The Progression to a Belly

Just thought you might enjoy a pictorial representation of our journey thus far. The last picture is especially for you Arika!

This shows all the shots, the hospital bracelets and medical supplies it took for us to get our miracle. To the right is a picture from our very first sonogram. I'm so glad to be rid of this stuff and have my kitchen counter back!!


This is a self portrait around 13 weeks. Not the most flattering picture but it's hard to take one of yourself!


Here is the sonogram from 18.5 weeks. You can see baby's profile.


Here is the 20 week belly shot. We are halfway there. Some days I feel huge and others not so much. I'm not sure how pregnant I look and am sure some people who don't know just think I'm fat. :)

19.5 Weeks

Despite rumors to the contrary, I have not fallen off the face of the earth. :) It has been hard to find time to update both blogs, work, and grow a baby. Sorry! I thought I'd catch you all up with some highlights. I can't believe we are approaching 20 weeks. That is halfway. Wow!


Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 19.5 weeks (officially 20 on Thursday)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 10 lbs at the dr. office two weeks ago. I'm sure there is more since and will find out next Mon. at our regular appointment.

Maternity Clothes: All the time. They are so comfy!

Sleep: Not so good. I'm sleeping in 1 1/2 spurts and have a hard time getting comfy. :( I miss my sleep.

Best Moment this week: Going in for our big sono and seeing baby. Everything looks perfect. It was the coolest thing to see him/her moving and hear the heartbeat again.

Gender: We know but it is still a secret till Christmas when we tell our families.

Movement: Just really noticed it on my birthday. It is the coolest sensation and feels like pop rock candy in my belly.

Food Craving: Beef. Mostly hamburgers and Arby's roast beef sandwiches. Odd because I'm normally a chicken person.

What I miss: Jimmy John's sandwiches and my diet coke.

What I am looking forward to: Telling our family at Christmas if baby Cramer is a boy or girl. So can't wait!!!!

Weekly Wisdom: Don't be afraid to accept gently used stuff! So far we have a crib, a changing table, a bassinet, a bumbo, a bouncy seat, and many other offers. We may not need a shower at this point. Just kidding!

Symptoms: I'm tired but not as much as early on. My allergies are killing me and I have now gotten a cold. :( Also the pregnancy runny nose has reared it's ugly head.

Sorry there are no photos. I'll work on scanning in some of the sonogram and downloading some belly shots. I want all of you to see what you've been praying so hard for. Check back this weekend. :)