Pregnancy Pooch

For the first time I had a stranger come up to me, pat my stomach, and make a comment about a baby being on the way. I was a little surprised, but pleased that at least to him I was noticeably pregnant. Here are some pics of my pooch at 19 weeks.

Time to Relax

We just wanted to say thank you all for your prayers and support for Kyle in recent weeks. It was comforting for him to know he had family and friends praying for him as he prepared for and took his exam. It will be a while before we know the results, so he is trying not to think about it too much - focusing instead on things he hasn't had time for lately and trying to relax some too.

Approaching the big day - April 14th

We are at a beach hotel in Fort Lauderdale, but this isn't a vacation for Kyle. As you all know, we are here for his Oral Board Exam (the BIG, and hopefully the one). Kyle is focused and continues to study diligently, just in a nicer setting.
Please keep Kyle in your prayers as the test draws near. He will start the exam at 7:30am Monday, and should be finished by 10am (eastern time).

18th Week

Every week I check 3 different websites to get the update on our baby's development - his/her size, weight, and details of his/her growing body. I am always amazed by the miracle of human life and the complexity of God's creation. Other than the thickening of my waist and the slight discomfort when attempting to sleep on my stomach at night, I hardly feel much different than usual at this point. Seeing actual photos of what the baby looks like at each stage makes the experience feel more real. I liked the picture above in particular and wanted to share it along with other details for the week.

According to one of the websites, the baby is about 5.5 inches long and weighs about 6.5 ounces - about the size of a turnip. The pads on his/her fingers and toes will begin to form the characteristic swirls and creases of finger and toe prints. The eyes will now look forward rather than to the sides, and the ears will move to their final position. Most of the baby's bones will also have begun to harden as ossification begins to take place.

A Weekend at Dog Camp

Acie and Abbie were so happy to be loaded in the truck and taken to "Dog Camp" (Melanie's parents' house) for the weekend. The dogs always have such a fun time and stay busy exploring the property, helping Melanie's dad with outdoor projects or yard work, and playing in the pond. Here are some pictures to show just how much fun they had.

No matter what Melanie's dad was up to, the dogs were right there to help.

As soon as the tailgate on the truck was lowered, in jumped the dogs - hopeful that they might get to go for a ride.

Abbie just loved playing in the water from the hose and could have continued like this all day.

Take a Guess!

Just another month before we find out the sex of our baby. Our ultrasound is scheduled for April 22, but we thought it would be fun to know what friends and family think we are having.

Opinion Polls & Market Research

Feel free to check back anytime to view current results. Just click on this link: http://www.vizu.com/res/Grab-bag/baby+white/poll-results.html?n=83467&cId=0

15-1/2 weeks, but not much to "show"

Recently, I have had several requests to see pictures of my pregnant tummy. Although my clothes are starting to get snug, or not fit at all, I still don't really look pregnant. I keep waiting for there to be something to "show", but since time is passing and family and friends out of town are curious I decided to post the progression to this point. Not very cute - just a thick waist so far.