Baby Announcement

The time is almost here when I can share the news with the world about our special delivery. I spent a bit of time this morning looking online for one of those free online greeting cards that you can send and I didn't find any that were free let along cute. So I set out, with Chris' help to create a file all of my own. It seems that I can't upload the file like it is in PowerPoint but here is the still image. You will have to miss out on all the animation :( there's music too. This is what I will email to everyone on Thursday.

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer

I'm Getting Smushed

If my stomach already feels this smushed ... wait till September when I am huge and this picture is me. Just look how small all the organs get. This is crazy ... really ... is this safe?

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer

Getting Over It

This weekend I discovered I had what I think was the flu. I had the swore itchy throat, the fever and migraine head ache, oh and stuff nose. But now the worse is finally over and I am getting better. Now I just have a burny nose and slight head head but I am up and working and getting on with it.

The hardest part was being concerned about what effect this would have on the baby and what medications I could or couldn't take to help pass the time. The hardest part was because it was the weekend and we couldn't just call our doctors office. In the end I took Robitussin for the cold part and Tylenol for the fever. Small doses, not the full strength so recovery was a little longer. But lots of fluids and rest helped also. As far as I know baby and I are fine ... and so far Chris has not gotten sick ... YEAH!!!

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer

My Body Week #11

Hey Folks! We have made it past another successful week and have only 1 more week before we can share our news with the world. Can't wait. I am excited at how things are progressing and I am so thankful that the first trimester is almost over.

Here is what babycenter.com has to say about week 11 of our pregnancy.

As for me I am starting to feel a lot better.

I am still sleepy but it isn't as bad. Most days I am still taking naps but it helps and I don't feel as tired throughout the day. I do get super exhausted really fast when I try to do stuff around the house though. But I know that the more I push myself the more I can take ... just like working out and exercising.

Haven't been nauseous in a while now which I just love. No vomit. Still light headed occasionally but nothing bad.

I am super duper gassy though, from both ends. Some days more then others (today is bad). It can be irritating at times.

Heartburn is starting to be a common thing also. Especially later on in the day close to when I want to relax and sleep.

Other then that, still enjoying the ride and can't wait to see what else is in store. Next doc appointment in 4 weeks, seems forever but I guess it isn't too bad.

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer

Our 2nd Prenatal Visit

Well folks, today was the 2nd of our prenatal visits. We are happy to say that everything is all good. Thank You Lord. Today's visit was more about going over the results of all the tests that were done at the 1st prenatal visit about 2 wks ago. The doctor said that Phil was all good, the tests were all negative, which is good :), and well most of all the baby is good. We will be at 11 weeks now come tomorrow, and the best part is that we were able to hear the heart beat again and it is beating strong and great.

The doctor was able to do this with the help of an instrument called a Doppler stethoscope. She gelled up Phil's abdomen and then the instrument amplifies the sound. At first, it sounds kinda like static from a radio, but then all of a sudden, you start to hear this little fast thumping sound. That was the sound of our baby's heart! It truly is incredible what technology allows us to do in this day and age. The doctor measured the heart beat at 160 bpm. That's fast for us, but not for the tiny little fetus which is about the size of a kumquat, a little over an inch or so long, that was just right.

Anyway, we have our next appointment in 4 weeks. It's going to seem like forever the wait. *sigh* But look at it this way, next week we will be at 12 wks, 3 months!!! Wow!!

Lord, I pray and ask for health and strength with Phil and our little gift from You. Amen.

Here's a short video of the heart beat one more time. Thanks Dr. Kelly.

Peace Out Folks

Chris C.

Embarrasing Pregnancy Symptoms

Found this article on WEBMD.com and I thought I would share with you regarding pregnancy and the side effects not often shared. I found all of these the hard way. I will be nice and make sure to share this with all my friends before they get pregnant themselves.

http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/6-embarrassing-pregnancy-symptoms

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer

Fun in the Sun

This weekend we took our baby to its first beach trip.

Okay so the baby didn't actually get the experience anything, but mommy did and she loved it. The weather was around 82 degrees and the water around 67 degrees. A little chilly at first but after a few moments it was the greatest thing ever. Especially the second time back in the water even felt warm (to me). Can't wait to go back. I am hoping that later on, during the spring we can get year passes to Wet N Wild because I think swimming will be my favorite activity during this hot pregnant summer.

Here are a few pics of the happy family.

Peace Out,
Philippa Channer