Some of the New Baby Pics!!

Oh my goodness!!

Today was such an amazing day!! We had our appointment at UC Baby at 5:00 pm. It was so, so, so awesome!! I can't even describe it! The baby was not cooperating at first, but after some time it woke up and started performing!! In the beginning it had it's hands and feet in front of its face! Apparently it likes being scrunched up in a ball!! It was literally "kicking" itself in the head and then at one point it was sucking on its big toe!! It also stuck its hand in its mouth, stuck out its tongue (ultrasound tech said it was probably swallowing amniotic fluid) and had a lot of fun playing with its umbilical cord!! We saw a few yawns, as well as a few smiles and a lot of frowns!! It was so cute! The ultrasound tech. commented on its beautiful round cheeks and full lips!! And also how expressive it was! It was so funny because it would frown and smile and raise its eyebrows and rest its chin on its hand with its other hand on its forehead!! The ultrasound tech thought the baby was saying, "No more paparazzi please!" The first thing I noticed was that it had Cal's nose and the ultrasound tech. totally agreed!!! She said it really looks like Dad! And I really thought it did too!! Cal had very round cheeks when he was born. The lady said the baby looks to be right on track with 27.5 weeks and that she predicts it will be 7.5 to 8 pounds when it is born! I thought from the beginning that it would be around 8 pounds, so we'll see!! We have a CD of all of the pictures (40 some) and a 45 minute DVD of the whole session (baby moving around and everything!)!! My sister is going to post the DVD when I give it to her. I could go on and on!!! I totally recommend the experience for anyone pregnant!!! Take care and we'll talk to you soon!

Love Cal, Tracy and Baby
XOXO

We're so excited!!!

Reason being ... on Wednesday we have an appointment at UC Baby! If you haven't heard of this check out their website at http://www.uc-baby.com/. It is so awesome! Actually, if you visit the website you can read all about their services. I originally heard about it from my friend Renee and then at my prenatal aqua fit class a lady was telling me about it and how it was "so worth it"!! Then at my doctor's appointment last Thursday I mentioned it to the Dr. and she said she thought it was a really great idea and a great memory to have, one that your kids can look at for years to come and something neat for the baby book! So, we're going for it! When I booked the appointment the lady told me to have something sweet to eat right before the appointment because that usually gets the baby moving! We will post the pictures afterwards! (and no there won't be any "gender-determining" images!!) Talk to you soon!

Luv us all ;-)

Busy Day ...

Today I didn't go into work. I've been having these "dizzy spells" for the last week and a bit, so I decided to see if I could get into my doctor today and cancel my appointment next Thursday. I did get in and she said it could be a variety of things - gestational diabetes, low iron, a pinched nerve, a virus, or just plain old pregnancy!! I have the gestational diabetes and iron lab tests tomorrow so we'll see what those results are. Other than that, everything is great! The baby is measuring at 26 weeks (which is where it should be) and is very, very active!! I've noticed that it is getting more and more active each week! The doctor couldn't even get an accurate heart rate because it was moving around so much! I can actually see my stomach move at times! I asked the doctor about attending my prenatal aqua fit class and she said it is okay to go, just don't get too crazy in the water. Tonight's talk was by a dietitian from Sweet Momma. You have got to check this place out! The website is www.sweetmomma.ca. It is a pregnant women's heaven!! I am planning to go one of these days! So that was my day. Back to work tomorrow and then the weekend is here! Phew! On Saturday Cal and I are buying the paint for the babies room. Should be fun! Talk to you soon!

Love Tracy and Baby
XOXOX

Thank you!!

I forgot to thank everyone for their comments in our last post! We love hearing from everyone and just wanted to thank you for posting!! If you want to post a comment but don't know how, it is quite simple - just click on comment at the bottom of our post. Talk to you soon!!

Love all of us!

26 Weeks Today!

Today I am 26 weeks along! Pretty exciting! Time is going by very quickly... It is a good thing that this weekend was quite productive as far as preparing for baby goes!! Yesterday my Mom and I did some shopping at E Children and Toys R Us and today we purchased a stroller/car seat combo and a crib!! We had to capitalize on Baby Day's!! We also have a swing and an exersaucer. We have to thank the Grandma's and Grandpa's for all their help! Next we have to paint the blue room. When we have the room all done we will post a picture! We are using the armoire from our bedroom set in the babies room and so we found a crib that is the same colour and wood grain. It is a near perfect match and beautiful!

In case you don't follow NFL football and don't know Cal that well, today was a HUGE day for us!!! The Colts beat the patriots in the AFC Championship! This is very exciting for our household! Cal is a big time Colts and Peyton Manning fan (has been for years)! Maybe we should consider Peyton as a name!!? I felt that the baby was even more active during the game, coincidence I'm sure, but Cal says it was cheering! It's awesome feeling the baby move and I am starting to notice patterns in its movement. It is much more active during the late afternoon and evening. I think it likes to stay up late and sleep in (like Mom and Dad)!! Take care and we'll talk to you soon ;-)

Love Cal, Tracy, and Baby