Our Doctor

In case you'd like to see what our doctor looks like - here you go. Her name is Dr. Ridnour. Betsy's been seeing Dr. Ridnour since she moved to Colorado Springs in 2001. So far we've been very happy with her. We think she was a little weirded out when we asked to take a picture with her at our last visit.

We're now on week 27 and can't believe we're almost in the final leg of this adventure. Our next doctor's appointment in the first week of August. At the next few appointments, we're meeting some of the other doctor's who work with Dr. Ridnour, in case we happen to go into labor and she's not available, we will have at least met the doctor who may be on call.

The Magic 8 Ball

We've started to notice that Baby Douglass moves around a lot during certain activities. Does that mean that Baby Douglass likes to listen to Jeopardy or Taylor Swift...or does that mean that Baby Douglass is asking us to stop those activities...who knows. So, this morning, we decided to turn the "Baby Bump" into a Magic 8 Ball.

As the sonogram technician was not able to see the gender of the baby, we asked Baby Douglass to kick to let us know if he/she liked the names we picked out for a boy and a girl.

***Now don't get too excited. We're not sharing names until Baby Douglass is born***

But, we did ask both names and Baby Douglass kicked at the girls name. To us, this means one of several things:
1. Baby Douglass is a girl.
2. Baby Douglass is a feminine boy.
3. Baby Douglass is a boy and is super interested in girls (just like his daddy).

Below are a series of photos that we've taken over the past couple of months since Betsy's baby bump has started to show. We never remember to take pictures when Betsy is dressed and ready to go - it always seems to be when she's just gotten done working out or out of the shower. Anywho.....enjoy.


April 30, 2010 - Week 15

















June 6, 2010 - Week 21

















June 21, 2010 - Week 23



















June 27, 2010 - Week 24

Week 23 - Sonogram Time

Check out our perfect little baby. Baby Douglass weighs about 1 lb. 4 oz (we think that is what the technician said!). As far as we know, there are five fingers on each hand and five toes on each foot. Baby Douglass looks healthy with a beating heart of around 142 bpm. Seeing the baby move its arms and legs and open its mouth reminded both of us how special this time is in our life.

Baby Update - Week 21

We can't believe week 20 has come and gone. We're half way there!!! Yay.

We went to the doctor today and nothing but good news. Betsy has gained a comfortable 13 pounds since her first visit. Baby Douglass' heartbeat is nice and strong in the 150s. And, the baby is moving. Last week as we were getting ready for bed, Betsy felt the baby move - a stronger movement than normal. She had Bill put his hand on her stomach and he felt it too for the first time. Very exciting. Baby Douglass is moving around quite a bit - more and more in the evenings.

Next visit to the doctor - June 22nd for an Ultrasound.

How can something so little need so much?!?!?!?

This is the after-effect of our trip back to Kansas Memorial Day weekend. Not only did Betsy's wonderful HS friends throw her a shower, but her brother and his wife gave us a bunch of stuff as well. Yay for Baby Douglass.

Famous Birthdays

Since our due date is October 23rd, we looked up the famous people who would share our baby's birthday, assuming baby Douglass arrives right on time.

In the realm of world leaders we have Tsar Peter II, and former Vice President Adlai Stevenson.

In the world of sports we have Chi Chi Rodriguez, Doug Flutie, and former Redskins linebacker Patrise Alexander.

In the world of entertainment, there is talk show host Johnny Carson, country singer Dwight Yokum, director Ang Lee, singer/songwriter "Wierd" Al Yankovic, and actor Ryan Reynolds.

Here's a link to see all of the famous people who share October 23rd as their birthday: Famous Birthdays

Week 17 over...Week 18 begins.....

Baby Douglass is growing and so is momma Betsy. This week Baby Douglass' skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — the lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Baby Douglass probably weighs about 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and is around 5 inches long from head to rump. Baby Douglass can move its joints, and it's sweat glands are starting to develop.

Additionally, those little fingers and toes feature one-of-a-kind prints!!!!

Out of everything we keep reading, we know that we'll be able to feel Baby Douglass move soon....so excited for that experinece..and hope that Betsy knows it's the baby moving and not gas!