14 WEEK BELLY

I don't know how much longer Morgan is going to let me do belly shots, so enjoy them while you can. This is her 14 week belly. That little Andy Junior is growing leaps and bounds.

PENCIL TEST

I am doomed. We had some friends over for lowcountry boil and football yesterday and the sex of the baby came up. We decided to do the tried and trew pencil test. If you are unfamiliar, that is where you put a needle in the eraser of a pencil and tie the needle to a string. You dangle the pencil over the mother-to-be's belly and watch the direction of movement of the pencil. If the pencil moves in a circular motion over the belly it is a boy, but if it moves in a back-and-forth (pendulum) motion then it is a girl. We tried the test two times and both times the pencil moved in a very definite pendulum motion. I am so doomed. I will not be able to tell a little blond haired, blue eyed girl "no" to anything. Brian Pulaski has already set Keith (his son) up on a date with my daughter. He called me father-in-law and I about threw up. So if anyone knows any other test that may prove the pencil test wrong, please let me know. I am all ears. The 4D ultrasound is not for another month, so I am on pins and needles.

WEEK 13 - NEW DOCTOR

Well we went to our first appointment with the new doctor this morning and LOVED her. It is a small office that does not take on a lot of patients, but delivers at St Francis Hospital. (The one near our house) We felt very comfortable and at ease with the entire staff at her office and the Doctor was quick witted enough to return fire on my jokes. So I think the search is over. You can check out their webpage with the link below.

www.ashleyoaksobgyn.com

Baby Update: Cletus the Fetus is doing fine. We did not have an ultrasound today, but we got to hear the heartbeat for the first time. Morgan had a happy cry for the first time in the whole process when she heard the strong heartbeat. The doctor said everyone is happy and healthy and we are on a normal progression. Stay tuned.

LEARING TO BOTTLE FEED

I thought that I should go ahead and start preparing for the baby's arrival by learning the basic skills of fatherhood. Scotch was my victim as I practiced the first skill of bottle feeding. (Don't worry mom, I will not feed my baby beer.) He loved the attention, but I don't think he is ready for the next skill set..... Diaper Changing!!!

Disclaimer: No animals were harmed in the making of this picture. He just went to bed a little earlier than usual.

BREAKING NEWS FROM BABY HEALTH: Good Music Helps Brain Growth!!!!

We heard the breaking news that introducing the baby to good music early in the pregnancy helps stimulate brain growth. So we decided to do it right and sit on the second row for the Sugarland concert. Nothing but the best for our baby!!! Our good friend Kayce got a group of friends tickets on the 3rd row for the concert and even got to take Morgan backstage to meet the band. (Baby's first celebrity encounter) We had a blast with good friends and the seats were amazing. Thanks Kayce!!!

Look how close we were.......................

WEEK 11 - DANCING BABY

Morgan and I went in for our 11 week ultrasound today. We were trying a new doctor because her regular doctor does not deliver at the Hospital close to our house. I think we are going to keep looking. They did have some really cool technology where they could video tape the babie's movements inside the womb. The baby was very active and dancing all over the place as you can see. Morgan swears it is a little ballerina girl.... We will see.

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Here is the real ultrasound. You can see the head, arms and legs pretty well. The baby measures 10 cm and is growing rapidly.

CAMPUS VISIT

Our little Yellow Jacket made his first trip up to see the GT campus. He was very impressed and looks forward to his college career at the best engineering school in the country. He met his future college classmate and hopefully future girlfriend, Hadley Perry. Jason, can't you wait for my son to take your daughter on a date???