Week 33....

The baby room painting is complete and we finally posted pictures! You can go to http://mcgrane.smugmug.com and click on family pictures to see all the pictures. Enjoy! 

We had our 33 week check up today and everything looks good. The heartbeat is nice and strong, staying in the 140's mainly. My uterus is measuring right on target and now it is just up to Tater tot to keep growing and getting chubby! Well I guess it is my job to keep eating for that to happen too:) The crib is set up and ready to go, now we just need to set up the rest of the furniture. We'll post some more photos once it is all set up and baby ready!

Week 32

No big updates this week, aside from a big belly and a big baby! Phil has been putting the finishing touches on the baby room, so those pictures should be ready soon. The goal is to have it complete this weekend, before finals start! Otherwise, we are doing well. We had our birthing classes this past week and feel much more prepared for the process that lies ahead...or atleast as prepared as you can be! So what is your guess, boy or girl? And what date do you think tater tot is coming? The polling has started off to the left of this page, cast your vote now!

Here is a comparison of Week 18 to Week 30...

Week 30

Only 9 weeks or as the blog says....67 days left! Unbelievable really how fast this time has gone by. I am sure I wouldn't agree with this statement all the time:) but I still can't believe that we are going to have a little Andrew or Makenzie in about 2 months. 

Things are going really well. I feel good, just tired most of the time. It is hard sleeping with an active little tater tot growing inside of me. The baby is active all of the time, even in the middle of running around at work, s/he likes to let me know that they are there still! But I tell the baby that I don't mind, I would rather be reminded continually that they are there, then have a non-active baby that I would worry about. 

The baby room is coming along, not too much more painting left for Phil to finish up. We had a great day last weekend with the help of my parents and law school friend Emily, we were able to knock out a bunch of painting in one day. That was a relief! Now when we are done painting, we just have to set up all the furniture and Phil is going to make the bassinet! He is a busy guy trying to do all these things and finish up his semester as well. Tater tot loves him though and knows he can do it:)

Week 29 Ultrasound

The first photo of Tater Tot is a view of the face looking at us. The eyelids were opening and closing when we watched the screen, so precious! The last two photos our of Tater Tot's facial profile with the infamous fist to the mouth. We could see the baby sucking on his/her fingers and smacking his/her lips during this view. It is amazing how active the baby is, Phil especially noticed this during the ultrasound (as I notice it all day long:) We cannot wait to meet this little person with such character already! 

As for statistics, Tater tot is in the 80th percentile for growth, meaning s/he is a big baby, and growing like a weed. The ultrasound shows the baby weighing about 3 1/2 pounds, which is about 1/2-3/4lbs above average. I think what we are beginning to understand is that we are not having a small baby! AKA, we do not have any use for newborn size clothing:) We are happy that the baby is a big healthy baby....because as I always say to the babies at the hospital, this is the only time in your life when "fat is in" so live it up!

Kim & Kevin's Wedding....

Here are some wedding photos with a good belly shot and of course the beautiful bride!

28 Weeks on Friday!

Only 12 weeks to go...amazing! Time is flying and this little one just keeps getting bigger and bigger, no joke! At our last appt at 26 weeks, my uterus was measuring at 30cm  (about 30 weeks)! This might be because the baby is large, the position of the baby is stretching my uterus, or who knows! The midwives and I do not think that the due date is wrong, so we will see. We have a 2nd ultrasound scheduled for next week to check on the growth, as well as follow-up with a few things they couldn't see clearly on the first ultrasound. We will let you know how tater tot is measuring then! 

Phil is on spring break this week, so he is working hard on tater tot's room. It is looking amazing so far....we will post pictures once it is complete. My dad came up after all the wedding craziness was over and helped Phil for a day. As you can see, Phil thinks he is pregnant too, and so we took his profile to update everyone:) 

Tater tot is very active and moving around all the time. During my blood glucose testing last week, we could actually see tater tot kicking all around just looking at my stomach. I think s/he likes sugar! Well I think that is all for now. I am going to try to post some wedding pics up here too. 

Week 24: Viable baby in there!

We've made it to week 24 and tater tot just keeps growing. S/he is an active little squirt, always letting his/her momma know that they are in there....no matter what time of day:) We are getting excited, starting to think this is the real thing. My cravings for sweets are working in overdrive these days, not that I haven't always had a sweet tooth, but I feel like I have no self control when I am around chocolate. I'd like to blame tater tot, but I don't think that would be fair:) 

I am excited to fly to Indianapolis next week for my friend Kate's wedding and to spend time with my little "nephew" Will. Then Kimberly is getting married 2 weeks after that! I have been busy trying to find things that look semi-decent to wear for all these events...shopping for maternity clothes is not as fun as one would think! I am not complaining though:) 

My last appointment, my uterus measured at 23 weeks, when I was 20 weeks and 5 days...it will be interesting to see how things have changed at the next appt. I need to keep with my goal of having a SMALL baby!!!

Week 20

This is last weeks picture....just now being posted. I am still amazed with the ultrasound pictures and the fact that there is a real baby in my belly! The baby weighed approximately 13 ounces and was about 17 cm from head to rump. He or she is in the 68% for growth.

I am definitely starting to feel better and feel slightly more like myself. I have more energy, like for instance, I can last for a few hours of shopping and not need to lay on the couch for the rest of the day recovering. I am starting to eat vegetables again:), and started swimming this week too! I think Phil is thrilled that I can now contribute to household chores again, so he is not all on his own. The baby is still moving around lots and I am still excited about it....I hear this excitement will change at some point, but for now its good to know the baby is healthy and alive! Until next time....

Kick

I felt my first kick, punch, elbow, or whatever it was today. The first one was a big one right into the palm of my hand. I got to feel a few other smaller ones after that. It was really cool. This is starting to seem pretty real. Ang says she's being kicked like crazy. I think she swallowed a soccer team.

Phil

Ultrasound Pictures!!!

We had our first ultrasound today. It was really cool. Don't worry, Tater Tot has all his/her parts. You can click on the pictures to see a full size view!

Phil

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Full Side View (Tater Tot is facing down)


Foot

Face - As we were watching it the baby opened its mouth for this picture

Face - I think Tater Tot looks like Skeletor from Heman.

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Week 18.5

I can't believe 18 weeks have already gone by. So fast, and yet so slow! The bump is starting to show a little more, and I think this is just the beginning of popping, so be prepared:) On 1/12, 2 days ago, I began feeling little tater tot move. What an amazing feeling, to know that the baby is alive, healthy, and listening to everything I say and do. Phil and I are both so excited for our ultrasound in a litte over a week. We will hopefully get a picture posted afterwards for everyone to enjoy. It will be so awesome to see this little one finally, even if only in a picture!

We have started the process of getting our house in order for a new member. We have lots more organizing and rearranging to go, before we can begin even working on the baby room. But it is fun to think in less than 5 months we will have a baby to share our home with! Phil bought some name books as well, as we have no ideas for girls' names. Any suggestions?? Thanks for staying posted! More to come in a week or so.

Here's a recording of the babies heartbeat from last week. Enjoy!

Here is a real comparison: week 4 versus week 13.

13 Weeks...

We have officially made it out of the first trimester. Here is my first picture with a tiny little bump, not much to write home about just yet:) Phil thought it would be nice to take a picture out on the back patio...