Archive for the ‘Baby’ Category
4D Ultrasound at 32-33 Weeks
The past few weeks have been flying by. This weekend we went to Prenatal Peek in Diamond Bar to get a 4D Ultrasound. We went on a Saturday, but since Christian was covering his face with his arm, we had to reschedule for Monday which happened to also be a regular prenatal appointment.
I also finally had a chance to get started on painting the nursery in addition to going on a baby supply shopping spree. Since we aren’t planning on having a traditional baby shower and instead having a baby welcoming, we’ve been buying all kinds of essentials like blankets, onesies, bath supplies, a bassinet, etc. We also scored another stroller, the Chicco Cortina Travel System – Synergy.
We’ve also had two other prenatal appointments since the last post. This is from Cinco de Mayo:
28 Weeks and 2 Days
From the feedback that we’ve gotten from the doctors and 4D tech, Christian is healthy and chubby with lots of hair.
Profile Shots and a Bumbleride
We had another chance to see Christian in the womb. The OB-GYN doctor did a few routine examinations and told us that everything looks good.
26 Weeks and 3 Days
The day after the appointment, the stroller we’ve been searching for, after missing out on a good online-only deal from Babies R Us, arrived a week late from an Amazon seller (avoid 16th Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. aka 911drugstore.com). The deal wasn’t as good as Babies R Us, but it was the best around. We’re also waiting on a matching diaper bag, the Bumbleride Jam Pack in Lava, that ships on May 5 from Fawn and Forest. Here are some pics of the Bumbleride Queen B in Ruby:
Out of the Box
Facing You
Facing the World
Rollin’ on 12’s
Bumbleride Queen B – Ruby Slideshow
I’m Christian, and I’m a Mac
Little Christian has been kicking a lot lately. One night, I was talking to him in the womb and said, “I’m Christian, and I’m a Mac.” Then he kicked right after I said it. I said it again, and he kicked again.
A day after Momma’s birthday, we had a chance to see him. In the top pic, you can see his profile and in the bottom one, you can see an eye, his nose and his mouth.
24 Weeks and 5 Days
Just the other day, his car seat arrived. We found a good deal on a Recaro Como in Midnight Desert from Albee Baby.
A few hours ago, we were discharged from Labor and Delivery after an episode of spotting. The doctor on duty did a few tests, and everything checked out. I had a chance to sneak a recording of his heartbeat.
Little PacMan
We had three appointments in the past few weeks (March 9, March 18, March 26) and had ultrasound number 8 done. Our OB-GYN had to zoom out to get our growing baby fully into the frame. As soon as we were able to get a clear picture, she pointed out a hand waving. With a slight adjustment, we saw our little boy “chomping” his mouth. The doctor said that was her first time seeing that.
22 Weeks and 4 Days
The first time we saw our little angel Bella, she was waving at about 4 weeks.
The baby is kicking and swimming a lot; I’ve felt him a few times. Momma is getting tired easily and has pains in her legs every once in a while. The doc checked the crevix, and its still looking good. We have reached another milestone by passing the 23 week mark and pray everyday for a healthy, full-term pregnanacy.
It’s Definitely a Boy!
And we have a picture to prove it. We saw our perinatologist for a routine check up, and she did another ultrasound. We also got all negative results for the AFP test which is a good thing. Our baby boy is looking good. We can’t pray and thank God enough for this blessing.
19 Weeks and 1 Day
Heard the Heartbeat Yesterday
On Sunday, February 15, we reached 17 weeks. We had a routine check up with the Nurse Practitioner yesterday and heard the heartbeat. Everything seemed to check out, and we can’t thank God enough for blessing us with this baby! We went to the lab to have blood drawn for an AFP test and have another ultra sound to check the anatomy scheduled on March 2. Reyna says that the baby kicks like crazy lately, especially when he hears my voice or when reading to him.
On a side note, it sucks when people look at us and assume that we are some young irresponsible kids having a baby. Maybe in a few years, I can read back at this and say, “Damn, I wish we still looked young.”
Another aside. Reggie now has a fiancé:
It’s a Boy!
We had a follow up appointment for the cerclage on Monday, Feb. 2. Everything is looking good, and after passing 15 weeks, we found out that we’re having a mini me!
Hello world!
I finally gave in and decided to start a blog. The main reason for this is to document the changes occurring around me. The main one being a new baby coming into our lives. I’ve been married for two and a half years, and in that time, we lost one at 5 months and another at about 6 weeks. My wife just reached a milestone that we are truly excited about: the first trimester is over and she is just passed 14 weeks. Our expected due date is 7.26.2009.
12.3.2008 – 6 weeks and 4 days
12.8.2008 – 7 weeks and 4 days
12.15.2008 – 9 weeks! Happy Birthday to me!
12.30.2008 – 12 weeks and 2 days
1.9.2009 – 12 weeks and 2 days
1.21.2009 – 13 weeks and 3 days
Reyna just went through a procedure in which a cerclage was inserted to prevent her cervix from dilating prematurely and will be taken out around 36 weeks. From there nature will take its course.