Pregnancy

Those famous words are still as clear as if she were saying it in my ear this moment. I recall being horrified, wondering what we were going to tell her parents. Then I remembered… it’s okay, we’re married! I was a photographer living in NYC and in the midst of the biggest job of my life when the phone call came. Suddenly I didn’t know which way was up, much less where I had … [Read more...] about “I’m Pregnant!”

According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, by the end of the second trimester your baby will weigh about 1 3/4 pounds and be about 13 inches long. With this growth comes the development of fingers, toes, eyelashes, and eyebrows.   Around the fifth month, your spouse might feel your baby move! By the end of this trimester, all of the baby's essential … [Read more...] about 2nd Trimester Changes in the Baby

During the second trimester, you and your spouse should continue to see your doctor for prenatal care. Most pregnant women have monthly office visits with their doctor or midwife until the end of this trimester.   During the second trimester your doctor can use an ultrasound to see if the baby is developing in a healthy way and to find out your baby's sex. You will also … [Read more...] about 2nd Trimester – Tests and Procedures

According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, most women find the second trimester of pregnancy easier than the first. But it is just as important to stay informed about the pregnancy during these months.   You might notice that some of your spouse’s symptoms like nausea and fatigue are going away. But other new, more noticeable changes to her body … [Read more...] about 2nd Trimester – Changes in your spouse’s Body

Your spouse is adjusting to the precious life inside of her. Learn what to expect in the second trimester. Changes in Your spouse’s Body Changes in the Baby 2nd Trimester Tests and Procedures … [Read more...] about Second Trimester