Silas Gray

September 21, 2009, 6:27 pm

7 lbs. 6 oz.

19 in.

Carle Foundation Hospital - Urbana, IL

Everyone is well and we get to go home this evening.

Pregnancy Update - 30 weeks

3D images of Silas @ 30 weeks.

I had an ultrasound earlier this week to check up on Silas' growth and the doctors were pleased with his progress. Everything checked out in the normal range and we are very thankful for the good report. The next step will be some fetal non-stress tests, just as another precaution. I've been feeling mostly good minus some usual 3rd trimester aches, pains, and fatigue. With about 9 weeks to go, I have a growing list of things I'd like to get finished before baby 2 arrives. I just hope I have the energy to check things off that list!

Pregnancy Update - 23 Weeks

Profile. 23 weeks.

Two weeks ago, it was confirmed that Silas had SUA, that is, Single Umbilical Artery, or what is commonly referred to as a 2-Vessel Cord. This doesn't always indicate problems, but has been linked to developmental problems. So, as a standard procedure, I had a level 2 ultrasound today to double check everything and make sure baby boy is growing as he should. He is right on track! The doctor didn't find any problems at this point and doesn't expect any major problems, but they will continue to monitor Silas' growth throughout the remainder of the pregnancy. So, we'll get to 'see' him often, and hopefully have plenty of neat pictures to share. They did try to get a few 3D pictures, but the boy was squirming all over, so they had some trouble getting a clear image. These are still pretty neat.

This is a side view of his face

Here's his profile. He has his little fist up by his face.

Thank you, praying friends. We appreciate your prayers for our growing family.

Strollin' Into The 15th Month

Our sweet little Nella girl will be 15 months old tomorrow. She is becoming a true toddler. She loves playing with her baby, looking at photo albums, carrying purses, and climbing all over daddy. She does not, however, love eating anything except for oatmeal muffins, hot dogs, Kix cereal, or cheese. Mealtime is quite a battle lately and mommy is very ready to see this stage pass soon. Hopefully it is only a stage! Somebody please tell me it is only a stage! Also, she is just starting to talk, or at least trying to say words, and will just chatter like crazy (which is adorable).

In other news, Caleb just finished his Spring semester and is preparing for his Summer classes. After this June, he'll only have 1 class left and will graduate in December! He'll have earned his degree in just 2 1/2 years and I am so very proud of all his hard work.

As for me, I'm almost halfway through the pregnancy (20 wks on 5-11). I am feeling mostly good, just tired and a bit like this:


Also, we have named our son Silas.
(Middle name TBD)

Oh Boy!

Meet our son. Here is his tiny skeleton-face looking at you.

Here is his little leg, practicing some soccer kicks. Or perhaps some roundhouse kicks. Either way, he was squirming up a storm in there, so he is already an active little guy.

We are so thrilled to be having a boy, and feel blessed to be able to have one of each gender! Caleb is already looking for the world's tiniest baseball glove. And I'm trying to switch my thinking from all things pink, cupcakes, and sparkles, to include some blue, super heroes, and bugs. We are so excited about the new dynamic our son will add to our family.

Please continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy and our growing boy.