Blog Post by Chris:
Welcome new bloggers! Thanks to all of you who joined our blog, it is fun reading peoples comments about our baby and what is going on. This past weekend was really fun and at times exhausting. Having a baby drains you pretty quick, especially if you bring them with you out and about. Nobody likes a crying baby at a restaurant :) But all in all the experience was fun, and the fact that Reese is a perfect baby makes it more exciting for Christmas to roll around.
Today we had another Doctor's appt. It was just a check up to review all lab work from the last visit and for us to ask any questions. We got to hear the heart beat again and it is down to around 140 BPM. We have a really nice doctor who has a good sense of humor, or at least will laugh at what I have to say. Our next appt is not for another month, but is a big one as we get to do another ultrasound and probably find out the sex of the baby. I never though this past month would end, so it was great to see time fly by. Hopefully time will fly by again and we will be at week 20 (half way there). That's all for now.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Baby Weekend!
Blog Post by Kati:
Here are some pictures from our weekend with the Montgomery family! Baby Reese was sooooooooo good!
Here he is with his Mommy, Daddy and me:
And here is Kona trying to figure out who the heck this little thing is:
She was curious and jealous at the same time:
We each took on different roles this weekend. Chris was the "Sleep Machine." He was able to put the baby to sleep every time he tried (I believe he was 4 for 4?). I fed him his breakfast each morning which was an adventure because he liked to be messy! :)
Here are some pictures from our weekend with the Montgomery family! Baby Reese was sooooooooo good!
Here he is with his Mommy, Daddy and me:
And here is Kona trying to figure out who the heck this little thing is:
She was curious and jealous at the same time:
Fun weekend!
We each took on different roles this weekend. Chris was the "Sleep Machine." He was able to put the baby to sleep every time he tried (I believe he was 4 for 4?). I fed him his breakfast each morning which was an adventure because he liked to be messy! :)
The weekend made me really excited to have a baby around for good...but I was tired on Sunday night! I will definitely cherish the next six months of non-parenthood while at the same time excitedly anticipating parenthood.
Our next doctor's appointment is tomorrow...so that's all for now!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Lemon
Blog Post by Kati:
Week 14 Info:
This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb.In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active.
Week 14 Info:
This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb.In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active.
Well, we finally put the news on Facebook...so no more secrets!!!! We have gotten a great response from people- it has been so fun to read all of the comments. I'm relieved and impressed that we made it 10 weeks without a peep from anyone. So for those of you who knew before we made it public- thanks for keeping quiet! It was special for us (and our parents) to be able to tell everyone in our own way and at the right time. :)
We're having a blast with Angie, Jason and Baby Reese. It is really fun to have a baby around. Kona is absolutely hilarious with the baby. She gets JEALOUS and just isn't too sure what to think. But Reese is warming up to her and by the end of the weekend they'll be great friends. :)
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Photos from CO
Here are some pics from the weekend!
First night- cheers to the baby! With Margie and Grammy:
First night- cheers to the baby! With Margie and Grammy:
The next morning after Grammy broke her hip- she's still in good spirits! With John and Jenny:
At the fabric store picking out baby quilt fabric!!!
So many choices...
At the fabric store picking out baby quilt fabric!!!
So many choices...
Happy Father's Day!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Father's Day, etc.
Blog Post by Kati:
Best in-laws EVER! Between our two families, this baby is going to be SPOILED!!!!! We're so lucky!
Best husband and dog EVER! :)
Almost done spreading the news. Just a few more relatives to go and then we can seriously put it on Facebook and not worry about it being a secret anymore. I can't wait!
Cathleen headed out to Europe last week for the summer...here is a picture of the Gosselins before her departure:
Best in-laws EVER! Between our two families, this baby is going to be SPOILED!!!!! We're so lucky!Had a fun weekend in Colorado (despite Grammy falling and breaking a hip!). It is alway great to hang out with family we don't get to see very often. I will put up some pictures of the trip later on when I get them from my parents. My aunt Jenny is going to make a baby quilt so we went to a couple fabric stores and had a blast picking out all kinds of fabric for what will be a totally awesome quilt. :) It also started giving me some ideas for the baby's room...it is going to be very cool. More details later.
I got home from our trip on Sunday night, Father's Day. Chris, Kona and I were able to hang out and relax, and I of course had to get a picture of Kona and her daddy.
