SUPER BOY- Worlds Most Energetic Kid!

20 Weeks Pregnant

Update from BabyCenter.com:
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).

Last part of the update--- EW! Sorry...

This week we had a general appointment to check my weight and baby's progress. I have lost more weight but this time the doctors did not seem worried. No one yelled at me at all. I think this is because they had all the photos from his last appointment and his measurements were doing fine then. So, I am doing fine and so is baby! The records showed that he was a "busy baby" indeed and that we had to go back for another ultrasound. The doctor say that this was not unusual and then proceeded to find his heart rate. This was the funny part of the appointment because the little man was kicking so much that it took a bit of work to actually get a consistent heart rate. At first the doctor was laughing, then she was more like "come-on kid!" All this movement makes me wonder if I am going to end up with SUPER BOY- worlds most energetic kid!

I leave for FL on Saturday July 2nd and am excited to see all my family and show them my belly bump!

Until next week...

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

19 Weeks Pregnant

Update from BabyCenter.com:
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! His brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that he may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to him, 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. His arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of his body now. His kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting.

 Strong Legs Kicking Mama

 Little Profile with Hand up by his face (I like his belly!)

 Cute little footsies!

  Wojcik Leg! Totally a Wojcik Leg!

The ultrasound was amazing! We watched in amazement! It was so miraculous to see the Baby that God was forming within me! Side note- I am not sure how one can look at a baby moving and growing inside and not believe in God. He was one wiggly critter. It was very difficult to get a clear image. He was bouncing all over the place. The technician (Judi was her name) was giggling at how hard it was to capture him. He was jumping all over! She just kept saying "this is what we call one busy baby!" I loved watching Mike stare at the screen and watching his little legs and arms move. His eyes light up in awe. I can not wait to see the look on his face when he is holding his actual son! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Speaking of blessings... WE BOUGHT A HOUSE! We are now the proud owners of a beautiful condo in Woodbridge, VA! Mike has redone the floors- beautiful wood that I got to pick out! He also painted the walls. He is one hard working man. Seeing how hard he works makes me realize how much he loves me and this baby. It makes me see and understand just a titch more this huge desire in my husbands heart to provide. He is driven to love us! This warms me knowing that he is such a good man and that God truly has perfect and pleasing wills for our life together! Thank you God for such an amazing husband and best friend!

Speaking of friends... this week we packed up dear friends of ours as they begin a new life in Alabama. Josh and Shelly we will miss you. We will think of you often and pray as your family grows. Don't you worry- we will be there to party in your pool soon!

"Layette" What the heck is that?

18 Weeks Pregnant 

Update from BabyCenter.com:
"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."

And speaking of spicey bell peppers:
1. This baby boy has got some spice in his life because he is constantly dancin' up a storm in my belly! I can feel him moving to some beat inside of his head. Last night during praise and worship he was going crazy! We got us a little Jesus Lover Baby!
2. I felt the heat today when my school had no power. My classroom was 96. I overheated and threw up three times. I felt dizzy and got an instant lightning headache. They sent me home to rest and eat popsicles. I am feeling better now but BOY was that not fun! Why must I toss my cookies so much?

Next week we get another ultrasound to check on his heart, spine, brain, and other important things. I have faith that God has got it all taken care of and this little boy is A-OKAY!

Houston, we have a penis!

Baby Wojcik is a BOY!

He is just as handsome as ever! I can not tell you how many times I have cried today. (Happy tears!) I think the reality of everything is setting in. I keep getting images of Mike playing ball, leading, teaching him how to ski, and passing on manly wisdom with this little one and the tears start to flow. We were reviewing the photos from today and Mike paused, looked up at me, and said "I love him." I just lost it. He is going to be such a good daddy!

Again with the tears...

So, I had prepared myself to find out if baby was a boy or girl but I had not prepared myself to actually see a baby. I know that sounds a little basic but it never crossed my mind that the little blob inside of me from 8 weeks was not going to be a blob anymore. The appointment started off normal, we listened to his heartbeat (148 bpm today) and then looked at his little feet on the 2-D ultrasound and then the technician switched the ultrasound to 3-D... that is when the magic happened. All the sudden, the gray fuzzyness of the ultrasound became a clear-as-day BABY! We could see his feet, his legs, his cute tummy, his arms, hands, and even a little nose! The place we went to had a huge flat screen TV to show you the ultrasound and I just said "It looks just like a real baby!" And then, the tears started to roll down my face! It was beautiful! I could not believe how big he got! 

 So, once I calmed down from the initial there is a baby inside of me shock... the technician started to politely encourage him to open his legs. (A.k.a. wiggle my tummy around.) Then she asked "are you ready?" I thought to myself, I guess... and then there it was... A PENIS! 

Mike stood up and did what I call the touchdown dance, complete with fist pumps. I had millions of thoughts race through my mind at once and can not really pinpoint one specific thought. I do know that I was filled with joy! This "thing" this "blob" this "it" was a sweet and precious baby boy, who hopefully will turn out exactly like his daddy!

Great! Now not only is it peeing inside of me but it is sweating!

Two amazingly beautiful friends who are also growing babies.

This past weekend I helped to host a way-too-cute baby shower for my dear friend Shelly (right). I loved blessing my sweet friend and the darling baby girl inside of her. We had a wonderful weekend together. I am so glad that God has blessed me with a wonderful community and fantastic friends who are experiencing the same things that I am.

Update from BabyCenter.com:

Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.

As for me, I still hate meat! I love tomatoes, beans, pickles, and fruit!

Here is my din-din! Bean sprouts! Motz, basil (from my garden!), and tomatoes! Yumm!

Anxiously excited for Saturday! I have no clue if this baby is a boy or a girl!

What is your vote?

Is Baby Wojcik a Boy or a Girl?

Take the poll to the left of the screen and lets see who gets it right!
Actual results will be posted on June 12!
Stay tuned!

In the mean time, here is a sneak peak of the bump!

 There is a bump! A real bump!

Can you see that darkish line under my belly button? Crazy! What is that called again?

Baby Wojcik kicked the heartrate monitor!

I am four months pregnant.

Update from BabyCenter.com:
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

This past weekend we went on a Babymoon in the mountains of Shenandoah. We had a beautiful cabin next to a babbling river. It was a perfect weekend. Complete with a drive in movie date, steakhouse dinner, strawberry picking, and a massive watermelon feast!

On Tuesday we went in for our 16 week check up! Baby is doing well. Baby Wojcik's heart rate was 159 and hearing it was the most magnificent symphony I have ever heard. At one point there was a loud "thud" on the monitor and the nurse began to laugh and explained that the baby had just kicked her. I gleamed with excitement. I have felt the baby move before and I loved being confirmed that the baby is dancing around inside of me. I also enjoyed having Mike be a part of the movement because he can not yet feel the movements. It is really moving inside of me!

I am doing alright. I lost more weight. Grunt. I have continued to have crazy dreams. In most of my dreams the baby is a girl. Does that mean its a boy? Oh, we will find out soon enough. I can not wait for that!