Every 2 Weeks

Well we are officially going to the Dr. every 2 weeks now. I go back this Friday the 27th. We are going to have our 4D ultrasound on Saturday as well. I can't wait to see this baby's cute little face!! I know I won't be able to watch the whole thing since we don't want to find out the sex of the baby, but it will be okay since time if flying by so quickly anyways. At our last appointment the baby's heart rate was 142 bpm and she measured my belly as well. My glucose testing came back fine as well as all of my other blood work. I am really happy about that!!

The most amazing thing that has happened recently is the baby reacting to me touching my belly. I can sit at home or work and just watch the baby pushing, kicking, and rolling around in my belly. Sometimes it looks like popcorn is popping under my skin. Daddy seems to think I might just be pissing baby off and he/she is fighting back. I kinda like to think that it's our own little game of "I'm not really touching you"!! :) Either way it's still pretty amazing to see the baby move from the outside. Daddy did finally get to feel the baby kick a little bit. Dad has such big hands but only felt the little kick at his thumb. I really think baby favors him over me. One day daddy and I were kidding around and he poked me in the arm. Well I guess baby thought it would be funny and kicked me in the ribs at the same time daddy poked me. Mike thought that was really funny! I can see now I am going to have my hands full with the two of them.

Well I will blog again soon!

~Mike, Kristin, Baby G~

27 WEEKS 5 DAYS APPOINTMENT

So we had our 27 week appointment on Friday 1/30/09. We had another stage 2 ultrasound to find both feet and hands of the baby! I don't know whether to think this baby is minding mommy since I asked baby to keep its gender secret or if it's just being hard headed! Either way baby is growing nicely and starting to show some attitude with those kicks and punches. We are certainly on the countdown now. Only 12 more weeks! My appointments are going to be every 2 weeks now for a while. We are also planning on having a 3D or 4D ultrasound within a few weeks as well. I can't wait to see what the baby looks like! Overall things have gone pretty well. I lost a total of 12 lbs. at the beginning of the pregnancy and I have only gained back 3! I can so handle that!! I know that number will go up with this growing baby but I will still lose even more once the baby is born. I don't want to rush the pregnancy along but I can't wait to hold Brynley or Max in my arms and see Daddy hold him/her as well.

Childbirth class #3 is tonight. We get to tour the hospital hopefully tonight. I can't wait!

Lots of Love,

Lulloff - Goelitz Family

22 weeks 5 days Dr. Appointment

So we went to the Dr.'s office on Friday 1/2/09. We were having our second stage 2 ultrasound this visit along with our normal checkup. I absolutely love being able to see the baby! This time baby is head down directly on top of my bladder and its little butt is tilted back towards my spine and it is facing I guess you could say North West. (lol) We still do not know what we are having, which means baby is listening to the pep talks mommy gives on how not to have a peep show!! We do however have to go back on 1/30/09 for another regular checkup but we get to have one. I also have to have my gestational diabetes testing done as well. Can't wait to drink my orange drink! (NOT!!) I told my Dr. that I am going to have withdrawals when I don't have to have one and I can't see the baby. I personally think we are having a boy. I so can't wait until this baby is born!

Lots of Love,
Mommy K, Daddy M, Baby G

Wiggle Worm

Well I have noticed some flutters going on in my belly for some weeks now. The past week and a half though have been certainly different. I am now experiencing the beginnings of kicks and punches. The last ultrasound the baby's feet were on my left side and the baby's head was on my right. I have really been feeling those "kicks" on my left side for sure. Now I think the baby has figured out where my bladder is and probably thinks its funny to kick mommy in the bladder. The baby is usually awake and moving around in the mornings for sure. Last night I got a kick higher up that it normally has been, like closer to my belly button. Makes me feel good to know we are really growing & cooking in there! I am actually feeling some acrobatics as I type this blog. We go back on January 2, 2009 for a second Stage 2 Ultrasound to make sure the baby is growing and healthy. (Still not finding out the sex of the baby!) This will be our fourth ultrasound and I have to say it has kind of spoiled me. I can't hardly wait to see this baby every 4 weeks but I know we won't be getting many more ultrasounds unless there are problems.

I am currently 21 weeks 2 days and can't hardly believe it. It seems like just the other day I found out I was pregnant. I certainly don't want to rush this pregnancy but I surely can't wait to hold this precious little one in my arms.

I know we had mentioned that we would decide on more names and put them up on another poll but I think Mike and I have decided on some names.

GIRL: Brynley Elaine MaKenna Goelitz
BOY: Maximus Owen Alexander Goelitz

That's what we have decided on at the current moment, but we do have 18 and a half weeks to go!

I will blog again after the holidays!

Lots of love,

MOMMY K

First Stage 2 Screening Ultrasound

Well we had our first Stage 2 Ultrasound on Thursday. I have been talking to the baby for a few days prior to our appointment saying please don't show mommy and daddy if you are a boy or girl. Well the baby I have to say listens all too well. We have to go back on January 2, 2009 for a second Stage 2 Ultrasound. Dr. McDonald could only see the bladder, kidneys, femur, and head. We did hear the heartbeat which was 140 bmp. She said everything looked good but wants another ultrasound in 4 weeks to try and see everything she needs to see. The baby is laying on its right side with its head on my right and feet on my left. That means the baby's back was facing my belly the whole time for the ultrasound. Baby is looking at my back. Dr. McDonald said my placenta looked fine and fluid was fine as well. We did get to see the baby move its mouth and stretch its arms over its head. The baby was very active during the ultrasound but would not move around enough for the screening. I guess I talked the baby out of showing us anything. LOL!! I have several ultrasound photos to post and I will just as soon as we get the new printer hooked up. Just thought I would update everyone on our progress. OH....ps.....I've lost another 2 lbs. so that makes 12 already. Dr. McDonald said I should only gain about 15 lbs. due to my starting weight. So....here's the math..... (-12+15=3lb total gain approximately) (then subtract the baby weight and fluid and placenta) I will have a negative weight gain in the end!! I'm really excited about that part!!

Hope all is well!

Love Always,
Mommy K, Daddy M, and Baby G

Butterflies in My Tummy

I am pretty sure now the baby is moving up a storm. For the past couple of weeks, I have felt a little flutter in my belly, which of course I thought was just gas at first. Now I am pretty certain the baby is doing some acrobatics. I feel throughout the day small movements, which sometimes tickle, on my left side. I happen to be feeling some right now. It is the most amazing and weird feeling all at the same time. I can't wait until they are more prominent and I can see my belly moving or actually know what the baby is doing, but then again I may regret saying that in the long run! ;-)

I have also posted a baby name poll that will last approximately a week or so. Please vote on a boy name and a girl name. Once the poll is over we will take the name that won for each and put it in a new poll. I have also had a few people ask me where we are registered at. Just to let everyone know we are only registered at Babies-R-Us at this point and time.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Mommy K & Baby G