16 Week Appointment
We went to the OB today for our 16 week appointment. All is well and we were able to listen to Baby T's heartbeat again, 150 bpm. Every time we hear the little heart beat Rob and I get so excited!

It is January and I have been feeling stuffed up. I tried to get the doctor to clarify the difference between a cold and congestion, and I pretty sure Dr. Ray rolled her eyes at me (somewhere in my explanation of "I'm stuffed up, but not achy, not overly sleepy but a little sleepy) Either way she said to load up on the Tylenol and stop complaining.

I am finally starting to "feel pregnant". The maternity pants are in full effect! I put it off for a while but at this point I sort of look like a stuffed sausage in my regular clothes. I am just waiting for the "glowing" part to kick in, I think I will go heavy on the bronzer to enhance the look!


I attended my first pre-natal yoga class tonight. I was surprised to know three other women in the class! We are pregnant at a time when so many of our friends are sharing the same experience, it is fun to compare and contrast feelings, cravings, and symptoms with other couples.

Just a couple of picutures from our Napa Valley trip this summer. Fun, wine, friends, and sun! What more could you ask for??

Welcome - Prepare, Plan, and Wait..........

Rob and I have decided to blog about our experiences as we jump into the world of parenting! We have so many changes ahead of us and so much to look forward to! We will do our best to track this exciting time.

We are 16 weeks into our first pregnancy here is an updated time line-

Oct 31, 2009- Jami realizes we have some investigating to do........

Nov 7, 2009- Three tests confirm our suspicions.... PREGNANT... appears on the sticks before our eyes.

Nov 24, 2009- Thanksgiving in Omaha, we share the news with the Brink Family. Hugs and high fives all around! Although we have asked Grandma Brink to keep the news a secret for a few more weeks we are pretty sure every person west of the Missouri River is has heard the news by the time we get back to Chicago :)

Dec 2, 2009- 9 Week doctor's apppointment. We have our first ultrasound, lessons in pregnancy, questions answered. We are amazed to see a tiny heartbeat appear on the screen. Confirmation of our expected due date July 10, 2010

Dec 23, 2009- Christmas in Des Moines, time to tell Grandma and Grandpa Thornton! We show up for Christmas with presents, Remi, and news of a tiny surprise to come!

January 1, 2010- Surprise Everyone! We share the big news with Family and Friends!

Jan 4, 2010- 12 Week doctor's appointment. All is well and we share our first listen to a beating heart inside. At 160 bmp Baby T is growing strong and healthy.

Jan 21, 2010 16 Weeks--Jami is still waiting for her bump to show up! We have decided this little one loves pizza (just like Momma!), and extra sleep is a must! Jami has felt great early on, and we both grow more excited everyday. Friends, family, and co-workers have been trying to predict the sex.........boy or girl?!?! Right now the big money is on a Baby Boy, we will have confirmation in just a few weeks.