Today we had our second ultrasound — a requested follow-up from Natalie’s doctor — and got to see the baby again. This time we were able to see baby’s little heart thumping away at 166 bpm and could see little definitions like baby’s head, eyes, and the umbilical cord.

It’s starting to become more and more real — at least from my perspective as a father-to-be — seeing the heartbeat, little beady black eyes, the brain developing and bearing some combination of our DNA. It’s quite remarkable. I know for Natalie it’s all-too-real, with the nausea being as bad as it is right now. Hopefully it’ll pass soon.

We also were given a slightly altered due date of April 3 and not April 1 based upon the latest measurements of baby with the ultrasound that we had. It’s pretty exciting though, having a spring baby in time for Pascha and all the festivities surrounding that. It’s going to be quite the special time indeed!

August 19, 2008, 11:29 pm

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Well, I apologize for the delay in not posting another update sooner — it’s life and it sorta has a way of getting beyond your control and before you know it, you’re on to new adventures and have nearly forgotten the ones you just came from.

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August 18, 2008, 11:11 pm

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