13 Weeks - A Dr. Moreno Visit

It has been 4 weeks since we first saw you and time is sure going quickly. It was time to see Dr. Moreno for our second visit and we sure do like her. We heard your heart beat again and all is well. We asked her lots of questions and a lot about what to expect for our next visit. We told her about my headaches and Dr. Moreno gave us some pointers. We will see her again in 4 weeks and in 5 to 6 weeks from now we can find out if you are a boy or a girl. You just keep on growing healthy and strong and we will see you before you know it.

Growth Stats
Mommy - 96 lbs
Baby Otte - 2.8 inches long, 0.6 ounces

12 Weeks - UltraScreen Round 2

I went for your UltraScreen test today and crossed my fingers hoping you had grown just enough. And great news you were the perfect size. The ultrasound tech said you looked good and your nuchal fluid looked nice and thin. As we watched you on the screen you were moving everywhere, moving your arms and legs. You even had your hands up by your mouth and you were moving your lips. You made the the ultrasound lady laugh and laugh, which made me laugh which only made it hard for her to keep track of you on the screen. It was a great day and she gave us lots of different photos of you. You sure are getting there, 12 weeks already and we can hardly believe it. I had a little finger poke after the ultrasound so they could look at my blood and hopefully within a week we will have some good results.

Growth Stats
Mommy - 97 lbs
Baby Otte - 2.5 inches, 0.5 ounces

11 Weeks - UltraScreen Round 1

We went to the doctors today to see how you were doing and to do a little screening test. After some measuring by the ultrasound tech it turns out you are just a little too small and we will have to wait a couple more weeks and try again. It was great to see you though and you sure have grown even in just two weeks. You are the size of a lime right and the cutest little lime we have seen.

Growth Stats
Mommy - 97 lbs
Baby Otte - 2 inches long, 0.30 ounces

9 Weeks - Dr. Moreno

We went to your first official doctors visit on July 29th and met with a great lady, Dr. Moreno. She answered our questions, told us a little bit about herself and then surprised us with an ultrasound. Dr. Moreno put the ultrasound probe over my stomach and sure enough we were able to see you on the screen. You were measured and your were a whole 1 inch long. Preston was with me and he was so excited to see you. You wiggled your arms and legs, moving all around and I even started to cry. It was the first time that it was all real because we could actually see you. Dr. Moreno said you looked good and even said you were cute. She printed lots of photos for us to share with our parents and for us as well.

Growth Stats
Mommy - 97 lbs
Baby Otte - 1 inch long

8 Weeks...Ultimate Charades

We were up in Burley with Preston's family and thought it would be a good time to tell everyone the good news while we were all together. After going round and round about how we could tell them in an exciting way we decided on a game of Ultimate Charades. After some risque moves on my part everyone got the idea and best of all we have it on video. Everyone was really excited about your little self.

5 Weeks...2 Pink Lines

June 25th was the official day. Two pink lines and a couple tears of joy/anxiety later and it was official we were PREGNANT! 35 weeks to go and hopefully we will see your shining face.