Watch us grow!!

We finally had our 20 week ultrasound! I can't believe we are now over half way!! They took a ton of measurements, watched the blood flowing in and out of his heart, and took a look at his kidneys! We are so grateful that everything looked great! They were also able to tell me that I am not at risk for pre-term labor, although I wouldn't mind if he came a little bit early! Just a little bit!

Unlike some of my fiends doctors, the ultrasound tech did not give us statistics on how big or small he is. I was disappointed because even though I know you should not compare to know how healthy/strong your baby is, it is fun to see how different each baby is! They did tell us that he is 13oz which she said is a good size for his gestational age! Also, his heart rate has been continually between 145-148 which is healthy and strong! I am hoping that my doctor gives me more details when I see him in a few weeks.

This appointment confirmed that our baby is still a boy! I was very relieved because I have been planning for a boy! Our family has been very busy growing lately so here are some photo documentations:

9 weeks

11 weeks

16 weeks

18 weeks

21 weeks

It is incredible to think that something which started out SO tiny can grow so quickly into a little human! Our poppy seed sized 7 week old now weighs 13oz and is about the length of an old fashioned coke bottle! In just 3 more weeks, our baby could survive birth with intensive care in the NICU!  (Of course we do not want that to happen!) He also went from an embryo looking more like a tadpole than a human to now having organs, cartilage, arteries, a spine, and forward facing eyes!!! I am also feeling him kick several times a day. Most of the kicks are still quite soft but occasionally he will kick hard enough to make my kindle bounce if sitting on my belly!

8 weeks old

13 weeks old

13 weeks. Tech says boy, I say... are you sure its not his tail still hanging around?

20 weeks old and looking right at the camera! (he wouldn't turn around and give us a profile shot!)

20 weeks. Okay, that looks more like a boy than a tail that hasn't quite disappeared!

 Somehow, Brandon didn't get the "our family is growing" memo!

Brandon and I had a VERY difficult time deciding on a name and still reserve the right to change our minds; however, at this point our oldest child will be named Seth Brandon Hatch.

We have felt so loved through the past few months and appreciate all the sweet comments and VERY much appreciated hand-me-downs!!