24 Week Check Up

Yesterday was my 24 week checkup. My belly measured 23 inches, which the Dr said was right on track. I am all belly and it is starting to grow. The heartbeat was very strong and the baby seems to be healthy. He also said that the baby weighs about 1 and 1/2 to 1 and 3/4 lbs at this stage.

The baby is really making it's presence known, as it kicks and elbows all the time. It wasn't a big fan of the riding lawn mower the other day, so we will need to toughen it up once it is born.

I did break down and buy a maternity bathing suit even though I swore I wouldn't. Figured I didn't want to subject the world to having to see me squeezed into my two-piece. This will make my mother happy.

Still no progress with names, we have taken a break for a few weeks. Still open to suggestions. Will post some more pictures soon.

Names?

The search is on........

We have a few contenders but nothing that we love. Andrew and I are on opposite ends of the spectrum. We are having a hard time agreeing on anything. And Spires isn't the easiest last name to work with. We welcome your suggestions...... so post a comment and give us some help.

22 weeks

My belly is starting to take shape now. Still feeling good.
No cravings, just lots of ice cream normal for this time of year.

20 week Ultrasound

Here is the baby at the 20 week ultrasound. Less Active than the 12 week, I think the technician was happier. They took measurements of everything. The Doctor said that it is of average size and growing as it should. The baby weighs a little under a pound. We were able to see the hands and toes. You could count the long fingers as it was opening up it's hands and then making a fist. They were unable to get a full profile shot. We videotaped it, so that was real neat. And I have gained 5lbs so far... But looking at me you would think I was back in college as I have a nice beer belly.


Andrew was a trooper and let us keep the sex a surprise.
Any guesses?

19 weeks and still growing.....

For all the people who are asking for pictures of my belly. Here you go. And no I am not pushing it out. Or sucking it in. I am a little bigger now. Will post more pictures later.