This has definitely been a bittersweet week. We have experienced a mix of emotions with Mom going back in to the hospital to start round 2 of treatment. Sara and I had another positive doctor's visit this week as well. The stress of hospital life is tough on our family in Terre Haute, and we try to stay as connected as possible from Indy.
This was my favorite Valentine's Day to date, because it was the first one that I got to hear our baby's heartbeat! Tuesday morning, Sara and I went to the doctor together for a visit that only lasted about 15 minutes. There was no ultrasound this time, but Dr. Ertel did use a doppler and let us hear the audio of the baby. The heartbeat was still really strong (160 bpm), and the baby was moving around like Jackie Chan from Rush Hour 2. We even got to hear the baby kick a couple of times.
Here is what is happening with Tiddlywink in Week 11...
Baby is now the size of a lime. On the baby's head, the ears are moving to the side of the head (not sure where they were before that). It is already busy kicking and stretching and the reproductive organs are becoming more distinguished. In about 8 weeks we will get to find out the sex!
Here are my beautiful wife's pictures from Week 11:
We love you all and will update again this weekend!
Josh, Sara & Tiddlywink (Laney and Sampson say hello, too)
So nice to read these updates and follow Sara and the baby's progress. I always read your updates to Mel on days when she' s not feeling well and it never fails to make her smile and feel just a little better! We both are ready for the baby to be the size of a football and make his/her grand entrance into this world!
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So glad things are progressing well! Can't wait for the next update and hearing more...all our love -Aunt D -XXXOOO
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