Week 17!

Wow, tomorrow will be 17 weeks! I feel like this pregnancy is flying by and sometimes I still can't believe that we are actually going to have a baby in a few months! I have been trying to get some stuff cleared out to get started on the baby's room, we looked a some paint swatches this weekend and I could not keep myself away from the pinks....because now when I tell people we think we are having a boy, people are telling me "no, it will be the opposite!" So, I am trying to prepare for either way...I am anxiously awaiting 2/2/09 and then soon after a trip to visit my sis in Pittsburgh with my mom. It will be so fun to spend time with them together and be able to shop for a boy or girl! Still feeling the same type of twinges in my belly, but still waiting for the first big KICK!

Here is the info from the bump for week 17:

Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints.

-Mrs.

Splitting Time

So, this month is wayyyy more busy than last month was. I don't have time to sit down to think. I need to get organized. I'm trying to get all of my work done every day but when I'm by myself, it's tough.

I really want to get my license information done so I can try to moonlight to build up the savings before little Neri arrives. *I* am also excited to find out the sex on the next OB appointment. I've got my work cut out for me in the guest room/nursery. We need to pick out a color for the walls so I can paint. Also, if anyone has tips/wants to help/do crown molding in the room - let me know! With my schedule, I could use the help (not to mention the fact that when it comes to home improvement, I'm generally horrible at it).

Anyway, gotta go so I can get some sleep before I give a morning report tomorrow.

- Dr.

Still no baby bump!

So, still no baby bump on this belly. I thought that getting close to 16 weeks something would pop, but not yet! I am still hopeful for something to show off by 18 weeks.

Other big news, we scheduled our BIG ultrasound to find out if Neri is a Kari or a Neal! (i.e. a boy or girl)! It will be 2/2/08, we (mostly *I* can't wait)! I have a feeling that this will open the shopping floodgates. I have been doing a really good job of restraining myself, no help from my mom or sister but I think as soon as I know boy or girl, I will be shopping for him/her like crazy!

We are still thinking its a boy and we have come up with a few more top name choices: Brennen is our top new fav, along with Parker, Conner and of course we still like Ethan. As for a girl, we are pretty set on Blakely or possibly Lila.

Other exciting news, I *think* I *might* have felt the baby kick or hit, but I can't be SURE! Just felt like a bubble popping or something, felt it a couple of times yesterday and then once today while driving both times. Or...it could be gas! haha!

-Mrs.

Our BIG News!

We are going to have a little baby Anson! Or a Neri (neal + kari) as we like to call him/her! We are so excited and can't be more thrilled for the experiences to come. The holidays were so fun celebrating with our families and thinking that next year we will be celebrating with a baby!

Here is the info from The Bump for week 15:


Continuing the march towards normal proportions, baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.

-Mrs.

Vacation

Ok, so the Mrs. has to work a few days this next week but as of today, I officially start my week of vacation - Awesome!

We're going to try to get some more posts on here about our very special upcoming addition to our family so stay posted.

~ Dr.

Is it worth it?

So, Neal and I went to a personal and professional development meeting last week that his residency program holds once a month at nice restaurants. To be honest we usually just go for the free food and wine. But, this week was a great presentation about med school debt. Something that is on our minds from time to time.....maybe more like....all the time! They talked about changes that are coming to med school loans but most importantly they addressed "is it worth it."

At times, I know that Neal feels like he could be working and getting ahead in another field straight from undergrad...but according to the presentation that about by age 40 for people that have gone through med school and residency, it DOES become worth it. It is by that time that we will be able to catch up with others savings, retirement planning, etc....which even though it seems far away helps us get through all the overnight calls, working holidays, 80+ work weeks now!

So, here is to our 40's!

-Mrs.

My Turn!

So, now its my turn to try this blogging thing! I have been meaning to for so long but just like everything else it kept getting pushed to the end of the list. I thought it would be something nice for Dr. and I to do together and people can stay caught up with our very busy lives! We have such amazing family and friends that we don't always get to see as often as we would like. Also, our family has some amazing changes on the way and we thought that this would be a good way to document them. So, here's to many more posts to come....wish me luck....I am going to need it.
-Mrs.