Week 24

Wow, time is flying I can't believe I am 24 weeks already. Things have been going really well, and I am feeling great. Here is my 24 weeks picture!I went to the doctor last week, she said I seem to be doing really well. I am putting on enough weight, which was something they were worried about and the baby seems to be healthy. We discussed more of my plan for the pregnancy and we decided to do an elective ceserean because of the chance of my crohns spreading. We went throught alot of discussion and decided this would be best for me in the long run. So, that means our little guy will be here before February 14!!! It is nice to be able to plan my date, I am hoping to have him on a day close to the weekend, but we will see as the day gets nearer.

The nursery is coming along, we have most of the room painted. Here is Ron just starting with the first coat.

Here is the finalized dresser. I really like how it turned out. I think the dark brown will tone down the bright green we have going on the walls :)

Kodah and I did a little helping with painting, I did the trim and Kodah got in the way. My wonderful husband did most of the work though, he is the most amazing man in the world :) I don't know what I would do without him!

Here is Ron and I, we haven't taken a picture of the two of us in a while :) What a handsome man he is...

Here is whats going on with the baby this week

Week 24:Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long picture an ear of corn, he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.

Our baby pictures

I was looking through our wedding slideshow today and found these baby pictures of Ron and I. I can't stop thinking about what our little one is going to look like.

Here are a couple of fun ones of when were were older :)

Week 22

Sorry it has been so long since my last post, life has been crazy for the Henion house hold. So, I am officially 22 weeks and over half way!!! Yay, very exciting. I have been feeling pretty good, and trying to rest as much as possible. We had another ultrasound since my last blog. Our little monkey is doing great, he is growing perfectly and as you can see I am growing too :) I am having the hardest time finding maternity pants, my legs are too long and none of them fit right. So, I think I have come to the conclusion that I am going to make my own. I will let you know how it goes :) Here are a couple ultrasound photos from our last appt. Isn't he cute, I love his little nose :)

Our good friends Josh and Lauren got married last weekend, it was a beautiful day. Ron was in the wedding and we had a great time. Summer who photographed my wedding did their pictures and I had the privilege of helping her all day. It was so much fun!!

Here is the beautiful couple! Thanks for letting Ron and I be apart of your day, we love you guys and are so excited for you both!

Here is whats going on with the baby this week.

Week 22:

At 11 inches the length of a spaghetti squash and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.