It's a GIRL!

Maryssa Anne Couch was born November 28, 2009 at 5:29am. She weighed in at 5lb 2oz and was 19 inches long. Despite being born just under 35 weeks, she is breathing on her own and her heart rate is staying steady. She had some food this afternoon, so they were able to take out the feeding tube. Here's a couple pictures of our wonderful little girl.

Munchkin is coming...

Well, here's another quick update. Eric and I were surprised this morning when my water broke on the way down to Richmond for Thanksgiving. Since there were no contractions, we drove back up to Frederick and we're now in the hospital waiting. They said if labor occurs naturally they will let it go. If not, then we will weigh out letting the baby develop and grow stronger verses the risk of infection. We'll post another update once there's more to tell.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Quick Update

Well we're still hanging in there and the baby is doing well. The OB said Munchkin was head down this morning, which is a change from two weeks ago. Now if he/she can just stay that way. We have one last ultrasound on Monday to make sure everything is looking good and then we will be in the home stretch and starting our weekly visits.

So excited to meet our little one! Happy Thanksgiving!!

Two Months Left!

Wow has time flown. We're now just under 9 weeks out from our due date. Little Munchkin has really been moving, kicking and pressing up against my belly. I'm loving all the movement and that I can feel the baby's body through my tummy. At the end of the month we will get one more look at our little one before he or she arrives! The office is filling with baby stuff while we wait for the basement to wrap up. We should have the nursery up at the beginning of December.

Here's a quick look at my tummy at 15 weeks and then at 30 weeks. What a difference!