Moving Right Along

Hi again everyone. I am sorry it's been awhile since our last update.

Today marks the middle of Week 12 meaning we're just about through the first trimester. This is great news, as usually this means the morning sickness becomes much better. Unfortunately, I'm still pretty tired. The end of the first trimester also means that Ziggy has passed a bit of a milestone as things are less likely to go wrong now. I have been real superstitious and didn't want to jinx anything, but I finally fought the superstition and purchased a little outfit for Ziggy. It's a Halloween outfit that was on sale and I snagged it for $5. I thought Ziggy could wear it next Halloween. I also purchased a pair of black shorts - for $1. They were 12 months, but that's okay. Ziggy will grow into them eventually.

Ziggy is a very lucky little one already. We have received so many wonderful cards and emails and many presents. Great Aunt Jill sent Ziggy a mobile for the car - it's very cool. Honorary Aunt Vicki sent Ziggy some Baylor socks. Another honorary Aunt - Jen - gave Ziggy some toy keys and a cute picture frame. Aunt Molly and Uncle Tony gave Ziggy a teddy bear and Grandma Nancy already has several presents for Ziggy that we will open at Christmas. Grandma and Grandpa Miloch also brought Ziggy a sippy cup and t-shirt from their trip to the West Coast. Ziggy is a very lucky little one to have such love and support, as are we.

We signed up for regular emails from one of the baby sites, and each week, we get an update on Ziggy's growth. This week, Ziggy is about two inches long, and about the size of a lime. Also, according to the email, if I or Matt poke my stomach - Ziggy will squirm. Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to feel it yet.

A few weeks ago, Matt and I were in Chicago for our nephew Brady's christening. While we were there, we found this cool little book entitled "The New Parents' Book of Firsts: The Seemingly Insignificant but Truly Astounding Accomplishments of Mom and Dad." It's a cool but sarcastic book, and I'm sure it will become all too familiar soon. We are to record the date and time we reached each "accomplishment." It includes excerpts such as “the first time Mom or Dad read Good Night Moon and thought – Jeez, I could have written this” and “the first time dad realized that he’s never experienced any more panicked and stressful minutes than the ones spent looking for the crying babies lost pacifier.” It’s funny, yet scary to us all at the same time.

Tomorrow, we travel to Indy for our genetic counseling and screening at the IU Med Center. I’m nervous, and Matt is his usual laid back self. On Monday, we have our second check up with Dr. Trippell so next week will be another full update.

Take care and thanks again for all your love and support.