Hello 2nd Trimester!!

Hello All! Sorry I haven't posted in a while. But I'm here and have some exciting news to share. Last Thursday (at 14 weeks) Steve and I headed off to our baby appointment and found out that we will know if we're having a boy or girl in less than a month!! We go in October 22 for the ultrasound. Can't wait! Baby's heartbeat was about 160 so I'm still convinced it's a girl, but we will soon know for sure. This week Steve and I will be cleaning out the spare room which will become the baby's room. Wish us luck. I don't know how we accumulate so much stuff!!





On to more baby news. Baby Hanson is now the size of lemon and I have made it through my first trimester. I'm feeling pretty good, besides the allergies and sleepless nights I had a run-in with lately. I'm thinking it may be time to just slow down a bit, but there's no time! I know it may be a little early, but I could swear I felt the baby move this weekend. It felt like a little tap inside my belly...I'll keep you posted on that.



So to wrap it all up, we find out in about 3 weeks what we're having and of course I'll announce it to the world! Hope everyone is havin a great week and had a great weekend. Please keep Steve and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Tragedy struck last week when Steve's 14-year-old cousin was killed in a car accident. It's been a very difficult time for everyone. So give your loved one an extra hug today. I now make sure Steve gets lots, several times a day...which I'm not sure he's too fond of! Take care!

Week 13

We're almost through the first trimester! Although I don't have much to complain about. Feeling great, except I'm not sleeping too well. Thank goodness for the weekend though! Steve and I are traveling to Marshall, MN this weekend to see the Upper Iowa Football team play. Should be a fun time!



Now on to baby news! I am 13 weeks now...time is really flying by! Next Thursday we have our 14-week appointment and we'll find out when in October we will be able to find out if it's a boy or girl. Can't wait! From what I've read the baby is about 3 inches long and is about the size of a medium shrimp! Wierd I know...but one fun fact I found - the baby now has fingerprints! Not showing quite yet (at least not for someone to say I look pregnant). But my pants are fitting a bit snug. I will soon be hitting up maternity stores I think!

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoys their weekend! Tune in next week!

As The Baby Grows

A little update on how Baby Hanson is growing. At almost 13 weeks its hands are beginning to open and close. If I push on my belly, he or she will squirm around in there, although I won't feel it for a few more weeks! The baby is now the size of a lime.

Today I found out some good friends of mine are having a boy! So exciting! Only a few more weeks until the pink or blue news arrives!

Today I learned that I really need to start taking time for myself...starting to get stressed out about work and silly things!

Week 12

Hi All,

Because our families are so far away, I thought I'd create a blog to chronicle a day in the life of Mommy Hanson :) We are 12 weeks and 2 days now, and everything is going just great. I sometimes forget I am even pregnant! Everyone keeps say, "Just wait, you will!" So I guess I'd better take advantage of the great sleep I'm getting now! I will use this blog to post pictures and any news. We head to the doctor in a week and a half for our 14 week check-up and then a month after that we find out if we're having a boy or girl! CAN'T WAIT! Soon I will post pictures, but for now, as I'm getting used to blogging, you'll have to suffer through my posts :) Thanks for checking in, and tune in soon!