29 Weeks - Update

Well, we had some disappointing news at the doctor on Tuesday.  Baby seems to be doing fine, but he is starting to measure small.  He is measuring in at 2 pounds 6 ounces and 13.8 inches.  This is only the 26th percentile, down significantly from where he was.  I'm having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that the hyperemesis is starting to have an impact on our baby.  This was my worst fear, I'm hoping to turn this around and get him back on track.

The doctor seems more concerned about me at this point though.  My continued lack of gaining any weight, vomiting, and limited foods that have been able to stay down indicate nutritional deficiency and possible "maternal starvation".  The only effects I've noticed are being extra exhausted, especially after any activity (walking the dogs, etc.), and muscles being sore after simple activities (climbing the stairs).  I'm working hard at trying to reverse all this - and the doctor has a couple more things to try as well.  I go back for a weigh-in on Tuesday - fingers crossed!

Luckily Baby V has been incredibly active still! I've been having Braxton-hicks contractions for the last few weeks, which is an interesting experience!

On to the fun part...
During our sonogram on Tuesday, Baby V showed his extreme flexibility.  He had one of his legs stretched straight up so that his little foot was right in front of his face.  His other one was tucked under him.  The sonographer also said that his hand was by his "boy parts".  Oh goodness - it starts already!  All his internal organs are present and seem to be in working order!  We got to see him opening and closing his mouth, however the sonographer was unable to copy the pictures and video clips onto a disk for us this time for some reason.  Oh well, here are a couple we got...

Baby V's handsome profile

Head-on face shot

28 Weeks - Third Trimester!!

Here we are in the home-stretch!  Only 12 short weeks to go!  I can't believe that all this is actually happening.  We are so blessed to be able to experience the miracle of life (it truly is a miracle). 

We are starting to make some headway on preparing for our little one.  Jon put together the crib and dresser...

We finally registered (Target - click here,    Buy Buy Baby - click here, and   Babies R' Us - click here).  Jon and I were completely overwhelmed by all the stuff that is needed to care for an infant (and that's just the infant stage).  Thank goodness we have enough room in our house for all the baby paraphernalia!  Although, Jon thinks all the baby stuff will conveniently stay out of the way in the nursery (little does he know that it will take over the entire house). We've begun clipping and saving all the diaper, wipes, and baby coupons we can find (our new favorite pastime to save money - send coupons our way if you come across them and aren't going to use them)! 

Thanks to my big sister, Amy Rose, I had an amazing Halloween costume that got lots of compliments, giggles, and questions from trick-or-treaters...

My baby bump is starting to pop a little more (but he's still packed in there pretty tightly!)...

As you can see our dogs are not shy when the camera comes out!  They are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Baby V as well so they get more walks and trips to the park.  Otto had his head on my belly as he slept and the baby kept kicking hard.  Every time the baby kicked, he would open his eyes and look at me like, "Do you mind?  I'm trying to sleep!" 

Not much news on the health front.  Still getting sick often though, but thanks to Jon's nagging (ahem - reminders), I think I have gained back a few pounds!  Baby V is still a mover and shaker - he loves the sound of Jon's voice and responds when he hears it.  We have a sonogram next week to check on our baby boy's growth.  Can't wait to see him again!