Mar 20, 2009

We are going to be a mommy and a daddy!

Ok, so I have been holding this in for too long! We wanted to wait until after the first trimester, but I can't hold out any longer! We are going to have a baby! I am currently at 10 weeks! We have had one ultrasound and have seen our little "peanut" and today I heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time!

I took this picture the day that I found out I was pregnant. I took the test several times to make sure that it was real!!! Reamer and I are very excited and can't wait for our little baby to arrive! I will try to post the ultrasound picture soon so that you can see "peanut" (while he/she still looks kinda like a peanut!!!
Here is some info on what happens in the tenth week of pregnancy! It's so neat to see how fast they turn into little babies!
***This is taken from what to expect when you are expecting website:
Your baby's nearly an inch and a half long and the size of a prune, but not nearly as shriveled. In fact, your baby is really taking a human shape now. Though your baby's arms are developing, each one is only about the size of this number 1.Your baby's growth is fast and furious when you are 10 weeks pregnant. He or she is nearly an inch and a half long and the size of a prune, but not nearly as shriveled (even with all the time it spends in water). In fact, your baby is really taking a human shape now. Bones and cartilage are forming, and small indentations on the legs are developing into knees and ankles. The arms (complete with elbows) can flex already, but don't run to the store for a baseball bat just yet. Though your baby's arms are taking shape and getting stronger, each one is only about the size of this number 1. The tooth bud fairy is making her appearance this week, heralding the arrival of your baby's little choppers, which are forming under the gums. (Those pearly whites won't break through the gums until your baby is close to six months old). Other systems are go, too. Your baby's stomach is producing digestive juices, the kidneys are producing larger quantities of urine, and, if your baby's a boy, he's already producing testosterone (yikes!).

12 comments:

Madame Monogram said...

Even though we are cousins, I want peanut to call me Aunt Kristen. I can't wait to be Aunt Kristen!

Uma and Wil said...

Congrats!!! I'm so excited for you and Reamer! Parenthood is beyond amazing and I know you guys will become the stars of Vicenza with a cute baby in a stroller and Champ trotting along. I can't wait to hear more about the pregnancy! Since I just can't bring myself to have another one right now even though I'm starting to crave a little baby again, I'm so totally going to vicariously live through your experience! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

whippetmom said...

Aww! Congrats Meghan! How very very exciting! :)

Kaysha Patel said...

OMG CONGRATUALTIONS!!! I am totally staring at the computer screen with my jaw WIDE OPEN!!!! Let me get over the shock!!! Hang on...BRB...I have GOT to call Lucy!!!! :)

Kaysha Patel said...

Ok, I am back!!! Congrats, Congrats, Congrats!!! You and Reamer are going to be AWESOME parents and I am so happy for you guys!! I am about to cry!!! When is your due date? Are you going to be living in Italy or GA when the baby is born? Oh, so many questions! I can't wait till you find out if its a boy or girl! You know if it's a boy, he must carry on the Reamer Argo name, right? Ahhh!! I can't wait to read all about your pregnancy and baby madness on your blog! Yay! :)

Anonymous said...

Yea for being a GRANDMA!!!!
Mom

Kristy said...

Congratulations to you both!! How exciting!!

You may remember me from the last FRG meeting =). I searching for "Vicenza army wife" stuff on Google and stumbled upon your blog, quite suprised of course! It's very interesting.

Jessica May said...

Congratulations to you and Reamer!!!

ErinD said...

OMG Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I about fell out of my chair. How exciting!

Jennie said...

Congrats mama!! I am so happy for you and Reamer! I'm sorry I'm just now seeing this!! I hope the pregnancy is treating you well. You'll have plenty more to blog about now. ;)

Heather said...

Yay! That is so exciting. Congrats to you and Reamer!

Cathy said...

Awww! Congrats to you both. How exciting! I can't wait for more updates!