Half Way There and Baby's Kickin'

It's the most amazing feeling to know that Tristan is inside me, connected to me, alive and kicking. Now at 20 weeks (half way there!) Tristan keeps me comfy and confident all through the day as I feel him moving around and making waves in my belly.

My friend Merfit gave me this poem and I want to share it because it says exactly how I'm feeling at this very moment!

Running errands and talking on the phone,
I am pleasantly reminded that I am not alone.
Little tiny hands, a precious rounded knee
pushing and twisting that no one can see.
Oh sweet child kicking up your heels, it is our little secret that only I can feel.
I look forward to your birth, when I can kiss your skin,
but for now I will just smile, As I feel you play within.

There's No Doubt About It! It's A BOY!

Today, at 18.5 weeks in the womb, Tristan Ace is a healthy, 9 oz. baby BOY! This sonogram video shares it all! See Tristan's beautiful face in 4D color by watching this amazing video. You can also see his healthy 138 heartbeats per minute! Joel's genes are definitely proving to be prominent as Tristan develops. See his detached ears and the adorable "Brinkmann" button nose! What a miracle! Mom and Dad Lackovich are coming to visit this week and we are so excited! I'm feeling much better these days (what a tough first trimester!). Joel and I just returned from a small weekend getaway to Half Moon Bay for cousin Francesca's wedding. I was so happy to be able to catch up with her on our latest pregnancy stories - she is due just a short 6 weeks after Tristan. It was my first "trip" in the past few months and other than a bunch of restroom breaks, everything was wonderful.

As of today, doctor says Tristan is 9 oz., 19 weeks, and due on October 19, 2009!

As for mommy, she's had all the symptoms an expecting mother could have. But the most exciting, by far, is having felt Tristan moving around in my womb on Friday. He was quite the active one! Oh, the anxiety of seeing this little guy in person!

Today is Grandpa Rose's Birthday...We love and miss you deeply! RIP xoxo <3

17 Weeks

Baby Bump at 15 1/2 Weeks

I'm definitely starting to show now! I'm pretty sure I felt Baby T flutter for a hot second yesterday and it was so exciting! I called Joel to come check it out but I think Baby T was done showing off for the night :) I've been feeling a lot better the past few days. Joel and I were able to celebrate his birthday by bowling with friends, taking long walks and going to the dog park with ease and it felt great! I thought my days of "morning sickness" were over but that changed this morning. Overall, I'm feeling much better. Today I was delighted to hear from several people that I'm "glowing" - doesn't every expectant mother want to hear that? I mean, you feel a million things,  BUT "glowing" isn't one of them! :)

I'm loving all things hot and spicy and have been having a lot more dreams than I ever have - and they are all vivid dreams that I can fully remember when I wake up! I read today that it's the progesterone that causes this. I'm glad they're not scary dreams! They are mostly work related - I hope that changes soon!

We'll soon begin our search for a home so that we can start planning Baby T's nursery. We are excited to meet our doctor, Dr. Pederson, at our next appointment this Thursday. I'll be finishing up my first trimester blood tests too. We'll be having our next sonogram on May 25, my grandfather's birthday and Memorial Day, which will be solely for the purpose of confirming that Baby T is a boy and to get some updated snapshots of the little ham!

Mommy at 15 weeks

Here's mommy carrying Tristan at 15 weeks and one day. Today we went looking for the perfect crib for him, and got mommy some clothes she can fit into! Daddy bought her some stretchy pants with elastic bands and some pretty dresses so that she can sit and move comfortably at work. Mommy has gained 7 pounds since conception with more to go!