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There are two exciting things from this week, as you can see from my title. The first is that I’ve felt the baby move twice during the middle of the day. On Thursday there was movement while I was at work, but, more importantly, today the movements turned to definite “popcorn popping” feelings during church.Continue reading “Tracks Suits and Popcorn Pops”

Today we had our 16 week check-up. We got to meet Peggy, the other CNM ANRP in the office who will be there for my delivery if Erin isn’t available. We heard the heartbeat again, but this time all Peggy had to do was place the Doppler two finger widths below my belly button, andContinue reading “16 Week Check-up”

The exciting news this week is that I felt the baby move last night! People say “a flutter” or “like you’re queasy” or all sorts of things… but it’s different for everyone. My friend Emrie said it felt like popcorn popping inside. But for me, it felt like my stomach was hungry… except I’d justContinue reading “Updated Week 16 Post (Pics and Links)”

I take everything I said about being in between in the last posting back… Tonight at a party, someone said to me, “Hey, I think I have those jeans too! I love them!” Let’s just keep in mind this person is thin, hip, and stylish. My response was, “Really? You own maternity jeans?” Because IContinue reading “Quote of the Year”

It’s a textbook-perfect occurence in the lives of all pregnant women, and it’s happening to me: nothing fits right. Thanks to Tanya and Emrie, I have some maternity clothes to wear on loan. Too bad they don’t fit yet! Pre-pregnancy pants work with a Bella band, but maternity pants work better… but only the below-bellyContinue reading “Wonderfully In-Between”

I went to Jen’s baby shower last night, and we helped design scrapbook pages for the first month of Baby Shuck’s life… what a great idea! I think I might start doing that for myself since I already have a scrapbook and will need to fill it. I’m so excited that my dad (Grandpa Cole)Continue reading “Update”

It is nice to pass that first trimester milestone. I’m supposed to start gained a pound per week and lots of inches, so that will be interesting. Thanks to my god-daughter, Aly, for the adorable “happy second trimester” present! 🙂 Right now I’m 127 pounds and still have that stylish 30 inch waist that looksContinue reading “Second Trimester”

Today we heard the heart beat at my check-up appointment. There it was, whooshing along at 160 beats per minute. We think ultrasounds are much cooler, but it was still nice to hear. I also registered for all of our childbirth and newborn classes. We are taking a seven-week Preparation for Childbirth, Breastfeeding, and InfantContinue reading “Heard the Heart Beat”

Lots of things happened this last week. Most importantly is that everyone knows that a baby is on the way! We mailed our announcements on Wednesday. Since our announcement, we have found out two more couples we know are pregnant – which means a total of nine couples in addition to us. It’s the yearContinue reading “Happy New Year”

We had our third ultrasound yesterday in Bellevue. It was amazing! The baby was very active – kicking and moving its arms and head. The ultrasound tech said she rarely sees babies so active this early. We got to see lots of profile shots, like the one above, as well as feet, legs, arms, andContinue reading “Third Ultrasound”