Week 23 - Ultrasound Take 2

Had another doctor's appointment today.  The doctor said the baby was very healthy and is growing right on schedule.  She also said that within the next few weeks I should be feeling much more movement of the baby.

Due to an uncooperative baby at week 19, I had another ultrasound appointment today.  The baby was very cooperative today, so the tech got all of the measurements and pictures that the doctor needed. And I got a lot more pictures of our very cute and photogenic baby.  My ultrasound tech was great!  She described everything we saw in detail and then gave me a lot of pictures to keep.  My favorite part of the day was when I saw the baby's tongue and mouth moving.  I think we are going to have a very experienced eater in the Shetler household.

Baby's Profile (Look at the cute nose!)

Another Profile Shot - The baby kept putting its hands by its mouth during the ultrasound

The baby was waving!  Great shot of the open hand. 

Week 21

Shaffers this picture is for you.  As the weeks pass, the baby continues to grow and so do I.  Aaron and I had a great Christmas and got some cute things for the baby.  While we were both on break we began to decorate the nursery.  Aaron painted the entire room in one day!!!  I started making some curtains, however I did not get nearly as much done as Aaron.  I am looking forward to my next doctor's appointment where they are going to do another ultrasound, hopefully the baby is turned the right direction this time.  Aaron and I continue to come up with names for our little one.  We are always open for suggestions!

Week 19 Ultrasound

Aaron and I went to the doctor's this evening and had the awesome experience of seeing the future Shetler.  The tech told us the baby was breech, so she would not be able to tell us the sex of the baby. This doesn't matter because Aaron and I want to be surprised when the baby is born.  Here are two pictures that the tech printed.

The cutest little foot I have ever seen.

Baby's face.  Who does the baby look like????

We are Expecting!

We are expecting a new addition in the Shetler House on May 15, 2013!  Aaron and I are so excited for this little one to make an appearance this spring and thank God daily for this tiny miracle.  

 The little "peanut" at 9 weeks

 Close up at 9 weeks

Evidence of a baby at 18 weeks

I had a doctor's appointment on December 18 where I again got to hear the baby's heartbeat. The doctor said the baby sounds very healthy and has an excellent heartbeat.  The baby is continuously moving (I can't feel it yet) when we go to the doctor's office and makes finding the heartbeat a challenging process for the doctors!

Check back on December 20 for ultrasound pictures of the baby at 19 weeks!