Heartbeat

About a month ago Lori & I bought a small fetal heart monitor (home use). We tried and tried to find the heartbeat and began to tire of searching for something weighing less that 12 ounces. Every once in a while we'd take it out and begin to search again. Tonight while eating supper Lori said that Ashlyn was wearing her out by kicking so much. After supper she laid on the couch and we began to Search again, we were trying to hear her kick, not really concentrating on her heartbeat. But, we heard it, just as plain as day. We'd heard Lori's heartbeat, kicks, and some other unknowns, but this was the first time we'd heard Ashlyn's heartbeat AT HOME. We both looked at each other and smiled as big as anyone can and said "That's her Heartbeat." It may not mean that much to anyone else, but it was an awesome feeling. So long for now.

Long Night

Well, I'm here at work and my wife at home, I hate to leave her there, especially now. When I'm at work in the am or pm I sure do miss her. I have started working some nights but I am home by midnight. She getting a little bigger belly and soon will be as big as me, but don't tell her I said that. Anyway, she's got a reason, I don't. Ya'll have a good night, talk to you soon.

Name and Weight

Well, it's been almost a week since we found out that we're having a girl. I've had a lot of people ask how to spell her name. The Correct Spelling is Ashlyn Taylor.

At the time of the ultrasound she weighed about 14 ounces, I'm sure she's over a pound now! Lori said that Ashlyn has been very active in the past few days. Yesterday she curled up in a ball. Thanks to everyone for the Congrats!

The Proof

Here's the Proof. "It's a Girl!" We had a gut feeling the baby would be a girl, but we wanted a boy so bad. When we saw the ultrasound the first thing we really saw was that She WASN'T a He. We were both so excited, we're just glad She's healthy and now we can call her a HER, instead of "The Baby" or "It" which we didn't do often. I cried a little, Lori said she didn't but I think she did, we very happy, no regrets whatsoever that it's a girl!!!

The Ultrasound @ 22 Weeks

This is a frontal picture of our baby. To the left you can see the eyes, nose and abdomen.

New Audio Test

Just Can't Wait

Well, Tomorrow Lori & I go to the Dr. to have an ultrasound. I am taking tomorrow off from work. I figure IF we get to see if the baby is boy or girl I'll be beyond help, so I getter stay home. We're having supper @ our house to show the family the video. Last night Lori called me in the bedroom to feel the baby kick again, my baby can kick like a horse. We are so excited we can hardly stand to wait one more day. I'll post the ultrasound picture tomorrow night so look closely.

Jamie & Lori

Here's Lori and Me. Can you tell which of us is pregnant? I'm pretty sure its the little one on the left! It took three tries to get the picture so I hope you like it.

Here is our baby cradle. We are decorating in Blue Jean Teddy Bear. The cradle and Crib was given to us by Lori's Aunt. We plan on painting the walls as well, but we want to find out the gender of the baby before we paint. I'll have more pictures to post a little later.

Lori

Again this is Lori. She has had a very long day of work, house work, and then church work for the halloween party. Taken @ 10:00 p.m.

This is my Wife Lori. She doesn't like to have her picture taken. She's getting a little belly now. This is @ 21 weeks.

Granny & Papa

This is my Parents Ralph and Kay. They were so happy that we were going to have a baby. When we told them they were stunned and couldn't believe it at first. This picture was taken a few years ago. Ain't they "purty"!