Sorry So Long...Baby making is busy.

Hello all!

Sorry for the long delay, life has been busy for the Kranendonks. During the time since our last post we traveled 4000 miles across the U.S. and Canada, we found out that we are having a baby girl, and Daddy (me) has started a new job. Another reason for the delay in post is well, not a whole lot happens during that 2nd trimester and to be honest Lisa was feeling well so we took advantage of the energy and good feelings.

So what have we been doing with the energy you ask? Hiking!...yes you heard right, lots of hiking. Our weekends have been filled with exploring the EUP and finding special places to bond with our developing child. She (the baby) has taken a liking to all the activity and likes to roll around, punch and kick, and as Lisa explains jumping around.

Our lives are rapidly changing and that point hits more and more each day. We have begun to acquire tons of baby stuff that is quickly filling our house. Crib is here, dresser, swings, clothes etc. are filling up every corner of our house. Now let me tell you, Lisa would not like this as much if it were my stuff, but she seems to be content with it being baby stuff. And I have to admit seeing little girl shoes, dresses, and hats has me thinking about how great being a dad is going to be. We are getting very excited about meeting our little one we can't wait to meet her.

More to come soon (Pics will be included).

Fetus Kranendonks first pic.

Here is a picture of our fetus. He is a mere 12 weeks old. At this time her ears and eyes are starting to develop more fully and he is able to open and close his fist. Her umbilical cord is starting to circulate blood through her body and kidneys start to produce urine!! From this point on development happens very quickly we will continue to update as the baby grows.

We have a heart beat!

So it has been a while since our last post and I must say that baby developing takes much longer than we could imagine. With all the morning sickness, headaches, and funny food cravings you would think that the baby would be huge by now. But alas our fetus is a fetus and is about the size of a oh so exotic Brazilian nut, which is about 1 1/2 inches long. It has discernible fingers and toes and its tadpole tale has gone away by now.  Oh and about the heart beat, Lisa got to hear it today that makes dad jealous, It just means that I will have to not miss any more of the prenatal appointments.

Telling of The Parents and Morning Sickness.

Today Lisa and I are traveling down to the bustling metropolis of Lincoln. Today we are going to break the news to my parents (Mom if you are reading this that means you too....you just get to do it phone :( ). Word on the street is that all parties involved will be excited about this. And really quite honestly, I'm excited to tell them about the baby.

The bad news in this is that Lisa has been suffering with constant nausea. Who ever named it morning sickness apparently couldn't tell time as Lisa has been sick all day everyday for the last week. We have taken to buying stock in all things ginger as things like ginger ale, ginger candy, and well ginger seem to help. Stay tuned to find out what is happening in Lisa's belly during the next few weeks...I'm hearing heart beats and protruding limbs are developing as I type.

First of Many

So today the first of many baby books arrived. It's called The Pregnancy Instruction Manual. It was recommended by some friends of ours who are also expecting. I'm sure it will be an interesting and learning read. The Book.

Week 6 (And our maiden post)!

Meet our baby. Well not really our baby. But this is our little one at 6 weeks preggers. We found out about this little gem about a week ago. It was somewhat of a surprise but not entirely because (now this might be a surprise to most of you) We have actually been planning for this. We just didn't think it would happen this quickly. So to all of the folks that know my stance on babies. I (Sheldon) have been reformed and we are anxiously awaiting the development and arrival of our little one.