Much love and here are a few pictures of my growing baby/belly during the past two weeks during the Baha'i Fast (which, no I am not participating in because I'm pregnant)
Week 20
Week 21
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Spring is around the corner
We are doing good, just getting settled into our new place still. I am done with my OCS exam! and Eric has finished his midterms, only 1 1/2 semesters left. Our little girl is growing big at 14 ounces, 139 bpm resting heart rate and I have been feeling good. I am 21 weeks along, can't believe I'm half way through my pregnancy. We found out last Thursday that we are having a little girl :) We are so very happy she is healthy as we can see so far. July 21st isn't too far along, we have showers booked, paint colors picked out, but our little girl has a room that is a little cluttered right now. We are working on cleaning it up!
Much love and here are a few pictures of my growing baby/belly during the past two weeks during the Baha'i Fast (which, no I am not participating in because I'm pregnant)
Much love and here are a few pictures of my growing baby/belly during the past two weeks during the Baha'i Fast (which, no I am not participating in because I'm pregnant)
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Happy Ayyam-i-Ha!
These next 4 days 2.26 through 3.1 are the Intercalary days before the Baha'i Fast; these days are Baha'i Holiday celebrating family and friendship.
"...the Intercalary Days (Ayyam-i-Ha) are the four days of the year (five days in leap year) which fall between the eighteenth and nineteenth month of the Bahá'í Calendar (Mulk and 'Ala'), February 26 to March 1. These days are set aside for hospitality, gift-giving, special acts of charity, and preparing for the Fast."
Things have been smooth sailing so far with our little family. Eric has midterms next week, I have THE exam next week (finallly!). I will be done studying and on to preparing for our little one to arrive. We have 2 weeks left until we have our next OB appointment, we will get to see the baby again. I know the baby will look very different from when we were 8 weeks along :) I am feeling our little one move and squirming at night for the first time, very active at night of course, like his/her Daddy. The baby is the size of a Mango and continues to grow bigger and bigger along with Mommy. I have started yoga this week and it has helped keep away the leg cramps at night, thank goodness!
We missed week 18 pics, opps! Sorry about that :)
Much Love,
McGowans'
"...the Intercalary Days (Ayyam-i-Ha) are the four days of the year (five days in leap year) which fall between the eighteenth and nineteenth month of the Bahá'í Calendar (Mulk and 'Ala'), February 26 to March 1. These days are set aside for hospitality, gift-giving, special acts of charity, and preparing for the Fast."
Things have been smooth sailing so far with our little family. Eric has midterms next week, I have THE exam next week (finallly!). I will be done studying and on to preparing for our little one to arrive. We have 2 weeks left until we have our next OB appointment, we will get to see the baby again. I know the baby will look very different from when we were 8 weeks along :) I am feeling our little one move and squirming at night for the first time, very active at night of course, like his/her Daddy. The baby is the size of a Mango and continues to grow bigger and bigger along with Mommy. I have started yoga this week and it has helped keep away the leg cramps at night, thank goodness!
We missed week 18 pics, opps! Sorry about that :)
Much Love,
McGowans'
Week 19
Week 19 Belly
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Week 16 & 17
No movement that I can feel yet from our little one, but after going to the OB and trying to get the heart rate, I know the baby is moving like crazy :) Baby's heart rate is strong and normal at 150bpm. Things have been great so far, not feeling too bad at all, just tired at the end of the day. I have two and a half weeks left then I get to take my exam and be done studying!
This week is supposed to warm and melt all the snow!! Looking forward to spring and getting to do more outdoors. We are getting ready for all the Baha'i holiday celebrations! We have Ayyam-i-Ha (before the Baha'i Fast) 4 days long 2/26-3/1, Baha'i Fast 3/2-3/20 then Naw Ruz 3/20 (Happy New Year!).
Also looking forward to visiting my friends and family more when I am done studying... whew!
Here a few pics from the last week... I've not grown too much, but the baby is the size of an onion and growing adipose tissue and muscles. The baby can recognize my voice and respond to my touch :) Here we go... starting to grow and grow... (yes... Dad those are my poetic skills :) )
This week is supposed to warm and melt all the snow!! Looking forward to spring and getting to do more outdoors. We are getting ready for all the Baha'i holiday celebrations! We have Ayyam-i-Ha (before the Baha'i Fast) 4 days long 2/26-3/1, Baha'i Fast 3/2-3/20 then Naw Ruz 3/20 (Happy New Year!).
Also looking forward to visiting my friends and family more when I am done studying... whew!
Here a few pics from the last week... I've not grown too much, but the baby is the size of an onion and growing adipose tissue and muscles. The baby can recognize my voice and respond to my touch :) Here we go... starting to grow and grow... (yes... Dad those are my poetic skills :) )
Week 16
Week 17
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Week 15 & Winter storm 2011!
