why... you ask... do i love monday???
can anyone guess?????
24 is on tonight. i can't wait.
and the cleaners come on monday. my house smells so good.
i had my first dr. appointment today! pretty exciting! i got to see my baby! it was so fun to see it with the ultra sound... how amazing... it's funny how emotional that is-i was bawling my eyes out just seeing that little image wiggle around. i do think that if you wait 5 or more years in between having a baby, you revert back to first-time-mom status. (when the tech that was drawing my blood asked me if it was my first baby, i could have kissed her!)
we all know that ultra sound photos look like blobs that are really pretty unidentifiable! but since my whole family lives far away, and keep up with me through this blog, i am posting the my ultra sound photos! eric... i wish you could have been there... it looks like a swapp to me! you can see it so much clearer when the ultra sound is taking place, but the photos look so different when it takes the 'photo'.
anyway... exciting! my date matched the measurements... so all is well!
the cravings are still pretty serious! the last four days... i have been craving anything with mustard on it! i even ate a hot dog. (shaking my head)...
i am wrapping up my cruise projects... i can hardly wait! it's a month from today! 
Heidi - that baby is beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing - and best wishes to you and your family for this happy occassion -
Hillary
Posted by: Hillary Chybinski | February 06, 2006 at 07:38 PM
such a miracle .... its such a buzz to see your pictures - take care of yourself and the lil one
Posted by: chanel | February 06, 2006 at 07:59 PM
Thanks for sharing those ultrasounds and your thoughts... so sweet!
But you need to stop rubbing it in that you get the latest episodes of 24 there... We're only halfway to season 4 here! I'll probably have to wait until season 5 is on dvd, so I can do an all-day 24 marathon :)
Hey, if anyone can put new episodes on dvd and send them out, let me know? ;)
I think it just so cool when someone I admire loves the same stuff I do... Make me believe that I if we have that in common, I might one day be as creative as you too...
:)
Nancy
The Netherlands
Posted by: Nancy | February 07, 2006 at 12:13 AM
Oh how beautiful is that? So happy for you :)
Take Care, Alanna
Posted by: Alanna | February 07, 2006 at 01:40 AM
Such a cute blob! Congrats BTW!!
Posted by: Shell | February 07, 2006 at 02:42 AM
ah so there is just one in there....no Swapp twins hey...I was getting excited when you said there may be....anyway enjoy the ride...rest up...look after yourself and give in to all those cravings.
love
Daph
Posted by: daphney | February 07, 2006 at 03:48 AM
Congrats! No matter how many babies you have, they are never the same. Thank you for sharing this wonderful event with us. Should we take bets as to whether it is a boy or girl? I say girl!
Posted by: Vicki | February 07, 2006 at 06:32 AM
LOVE to have ultrasounds when I'm pregnant. I could watch ALL day!
love the pics! God bless baby swapp!
-p
Posted by: patty | February 07, 2006 at 06:57 AM
Thanx for sharing your miracle with us! I agree...my first were 6 years apart...it was like being a first time mommy all over again! Congrats again and take care of yourself! Don't you just love our preggie cravings!!!!
Posted by: Tammy Brownlee | February 07, 2006 at 09:23 AM
heidi, thanx for sharing the u/s photo....u can totally make it out...
hope all goes well and u fit some me time in there. cravings....gotta love them
Posted by: lynda paredes (simplescrapper) | February 07, 2006 at 09:52 AM
Just beautiful Heidi! Congratulations!
Posted by: Sarah | February 07, 2006 at 12:13 PM
Just dropped by and I wanted to say Congratulations!! God Bless Heidi and baby! : )
Posted by: Deanna | February 07, 2006 at 02:55 PM
That sure looks like a baby to me! :-) What a happy thing to share; and it takes me back to my own ultrasounds. Babies are such a miracle! ....congratulations!
Posted by: Tanya | February 07, 2006 at 04:05 PM
So absolutely stinkin' cute. I love getting ultrasounds! I bawl every time. And don't put it past me to tear up at each doctor's appt. when we listen to the heartbeat either. :)
Congrats!
Posted by: Virginia | February 07, 2006 at 06:25 PM
I see another adorable Swapp in those blob pictures! WTG! Such cute pics of Donna too.. seriously funny! HUGZ
Posted by: Shawni | February 08, 2006 at 01:54 AM
What a beautiful baby, I love ultrasound photos. CONGRATS!!!
Posted by: Michelle | February 08, 2006 at 06:26 AM
heidi! how unbelievably exciting! i agree with the 5 years between each baby amazement! always love the ultrasound shots. miracle in the making... :)debbie
Posted by: Debbie Cook | February 08, 2006 at 11:10 AM
Heid,
That's the sweetest thing seeing your ultra sound pictures...made me emotional/teary and it's not even mine. :) We're so excited that you're expecting! Collin thinks everyone has a baby's in their tummy and he's officially asked me for a baby sister. hehehe (we've decided to get started on that)
CHA looked like it went well. You seriously are just so amazing. We're so proud to be related to you (even if it's by marriage.)
we're excited to come see you, eric and the kids.
LOVE YOU!!! rane
Posted by: Rane | February 08, 2006 at 11:23 AM
Awwwww, I could never get tired of looking at ultrasound pics. Babies are so precious. I got to hold a newborn for the first time in a loooong while last weekend and the ol' maternal instincts kicked in and made me want another baby SOOOOO badly! I guess I'll just have to live vicariously through you!! ;-)
Posted by: Jana | February 08, 2006 at 01:23 PM
wow that is so cute - congratulations! Even after 4 babies, scan pics still make me broody!
Posted by: debbie | February 08, 2006 at 01:52 PM
You are very lucky.....you have a blessed life! congrats!
Posted by: Karen Johnson | February 08, 2006 at 02:21 PM
Hi Heidi,
That ultrasound is very clear to me! It looks like a beautiful baby!!!!
I hope to see you at Scrap-A-Ganza in Egmond aan Zee (the Netherlands) for the workshop Think Pink... I'll be there anyway!
Enjoy your pregnancy, it's one of the most wonderful things in life!
Posted by: Charlotte | February 09, 2006 at 04:48 PM
How sweet are those first baby pics!!! He/She looks JUST LIKE mine did when he was that little!! ;-) I'm sure little Swapp will be just as cute, too! Congrats!
Posted by: Lisa Russell | February 09, 2006 at 05:18 PM
OH MY. Love the baby bean photo. Ours is on our fridge. Being almost 17 weeks along, I'm getting close to my next ultrasound later this month and hope to find out if we're having a boy or girl. (Not that it matters either way, but still fun to look forward to.) I mainly wanted to comment about the mustard. It seems I'm craving mustard as well. I thought I was losing it when I had a hot dog and thought I was in heaven. Corn dogs are pretty good too right now. I am happy to read I'm not alone on this craving. Oh and MILK! I didn't realize how much milk I was drinking until my husband said, "Um... you realize this is our third gallon in 9 days..." So baby must like mustard and milk. Congrats again. It's fun to see your ultrasound photos!
Posted by: Karalynn Tyler | February 09, 2006 at 07:40 PM
Congratulations, Heidi and family!! How exciting!! :)
Posted by: Candice | February 10, 2006 at 10:43 AM