As some of you may have noticed, I haven’t made a serious (or less than serious) post in quite some time.  This is because I had a secret that was all I could think about.  Now it is time to let the cat out of the bag: I’m pregnant!  Thirteen weeks and one day pregnant, that is.  The EDD is September 1st, but we are hoping that our little one will join us just a bit early.  Matt and I are very excited.  Here are some pictures from our first ultrasound (in January, about 8 weeks 2 days):

The arrow on the left is pointing to the head and the arrow on the right is pointing to the bottom.  That is actually the legs sticking straight up.

The baby was 1.78 cm from crown to rump.  The bottom is on the left and the legs are pointing straight down.  Just below the head (which is on the right) is the umbilical cord.

There is a box around the baby’s heart here and the heartbeat was recorded at 176 beats per minute.

Everything continues to be right on and on track.

FAQ

1. Do you know the gender? Not yet, but we should find out at about 20 weeks, which is mid-April

2. What do you call it in the meantime?  Matt and I have generally stuck with “the baby” or “the fetus”, but Auntie Angel has taken to calling the little darling “Nugget”

3. When is it due? September 1st

4. Can I touch your belly?  Actually, people don’t ask this one, they just reach out and touch; but if they had asked, I would say NO NO NO!  I am strictly hands off!