The Ultimate Ultrasound

As I mentioned on FB, I just had the Ultimate Ultrasound. It was absolutely amazing. I am 13 weeks (when this posts, almost 14), and we pretty much saw everything! I got to lay in a pretty comfortable chair watching a big screen TV that was all about my baby. No neck ache after from looking sideways to see the ultrasound screen. Aaron thought we just needed popcorn. It really was one of the best experiences with a pregnancy I have ever had. My doctor is amazing and does several ultrasounds so I get to see my sweet baby frequently, but this one was impressive. My ultrasounds with the boys were pretty mellow, quiet, the techs weren't very talkative or really excited to do their jobs, but this one was different. She loved her job and made us feel so good. I even came home with several pictures, a CD and a DVD of my sweet pea. Above is a great picture of the little legs and below are the 5 little fingers on one of the hands and a great picture of the brain.

 The pictures and images were so clear we could see everything.

This picture has significance, but I will share it in the future.

And the 4d. This picture is actually a movie of the baby dancing and moving all around. It is crazy to think this little 3 inch baby is moving like crazy and I can't feel it. Soon though.

I really like how a friend has posted for every week of her pregnancy here. So I am going to copy it and share week by week what is going on.

13 Weeks

Best moment this week:

Of course the Ultimate Ultrasound

Gender:

I have a feeling...I would like to know what everyone else thinks. One of these pictures actually reveals what it is. But it is so early I'm not announcing it. I was right though... But you never really know, if you remember I was told my Zackary was a girl. Oops!

Movement:

Not yet, but I've seen this little one just about doing back flips!

Food Cravings:

Paradise Bakery Iced Tea and Chicken Tortilla Soup...I know random

What I miss:

Nothing now I love being pregnant. Oh wait maybe not getting up 3 times a night already.

What I look forward to:

Actually having a pregnant belly, right now I just look like I have a big belly that I can't suck in anymore.

Fun with Papa

Papa and Zackary have an amazing relationship. They have so much fun together even if it is just running errands. I love that my father is so involved in my children's lives. Tuesday is 'their' day. My dad usually picks him up around lunch time and takes him somewhere they they both love somewhere that has hamburgers or hot dogs. As Zackary calls it, "the hamburger store." Then they head out to do something fun, however sometimes it is just running errands, usually for the hardware store so Zackary gets to see fun hardware goods. Since Zackary started preschool my dad drops him off for us (such a big help for me) however, I've been told that it is cutting into their 'time' together. On Tuesday my dad made reservations for them to tour a hanger and an airplane at Gateway Airport.

Zackary's grin says it all! It warms my heart to see them so happy together.

Pumpkin Chili Fest

We headed out to the Pumpkin Chili Fest with some friends over the weekend. The kids had a blast! They loved all the rides, the train, the hay ride, ponies, petting zoo, and just running. We have gone every year since we had Zackary. I think it is becoming a tradition. The kids love picking out the pumpkin at the end of the night on the way out the door. Zackary was remembering things from last year I just love the little memory that kid has...just like his Daddy.

 

I just love this picture. I'm pretty sure the kids didn't know what they were doing but they sure thought it was funny. I love Lane's expression and the fact that Zackary is just hanging off the back like he just caught a ride. Always on the go...that's Zackary!

This is something I never want to forget about Lane.  The kid really has no fear, of real things that is.  You get this kiddo on a carousel and he white knuckles the whole time, but you put him in front of the real thing and he is all in, ready for the ride, no Mommy needed.  Go figure, he is all boy.