Our baby looks like a....baby!

We went in today for genetic screening tests, which consisted of an ultrasound and a blood draw (well, it was really a finger prick, but I am allowed to be over dramatic). Here is what Little Peanut looks like at 13 weeks and 5 days. The NT test, which stands for nuchal translucency, measures the clear space that is filled with fluid at the back of the neck. The more fluid, the greater the chance of the baby having some abnormalities. The blood test looks for high amounts of certain hormones that correspond with developmental abnormalities.
The tech said the NT measurements look normal. We have to wait on the blood test results.

Little Peanut (LP) looks so much like a baby now. The difference from our last ultrasound and this one is amazing. LP even moved right at the beginning, kind of a little flinch. In some of the pics it looks like LP is reading a book (truly my child)....or a Sports Illustrated magazine (that's all Nitesh). Even a fetus has to keep up with the football stats.

The next time we get to see the baby will be at the anatomy scan in about 4-5 weeks, at which time, if LP cooperates, we will find out the sex!

FYI: During pregnancy the uterus increases in weight from 1 oz to more than 2 pounds, more than 360 times its original weight!

Songs for Baby

Warning: Mom, this post will make you cry.

There are some songs that I am looking forward to singing to the baby. Here are some of my favorites.

Baby Mine: I have always loved this song since Dumbo, but the version Bette Midler did from Beaches is the best.


All the Pretty Horses


Turn Around: I remember listening to this song in the car with my mom and it always made her cry. Let's be honest, a lot of things make her cry, but now I understand. This version is sung by Danny Kaye and it is wonderful.


Edelweiss: My grandfather used to sing this a lot. I see his face every time I hear it. This is a lovely version sung live by John Denver and Julie Andrews. Their voices are perfect together.



I have yet to sing to the baby, but I think I will start today. Right after I stop crying.
What songs were sung to you as a child?

First pics of little peanut

Here are the first few pics of the baby at 8 weeks. Kind of looks like an alien chicken thing.

The Beginning of Everything

I have decided to join the blogging world! I hope this blog will allow family and friends to keep up with any pregnancy news, progress, pics, etc. I also hope that by sharing my experience, along with words of wisdom from other moms, I can help other first time mothers-to-be navigate pregnancy.

I would like to do a regular feature on the blog: Things I Wish I Knew

It will go something like this:

1. Pregnant women are really gassy, like a lot. You have been warned. When your dog gets up and leaves the room on account of your emissions, you know it must be pretty bad. Just sayin’.