Past the 1/2 way Point

Our little "rice cake" is now 21 1/2 weeks old (on the inside). It's hard to believe we're past the 20 week mark already. The ultrasound we had a couple of weeks ago showed everything looking normal so we'll continue to pray for healthy development, full term, problem-free delivery and that Dave is able to keep the sex of the baby to himself :) (he knows and I have my strong suspicions but I'd like to keep the anticipation going until the big day arrives).

God is so good...I had gained weight since my last appointment (the first time this pregnancy which is unusual for me, but maybe not so unusual since this is the first time I'm pregnant and lactose intolerant and part-time vegetarian. Plus, a couple of the infections I had which showed up at my last two appointments had finally cleared up! Thank you, Jesus!

Here's a photo I took today and added the first belly shot I took for comparison:

Listening to Brie and Reese...and #4

I took numbers one and two out for a special treat last night (it was supposed to be a girl's night out, but Brie lovingly thought of including Reese). Here's a conversation they had on the drive to The Melting Pot (a yummy fondue restaurant):

Reese: So after we have our special treat, we going to Grandpa and Nan's house but if they're sick then we'll have to come home. (Repeats this sentiment a few times)

Brianna: Yeah, like if they're throwing up and stuff.

Reese: Yeah, but then we'll have to leave.

Brianna: Reesie, no, if they're sick and throwing up, we'll have to take care of them. We'll have to get them a bucket and towel and make them some toast. Yeah.

Reese: Yeah


This is as close to verbatim as I can remember. I don't know what made Reese throw in the "sick" part as "Nan & Grandpa" have not been sick in a while. Though it warms the heart to know what they need to do when anyone does get sick!


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We had our 19 week ultrasound yesterday and the doctor says everything looks good, praise God. Even the neck measurement, which was shown outside the normal range was within normal yesterday. Thank you, Jesus! We got some great pictures and Dave had a peak at the sex. His challenge is keeping it from me for the next 20 weeks. I have my suspicions as to what God has blessed us with, but will refrain from sharing. So praying things continue to go well for the latter half of the pregnancy and we remain trusting in God's sovereignty through it all.

12 Weeks

Here's #4 at 12 weeks (prenatal, not post :) ). I was wearing three layers of tops which maybe added a little thickness...this was taken almost 3 weeks ago.