24 Weeks

We went for a check-up on 11/16/10. Everything went great! I didn't gain any weight this month!!! Yey! At my last visit, my Dr. Informed me that I was on the high end of the weight scale. My Dr. Wasn't concerned, but I definitely was! So, I cut back in my splurges and took a few walks each week. My belly is measuring exactly where I should be at 24 months and few days. Keaton's current heartbeat is in the 150's and is very active! I can feel him through out the day...Daddy Donald has also felt a kick. We can't wait for him to get bigger and start to see his hands and feet pushing out of my belly.

We have started the nursery...the crib and bedding are ready. My mom and I will be painting a wall in the nursery next week. There is still TONS to buy and get ready, but decorating is so fun right now!

I am the worse pregnant woman ever...I have not taken any pictures of my belly! Sorry family and friends...I will get on it asap now that I am off work!

Love you all!

20 Weeks Sonogram

It's OFFICIALLY a BOY!

We had our big sonogram on 11/18/10...and it was great to see the little guy again! Yes, that's right it's OFFICIAL it's a BOY! His name is Keaton Patrick Terry. The radiologist will be reviewing the pictures and let us know if there are any concerns. I have a check-up this Friday, 11/22/10, with my nurse practioner who may be able to give me the results.

Keaton's Hand

Most of you know, that we recently moved into a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom rental house. Donald's parents moved into our townhome from Fresno at the end of September. We love all of the space of our new home. For the most part, we are settled into our new place and enjoying it. (Our new address is 10159 Goinyour Way Sac, CA 95827)

With an extra room in our new home, we have been able to start getting the nursery ready! The nursery theme is primary colors with an accent of the Original Curious George. Donald set-up the crib a month ago and I recently purchased the cute Pottery Barn bedding set this past weekend. We are looking forward to adding more to Keaton's room in the coming months.

Keaton's Profile

Keaton's Foot

I am still feeling good...a little achy and tired, but nothing too bad. I am back in the classroom full-time, teaching fifth grade. I love being busy teaching and not sitting at home waiting for the time to pass. My teaching position will end February 28th...a week before my due date! I pray that I stay healthy and that I continue to work up to my delivery date.

We hope all of you are well! We miss and love you all!!! :) Oh and I will post pics of my belly very soon...it's big and I am a little camera shy right now!

Genetic Disease Screening Sonogram

Baby Profile

At 12 weeks, (8/25/10), Donald and I went for a genetics screening sonogram. This was a screening we chose to do, to know if our child has Down Syndrome or Tri 18. The screening includes a few blood tests, but the sonogram was so much fun! We got an awesome sonogram tech who was chatting with us about everything! She informed us that our baby did not have any excess fluid around its neck and that it was negative for Down Syndrome and Tri 18. Yey!

Cute Arm

Cute Leg

  

It's a BOY!

After the important stuff was out of the way, Donald and I asked her to look for the baby's gender. She didn't hold back...she told us that boys have three dots in the genital area, while girls have one dot/line. When she saw our baby's area she saw three dots! She said we would have to confirm it's a boy in a few more weeks with a practitioner, but that she was STRONGLY sure it was a BOY!!! Donald and I are very excited to have a boy and have already started planning all of the sports he will play! :)

Second Doctor's Appointment

At 11 weeks (8/21/10) we went for our monthly prenatal check-up. No sonogram on this visit :( But we did get to hear the baby's heart beat. The nurse informed us that the heartbeat was at 160, right where it should be at 11 weeks. She predicted that it was a girl, because it was easier to find her heartbeat. We can't wait to see if she is right!!!

First Sonogram

At 7 weeks (7/21/10) we went to our first doctor's appointment. We confirmed the pregnancy and got our first look at the little peanut. Our due date is March 6, 2011! We even got to hear the tiny hear beat! Donald was so excited to hear the beating heart, it was absolutely priceless. I was stunned to say the least! :)

As for my symptoms, I have been EXTREMELY LUCKY! No morning sickness, thank god!! I have been tired, achy, and moody. ;)

Welcome!

We are so excited to be on this journey to parenthood! This blog will allow us to include everyone near and far over the next 9 months. Check back soon for new pics and posts!