Baby's First Pictures

So we had our 3D/4D ultrasound this week. Although we were really hoping we might find out what was growing inside, the technician just couldn't confidently make a call on the sex. It was such an amazing experience, though. This was my first sonogram, and seeing the baby for the first time was unbelievable. There really is a baby in there! We saw it smile, suck its thumb, and even yawn. Being so small, the baby is still really bony, and the skin is pretty much transparent, but I wanted to share a few of the pics.

Meet Baby Winkler!

Smiling

Big Yawn!

Cliff Notes: The First 16 Weeks!

Let me bring you up to speed...

The first 14 1/2 weeks of my pregnancy, I was sick as a dog! Whoever came up with the term "Morning Sickness" definitely got it wrong. "All Day Sickness" would be more appropriate. And cravings? What are those??? I longed for the day I would be able to eat again, let alone something actually sound appealing. I tried everything. Crackers, Sprite, Vitamin B6, Ginger Snaps, Lemons, Toast... I even wore those ridiculous SeaBands. Nothing worked! All I can say is thank goodness for Zofran. That is the only thing that allowed me to eat at all. Finally, a little after 14 weeks, the nausea began to fade. I still take a Zofran every day, but I haven't gotten sick in over 2 weeks, and my appetite is making a comeback! I still haven't had any cravings, but I'm sure those are soon to come.


I felt the baby move for the first time this past weekend!!! I don't even know how to put this part in to words other than to say, Simply Amazing! I wasn't sure if I'd even recognize movement this early, but those little "taps" are undeniable. It doesn't matter what I'm doing, or what kind of day I'm having, when they happen, it brings a smile to my face. Although, I'm sure he/she is just trying to find more leg room, it's like the little one is saying, "Hey!".


So now you're pretty much caught up. I am almost 17 weeks, and dying to find out what we're having. My doctor doesn't perform sonograms until 20 weeks. That just seems like way too long to wait! I want to know now! I've scheduled a 3D/4D ultrasound for next Thursday, the 22nd. Hopefully they will be able to tell us whether we'll be bringing home a baby boy or girl. Any guesses???

We have a bun in the oven!

So, on January 19th, I decided to take a pregnancy test, and lo and behold, it was POSITIVE! Could this be right? After another test, just to make sure, followed by a visit to my doctor, it was confirmed:

We are so excited and happy as can be,

because Brent and Tiff will soon be

THREE!

So get out your calendar, and mark the date.

We're having a baby and can hardly wait!

Expected Due Date: September 23, 2010

So here goes nothing...

Alright... Historically, I have not been very good at this kind of thing. I have never been accused of being a great communicator. Phone calls and e-mails are not my strong point. However, in light of recent developments (yes, I'm pregnant!), I have been asked to create a blog so that you, my family and friends, can follow along as both Mom and Baby grow! I will do my best to keep everyone updated with pictures and posts, and hopefully, I will get better at this as we go along.