First Ultrasound

Here is a picture of the baby's first ultrasound taken on August 14, 2006. The baby had a very strong heartbeat and everything looked normal. It was confirmed, as we originally thought, that Angela just completed her 9th week of pregnancy.

The next doctor's visit is scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2006. We think we will have another ultrasound during this visit. We will keep you updated.

We get a weekly update on the baby's progress from BabyCenter.com that shows the different developments that are occuring. Here is a part of our latest e-mail....

Hello, Angela! If dramatic mood swings leave you feeling like a soap-opera actress this week, you're not alone. Hormonal fluctuations are giving your emotions the yo-yo treatment right now. One minute you're ripping into your mate for leaving the toilet seat up, and the next you're weeping over a telephone
company commercial. Take comfort in knowing that those same volatile hormones are helping your baby grow. In fact, this week marks the first time that your baby looks almost human. He's nearly the size of a grape and has all the standard body parts in place now — though they'll go through plenty of fine-tuning between now and your due date.

More to come later....