Babymoon in La Quinta (Palm Springs)

We enjoyed a 10 day "babymoon" vacation in La Quinta (Palm Springs, CA). It was our last trip together before the baby arrives so we cherished the time together. . . layed by the pool, went for walks, read, enjoyed nice dinners, & even went to a comedy show one night (see picture above)! We had a wonderful time- so wonderful that it was hard to get back in to the swing of work.

Now we have the real fun ahead of us- getting ready for the baby to arrive in less than 12 weeks!

Exciting Week!

So many exciting things are happening this week with the baby. . . First of all, the baby is going to have a new UNCLE! Kayt & Phillip were engaged on Easter morning in Egypt so along with that Phillip will be the lucky recipient of a niece/nephew. We are all so thrilled to have Phillip join the family and the baby is kicking me with joy!

Also, the baby is enjoying it's first vacation to La Quinta (in Palm Springs). Michael and I are taking a "babymoon" (our last vacation alone before the baby arrives) and we are really enjoying the time together relaxing.

Other exciting news with the baby this week:
This week, our baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with it's legs extended. The baby is sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing it's eyes, and perhaps even sucking it's fingers. With more brain tissue developing, our baby's brain is very active now. While it's lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if he/she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements I am feeling as a case of baby hiccups (yes, they do happen in-utero), which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother the baby, so if I experience them I will just relax and enjoy the tickle.

3rd Trimester!

We can't believe that I am already in to the 3rd trimester- it is amazing how time flies!

The news with the baby this week is:
The network of nerves in our baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. It may now be able to hear both my voice and Michael's as we chat with each other. The baby's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of it's lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when it is born and takes it's first gulp of air. And it's continuing to put on baby fat. The baby now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches from head to heel. If we're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take two to three days.

That is it for this week!