36 Weeks...Let the count down begin...

28 days to go! Well, if Fé decides to go the full 40 weeks that is. Could you believe we are 36 weeks prenant?!? That's 9 months folks! Wow. Anyways, everything is going great. Fé is growing and still as active as ever. Phil is getting the brunt of that. I think she is just ready to finish this pregnancy up. She is exhausted. I am so proud of her. This weekend was the baby shower, but I'll do a separate post on that. This post is about seeing that 36 weeks belly shot. So let's see it.

30 Weeks Belly Shot

Well, we figure, better late than never right. We finally have a shot of the belly. Phil's 30 weeks and look at that beautiful belly. Can you believe we have 7-10 weeks left? I will say, this time around, time really flew by.

Any ways, look for more pictures to come.

Later.

Week 37 Belly Shot...

Today we are officially considered full term. We are 37 weeks. What does this mean? This means that Ty could arrive at anytime now and we wouldn't be doing anything to stop him. So, it's really just a waiting game now. Can you feel the excitement?

It's really been awhile since the last belly shot I took. The last one was back at 25 weeks, then we did the Babies R Us photographs at 30 weeks and now here we are. Having this journal have really been awesome because we can go back and read and see where we were and the different things we were experiencing. I was thinking the other day how exciting it will be to sit with Ty and show him this and show him mommy and daddy's journey and his first ultrasound picture and video and just everything about his birth.

Wow, so here we are, week 37. Lord, You truly have watched over us and protected us. Lord, You are an Awesome God. Lord, we continue to praise and worship You.

Okay folks, here's Phil at 37 weeks. Might be the last belly shot before Ty :)

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Peace Out Folks
Chris C

Week 25 Belly Shot...

Week 25 and 15weeks to go, if Ty goes full 40 weeks, and we are excited. We thank God everyday that we get and just ask Him for health and strength for Philippa and Ty. Ty's busy kicking away in Phil's belly, or as I say, he's working out and building those muscles. To that I say, get your work out on son. Sorry Phil. In fact, if you really think and look at it, he's in his little resort. Yeah, he works out, gets his food, sleeps and has his thermostat at just the right temperature. How cool is that.

So, I am still wanting to do the 3D/4D ultrasound at 30 weeks, so I'm pretty excited about that. Can't wait. I can't wait to see my son, and then I've also been thinking more and more about his birthday and holding him and kissing him and just having him here with us. Wow, that's going to be an awesome day. *sigh*

Ok folks without further a due, here's Phil's 25th week belly shot. Enjoy it :)

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Peace Out Folks
Chris C.

Week 22 Belly Shot...

Can you believe it, we are at 22 weeks!!! Wow, I think it's becoming more and more real to me and Phil. Ty's inside there, kicking and moving away and it's always just a joy to go to Phil's belly and say, hey Ty, it's daddy, I love you. Phil told me today that she thinks he knows when I'm there cause he seems to react and more when I'm around.

So I was looking into the 3D/4D ultrasounds. First, time I heard about it, I was like, eh naw I'm good, but man now, after looking at the price and the different packages, I'm thinking, umm maybe :) Not now though. I told Phil if we were to do it, I would love like around 30 weeks or so. Hey you never know, so keep an eye out.

Well, with out further a due, Phil's 22 weeks belly shot, enjoy! :)

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Peace Out Folks

Chris C.

Week 19 Belly Shot...

Belly shot time folks! Phil's looking more and more beautiful and her belly is getting bigger. Our Lil' Monkey also have been growing and moving up a storm. So much so, that I have felt it also which was just an amazing experience. We have been talking to Our Lil' Monkey for awhile now, but according to the baby sites and medical sites, the baby at this point can hear us. So in the morning, throughout the day and before we go to bed we talk to him/her and play music for him/her. Plus while we play some worship music, it's also the perfect bonding and worshipping time for us. It's great.

Friday we will have our big ultrasound where we'll get to see Our Lil' Monkey for a longer time, not just 5-10 minutes, and a couple of wonderful things are going to happen. 1) My parents will be in town and will be able to come to the ultrasound and see their grandchild for the first time and 2) we'll find out what team, Blue or Pink, Our Lil' Monkey will be joining. Well, we'll be able to see if we're having a boy or a girl, if the baby cooperates and is not blocking those areas. Stay tuned for that. Join in our fun of guessing boy or girl and play along with on Gender Poll.

http://channersfirstbaby.blogspot.com/2009/03/baby-gender-poll.html

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Lord, You've watched over us and protected us this far and we will forever put our trust and lives in Your Hands. Lord, continue to place Your blessing on this pregnancy and baby and our lives. Lord we thank You for this Gift from You. Thank You. Amen.

Peace Out folks
Chris C.

Reality is Setting in and Limitations are Rising

So this may sound weird but the reality of being pregnant is really starting to kick in now. You would have thought that this would have happened a while ago but I guess I am just a little slow. Up to now I have had that out of body type of approach to the experience. I kinda felt as if I was watching this happy couple go through this great experience and I was just an observer. But I am waking up to the fact that it really is me and this really is happening.

I think it helps now that my belly is really starting to grow and the baby is getting much larger now. My ever so cute and loving husband ... LOVE YOU CHRIS ... asked a few days ago while I was getting dressed "... hey Boogie, can you see your bikini line any more?" I of course giggled at the preposterous question thinking 'how silly is my husband,' when I looked down for myself and realized that even if I sucked in my tummy as much as I could, I could no longer see it for real. Not Cool!!!

