Seeing is Believing

Today was our first ultrasound (as you can tell from the pictures below) and our first meeting with our new doctor. Honestly I couldn't ask for a better doctor with a nicer bedside manner and friendlier staff.

It was amazing to see our baby for the first time. Its true that seeing really is believing. We watched in anticipation as the ultrasound started and after a few seconds our baby appeared on the screen. Dr. Knapp pointed out the head, heart (beating at 162 beats per min.), body including legs and arms. But the most amazing part was when we were able to see the baby move for the first time and listen to the heartbeat. I giggled with excitement and joy while Dave my wonderful husband started to tear up. All he could really say was "WOW, that's the most amazing thing I've ever seen". And I have to agree it really is. The giving of life is truly a miracle.

Wow!!

That's really all there is to say after a day like today. We had our first ultrasound today. It was incredible. I've posted the pictures here for everyone to see.

The head is the lower right of the blob and the legs and feet are on the upper left.




The baby's heartbeat.

Mother's Day

Well Kylene's first Mother's Day is coming to a close. I thought I would post some pictures.

Now I lay thee down to sleep

On Saturday Dave and I went to visit his parents and to attend class at the Open Door for World Tai Chi day. As we anticipated everyone knew and those who didn't did by the time the morning was over. What we didn't know is that we would get our first gift for our bundle of joy. We went back to Stew and Sue's house to change before heading out to lunch. After everyone was ready Sue told us she had a gift for the baby. She pulled this beautiful quilt out of a bag, but the most wonderful touch is she is cross stitching the design. When we saw the quilt it brought tears to our eyes. What a wonderful gift. It means so much that she is taking the time to hand-make her grandchild a beautiful blanket to keep them warm.

Thank you Sue.