A Peek at Lil' Biscotti

I don't think I'll be getting many ultrasounds during this prengancy ... so these pics might be it for a while.  Enjoy! :)

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3D pic of Biscotti!

Not too sure what the white spot is about. 

Almost like a flash that was too bright and close.

Another 3D pic of Biscotti from above.

Cute little feet!

GIRL PARTS!

Biscotti's fingers making a "peace symbol"

Biscotti's cute little profile - arm included.

Baby Lucero is a ...

Back in July, I had an ultrasound and the doctor was able to determine the baby's sex. He cautioned me that it was still early on, and not to start buying "baby stuff" just yet because he couldn't be 100% certain. So for weeks, we've been waiting for the "big ultrasound" that has been scheduled for today - the one that would tell us what Baby Lucero is!

Today we found out for certain!

 

The day I found out, I wanted to be more creative that just telling Jonathan, "It's a girl!"   I took a video of him trying to guess.   There are two videos, because the video cut off right after he guessed.

And be sure to turn the volume on your computer UP!

"Your Pregnancy - 21 Weeks"

Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long —the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now.

"Your Pregnancy - 20 Weeks"

How your baby's growing:

Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel —the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)

He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).

"Your Pregnancy - 19 Weeks"

How your baby's growing:

Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.

"Your Pregnancy - 18 Weeks"

How your baby's growing:

Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.

Our Exciting News!

May 2011

That's right ... we Luceros are expecting another baby!  And sooner than you might think:  the baby is due January 13th, but will arrive approximately a week earlier as I'll be having another c-section.

This story starts off in the same way Christian's story started off:  we were getting infertility treatments, but whereas our first treatment with Christian was successful, we had several unsuccessful attempts this time.  The doctor ran a few tests, found some issues, and we were on a break for a few months.

But quite unexpectedly, in May we found out we were pregnant - all on our own.   I had been experiencing a handful of unusual symptoms - none of which on its own would have indicated I was pregnant, but collectively, had me wondering.   On a whim, I took a pregnancy test and Jonathan and I were shocked to see those two very special lines.   Thinking the test was wrong, I took another test a few minutes later.  When that test was positive, I made an appointment with the doctor that day and waited with baited breath until the confirmation came in two days later.

I am now "very pregnant" and all is well!  We are affectionately referring to this baby as "Biscotti."

Christian knows we're having another baby, and he's makes us laugh about it!   The dialog goes something like this:

Me:  "Christian, what is Mommy having?"

Christian:  "A baby!"

Me:  Where's the baby?

Christian:  "In my tummy!"

Me:  "In whose tummy?"

Christian:  "In MY tummy!"

The other conversation goes like this:

Us: "Christian, do you want a baby brother or a baby sister?"

Christian:  "A BABY SHARK!"

The type of shark depends on the day.  Some days, he tells me I'm having a baby Great White Shark.  Other days, I'm having a baby Sand Tiger Shark.    But I've had a couple of ultrasounds and I can assure everybody that I am absolutely not having a baby shark.    Christian will be crushed when he sees the baby is in human form.

So that is our very exciting news about Biscotti ... thank you for sharing it with us!   Check back frequently for updates!

Important note:  if we are friends on Facebook, please don't mention the pregnancy there (you'll notice I haven't).  We are keeping this news rather private for the time being.  Eventually, I'll post the news on Facebook, but not just yet.  Thank you for understanding and keeping our secret for now.