Strange things AFOOT in Peachtree Corners.....

Mom at 20 weeks. It's snowing in Georgia? In March?! Lil Baby D gets his first snowfall in the Spring(?) Not pictured is Dad, he's working up a snowball.....

Also not pictured- a snow shovel. When are you coming? Isn't this "your" job??

Hello, Lil One.....
Yes, it's snowing in Atlanta.....easily one of the largest snowfalls (4" and counting) we've ever had in the 7 years we've been here and we are officially into March, go figure?! We are 20 days away from the first day of Spring and Momma Jill is entering her 20th week....maybe this means you'll be involved in winter sports??...(Dad's note: Mom does not enjoy snow, be lucky your dad is from the Midwest- I've got skills in hand-to-snow combat and I can rock a sled- Mommy only knows sun tan lotion)

Lil Baby D, you had your 2nd major ultrasound on Monday- the full anatomy scan. Dr. Allen, our Perinatal Doc, gave you 2 thumbs up. You are now close to 6" in length and you weigh approx 11oz (normal range is 8oz- all indications are that the extra weight is from the head- the Fladung gene seems to be emerging- Good luck to mommy....) Everything is forming as it should- all 3 major segments of the brain, your spine, internal organs, bones, hands and feet- all on schedule.

Week 19 Ultrasound. Lil Baby D in a rare moment of staying still, he continues to be very active in Mommy's belly...but like mommy, always ready for a good photo op. Y

While you continue to amaze Mom and Dad with your every improvement and rapid growth at each ultrasound, there is one overwhelming characteristic that has become readily apparent; YOUR FEET. You seem to be taking after your Mother when it comes to appendages- as you seem to be forming these rabbit-like feet- with long skinny toes as well as what looks like long skinny fingers. It makes us crack up everytime we look at the image! It's all starting to make sense- when you are very active your kicks are so strong! In fact Dad was able to feel you kicking for the very first time on Wednesday...it was so surreal....your Dad will never forget it!

Week 19 Ultrasound. The next David Beckham or possibly Lou "the Toe" Groza? Time will tell...but we think this may easily be our most favorite ultrasound to date....
With the long feet and fingers (a Barber family trait for the women), Mom is now starting to think that maybe, just maybe you are a girl! Dad is still thinking boy, as witnessed by his recent credit limit increase at Dick's Sporting Goods. Either way we anxiously await your arrival- we are at the half-way point and we couldn't be more excited!

All our love,

LBD's Parents