san antonio

Well as most of you know Eric and I are on a big LONG road trip to move slowly from San Angelo TX to Tennessee. Our first stop was a couple of days in San Antonio. Our good friends Justin and Jenny got married on Friday the 23rd at a beautiful outdoor ceremony. It was a very fun time. The next day we explored San Antonio, went to the river walk, Alamo and downtown. San Antonio works very hard to never tear down old building so it is a very well perserved town. Heres some pics of the trip so far, I'll write more about our other stops soon!

Michael, Allison, Aidan and Arabella Ramsey

boy, oh boy

IT'S A BOY!!!!! Sorry these pictures are so blurry- I don't have a scanner so I had to take pictures of them to get them on here.
















Thumb sucker














Foot and leg















Circled area is his penis!!

Monday is the big day!

Tommarrow is the big day!! We get the big ultrasound where they will look over the whole body, heart chambers and of course the sex!! The whole thing will be about 30 min. I can't wait to see it again. Last time it was kicking and spinning all over- it was so fun to see!

Fetal delelopment week 18

Fetal development in pregnancy week 18:

• Vernix (a white cheese-like protective material) forms on baby's skin with the lanugo (soft, lightly pigmented hair covering the body and limbs); both serving to protect your baby's skin during the months in water.


• Your placenta continues to grow and nourish the baby. Don't forget those prenatal vitamins!
  


• Tiny air sacs called alveoli begin to form in lungs. He'll be putting these lungs to good use in just a few months!
  


• Her vocal chords are formed. She goes through the motions of crying but without air she doesn't make a sound.
  


• Features of your baby's heart, including ventricles and chambers, should be visible during an ultrasound.
  


• Your baby measures about 5.59 inches (14.2cm) this week and weighs about 6.7 ounces (190gm).

Baby names

I don't know why I'm putting this out here- cause people say you shouldn't ask others opinion, but I am going to because ultimatly we will decide on the one we like the best. Our girl name is decided, its our boy name we can't pick. Tell me which one you like- don't tell me which one you hate :) The child will have Eric's initials: E T B

_______ Tariq Bauer
Euan
Elijah (My God is Lord)
Ezekiel (God will strengthen)
Eliakim (Eli) (God will raise up) Luke 3:30,31 Eliakim, the son of Melea :)

Baby showers

For those that asked we are registered at:
www.target.com and in the store
www.babyworks.com cloth diapers
2537A N.W. Upshur Street
Portland, OR 97210
Tue. & Thur. 11a-2p
Saturdays 10a-1pm
(503)224-4696

18 weeks!

Melea & Eric's Calender

Melea & Eric's Calendar

Mar 12 2007 Boy or Girl? Ultrasound date
Mar 16 2007 Eric Graduates Goodfellow AFB
Mar 23-24 2007 San Antonio Visit
Mar 25-29 2007 New Orleans Vacation
Mar 30 2007 Arrive at Fort Benning, GA
Apr 4 2007 Melea goes to Portland
April 14 2007 Baby Shower!
April 21 2007 Baby Shower!
April 23 2007 Baby Shower! oh yeah lucky me and baby
Apr 25 2007 Fly back from Portland
Apr 27 2007 Eric Graduates Airborne School
Apr 29 2007 Arrive in Fort Campbell, TN