It has been a pretty eventful week 14! We had another doctor’s appointment on Friday and we were able to hear the baby’s heartbeat again with the Doppler. It came through loud and clear and was much stronger (140 beats per minute) and easier to find than at 10 weeks. The doctor’s scales also reported that K has only gained 1 pound… despite what her clothes might report. The doctor actually told us that most of the weight gain doesn’t even begin until after week 16.

Our news is no longer a secret on campus. During chapel on Thursday one of the students offered “praises for Mrs. Mertz” and the Reverend (who is a friend) echoed, “Yes, praises for the Mrs. and Mr. Mertz and for their baby.” The kids are all very excited and have been really sweet to us (see the card made by one of Kara’s dorm kids below).

Lastly, my Mom found a great store near by that offers used baby and maternity stuff. I am psyched- finally things that look reasonably priced to me! The three of us went shopping this Saturday morning and got everything from maternity clothes to a prenatal yoga video to stuffed arctic animals to some clothes with dinosaurs on it!

Another banner week in baby land!