It’s hard to believe that we are approaching the halfway mark. It seems like just a few weeks ago, I was in the shower, and Angie was peeing on a stick. The funny part is, and please don’t tell Angie, that I’m starting to get a little anxious about getting some of our stuff done. I’m the one that tends to procrastinate and not worry. Worry is a strong word, but I think we are going to carve out some time this weekend to go order our crib. We also need to find some time to register. We are trying to avoid registering at Baby’s R Us, but we’ll see. All we need is a few bottles, some diapers and a crib, right!?!?!
Angie has started to feel the baby moving around, and for the first time, I find myself a little jealous. I felt her belly a couple nights ago, and I felt “some” movement, but I couldn’t tell if it was Tater, or just mom holding one in. It should just be a few weeks before I am able to start feeling things. After all, Tater is about 5.5 inches (that’s rump to crown). They say he (yes I’m going with “he for now) is about the size of a sweet potato. Guess that means that “Tater” is a good name… though I’m a little worried it will stick. Won’t be too bad if we have a little boy, but I’d hate to have a little girl called Tater.
Angie was reading last night about how the heart develops during the pregnancy, and I have to admit, it’s amazing. I learned two new facts though. The first is that the mother’s blood never mixes with the baby’s blood. They come pretty close, and the nutrients transfer, but the circulation systems are completely separate. The second is that the baby’s heart has a hole it in which keeps the blood from cycling through the lungs… that is until birth. During birth, the heart seals, and for the first time, blood flows through the baby’s lungs. It’s just amazing how much happens, and everything that must happen in perfect order.
Finally, Angie goes Saturday for some blood work. This is where we will find out about any detectible abnormalities. The doctor prepared us though, since the readings should come back higher than normal because Angie is 35. Am I allowed to say that on the Internet? It’s anonymous on here, isn’t it?
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