Baby Schwandt Update

We had our 14 weeks check-up and BEST testing done today. Happy to report that we have nothing to worry about as far as chromosomal abnormalities go. The ultrasound technician took three measurements of the fluid behind baby's head at the spine, and all three came out perfectly normal. She also showed us the two bones the form the forehead and nose. A good sign that the nose bone was there! And in between getting just the right position to take her measurements, we got to see the baby's ribs, spine, arm and leg bones, stomache and kidneys (which looked like little black spots), and we even caught baby yawning and doing little baby sit-ups! It was SO cute!! I told Tom those sit-ups look a little like the beginnings of a rocking motion.... we all know Tom cannot sit still... he rocks even in stationary chairs! ;)

This picture shows baby lying on it's back, pulling it's legs up and touching it's knee with it's fist.

This is baby yawning (see the arrow). In my printed picture, you can just about make out nostrals, and even here you can see the chinny-chin-chin!

Once the nurse took my blood, Dr. Kaldas came in the room. The first thing he said was, "Well, Roxanne, you're making this really easy on me!" He said baby looks great, perfectly healthy, and seeing as I only gained a half a pound (fluid and extra blood, he said) that I should go celebrate with a Dilly Bar! So while in line at the grocery store after work today, I spotted my favorite candy bar, which I haven't seen in forever... 5th Avenue! Yumm! The price was right, too, buy 1 get 1 free... so I got 4! :) Already ate 1 for dessert after my salad for dinner. I might just have one more before too much longer... hehe :)

Next on my agenda is to join the Pregnant & Fit class at the YMCA. Dr. Kaldas happily approved my asking. I figure if I'm paying for a class that has a start and end time predetermined, I'm better off doing that then trying to keep fit on my own. Not that I ever was one for much exercise... I just don't want to end up fighting with the balooga wale tied to my body to work the weight off once the baby is born. The Y also has other postnatal classes as well, so it looks like this is the beginning of a new relationship with me and exercise. hehe

By the way, due date is still December 25th, so that make Mamma & Daddy happy :) Tom and I want to Thank You all for your prayers and well-wishes. We couldn't be happier for our little miracle and we can't wait to share him/her with the world!