Peek-a-boo, I see you!

For those who haven't yet heard, Tessie and I are expecting. We are both very excited. Thankfully, Tessie has been just as healthy as ever.

Here are some recent ultrasound images. The ultrasound technician was very informative and ruled out some common genetic disorders with simple observations during our last appointment. We learned, for example, that some babies can't extend their fingers while in the womb, so the technician was pleased to capture the picture showing our little baby with outstretched fingers.


The technician also issued a guarded opinion about the baby's gender, suggesting that we are probably having a girl. We will know the gender beyond a doubt in the coming week, after some of the test results return from the lab.

Tessie is due on January 15th amidst many other family birthdays that month. In fact, true to the December/January tradition on both sides of the family, it is no surprise that we are expecting a girl.

The other children are very excited about our new addition. Isaac initially placed his order for a brother, but later changed his mind and suggested that a little girl would be better so that Piper would have someone to play with, and not bother him as much as she does now.

Probably the funniest story however, was when Isaac asked Tessie who was having the baby, her, or dad. . . I guess it is time to think about going back to the gym huh?