We met with Dr. Barbie on Monday morning for our monthly checkup. Baby Pattisson still has a very strong and healthy heartbeat, which was 155 bpm. It’s always a joy to hear her little heart beating away!

I’m now 24 ½ weeks pregnant. On baby Center it says:

“Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts her at just over a pound. Since she’s almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), she cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but her body is filling out proportionally and she'll soon start to plump up. Her brain is also growing quickly now, and her taste buds are continuing to develop. Her lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help her air sacs inflate once she hits the outside world. Her skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.”


Attached are two pictures of the start to baby Pattisson’s nursery. Andrew and I are very happy with how it is turning out. I would like to give Andrew a big “thanks” for all of his hard work setting up the furniture…he did such a great job!

During the day I still have a lot of energy and I’m still trying to work out a few days a week. It doesn’t feel comfortable to run or jog anymore, so I’m enjoying long walks or the elliptical. I’m still craving frozen yogurt; having at least one a day. Frozen yogurt is a good source of calcium right?! Hehe

My only complaint is that it’s getting more uncomfortable to sleep at night. I’m constantly up going to the bathroom and tossing and turning. I need to invest in a pregnancy pillow ASAP! Pregnancy pillows are supposed to be ideal for any woman that suffers from sleep problems during pregnancy, leg cramps, back pain or related conditions. I’m also having some back aches on the right side of my back right by my spine, so I’m thinking I’m a perfect candidate for the pregnancy pillow!

On an exciting note, Andrew and I are leaving for New York tomorrow morning. Andrew has never been to New York and I have always wanted to go during Christmas time. So, we decided to take a long weekend and enjoy the Holiday season, lights, and romance of the city (and of course the window displays and shopping)! We are VERY pleased to be getting away for a few days. This will be our last trip before our little baby girl enters the world so we are going to enjoy every minute of it!

24 1/2 weeks...

Welcome to The Light Pink Room

After three coats of paint…Andrew has finished painting the nursery. I’m very happy with how it turned out. He did such an outstanding job. Andrew has been so amazing through this journey so far and I’m so lucky and thankful that he is my husband. He is also going to be the best daddy! I can’t wait to watch Andrew hold her for the first time; it brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it.

Congratulations Bethany and Josh!

We just found out that my best friend Bethany gave birth to her baby boy at 5:20 P.M. Hunter weighs 7 pounds 2 ounces and came out with brown curly hair just like his mommy! Andrew and I are so happy that everything went smoothly and that Hunter is just perfect. Congratulations!!!!

49ers Game

Here are two pictures of Andrew and I at the 49er game on Sunday, November 16th. My belly is at 22 weeks in this picture.

Andrew got us amazing seats but it ended up being about 85 degrees that day (yes I know, surprising for November). We were looking directly into the sun the entire game, so I was REALLY hot and exhausted…)
We are looking forward to taking our little baby girl to many sporting events and better yet watching her play sports, maybe volleyball like her mommy?!

22 Weeks

On Baby Center it says:

“At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.”

At 22 ½ weeks I’m definitely really starting to notice a difference in my belly. Now, my normal shirts are becoming increasingly tight and I’m finding that wearing maternity tops are way more comfortable. Last night my good friend Natalie from college was in town. We went out to an Italian dinner and it was so nice catching up with her. I treated myself to Fettuccini with prosciutto, mushrooms and green peas in a white wine cream sauce; it was so rich and delicious! I’m still craving frozen yogurt in the evenings…the people at the local frozen yogurt shop know me on a first name basis now. Hehee

Andrew is in the works of painting her room a really light pink color. He has done one coat and will finish the painting this weekend. Yesterday we got a call from Pottery Barn Kids that our crib is ready to be picked up. Andrew is looking forward to assembling the crib and getting it all set up for her! The rest of her furniture won’t arrive until February.

We hope that everyone is doing really well and getting excited for Turkey Day!

First Big Kick

On Monday night I was at my parent's house watching the show Dancing with the Stars with my mom. Our little girl started moving a little so I had my mom put her hand on my belly to see if she could feel the movement. All of a sudden she did a HUGE kick! My mom and I looked at each other , smiled, and couldn't believe it. It was the first time she really kicked hard. I think she wanted to say hi to her Granny or she was rocking out to the music from Dancing with the Stars. It was a really neat feeling to actually feel her move around in there. We love you baby girl and can't wait to meet you.

AFP Blood Test

We met with Dr. Barbie today and our appointment went really well! She gave us the results of the AFP blood test and it came back negative...which is really GOOD! For those of you who don't know, the amount of AFP in the blood of a pregnant woman can help see whether the baby may have such problems as spina bifida and anencephaly. An AFP test can also be done as part of a screening test to find other chromosomal problems, such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21) or Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18). So, Andrew and I are VERY pleased and relived with the results. THANK GOD!!!!
We are still on track for a March 22nd due date.

