrow morning, and we'll let you know how that goes.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Whoops
So, I really didn't expect it to be another week before I wrote again. It kind of negates the point of getting on last week and saying it wouldn't happen again. But I guess the truth is life is crazy, and that it is sometimes compounded by pregnancy and other things to an even greater degree. So who knows how often we will always post.
I came down with Strep Throat last Tuesday and was sick into the weekend. We were very worried Kim might get sick, but we stayed on opposite ends of our apartment at all times and sprayed a lot of Lysol. I finally started to feel normal a few days ago, just in time for what the news stations here are calling"ICE STORM '07." We've been iced in for 2 days now, and probably will be tomorrow too.
Kim appreciates the time off, but I am on the verge of insanity. Between being sick last week and being iced in now, I have basically been shut up in this apartment for a week. I know there was plenty of time for blogging then, but I just haven't felt like it. I've read some, and watched a lot of Arrested Development. And I thought this morning that it was probably time to make contact with the outside world.
So, I know there's no baby news in here. But this is my icebreaker (there really was no pun intended, that is just what came out).
I came down with Strep Throat last Tuesday and was sick into the weekend. We were very worried Kim might get sick, but we stayed on opposite ends of our apartment at all times and sprayed a lot of Lysol. I finally started to feel normal a few days ago, just in time for what the news stations here are calling"ICE STORM '07." We've been iced in for 2 days now, and probably will be tomorrow too.
Kim appreciates the time off, but I am on the verge of insanity. Between being sick last week and being iced in now, I have basically been shut up in this apartment for a week. I know there was plenty of time for blogging then, but I just haven't felt like it. I've read some, and watched a lot of Arrested Development. And I thought this morning that it was probably time to make contact with the outside world.
So, I know there's no baby news in here. But this is my icebreaker (there really was no pun intended, that is just what came out).
Monday, January 8, 2007
Holiday Hiatus
We probably should have guessed that it would be damn near impossible to post during the holiday season. Sorry it's been so long since any updates. We had a great Christmas and New Year's with most of our family. Then, we've been very busy getting back into the swing of things here in Austin. I confess that figuring out what color walls should be or how the heck to put down laminate flooring at the new church space has overtaken my desire to blog the last few weeks. But that's all over, and I expect us to be back now with a lot of gusto.
In pregnancy related news, Kim has continued to feel gross. She hasn't thrown up once, but she almost always feels like she is going to. I think I've noticed the moodiness more than she has (what's new?), but overall I think it's gone so much better than it could have been. We'll be out of this 1st trimester in a few weeks now, and hopefully one of the toughest parts will be behind us. My aunt Trena didn't help matters much when she told us that she was sick her entire pregnancy, but I've told Kim repeatedly that's not normal and this will probably be done soon.
In baby equipment news, we have a grandfather and a great-grandfather designing a cradle and a dresser. We have a crib sitting in an attic that has been promised to us from Don and Emily. We made our first visit to Babies R' Us, after which I needed a stiff drink and a place to lie down. We have been given two onesies I believe, along with a blanket, a few books, and lots of other cute stuff.
There's tons to write I am sure, but it can't all be done today. So, consider this the icebreaker after a two week break.
In pregnancy related news, Kim has continued to feel gross. She hasn't thrown up once, but she almost always feels like she is going to. I think I've noticed the moodiness more than she has (what's new?), but overall I think it's gone so much better than it could have been. We'll be out of this 1st trimester in a few weeks now, and hopefully one of the toughest parts will be behind us. My aunt Trena didn't help matters much when she told us that she was sick her entire pregnancy, but I've told Kim repeatedly that's not normal and this will probably be done soon.
In baby equipment news, we have a grandfather and a great-grandfather designing a cradle and a dresser. We have a crib sitting in an attic that has been promised to us from Don and Emily. We made our first visit to Babies R' Us, after which I needed a stiff drink and a place to lie down. We have been given two onesies I believe, along with a blanket, a few books, and lots of other cute stuff.
There's tons to write I am sure, but it can't all be done today. So, consider this the icebreaker after a two week break.
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