Well, this week was a really cold and icy week, we got about an 1 1/2 inches of ice and today we are getting 3+ inches of snow on top of it.... whew! They say this past week's winter storm is going down in history for the U.S. history top 3 worst storms in history. My little one is still cozy and warm though :)
We are 16 weeks along and baby is the size of an avacado :) (I love avacados!!) Baby has the ears and eyes in the right places and is building adipose tissue and muscles around the ossifying bones. I'm feeling good, just studying hard for my big exam and Daddy is studying hard for classes.
We are 16 weeks along and baby is the size of an avacado :) (I love avacados!!) Baby has the ears and eyes in the right places and is building adipose tissue and muscles around the ossifying bones. I'm feeling good, just studying hard for my big exam and Daddy is studying hard for classes.
Week 15
Week 15
Friday, February 4, 2011
Our new journey
Week 8
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Birthday Breakfast!! (mmmm mmmm eggs benedict!)
Friday, January 21, 2011
My Birthday gift
Today (my 28th new year), I thought, is a wonderful day to announce we are expecting our first child.
We are in the beginning of the 2nd Trimester and our little one is about the size of a small apple. He/She is growing at a faster pace with all the essentials in place and he/she is focused on improving the body systems' function and efficiency. She/He is now getting nutrients from my placenta, and is very actively moving, although I have yet to feel him/her, and as of 2 weeks ago, the heart rate was 160 bpm steady and normal.
We are definitely overwhelmed with excitement, nervousness and we are in the middle of trying to move into our new place... which is going super duper slow.
He/She will be due on July 21st and I am 14 weeks along and my belly is slowly rising.
As of other important information, I am have been working 7 months at my new job outside of Indy and really do enjoy my patients, my supervisors and my co-workers. I am getting ready to take my Orthopedic Certified Specialist exam March 3rd, so my weekends have been full of studying and relaxing with my husband.
Eric started his 2nd of 3 semesters last week and has all Engineering classes this semester. He really feels he found a passion in Engineering for Strength & Materials. He is currently searching for an internship in Indianapolis for the summer and will graduate December 2011 with his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Can't wait for him!!
We miss all of our friends our West and the outdoors life there. Can't wait to visit again.
Love to all!
Jen, Eric and Baby (+ Chloe :) )
We are in the beginning of the 2nd Trimester and our little one is about the size of a small apple. He/She is growing at a faster pace with all the essentials in place and he/she is focused on improving the body systems' function and efficiency. She/He is now getting nutrients from my placenta, and is very actively moving, although I have yet to feel him/her, and as of 2 weeks ago, the heart rate was 160 bpm steady and normal.
We are definitely overwhelmed with excitement, nervousness and we are in the middle of trying to move into our new place... which is going super duper slow.
He/She will be due on July 21st and I am 14 weeks along and my belly is slowly rising.
As of other important information, I am have been working 7 months at my new job outside of Indy and really do enjoy my patients, my supervisors and my co-workers. I am getting ready to take my Orthopedic Certified Specialist exam March 3rd, so my weekends have been full of studying and relaxing with my husband.
Eric started his 2nd of 3 semesters last week and has all Engineering classes this semester. He really feels he found a passion in Engineering for Strength & Materials. He is currently searching for an internship in Indianapolis for the summer and will graduate December 2011 with his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Can't wait for him!!
We miss all of our friends our West and the outdoors life there. Can't wait to visit again.
Love to all!
Jen, Eric and Baby (+ Chloe :) )
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Thankfulness
Thanksgiving in Michigan with my family (parents, siblings & Katie!) was wonderful. We went around the table giving our thanksgiving with the letters THANKS
T- Tests & tribulations.... without them I would not grow spiritually & materially
H- Hearts for loving, Love is Faith & Love is sustenance
A- Apples, they are so yummy!
N- Neverending love for my husband :)
K- Kaitlyn, my beautiful and amazing niece
S- Sensations & my Soul, to know I am alive today & will endure with God's grace
Thank you to my dear friends & family for your support, genuine love & fun times.
We are doing great in Indiana! We had some snow & it looks beautiful here... feels like winter. Peyton Manning is not doing good though :( 10 interceptions in 3 games... don't know what's happening to the Colts!
Much Love> The McGowans'
T- Tests & tribulations.... without them I would not grow spiritually & materially
H- Hearts for loving, Love is Faith & Love is sustenance
A- Apples, they are so yummy!
N- Neverending love for my husband :)
K- Kaitlyn, my beautiful and amazing niece
S- Sensations & my Soul, to know I am alive today & will endure with God's grace
Thank you to my dear friends & family for your support, genuine love & fun times.
We are doing great in Indiana! We had some snow & it looks beautiful here... feels like winter. Peyton Manning is not doing good though :( 10 interceptions in 3 games... don't know what's happening to the Colts!
Much Love> The McGowans'
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