Best husband and dog EVER! :)This weekend our college friends Angie and Jason are coming up with their 6-month-old Reese. He was born on Christmas Eve this past year, so we are about exactly a year behind them! It will be fun to have a baby around and see how our little house handles all kinds of baby gear. And how Kona handles a baby! Though she has met a couple other ones and been just fine. Very curious and sniffy of course...
Ok. More pictures to come later.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Medium Shrimp?
Blog Post by Kati:
Week 13:
Fingerprints have formed on your baby's tiny fingertips, her veins and organs are clearly visible through her still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with her head — which makes up just a third of her body size now. If you're having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries. Your baby is almost 3 inches long (the size of a medium shrimp) and weighs nearly an ounce.
I'm not sure how I feel about going from fruit analogies to seafood...I'm not a big sea creature fan. :) I'm in Colorado for the weekend visiting my mom's side of the family...continuing the quest to share our secret. Last week I called my Grandma and told her she was going to be a Great-Grandma which was fun (as was telling Chris' grandparents!) and so Grammy was the last Great-Grandparent to tell. The great-aunts and uncles have been excited as well...and we still have more of those to tell!
I've been feeling good lately...I think I'm out of the Nausea Woods for now. No more gagging when I brush my teeth!
We went to the Carter's Outlet Store at a mall here in Loveland, and it was so fun to see all the tiny little clothes and things. That is a world I know nothing about- in terms of sizing and what we'll need, etc. But I know I'll be learning fast...and am lucky to have friends who have gone through it recently to help out!
Okay, all for now...have a great weekend everybody!
Week 13:
Fingerprints have formed on your baby's tiny fingertips, her veins and organs are clearly visible through her still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with her head — which makes up just a third of her body size now. If you're having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries. Your baby is almost 3 inches long (the size of a medium shrimp) and weighs nearly an ounce.
I'm not sure how I feel about going from fruit analogies to seafood...I'm not a big sea creature fan. :) I'm in Colorado for the weekend visiting my mom's side of the family...continuing the quest to share our secret. Last week I called my Grandma and told her she was going to be a Great-Grandma which was fun (as was telling Chris' grandparents!) and so Grammy was the last Great-Grandparent to tell. The great-aunts and uncles have been excited as well...and we still have more of those to tell!
I've been feeling good lately...I think I'm out of the Nausea Woods for now. No more gagging when I brush my teeth!
We went to the Carter's Outlet Store at a mall here in Loveland, and it was so fun to see all the tiny little clothes and things. That is a world I know nothing about- in terms of sizing and what we'll need, etc. But I know I'll be learning fast...and am lucky to have friends who have gone through it recently to help out!
Okay, all for now...have a great weekend everybody!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Blog Post By Chris:
Our followers seem to be multiplying. It is nice to see so many people who care about what is going on in our lives. Most of our friends know about the baby now, just a few more to tell (so no Nik you can't tell everyone). Nik will be the first babysitter because he has been the most annoying. Lets see how you like poopy diapers and baby throw up. I have noticed kati getting bigger, but have no idea where the "fatty" thing is coming from. We need to start making some changes around the house. If anyone wants to participate in summer projects this year let me know. I pay in beer and BBQ, and hugs. We have some friends coming up to the cities next weekend, and we get to see 6 month old Reese Montgomery. It will be interesting to see the work that goes into having a baby around for 3 days. The one thing I know I will miss is the sleep. Above all things I love my sleep the most. Going golfing will be a thing of the past, but for the love of God I will miss my sleep. Just to let everyone know, because it seems to be the first question asked, we will not be able to find out about the sex of the baby until week 20. That will be sometime around the first week of August. Alright followers be sure to post comments. Bye.
Our followers seem to be multiplying. It is nice to see so many people who care about what is going on in our lives. Most of our friends know about the baby now, just a few more to tell (so no Nik you can't tell everyone). Nik will be the first babysitter because he has been the most annoying. Lets see how you like poopy diapers and baby throw up. I have noticed kati getting bigger, but have no idea where the "fatty" thing is coming from. We need to start making some changes around the house. If anyone wants to participate in summer projects this year let me know. I pay in beer and BBQ, and hugs. We have some friends coming up to the cities next weekend, and we get to see 6 month old Reese Montgomery. It will be interesting to see the work that goes into having a baby around for 3 days. The one thing I know I will miss is the sleep. Above all things I love my sleep the most. Going golfing will be a thing of the past, but for the love of God I will miss my sleep. Just to let everyone know, because it seems to be the first question asked, we will not be able to find out about the sex of the baby until week 20. That will be sometime around the first week of August. Alright followers be sure to post comments. Bye.
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