Liam will be 18 months old on February 2nd. We will be taking him in for his check-up with the pediatrician on the 2nd. Since we have delayed all of his vaccines up until this point we will probably think about giving him one at this next appointment. As of a few weeks ago Liam fully recognizes where all of his body parts are - just can't identify his bum as quickly (I think because he can't see it). Other than that he knows his fingers, hands, feet, toes, head, hair, knees, legs, belly, bellybutton, arms (muscles of his arms too), nose, eyes, cheeks, chin, ears and some other parts :). He identifies animals and objects in the books we read him at night and we are almost finished reading the Jesus Storybook Bible with him...you loves the Goliath pages!!! His favorites right now are The Giving Tree, Goodnight Moon, The Going To Bed Book, It's time to sleep my love, Richard Scarry books, Does a Kangaroo have a mother too?, A Color of His Own...
We went outside last night and Liam loves discovering things on the ground in in the sky...he got a ride in the wheel-barrow and helped daddy spread some sand in the yard (there were several hugs pine tree stumps that are finally decomposing so Kevin and Liam filled one in...Liam got a little too curious and ate some sand in the process!
The baby is 27 weeks/ 4 days today...
As for me and the little baby - he is getting stronger and his movements are getting more and more forceful. I am feeling better these days as far as nausea go, but the fatigue is knocking me down. By the end of the day all I can think about is spending time with my boys and my head laying down on my pillow. I feel like my diet has been pretty good - except I'm admittedly not being as careful with organic options as I was with Liam. We do eat organic meat, but other than that I haven't been as picky.
We are in the process of switching providers now - I went to the last consultation this past Monday and we will be delivering at North Fulton Regional. I met with my new midwife and she said I am measuring right on target right now...she told me not to think "bigger" baby, but to think quicker delivery... :)
This week the baby is:
almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if he were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother him, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.
We are so excited to have this time to prepare for our second little gift and we are cherishing the time we have with Liam before the baby comes!
We love you all and appreciate you so much!
Kell
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Baby Update! Baby Names! Liam is 17 months Old!
Happy New Year friends and family!
Baby Update:
We wanted to give an update on our growing bambino. We had our last prenatal specialist appointment last Wednesday, January 4th. I say last because the doctor explained there is no reason to come back - everything looks great with the baby. Also, last Wednesday the milestone weight for the average baby was just over a pound. However, they are estimating that our little guy was about 1 pound 10 oz!!! Also, when the sonogram tech measured his humorous bone - she said it is measuring a week ahead of the average length for that bone...so, I think we're going to have another tall and big baby coming in April! Yeah!!!
It was so cool to see him in the sonogram waving his little hands and fingers around. He kept swinging his arm over and above his face like he was stretching out. Also, the tech would press firmly on my tummy with the wand and he would give a swift kick back!! He wasn't going to take any poking around I guess!!!
Lately, the little guy has been so active at night - Kevin can totally feel him kick and roll around now. During story time at night when Liam lays across my lap - the little baby kicks Liam as well!
Last night was fun, Kev and I got to talking and he had to talk me down from the rafters because I told him I didn't think I could deliver another 10 pounder with a generous noggin (words of our prenatal specialist with Liam)! I told him - of course I want a healthy baby, but maybe I should have married a guy with a smaller head!!!
Well, whatever the future holds for us I know I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Phil. 4:13!!!!
Baby Names:
This is an semi-unconventional way to ask for advice, but Kevin and I are researching baby names right now and we are open to accepting your suggestions! Yes, we have a few in mind, but would love to hear your ideas as well. We are leaning towards Irish/Gaelic (Kevin) or Ukranian/German (Kelly). Joseph is the middle name!
Liam Update:
Liam is now 17 months and a week old. He weighs 29.2 lbs and is 34 inches long. Kevin and I just made a heafty investment in two new carseats that will fit the little guy(s) up to 120 lbs (converts up through a forward facing booster seat). Liam knows so much - points to everything when you ask him to identify objects and LOVES book time at night before bed. We are calling him our 'little chef' and our 'grumpy bum'. He is into discovering everything - and lately we've been outside cleaning up the backyard. He's been a little hesitant to get down into the dirt and even fussed a bit two weekends ago when he fell forward and touched the leaves, pinecones, etc. It was pretty cute!
I took him last Friday to a play date at a park in Kennesaw and he loved playing with the little ones. It's so funny for us because everyone thinks he is 2 or older (mainly because he towers over the other 17 month olds!). I just keep saying over and over, nope he's 17 months - just really off the charts for his height!
Baby Update:
We wanted to give an update on our growing bambino. We had our last prenatal specialist appointment last Wednesday, January 4th. I say last because the doctor explained there is no reason to come back - everything looks great with the baby. Also, last Wednesday the milestone weight for the average baby was just over a pound. However, they are estimating that our little guy was about 1 pound 10 oz!!! Also, when the sonogram tech measured his humorous bone - she said it is measuring a week ahead of the average length for that bone...so, I think we're going to have another tall and big baby coming in April! Yeah!!!
It was so cool to see him in the sonogram waving his little hands and fingers around. He kept swinging his arm over and above his face like he was stretching out. Also, the tech would press firmly on my tummy with the wand and he would give a swift kick back!! He wasn't going to take any poking around I guess!!!
Lately, the little guy has been so active at night - Kevin can totally feel him kick and roll around now. During story time at night when Liam lays across my lap - the little baby kicks Liam as well!
Last night was fun, Kev and I got to talking and he had to talk me down from the rafters because I told him I didn't think I could deliver another 10 pounder with a generous noggin (words of our prenatal specialist with Liam)! I told him - of course I want a healthy baby, but maybe I should have married a guy with a smaller head!!!
Well, whatever the future holds for us I know I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Phil. 4:13!!!!
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| His hand/arm reaching up over his face (side profile) |
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| Another side profile - you can see his little facial features |
Baby Names:
This is an semi-unconventional way to ask for advice, but Kevin and I are researching baby names right now and we are open to accepting your suggestions! Yes, we have a few in mind, but would love to hear your ideas as well. We are leaning towards Irish/Gaelic (Kevin) or Ukranian/German (Kelly). Joseph is the middle name!
Liam Update:
Liam is now 17 months and a week old. He weighs 29.2 lbs and is 34 inches long. Kevin and I just made a heafty investment in two new carseats that will fit the little guy(s) up to 120 lbs (converts up through a forward facing booster seat). Liam knows so much - points to everything when you ask him to identify objects and LOVES book time at night before bed. We are calling him our 'little chef' and our 'grumpy bum'. He is into discovering everything - and lately we've been outside cleaning up the backyard. He's been a little hesitant to get down into the dirt and even fussed a bit two weekends ago when he fell forward and touched the leaves, pinecones, etc. It was pretty cute!
I took him last Friday to a play date at a park in Kennesaw and he loved playing with the little ones. It's so funny for us because everyone thinks he is 2 or older (mainly because he towers over the other 17 month olds!). I just keep saying over and over, nope he's 17 months - just really off the charts for his height!
Enjoy some family pics below!
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| Daddy & Liam trying out the new Kelty Backpack |
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| With Grammy & Grandpa on Christmas Eve - Red Lobster |
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