It was incredibly difficult to agree on a name because Sean is very picky. Today is an exciting day for us because we finally decided on a name, our baby girl will be known as:
Isabelle Catherine Whetstone
We have been calling her Belle and she seems to like it! I thought of the name Isabelle while a freshman in college long before it became a popular name. Catherine is a family name on the Whetstone side. This is what Sean found about the meaning of the names:
Isabelle(French form of a Hebrew name) – Consecrated to God / My God is a Vow (The French form adds the meaning – beautiful)
Catherine (French form of a Greek name) – Pure
Friday, September 30, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
23 Weeks and Good News
Dear Belle,
We have decided on a first name for you, and it is one I dreamed about in college long before it became so popular. You will be named Isabelle, and we will call you Belle. Your daddy is very picky, so you are lucky you have a name at all. We are still deciding on the middle name, and we are hoping we can find a family name with a special meaning that we like. You have grown and amazed us so much this past week. I am 23 weeks along today and people are starting to notice my baby bump. Daddy felt you move for the first time last Wednesday, and he said it felt like a tapping outside of my belly. I can feel you all the time now, and it amazes me every time. Sometimes you even stick out an elbow or knee and it is hard lump that you can feel easily! We went to the genetics OB and cardiologist on Friday. Your mommy got very upset and started crying because we had to wait for an hour past our appointment time, and we found out your doctor wasn't going to be there at the last minute. All I have to say is don't mess with a pregnant lady and her hormones! Our moms came with us and got to see you for the first time. They loved it and we are blessed to have their support. You weigh exactly one pound, and your heartrate was 149 when sleeping and 154 when awake. All is well with you, no signs of Down's Syndrome, no cleft palate, and no aortic stenosis. Praise the Lord for a healthy baby! You even fell asleep halfway through the appointment and I had to shake my belly and start jumping up and down to get good pictures of your heart! Daddy and me were so relieved, and even purchased our first few baby items this weekend: a swing, a crib mattress, and a brand new digital camera to take photos of you! We love you more and more each day, stay strong and healthy for us Baby Belle.
Love,
Mommy
We have decided on a first name for you, and it is one I dreamed about in college long before it became so popular. You will be named Isabelle, and we will call you Belle. Your daddy is very picky, so you are lucky you have a name at all. We are still deciding on the middle name, and we are hoping we can find a family name with a special meaning that we like. You have grown and amazed us so much this past week. I am 23 weeks along today and people are starting to notice my baby bump. Daddy felt you move for the first time last Wednesday, and he said it felt like a tapping outside of my belly. I can feel you all the time now, and it amazes me every time. Sometimes you even stick out an elbow or knee and it is hard lump that you can feel easily! We went to the genetics OB and cardiologist on Friday. Your mommy got very upset and started crying because we had to wait for an hour past our appointment time, and we found out your doctor wasn't going to be there at the last minute. All I have to say is don't mess with a pregnant lady and her hormones! Our moms came with us and got to see you for the first time. They loved it and we are blessed to have their support. You weigh exactly one pound, and your heartrate was 149 when sleeping and 154 when awake. All is well with you, no signs of Down's Syndrome, no cleft palate, and no aortic stenosis. Praise the Lord for a healthy baby! You even fell asleep halfway through the appointment and I had to shake my belly and start jumping up and down to get good pictures of your heart! Daddy and me were so relieved, and even purchased our first few baby items this weekend: a swing, a crib mattress, and a brand new digital camera to take photos of you! We love you more and more each day, stay strong and healthy for us Baby Belle.
Love,
Mommy
Monday, September 19, 2011
The Baby Bump Club
It seems like everyone I know is pregnant or just had a baby, which makes it even more fun because I have friends to talk to about my aches and pains. These past few months I have been invited to 7 baby showers! Pray for us on Friday, we go for our second ultrasound with the fetal medicine specialist and we will have an ECHO to see if our baby girl's heart is developing normally.
Me and Adrianne
Lyndsey and Me
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
21 Weeks
Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 21 weeks--- Over halfway there!
Size of baby: About 10 ounces and 6 1/2 inches from crown to rump, size of a small cantaloupe
Gender: A GIRL!!! No official name yet, but we will decide soon
Maternity Clothes: Yes for all bottoms and still wearing a few non-maternity shirts if they are long enough! I used to think when pregnant girls said they were ready to wear their normal clothes again that they were crazy but I am almost to that point! I am need variety and I have none with maternity clothes!
Weight gain: 10 pounds, I was worried that I wasn't gaining enough weight, but the OB said that the baby was still on track with her growth.
Movement: I feel flutters, but I am so ready to feel her kick regularly and for Sean to be able to feel her too
Sleep: It is hard to get comfortable now at night, I switch from my back to my side alot
Symptoms: Low back pain, sometimes my heart races, getting out of breath easy!
Cravings: Just eating a lot of everything! I am eating more than I did in the 1st trimester.
Best moment this week: Making it to the halfway mark! I am so ready to meet our sweet girl!! Also, hearing her heartbeat at 149 bpm at our doctor's appointment.
*This photo is from 20 weeks, but I think it shows off the bump quite nicely.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Exciting
Dear Baby Girl,
I definitely felt you move this morning. I can't say where I was when this happened, but I can say it was a place where I would never be nervous. All of a sudden my stomach got butterflies over and over. I wanted to document this so I don't forget. We have been busy planning your nursery all week, and I think we have decided on a shabby chic theme. You will live in a pink girly room for a bit, until you can decide for yourself what you like. Your dad and I watched Father of the Bride this week, and let's say he was a little emotional. Dad said he definitely cannot watch that movie once you are born! You are loved so much and we can't wait to see you again on the ultrasound.
Love,
Mom
I definitely felt you move this morning. I can't say where I was when this happened, but I can say it was a place where I would never be nervous. All of a sudden my stomach got butterflies over and over. I wanted to document this so I don't forget. We have been busy planning your nursery all week, and I think we have decided on a shabby chic theme. You will live in a pink girly room for a bit, until you can decide for yourself what you like. Your dad and I watched Father of the Bride this week, and let's say he was a little emotional. Dad said he definitely cannot watch that movie once you are born! You are loved so much and we can't wait to see you again on the ultrasound.
Love,
Mom
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