And while I don't want to admit it just yet, I think this week will be the last time for a while that I will be able to 'comfortably' shave my own legs and do my own toe nails. I am sure it can be done, I will practice twisting my body is different ways to reach those 'not so far' extremities, I just haven't figured them out yet. Any suggestions or advice is very welcome.

Maybe this will be my new friend ...

But hey ... this is all for a good cause right ... the birth of a wonderful baby MONKEY!!!

Peace Out

Week 16 Belly Shot...

Folks, it's that time again, Philippa's belly shot. Cute huh? Well, we are at 16 weeks now and counting, and all's well. We are anxiously awaiting the big ultra sound around week 20. We still have a a little bit more time to go and we can't wait. I think we have a couple of things to help pass the time till then. We have a baby registry workshop at Babies R Us this Saturday. This is going to fun. It'll be me, Phil, and her mom. Basically, we'll be going there and they'll be guiding us on how to do the registering and some key items to get. Okay, all this stuff is what I'm thinking will happen. Then on Wednesday we are going on a tour of one of the three hospitals where we can birth at. We'll be touring Winnie Palmer Hospital. From what we heard, this is the place to give birth. They are recently remodeled and everything there is like new and just great. We'll see. We'll let you know how that goes. Then, well, nothing till the next doctor appointment :)

So, how's Phil doing now? She's doing very well. She goes through these periods of just craving somethings. One moment it's meat, then candy, then grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. It's really funny. We'll be adding her waist measurements with each of the belly shots now, so you can have an idea and see her belly growth. She also says she's feeling the little baby moving around. How cool is that!!! Wow!

Lord, this is the time we remember your sacrifice and Blood shed for us on Calvary. Lord, because of Your Blood, we were set free and we are healed and covered. Lord, I just ask for Your Blood to cover Phil, the baby, and myself. I ask for Your help, strength and health over Phil and the baby, and we claim You as our Savior, Healer and Provider and Protector. Amen.

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Peace Out Folks
Chris C.

My Body Week 16

Time is moving by much faster now and it is great. I can't believe that 16 weeks is already here. Our next milestone that we are looking forward to is the 20 week mark. So much stuff will happen then. But there are still exciting and new stuff happening with us now.

Here is what the babycenter.com has to say about week 16. Baby is getting big.

As for me:

My belly is getting so much bigger now. I have noticed more and more now that my stomach is much bigger and you can certainly tell I am pregnant now. Along with that is the feel of the baby also. I am starting to feel the pressure or resistance when I am bending over or stretching now. It is amazing and uncomfortable at the same time. I like to feel the baby that way, just don't like the idea that I won't be able to easily bend and do stuff any more. But it is worth it.

I am starting to gain the right amount of weight now. Before I was pregnant (thankfully I used Wii Fit the day before I supposedly conceived so we know my real weight) I weighted in at 131. I am now at 141 and growing steadily. I am suppose to gain another 15-20 before my due date so hopefully I can progress like I have been so far. Good thing is though since I have been working out and keeping in shape we believe the weight is going where it needs to, right to the baby and I am staying fit.

Oh I am starting to feel what they call round ligament pain. ... It is a brief, sharp, stabbing pain or a longer-lasting dull ache that pregnant women commonly feel in the lower abdomen or groin. The round ligaments surround your uterus in your pelvis. As your uterus grows during pregnancy, the ligaments stretch and thicken to accommodate and support it. These changes can occasionally cause pain on one or both sides of your abdomen ... I started to have some of those pains at the start of my second trimester. It would just come as a pinch that would last only 2 seconds and would come ever so often for about 2-3 hours then stop. I wouldn't feel them again for a few days. But they would come as I moved around (sat down, stood up, twisted). I wouldn't even really call it pain, just a slight pinch. I had read somewhere once that it was just a sign the uterus was growing with the baby so I haven't worried about it at all.

Fun Stuff!!!

Well that is where we are today. Stick with us for more exciting developments with our baby boy/girl/monkey.

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer

Week 13 Belly Shot...

Well actually, we are heading into our 14th week, which means our 2nd trimester. This is a very exciting time for us. We consider the Wednesday of every week as a new week, right now we are 13 weeks and 4 days and counting. What I might start to do is spread out the pictures alittle, so we can see some dramatic changes, like this one. I was looking back and the last picture we took at 10 weeks and there is a definite change. I'm also going to try my hands at making the pictures look alot nicer. You know try my hands at being all professional and that :)

Next week Tuesday will be our 3rd prenatal doctor visit and I know both of us are very excited. We want to check up on our little one and make sure alls well. We'll let you know how that goes.

Lord, please continue to give our little one, Your Gift, strength and healthy growth and continue to be with Phil and I. Thank You. Amen.


Peace Out Folks
Chris C.

Week 10 Belly Shot...

Well, I figured that around this time I'll actually chime in on this awesome event and journey. We are at the week 10 mark, yyyeeeaaahhhh, and I'm just so excited. Next week we have another appointment with the obgyn and I'm sooo excited. Can't wait. Anyways, here's this week's picture. I think I'll be taking over this part of the blog journey. Hey you never know, I might chime in here and there with my 2 cents.

Peace Out Folks

Chris C.

Still Growing

This morning I woke up and realized that I have a belly. My grapefruit sized uterus and grape sized baby are starting to announce their presence. My biggest concern is that I don't have any clothes. So if any one wants to go on Walmart.com and order some maternity clothes and send to me, I don't mind at all. :)

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer

Week 6 Belly Shot. First Profile Picture

We are going to be taking weekly pictures of my profile to watch my baby belly grow. Here is the first of many to come.

Peace Out
Philippa Channer