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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!!

Week 22

Baby Schepis is awake and kicking! Yes, those kicks are definitely getting stronger...as they should be! The baby weighs about one pound and is eight inches in length. Senses are strengthening and supposedly, light is even sensed. How do they know this stuff?!

Eric and I are doing well. While Eric plows through his work, I am sorting through all those baby "necessities." There are so many products and opinions! Any suggestions are welcome- I think I have exhausted Sarah, Elena, and Alyssa with question after question!

I hope everyone is doing well. Until later- keep those hands washed and drink lots of OJ...Haha!

-Katy

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 29^th 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

My growing baby bump!

Week 20

Just about halfway there! And man, my belly is starting to show! Yes, I told my students and heard many funny comments back, like “Can you see your toes?” You have to love the fact that they will say ANYTHING!

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