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Monday, June 28, 2010

22 weeks


Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Labor of Love class

So we went to our first birthing class tonight. It is a four week class every Tuesday night for two hours. Tonight we learned about some interesting things. The class is taught by a nurse that works at Summit Hospital which is the hospital our Dr is at and where we will be delivering. She taught us what certain terms mean like effaced, dilated and quickening. Also what signs mean you need to come to the hospital and some things that you wouldn't come to the hospital for. We then took a tour of the labor and delivery wing. We saw the nursery and there was one baby girl in there. She was cute and had a yellow bow in her hair. She had lots of hair. :-) After delivery you get to spend one with your baby before they go to the nursery.

We then got to see a room. The room is a labor, delivery and post par tum room. The bed converts when you need to deliver. There is a TV and DVD player which Clint was happy about. Also wireless Internet. I told Clint no surfing the net while I am in labor. lol. Each nurse is assigned one to two patients. They recommended bringing anything to the hospital to make you comfortable, even suggested an egg crate for the dad to use in the fold out chair.

At next weeks class we are to bring a blanket, pillow and tennis ball. But she didn't say what we will be doing. Tune in next week to find out.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Hi my name is: Chloe Anne Ratliff

After much discussion and getting over the fact that Clint has a friend with a little girl named Chloe, we have officially decided that our baby girl will be named Chloe Anne Ratliff. Initials C.A.R. This is one of Clint's favorite parts about the name. One of mine is the middle name. Probably because my middle name is Anne along with both of my aunts. Clint is starting to talk to my belly but it's just random stuff, but it's cute. I will send more belly pics as I take them. As I get bigger you might actually get to see my belly without the shirt. We registered this weekend. It was fun but a little overwhelming. Who knew a baby needed so much. We registered at Babies R Us and Target. We think we have found our bedding and the crib. Clint is very good at picking out stuff for the nursery and helping me make my ideas reality. Uncle Trevor will be a vital part also in the nursery coming together. He and Clint moved the office furniture out of the room we are using for the nursery and moved it into a spare bedroom. Good thing he works for food. Next he and Clint will be painting the nursery. Thanks Uncle Trevor!!!

I will post pics of the progress in the nursery as it is made.

Monday, June 14, 2010

20 week belly pic


A little bigger but not much. :-) I am ready to look pregnant to those who don't know. lol. Chloe weighed 12 oz. at my appt. on the 9th. Next appt. is on June 30th.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

It's a GIRL!!

We had our appt. this morning to find out the sex. After 30 minutes of trying to get a good view we were able to see she was a GIRL. She had the ubillical cord in between her legs for awhile and then her legs were crossed and then her hand. The Dr. said the baby was either shy or a comedian. I said probably both if the baby is like their father. Our modest little girl also stuck out her tongue at us a couple times. It was neat to see. While looking for girl or boy parts we got to see the rest of her body. We could clearly see the brain while looking at the top of the head. We also got to see the four chambers of the heart, the stomach, liver, legs, hands, bottom, ribs and spine. The Dr. said everything is forming well and she didn't see anything of concern. Everything looked really good. I gained 2.5 pounds since the last appt. Overall I have gained 5 lbs in five months. Not bad I don't think. My Dr. said the biggest jump in weight occurs between 18 and 22 weeks. I will be 20 weeks on Saturday. The heartbeat was good again this time. It was 141 at the begininng and then 148 later in the appt.

My next appt is June 3oth. I believe I will just hear the heartbeat at this appt.

Sonagram pics to come...

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Lyla bean











My recent beach trip with the family was a blast. I got to see my niece Lyla for the first time. She is two months old and precious. Clint was really taken with her. He held her and fed her a bottle a time or two. Clint is definately hooked on babies. All he could say is Lyla is the best baby and he hopes ours has that great temperment and personality. I can't wait to see her again. Hopefully in August. Here are some of my favorite pics of her...



BOY or GIRL?!

So we find out the sex of our baby on Wednesday the 9th. Our appt. is at 8 a.m. so most of you will get a text or call shortly thereafter. For now lets take a vote. Comment back on the blog to case your vote before Wed.

17 week belly pic