29 Weeks

Here I am at 29 weeks!

Baby Micah now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain.

He has also learned to use his brain to control primitive breathing. This means that if Micah is born now, he or could probably breathe independently. He is also a lot better at controlling his body temperature

Other fetal development that is occurring around week 29 of pregnancy includes the following:

• The baby will be able to turn his or her head to find the source of a bright light. Your baby is continuing to become more sensitive to sounds, tastes, and smells.
• The fat layers will continue to form.
• The head is in proportion to the rest of the body.
• The eyes can move in the sockets.
• The bones are fully developed, but they are still soft and pliable.
• The baby will begin to store iron, calcium, and phosphorus.

Like I said in the last post, I am overly thankful that Micah is developing and growing so well. It does bring peace of mind knowing that if he was born now he would have a chance at survival! Just minutes ago a friend of mine who just started her 28th week gave birth to her 2lb. 9oz. baby son and he is breathing on his own! I am grateful for every day that passes that brings me closer to Micahs' birthday. At my Dr's appointment on Thursday (yes, we have made it to appointments every 2 weeks) my Dr. assured me that Micah is in the head down position and that at this point he probably will not be turning or changing position!

I say "head down and ready to head out!"

a Wagler Christmas (in November!)

As mentioned below, we celebrated Christmas with Philip's family at Thanksgiving. We are not traveling north for Christmas this year because of Allison's pregnancy, and the rest of the family is not coming down to Bloomington because of Stephanie's pregnancy! Next year things will be less complicated because we will be closer (and hopefully not pregnant!).

A cool Mickey Mouse outfit!




























































Spiderman made an appearance































Aunt Stephanie opening presents






















































What is that Grandpa?






























Christmas wears little boys out!















Christmas is so much fun!

Luke's Wagler Birthday

Luke's birthday followed our Thanksgiving meal. Grandma Wagler made Luke a Sesame Street blanket, and we had a cake with a "2" on it. Luke loves the number "2" right now!

Arthur got in on the celebration!















Luke did too!















Elmo hats for (almost) everyone!















Happy Birthday Lucas!






















Blow it out!






















Cake & ice cream






































Lucas & Grandpa















Lucas, Mommy, & Grandma

Wagler Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was a busy time! We went to Grandma & Grandpa Wagler's house for Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving Day, and we celebrated Luke's birthday and Christmas that day also! We had a fun day, but we realized that was too much in one day! This year was a little different with having two (or was it three?) pregnant ladies involved!

We made it!














































Philip & the boys















a little Thanksgiving music






















Sophie snacking w/her usual expression around Uncle Philip















Grandpa & the turkey





































Luke helping Mommy mix the cheesy potatoes

Cousins visit!

Recently Rob, Tiffany, & the kids came down to Bloomington to spend the day. We had a lot of fun eating homemade pizza, playing football outside, and hanging out. We had fun!

Sophia cleaning off the refrigerator!






















Uncle Robbie & Luke































Arthur was worn out!















Sophie & Luke































relaxing with a show - probably Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!

Thanksgiving or bust!

27 Weeks

So I'm still hanging in there! I find myself waddling more and more. My belly is really popping out. At the store, the cash register drawer opens automatically when I am ringing up a sale and it surprises me every time and bumps me in the belly!


This week the baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with his legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers. With more brain tissue developing, baby Micah's brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if he were to be born now. (So CRAZY) I am trying to do my best to keep him inside for the time being. He has a lot of developing left to do and I am the safest and best place for him. I am in no rush.



I can assure you that baby Micah is very active! His kicks literally rock my whole world. I cannot ignore them. Yesterday in church they were especially strong. I could not keep from giggling out loud! I had Phil put his hand on my belly and he was alarmed by a punch and started laughing too.

The best part of my day is right before Luke goes to bed. I rock Luke and sing to him before putting him in his bed. It is amazing to be able to rock BOTH of my boys at the same time. I treasure these moments because that is the kind of memory that you want to hang onto as a parent. As we are rocking I picture in my mind going to Luke's basketball games etc. (in the future) and feeling so proud. I know that in those moments I will flash back to these special times. They will not always want to rock and sing with mom. I am alright knowing that though...it just makes the memories all the more special!