It's Official...

We've made it past the first trimester...and still so excited!!!

Our last appointment was yesterday; no pictures to share this time. Baby Shirley is doing great with a heart rate of 153 beats per minute.

So far, I've gained three pounds. Most clothing still fits (with the exception of a couple pairs of jeans that must be worn unbuttoned). The queasiness and exhaustion have subsided for now, and my appetite is growing. Most days I don't "feel" pregnant, but every now and again, I have the strangest sensations in my abdomen area. It's sort of like a stretching feeling or mild cramps, as if I can literally feel the area growing. Don't worry; the doctor said this is normal!

Jesse says he can tell my belly button has changed. How observant! I'm guessing this is a sign that I'll "pop" any day now!

Bust a Move...

Jesse continues to feed us good, healthy food (and I'm trying to sneak in ice cream whenever I can). Although the queasiness seems to have passed, I'm still learning that I need more rest than ever. I'm feeling better every day and cherishing every moment!

Baby Shirley received his/her first gift—a sock monkey named Jojo from Grandpa Rusty and Grandma Cindy Lou! We know the baby will love his/her new friend.

Baby's First Present

Thanks Grandpa Rusty and Grandma Cindy Lou!

Baby Shirley is right on track. He/she is 10 weeks, 4 days old. His/her heartbeat rate is 174 beats per minute. We can't believe how much he/she has grown in only two weeks!

Likes to Groove
Ultrasound August 5, 2009

Then, we sat in awe as we watched our baby bust a move! It was amazing! One second he/she had his/her head on one side, and then he/she completely flipped to the other side. He/she wiggled around so much—maybe he/she inherited Jesse's comedic performance or my dancing skills!?

Bust a Move

Ultrasound August 5, 2009