13 Weeks 2 Days Old

I went to my 2nd ultrasound on Friday, January 22nd, and was able to see the growing baby inside of me close up. I have attached the ultrasound pictures of the baby so you can see how much it has grown (see below). Again, it was so surreal to me. I was there to have its neck measurement checked for Down Syndrome...and we are happy to say that the baby passed with flying colors. The radiology tech also asked if I wanted to take a sneak peek at the baby's sex but because Rommel wasn't with me this time, I opted not to. It was tempting though. =)

I was also able to hear his/her heartbeat for the first time at both the ultrasound and at my doctor's office. It sounded like a sound submerged underwater (well, actually it is). My doctor measured its heartbeat at 170, which she said was at a range for a baby girl. She also said that it doesn't mean anything. =)

All my blood tests also came back normal this week, including the cystic fibrosis screening. Only 1 more blood test to go in week 16 to finalize the prenatal 2nd trimester screening. Did I mention, I hate getting bloodwork done?

Everything else is going well I'm happy to report. I'm still tired and sleepy but I can tell that my energy levels are picking back up a bit. The time is flying by so fast!

Baby Pigao-Manansala at 10 Weeks

Rommel and I went to our first ultrasound on New Year's Eve and saw our baby for the first time. It was the most amazing thing we ever did see! We both got teary-eyed at what we saw on the screen, knowing that we created this baby inside of me. It was very surreal to say the least.

It's a little peanut! =)

Me at 10 Weeks

Rommel snapped this shot of me and my little belly at 10 weeks on New Year's Eve. It's a slow start but I'm happy that I can still fit in my jeans!

A Gift from Our Friends

Our good friends, Amy and Rosie Fortune-Velasco, sent us this beautiful package of goodies from "Cheryl and Co." after we shared our wonderful news with them. It was a nice surprise waiting on our doorstep after Thanksgiving. We are blessed to have such sweet friends.

Welcome to our Baby Blog!

I created this baby blog because I wanted to share my thoughts and special moments as Rommel and I go through this life-changing experience of having our first baby and on the road to becoming parents.

Welcome to our life as new parents-to-be!

Breaking the Good News to Our Family!

On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, Rommel and I decided to share our wonderful news with our families. This is a short video to show how we surprised them. It's definitely a Thanksgiving Day to remember for years to come. Enjoy!
=) Love always, Jenny

A Special Surprise for Rommel!

I edited a short video of the snapshots and exact moment when I told Rommel that we were having a baby! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did putting it together for your viewing pleasure. =) Love always, Jenny