Baby #2 Update

We went this morning for our anatomy ultrasound...at 18 weeks (already?!?). We did NOT find out what it was - we stayed strong again! Erin went too and behaved very well. I think she was scared by the dark room and the strange place. Anyway, back to the new baby - I already feel bad for this kid not getting as much attention as Erin, but Bob was a second child too so he is going to watch out for him/her. The baby looked good and measured right on track for head circumference and diameter, femur length, and whatever else they measure. He/she weighs about 7 oz. We got to see the heart beating (153 bpm again), brain parts, kidneys, stomach, spine, and lots of other parts. The profile looks a lot like Erin did to me!

Those are the main highlights. I am feeling good - in that wonderful stage in between fatigue and super-heartburn! My only complaint right now is eczema...yuck! I go back on the 31st for the next appointment, but all is looking good!




I can't help giving a short Erin report - she said "mama" this morning! She continues to practice her walking and is much more confident now. She has been busy reading her Christmas books, especially the ones that play music. She is really getting into the Christmas spirit. Riding in the car on Sunday, she was playing peek-a-boo with her blanket, and it was lots of fun. She's also excited to have her big girl bed from Grandma and Grandpa A. (though she won't be using it for awhile; hopefully we can keep her contained in the crib for a long time!).