The Baby is Bigger

Hello All,
Well, we just finished with another ultrasound and confirmed that we are only having 1 baby. No baby hiding behind another or hidden in other parts of the uterus. Just one beautiful baby. This appointment went a little quicker than the last one. The doctor performing the ultrasound is named Marion Columbo. She was very patient and thorough. She made sure that we understood that everything that was going on these last 2 months is normal.

It was funny, Lisa was telling me just before the appointment that she was really tired and she didn't know why. She would start on a project (project meaning vacuuming, cleaning, etc...Hey, I don't force her to do it) and would have to stop and take a nap. I tell her to take as many naps as she wants. She is the one that is having a baby (or so Aunt Kim tells me. I was informed that I can not say that "we" are having a baby).

Anyway, we get into the ultrasound room and Dr. Columbo immediately tell Lisa that feeling tired and sluggish these last 2 months is normal. She said the the baby is pretty much draining all of her energy just trying to grow. She also said that it should last up to 3 months so, in the next month if you see Lisa, tell her it's okay to rest and even sleep. She is so used to being on the go and moving all of the time that she is lost when she isn't doing something. I know if people forced me to sleep that I would jump at the chance (subliminal message).

The baby is so much bigger than the first ultrasound that we took just 2 weeks ago (Children,...They grow up so fast). The doctor says that the baby is now at 21 millimeters which is almost 1 inch (25mm=1 inch). We were able to see a very strong heartbeat and I think it's a boy!! (or is that the umbilical cord?!).

Lisa and I are so pleased with how this is progressing and with just a few bouts of nausea, all is well health-wise. Our next appointment is for another ultrasound on May 8th and then we go to our first pre-natal appointment on the 10th. This is a great experience and I highly recommend it to all (who are of legal age and married, of course). We love you all and will be back soon.

Love and God bless,

Richard