January 13, 2009

Hi Everyone!

This is just an update from the Browns again. A lot of people have been asking how our doctor appointment went yesterday.

The appointment didn't consist of an ultrasound like we'd hoped, but we did get to hear the baby's heartbeat, which was really amazing. It was over 140 beats per minute and going strong! The baby is definitely active in there, because the doctor kept having to move the doppler around to find the heartbeat!

FYI... this is a doppler. It's sort of like an ultrasound wand, but it has a speaker attached to it. Kind of reminded me of those little karaoke tape recorders we used to carry around as kids with the microphone! haha

Anyway, so the appointment went well. They did some quick blood work and sent us on our way.

Our next appointment is on February 12th, and will include a very thorough ultrasound, which will take about 30 minutes. We're very excited to see our little one again, and to send more pictures to all of you!

And, for those of you who are wondering "will they find out if it's a boy or girl???", the answer is leaning towards "no" :) We are thinking we'd like it to be a surprise. But you never know... things could change in the next month before our ultrasound. We'll see.

We hope all of you are doing well, and would like to send out a warm and excited CONGRATULATIONS!!!! to Noah's cousin Marissa and her hubby Kevin who have just announced that they are also pregnant! We're waiting for updates from them and pray they have a wonderful healthy baby too!

There must be something in the water, because I now know 8 other pregnant ladies who are all due within about a month of each other (including my OB/GYN and my boss)! Amazing, but very neat to be able to share this incredible time with other women going through the same thing.

Blessings to all of you, and stay tuned for more pictures of Baby Brown!!!

Love,
Noah & Krista.