Update on Elias

I can't believe that tomorrow it is only 9 weeks until Elias' due date. I do understand that only 8% of women actually have their baby on their due date, but hey it's getting closer. We went to the doctor on Wednesday and we got to see him once again! We will take any opportunity we get to see that precious little boy, even if it was that doctors were concerned about his growth. The Lord is in control and our little man is doing wonderful! He is so big now that the ultrasound couldn't get a whole picture of him. He is measuring in the 42% and weighs apx. 3.6 lbs.

Pregnant pictures of Tara

Due to request here are some pictures of Tara. Isn't she a beautiful pregnant woman?

Elias' new pics

We went to get a 3D sonogram done on Friday and got to see our little boy. This technology is so amazing, getting to see him like this before he is born. As we sat there and watched our boy in real time moving around, even appearing to smile at times, the thought kept coming to us about how great our God is. What an amazing God who creates life, ordains its time, and fashions it according to His plan. As we watched our boy, who is a part of us, we stood in awe of our Creator who we owe our life to. What an amazing miracle our boy is, and what a great God we serve.

Here are some of the best pictures we got. One of them is one where he appears to be smiling. Vote on who he looks like.

Elias' New Tricks

Now that I am 22 weeks Elias has a few new tricks. He weighs almost 1lb and is 11inches long so when he moves you can deffinatley tell. He is so big now that I can feel his arms and legs at the same time. His newest trick that we just saw for the first time today is that when he moves you can see my stomach jump. My least favorite trick is when he balls up in one place and pushes his body out. It is such a joy to be able to feel him as he is growing and changing, even if it is not at the best time.

We will be going for a 3D ultrasound (thanks for the Christmas present Grammy and Papa) on February 29. We are excited to be able to share in this time with both of our families. Matthew's mom will be here with us. We will post the pictures after we go.

It's A Boy!!!!

We went to the doctor today to find out what the baby was and check it's health. It's a boy and everything is looking good.

For those of you who guessed right, like Matthew, you can claim your prize of a free chance to babysit when the baby is here, which is still scheduled for June 13.

We are thankful for the good health report and are excited about our little boy. Thank you all who were praying for us during this time, and please continue to do so.

For those who don't know yet, we do have the name. It is going to be Elias Howell Thomas.

We don't have a cd of pictures to share yet, but if we can post the ones that we have we will. If not, we should have some more pictures to share in late February.

Pictures from Canadian Rockies

Pictures from our trip to the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Update on little peanut

We went for a check-up on Dec. 21 and got to hear the baby's heartbeat. It was registered at 150 bpm. Some have said this means it's a girl, and others that it is a boy. We are not sure, but will find out on Jan. 16 at our next appointment. Continue to vote and their will be a prize for those who are correct, a free opportunity to babysit when needed.