University of Chicago appointment

We went to U of C yesterday, my parents, Stephen's mom and sister came with us as well which was nice to have. We had a much better experience ultrasound wise, the lady doing it was much friendlier everyone was allowed in the room and we were able to see the baby the whole time unlike last time. She also pointed out everything we were looking at, and we even got to see the baby suck it's thumb. I had two ultrasounds yesterday, abdominal and vaginal, they did the vaginal to get a better look at the kidney's, and on that we could see the ribs and spine really clearly. We also found out what we are having................................................................

A .......................................................GIRL!!!!!!!

Rhyin Janae Wolfe

After we the ultrasounds we talked with the doctor to figure out why the fluid was low. The baby is fine all of her organs are normal, so she's not causing it. I'm not leaking and my placenta appears to be fine from what they can tell, so i'm not causing it. So basically they still have no idea, however, the fluid went up a little and there is enough for proper lung development so unless it drastically drops they expect everything to be normal. Rhyin is 11oz, so she is at the right size which a another good sign that the placenta is functioning normally. For now the only instructions we were given was to have the fluid monitored with regular ultrasounds and as long as we aren't super low we will be good. Thank you for all of your prayers and support, please continue to pray for Rhyin and that everything stays good!

Updates on the Baby

It's been completely crazy the past week or so, not knowing what was going on. The babies amniotic fluid was too low so they sent us to University of Chicago to find out why. Here are the pictures from our first ultrasound. We couldn't see what it was yet but I will tell you in the next post.

Week 19

Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.

Week 18

Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.

Week 17

This week I have been feeling the baby move more and more and today I got to powerful kicks from the baby, I can't wait to find out next week what we are having!!



Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.

Week 16

This week we went to the doctor and everything went well we made an appointment for our ultrasound, and got blood work done. I was stuck 4 or 5 times, my arms are so sore, but they were very nice and hopefully i won't need anymore.


Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

Week 15

Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")