Baby Lewis is 9 weeks

Today was my 9 weeks appointment to check on Baby Lewis and make sure he/she was growing okay and that I was okay as well after our little scare.  Chris was supposed to go with me to my appointment this morning but at the last minute he couldn't come because of some exercises that were going on with his ship.  He was super bummed out because he doesn't want to miss out on anything but we both know that him being in the Navy that some things just can't be avoided. 

 So this is a snapshot of Baby Lewis at the last minute that Dr McCoy was able to move around the baby around and get a good shot of the head, feet, and legs.  Chris says the baby looks like a little gummy bear.

Baby Lewis Pic #1

Baby Lewis Pic #2

Heartbeat at 175 bpm, which is a big improvement from the 134 bpm it was 2 weeks ago, it was music to my ears!  I felt so proud and so much emotion!  

This moment was so surreal to me..... I didn't realize that all this could happen so early but the babies hands and feet were moving back and forth.  Of course I was a big baby and started crying because I never thought this moment was ever going to be possible for Chris and I.  I still don't think sometimes it has set in for Chris and I that we have plans to make.... decisions to agree on.... things to start buying.....it just seems like this is all a dream.  Sooooo I went out on a limb and bought my first pack of diapers..... it felt so awesome to walk through the baby aisle at the grocery store and know that I will soon be needing this stuff, and that I'm not just going to be "Aunt Amy" and pick this stuff up for friends.

My belly is starting to grow so much already.  I cannot fit into most all my pants already and we are just at 9wks.  So I had some friends tell me about a Maternity Belly Band that helps you stay in your regular clothes as long as possible without having to buy a lot of new clothes.  It's very comfortable and Chris loves rubbing my belly while I have it on because it makes everything so smooth.  Plus it keeps my pants from falling down.  Chris and I will start doing belly shots soon.  I've just been so tired that I haven't felt like having my picture taken.  So stay tuned for those........

I want to thank all my family and friends for being there for us, and listening to all of my different emotions.  I wouldn't know what to do without you all.  Everyone that knows me and Chris knows what being parents means to us.  We often think what if we would have been able to conceive in our early twenties..... What IF?????  Well I'm here to say that I don't think I would change anything.  Chris will be 40 by the time the baby is born, and I will be 36 almost 37.  Yes we will be older parents, but I feel that we are wiser, more settled down and we have been able to make our marriage solid as a ever.  We have gone and done so many things together and made so many memories. Adding a child to our life is only going to make our dream BIGGER!  I already love Chris so much but seeing this side of him, the side of being a father and what joy it brings to him is absolutely stunning.  Being parents is what we've been missing, the piece that hasn't been there.  And to see my husband's excitement only makes my love for him even stronger and I don't even know how that's possible.  

Our baby's due date is March 21, 2013..... Nobody has a March birthday in our family, so it will be a nice change for once.  The only bad thing is Chris deploys in April of 2013 and we pick orders to a new duty station in May of 2013.  So we have big things coming up!!!!  Please keep us in your prayers!!!  Until next time.... Love you all!!!!