The last few weeks

We have not really had the time the last few weeks to update. It's amazing how fast everything is starting to move. We have been super busy finishing the nursery, taking birth classes, tours of the facilities and of course doctor visits.

A few weekends ago we took a few of the birthing classes the hospital offers. Infant care/CPR & of course Labor & Delivery Techniques. We learned quite a bit and Michael quickly found out there is a lot more to having this baby than pain, breathing and pushing. The whole process from begin to end was way off the expected. Amazing how TV & Movies distort reality :) We both feel excited and prepared now for this big event (and hope it doesn't last too long). We were also given a tour of the labor & delivery/nursery unit. The rooms are a little smaller than we expected, but adequate. Of course our "wiggle worm" will be heading straight to the NICU rather than the nursery so he can receive extra TLC from the nurses and doctors. The NICU is one level down from Labor & Delivery. We are extremely comfortable with everything at this hospital. The staff, nurses & doctors have been nothing short of amazing and have assured us that he will get the best care possible. This has really helped the extra anxiety that could have existed otherwise. They are extremely open to family & friends visiting, this will help as well.

This past weekend we got the crib put together and positioned in the nursery. We are now in the process of decorating and hanging shelves. As for the Doctor visits, we are going weekly now to both the OB and Neonatolgist once a week for monitoring. We had a ultrasound again this morning and he actually cooperated.....that is a first!! I think we caught him sleeping. They did some 3-D pictures particularly of the brain heart and limbs since these are the major areas of concern. We got to see a few good pictures of his face. At one point he smiled, Katharine says he has his daddy's smile. We did get to see some good shots of his arms and positioning of the hands. They are curled & turned in a little, but its hard to tell how much is from the missing bones and lack of space in the womb :), although Katharine has mentioned at times he seems like an octopus in there, but he looked adorable non the less!!

We have been playing him music through headphones the last several weeks. He really seems to enjoy that especially Earth, Wind, & Fire. Mommy says she can feel him just a dancing!! This is looking like the makings of one active little one....hurray!!

Again thank you all so very much for your continued support. We are fortunate to have such supportive and wonderful family & friends.