Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Ultrasound Pics and Video

Video can be seen in two places: HERE(need Quicktime) and HERE(youtube Version)

Pictures can be found HERE!

Sunday, October 18, 2009

21 Weeks!

Hi Everyone!

Little Buddy and I had our 20-week ultrasound on Friday, which was very exciting! (Joe will post the sonogram images soon!) It was amazing to see Little Buddy's spine, head, legs, feet, stomach and heart! Joe and I could even see Little Buddy's mouth moving as the doctor was scanning his/her body. The doctor was SHOCKED that we didn't want to find out Little Buddy's sex. She says many people can't wait to find out and think that's the main reason for the 20-week ultrasound (which it isn't). We want to keep Little Buddy's sex a mystery - at least for now!
The doctor said that Little Buddy is measuring big (oh boy!) At first she said s/he was in the 94th percentile in terms of size, but then she backed it down to the 89th percentile. But still! We might have a big baby on our hands! Although, the doctor said it's hard to tell this early.

I am feeling great! My belly (and boobs) are getting bigger all the time. I finally look undeniably pregnant (unless I'm wearing a big baggy sweatshirt), so that is fun. Joe is taking excellent care of me and Little Buddy. He is very sweet and will get me whatever I want, which is usually burritos! We talk to Little Buddy a little bit everyday, and I am enjoying feeling his/her little movements in the womb.

We are in Santa Barbara for the weekend, as I am continuing my 200-hour yoga teacher training program. This weekend I'm doing a module on teaching yoga to children - perfect, huh?

We'll post more pics when we get back to Santa Cruz!
hugs to all of you!
love,
*joe, joy and little buddy

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"Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care."
(Buddha)

Thursday, October 15, 2009

October 15th Heartbeat

Another Little Buddy Heartbeat recording. Click Here 

Joy has gained a whole 8 lbs. and tomorrow we get to see little buddy on an ultrasound. We are very excited!


Saturday, October 10, 2009

Little Buddy's First Wedding!

Little Buddy had the pleasure of attending the wedding of his/her Aunt Tara and Uncle Jon in Laguna Beach on October 4th. Little Buddy even made his/her presence known during the ceremony, as I was performing the wedding. While I was talking, my belly kept bumping the microphone -- Little Buddy was trying to say "hello!"

It was a beautiful, fun-filled weekend. We are so happy for my brother and Tara, who are now in Aruba on their honeymoon. Congratulations!!

In belly news, my belly is definitely growing and I'm starting to feel little kicks! Sometimes it's hard to know if it's the baby kicking, or if it's just gas. But, I'm pretty sure I feel it every once in a while. It kinda feels like bubbles or a goldfish swimming around in there. A very interesting sensation, for sure! People keep telling me that it will get even more and more pronounced - to the point where I'll see a foot or an elbow jabbing out of my belly! Wow!

Joe and I will post more belly pictures this weekend. I'm at the halfway point - 20 weeks! I can hardly believe it.

Hugs to all of you! :)

--
"Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care."
(Buddha)