Oh Baby

At our last check up I was measuring 3 weeks ahead of schedule so the doctor had us get an ultrasound just to make sure everything was progressing normally and that they weren't wrong about the due date.

The ultrasound tech didn't tell us much (we'll have to wait until our next appointment), however, she did tell us that Jimi is around 6lb 14oz right now. Which puts him on track to be a big baby if they're correct about the due date.

3-D image of Jimi's face, with part of his arm/hand in front of it. He had it up there the entire time.

Side view

I used to think these types of ultrasounds were creepy but it is really exciting to see what he is starting to look like. He's come a long way from his pork chop days.

34 Weeks

34 weeks - 6 weeks to go!

So far everything seems to be progressing normally. Jimi continues to measure a week ahead of his due date at each check up and still has a strong heartbeat. At our last appointment Jimi had moved from the head down position into a breech one. We're not too concerned yet, he still has plenty of time to flip back. Also, there are exercises and procedures that can be done to encourage him to stay in position.

James and I were finally able to get the rest of Jimi's room cleaned out and the crib set up.

James building the crib

I painted the letters to go above his crib

We can't paint in the nursery so we're trying to find other means of decorating for now.

In other news, James' band 20 Riverside finally released their first cd. Their show to celebrate the release was great! There was over 200 people there and they were able to sell a lot of cds. I highly recommend ordering one from us if you don't have one already!

Dancing Belly

Here is short video of my dancing belly. It's a little hard to see from this angle, but I think you can tell what's going on.

I swear it looks like he's doing the wave in there.

I only recorded this for a minute.... he went on like this for about  15 minutes.

30 Weeks!

Here are some photos of the belly at 30 weeks:

We think Penny knows what's going on by now, we're just not sure how she'll react once Jimi is actually here.

Only 10 more weeks to go!

Progress

James and I have finally made some progress on Jimi's room.

We've got most of the room the room cleared out and have put together the dresser and changing table.

The first of Jimi's clothes to be put away

The stroller (which my mother so graciously purchased for us) was easiest to put together so far.

We still have a lot of work to do but it feels good getting something accomplished (and to get some of the huge boxes out of our living room.) At my last appointment I was measuring two weeks ahead of schedule.... so we've either got a big baby in there or they were wrong on our due date.

Third Trimester!

I am now at 28 weeks, which means we have made it to the third trimester! Time is flying by fast! Everything seems to be going along well. Jimi is getting bigger and so are his movements.. .. We now have three months to get Jimi's room ready and we have a lot of work cut out for us.

The room is currently being used at a guest room/ office/ James' practice and "man room". Now we have the fun challenge of packing all of this up to set up the room.

My dad was very generous and purchased Jimi's crib, dresser, and changing table for us. I can't wait to start setting them all up once we get the room packed up.

The 2nd was my 25th birthday. James and I celebrated by taking a camping trip to the Hoh rain forest in the Olympic National Park for two nights. It was absolutely beautiful and we had a great time.

James and Penny in front of the "Big Spruce Tree"

James, Penny, and I at Ruby Beach

Biggerness

We just had our monthly check-up appointment at the doctor's office. Everything seems to be progressing normally. Jimi's heart rate has slowed a little from 150 bpm to 140 bpm. I'm measuring a little big already, 27 weeks.... and I'm 26 weeks. I have a feeling he's going to be a big boy. My belly button has been sticking out for over a month now.

We got to schedule the rest of our appointments for the duration of the pregnancy... including one after my due date (just in case), James is really hoping it doesn't go that far though.

James' last day of school is tomorrow. He's more than excited to be done with his first year of teaching.