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Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Week 23
So as we roll into the next month (yes, I am officially 5 months pregnant), Baby Schepis continues to play bumper boats with my belly! Man, are these kicks getting big! Word has it that over the course of this next month, the baby will be doubling its weight. That’s right- this week alone, the baby increases it’s weight from 1 to 1¼ pounds. The baby has also grown to a little over 8 inches.
As for what’s new, I have recently started swimming again. While Eric rides the rollers, I jump into the nicely heated pool. I know, life is tough. We have also signed up for our baby classes, which start in January. It should be interesting!
That’s about it for this week! Happy Halloween!!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Week 22
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Week 21
We’re slipping into week 21, as Baby Schepis gets as long as a large banana! At about 11 ounces and 7 inches, the baby is kicking up a storm (you can actually see this from the outside!) as the neurons are better connecting the brain and muscles, and cartilage hardens into bone. The baby can also now taste the food better as it swallows amniotic fluid. I hope it likes peanut butter and jelly!
Eric and I had our 20-week sonogram today and everything checked out as we hoped. We could count the toes and fingers, see the chambers of the heart, and watch as the baby jumped around! We decided against finding out whether the baby is male or female, which means we have to wait another quick 20 weeks to find out.
I'm still feeling good. Of course, a visit from my old friend Laura has kept me smiling for days now! She came this weekend for a belated birthday trip (Happy 29th Laura!), a little bike riding, and some plain old girl talk.
I hope all is well with everyone! We’ll talk to you soon!
-Katy
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Week 20
This week, the baby is the size of a small cantaloupe (10 ounces, 6.5 inches head to rump). Those growing legs and arms are definitely moving like crazy! Last night, Baby Schepis kept us entertained for almost a half hour with kicks and punches. Each time Eric asked it to kick, sure enough it would! I can guess that this game may get old as the baby gets even stronger, but for now, it’s fun.
I hope all is well with you all! I’ll have Eric take some pictures this weekend so you can check out the developing bump. Until then, keep on growing Baby Schepis!
-Katy
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Week 19
As for Eric and I, we had a great birthday weekend! Mom and Dad Schepis arrived bearing gifts of food (the fridge and freezer are full!) and birthday presents (thanks everyone!). We spent the weekend eating, apple picking, walking, and listening to the SU marching band. Needless to say, time flew by and the weekend ended before we knew it. No worries- the left over food and cakes are a great reminder of the fun!
Two more weeks and Eric and I head back to the doctors for our next ultrasound. As of right now, I think we’ll let the baby’s gender be a surprise, though we could find out if we wanted. Until then, it’s work for us both, a visit from Laura, and probably a lot of sleeping for me!
We miss you all!
-Katy
