It's a boy!

After a long day, we were finally able to hold our Kleintje in our hands yesterday evening just before midnight. Our Kleintje is now called Lucas. He weights 3700 grams and is 54 cm tall. Both Lucas and Hanneke are doing well.

Belly at 39-40 weeks pregnant

Hanneke's belly has now pretty much reached its maximum size. It also seems to be lower than before indicating that Kleintje is getting ready to look for the exit. See http://baby.bogers-huberts.com/search/label/belly for all belly pictures. I guess this will really be the last belly picture but who knows...

39 weeks pregnant: check-up in hospital

Today, we went to the hospital for a regular check-up during which they monitored the baby for a while (CTG) and checked if Hanneke was doing well. The gynecologist also did an ultrasound to check out Kleintje and to estimate his weight. As we of course expected, our little one gained some weight compared to the previous check-up and now weighs almost 3.8 kilos. Now, we just keep on waiting until Kleintje is ready to join our family. Whatever he decides, we are ready--well, to the extent that is possible.

Boy or girl? Part 2

After the previous message in which we discussed the results of the poll asking whether we will get a boy or a girl, the results stayed remarkably consistent. At that time, already 4 months ago, a total number of 30 people voted of whom 63% (N=19) expected us to have a boy. Today, after 70 people voted, 61% (N=43) of the voters still believe that we will get a boy. Of course, it is possible that the same people voted two or three times but we trust the people that is not the case (not that much at least). To be sure, we still don't know the gender and like the fact that it is a surprise (although it is testing our patience). But if we have to believe the "wisdom of crowds" we might have an idea what to expect. Let's see in a few weeks if the voters were right (or lucky).

Belly at 37-38 weeks pregnant

In line with our once-a-month-belly-picture, this is Hanneke at about 37-38 weeks pregnant. Given the fact that this is the final stage in the pregnancy, there is a good chance this will be the last picture in this "series". But there is no need to be sad as we will be able to put some "real" baby pictures once Kleintje is born.

Hanneke's belly

At about 37 weeks pregnant, this is what Hanneke's belly looks like.