20 Weeks :: May 19

20 Weeks 1 Day

137 lbs

This is the last week of work. "Mom's the Word" closes May 21.



Logan felt the baby kick for the first time on May 20. We were sitting on the couch and I felt that the kicks were really strong and very forward. He put his hand on my stomach and waited. Then there were two good kicks right in his hand. His eyes were wide and he pulled his had away and looked at me. I said "yup, that was baby" and he responded "that was messed up".

19 Week Ultrasound

May 16

19 Weeks 5 Days

Ultrasound #3

We found we are having a GIRL. We are both very happy. We both had stated in the car on the way that we thought that it was a girl, but were both hoping for a girl.

The difference between this ultrasound and the last one is huge. The last ultrasound should the shape of a baby. This ultrasound showed bones and details. It was incredible to see how much she had grown. What a miracle.

19 Weeks :: May 12

19 Weeks 1 Day

134 lbs

Waist 31 1/4"

Belly 34 3/4"

I felt the baby move for the first time - for sure - May 5. People had been asking me if I had felt the baby moving and I could only answer "I'm sure I have". There had been lots going on in my stomach but I didn't know what I was supposed to feel.

One of my Baby Apps said that at this point baby was sensitive to light, that if you hold a flashlight to your belly baby will move away from the light. So we thought we'd give it a go. Logan grabbed his street issued flashlight and ran it across my belly - nothing. He ran it back, and as it reached my belly button I felt this little baby flip right over - no question about it. And then felt a huge karate kick. I jumped and was freaked right out. We won't be doing that again. But I felt the baby. Now I know what it feels like and feel her moving about all the time.

17 Weeks :: April 30

17 Weeks 3 Days

133 lbs

Waist 30"

Belly 34"

16 Weeks :: April 23

16 Weeks 3 Days

133 lbs

Waist 30"

Belly 34"

The mom's of "Mom's the Word" have decided that I started to show in Week 14, but that it also kinda just looks like I just had Thanksgiving dinner. By Week 16 there was no question that I have started to show.

We had another Dr's appointment in Week 15. Everything went well. It was pretty exciting to hear the baby's heart beat. The steady heart with the sound of an interrupting thud as this little baby wiggled around. Very active, happy baby reported the doctor.

13 Weeks :: April 4

13 Weeks 5 Days

131 lbs

At this point I have started rehearsal for "Mom's the Word" at Theatre Calgary. I have also started to feel a bit better. I am not feeling sick 100% of the time, I am certainly still feeling sick by supper time and through the evening. But I am finally able to make it through some of my rehearsal day without feeling nauseous.

12 Week Ultrasound

We had our first ultra sound on March 17th. It was great to see our little jumping bean. Baby was wiggling all over the place - so much so that the technician had a difficult time getting a heart rate. It amazing to see that little baby.

I felt different that day. I had been so sick. I compared it to planning a wedding; sometimes you get so wrapped up in planning a wedding that you forget you are getting married. Seeing that little being moving reminded me that I am not just pregnant we are having a baby!

March 17 I was 11 Weeks 1 Day. This was a bit early to do the First Trimester Combined Screening - which was the purpose of the scan. So we had to reschedule for a few days hence.

March 25

12 Weeks 2 Days

Ultra sound #2

We had the very good fortune of having Stef's friend Andrea as our technician. She took us on a really great tour of the little baby. It was amazing clear. So exciting!

Logan's Birthday & Birth Announcement

March 12

10 Weeks 3 Days

Logan's 29th Birthday

Beach Theme Party

It was a birthday party, but we also chose this time to announce to everyone that we were expecting. Everyone was very excited for us!

Jason

Ruby Dawn & Emma



Tyler, Stef, Sarah & Jason

Aron, Dean, Jenn & Craig

Jenn, Stef, Matt, Sarah & Craig

Logan blowing out the candles.

10 Weeks :: March 9

10 Weeks 0 Days

130 lbs

Waist 29"

Still nauseous all the time. Starting to feel very bloated and am noticing that my lower abdomen is becoming very taught.

9 Weeks :: March 6

9 weeks 4 Days

130 lbs

Waist 29"

During Week 8 I had some sort of stomach bug. It started at Stef's house watching the Oscars. I didn't feel very well and started to throw up, but that didn't feel out of the ordinary. I went home and straight to bed. I threw up all night and threw the next day. I called in sick for work and felt pretty awful for a full two, almost three days.

7 Weeks :: February 19

7 weeks 3 days along.

130 lbs

Waist : 28 3/4"

6 Weeks :: February 9th

The First Belly Photo.

This is one week after the doctor confirmed the pregnancy. And also my first day of morning sickness. I say morning sickness but I mean all day - but mostly evening sickness.

Reunion Craft

Our family reunion for the Scherle Family takes place at the end of August. We will be gathering at LutherLand camp just outside of Regina. This year they have decided to add a little Silent Auction with the proceeds going to offset the rental costs. On behalf of my family I have created a table runner and napkins.


Stef and I found some great fabric at Fabricland.
And the added touch the will represent our family is the ladybug. I cross stitched a single ladybug and sewed it onto the table runner.

The package offers the table runner and 8 napkins. I am very proud of my work.

Baseball BBQ

The first weekend of June we had a Baseball BBQ. It was great fun. Nearly every one's comment was "I can't remember the last time I played baseball". That being said, everyone did great - and the weather was also great.

There were many cops: (back) Troy, Baldwin, (Center) AJ, Logan, (Right) Alex, Craig.

We had enough people to have two full teams. Everyone got involved - here my theatre friend Mark is pitching. Mark, Aaron (TD at Theatre Calgary) Matt (from Do It With Class) were all on my team - let's say team TFD (so named by Steve).

Stef pitching and AJ on the other team-team 2.

Team 2 - Craig, Alex and Logan. Steve, the runner on third, on TFD.

Logan's partner from Vancouver arrived with his wife Pam and daughter Madison.

Jason on Team 2, Aaron (Tech Director) TFD.

Craig and Logan in the field.

TFD waiting to bat :Matt, Aaron, Steve, Kate (Troy's wife),Mark, Andy's Wife, Kendal (Baldwin's wife) and Nathan (Kendra's husband, Auntie Brenda's step-daughter).

Andy and his wife are fresh from the UK and had never played baseball before. They were great fun.

TFD again.

Tyler batting, Kendra catching (Auntie Brenda's step-daughter)

Stef, AJ and Jason - Team 2. Kendra (my good friend from Regina) on first.

Team 2 - Miranda, Andy, Baldwin, Craig.

When we called the game, Team 2 was ahead by a couple of points. We finished our beers and walked back to our house for hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta salad, spinach strawberry salad and trifle for dessert.

AJ, Matt, Aaron.

Tyler, Stef, Jason and Craig.

Mark. (Mark and Matt were in town working on "The Producers" at Stage West.)

We had some food and some beers. Many people stuck around into the night for a fire.

First day of summer

The 21st was the first day of Summer. And we celebrated in a very appropriate way...

We had central air installed. It is glorious. Especially since it has been so hot these past few days. One of the fellows Logan works with installs AC on the side. He charged us the wholesale cost of the unit and just $500 for his full day installing it. A great deal!