20 weeks

Hi Everyone,

We are now officially at the half way mark! Our baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. She's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel —about the length of a banana. She's also swallowing more which is good for her digestive system.
I'm 20 weeks and I'm feeling really great. I'm really starting to feel "Butterfly-like" flicker movements in my belly, especially at night. Andrew and I have started cleaning out what will be the babies room and we couldn't be anymore excited to paint the room and get it all ready for her.

Attached is another picture of Mommy and Daddy all dressed up for Gillian and Blake's engagement/Halloween party. We decided to go as 80's aerobic and daddy sure loved every minute of it!!!!!

It's not a Jack...it's a Jill....yes we are having a GIRL!!!

We had our big ultrasound appointment today and it went perfect! The doctor measured the heart, the arms, the legs, the kidney, the femur, the fingers and toes, and all were present and accounted for! Better yet, the Doctor assured us that everything looked very normal and healthy. It wasn't until the end of the appointment that the Doctor finally said, "THERE ARE THE TWO LINES THAT SHOW THE BEGINNING OF A VAGINA". My eyes instantly filled with tears of joy! Andrew held it together but already seemed nervous thinking about all the boys that he will have to fend off.
During the ultrasound we saw her move her arm, her hand, and move her chin. We were able to see her profile and it looks so adorable. She has a perfect little nose and it looks like she has her daddy's lips! We can't believe how big she is already! After our appointment we went to the mall and we each picked out a little onesie from Baby Gap...look out Daddy the shopping has already begun! After shopping we met my mom for dinner and toasted our little baby GIRL!

BOY OR GIRL??

We have made our big ultra-sound appointment for Monday, October 20th! At this appointment the doctor should be able to tell us the sex of the baby!!!! Andrew and I are dying to know...the suspense has been killing us! We are very eager to find out if our lives will include raising a little girl or a little boy for our first time parenting! I have no idea what we are having. Some moms say they have had clear dreams or a gut feeling about what they are having but I haven't had either of those. Andrew has had two dreams that we are having a boy so we will soon find out if his dreams will soon become reality! We are praying the baby will be in a good position so we can tell if we are having a little baby boy or girl! Wish us luck!!!

I have been feeling really good lately other than going potty about four times a night! I guess it's natures way of starting to prepare me for getting up at all hours of the night! My tummy actually looks like I'm pregnant now and not like I just have a beer belly. YAY! I'm officially in all maternity pants and my regular tops are getting very tight! It's amazing how fast your body changes.

Boy or Girl...we will find out in 3 days!!!! Wahooo!

16 1/2 Weeks

We hope everyone is doing well. Here is my belly at 16 1/2 weeks!

On baby center it says: “Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too.”

11 1/2 Weeks

Here are two pictures of my belly at 11 1/2 weeks. I swear my belly looks way bigger than these pictures are portraying (especially right after I eat dinner my belly is much bigger). It’s growing so fast! As of Monday September 1st, I’m finally starting to feel a little better! I’m still feeling like I need to eat all the time, but I’m not nauseous anymore!!! HIP HIP HOORAY!

Welcome to our Baby Site

Dear friends and family,
Welcome to our baby site. We thought this would be a neat way of keeping everyone updated on our 40 week journey through pregnancy. Let me start out by telling you how we found out I was pregnant:
On Sunday, July 6th we were so excited to be heading to the great island of Maui with my family for a weeks vacation. Andrew and I were so eager to escape the hectic work week and be able to relax pool-side with a cocktail in hand. After celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary the weekend before we were so thrilled to follow that with a family vacation to paradise. Considering the fact that we were drinking tropical cocktails and a slight intuition there was a chance I could be pregnant, I decided to take a pregnancy test three days early. On the morning of Thursday, July 10th Andrew and my brother Scott were already downstairs fighting the battle of getting the best lounge chairs. As soon as I woke up I quickly took a pregnancy test. Immediately I saw the word "PREGNANT" on the little stick. I couldn't believe my eyes...) with my heart pounding out of my chest I ran into Scott and Haley's room and woke up Haley. I took one more test just to make sure I was really pregnant and sure enough I saw that word again "PREGNANT". Haley and I ran downstairs to find the boys. I pulled Andrew aside to tell him the news. We walked down the beach holding hands, crying, laughing, shaking, and quickly realizing how our lives were about to change forever. We were both so shocked that it happened so quickly, but more excited to start the next adventure in our lives!!!