Chinese New Year - year of the snake

Dad - today we celebrated Chinese New Year at ChenChen's place. Mom made lots of dumplings. There were about 22 people. We left around 11. This year is the year of the snake, and you will be a snake. All of mom's friends are very excited for you to come out. Mom and I are also excited. Happy New Year little one. We will see you soon. This is mom and dad's last New Year by ourselves.

Still not feeling well

Dad - Mom has not been feeling very well the past couple days. She is trying to eat a lot and stay strong and hopefully she will get better soon.

Girl or boy

Dad - Mom thinks you will be a boy because she craves and eats a lot of meat. More than normal. I think you will be a girl. I just have a feeling. We will find out in about 2-3 months.

Pregnancy class

Dad - last night your mom and I went to a pregnancy class. It was taught by a mid-wife who is like a nurse. We pretty much knew everything already because we have been reading a lot. The kid wife, Mary Ann, was interesting and she talked and emphasized so many words.
Mom has been eating very healthy. Here she is eating an apple. Cola tried to get into the picture.

Dad - this is mom last night trying to eat but she is not feeling well. She is so strong and I hope she can feel better soon.

You are the size of a blueberry

Dad - It's about 7 weeks and a few days pregnant and you are about the size of a blueberry. Mom has pretty normal eating habits. She gets hungry a lot, but cannot eat everything she wants.

First Doctor Appointment and Ultrasound

Dad - We had the first doctor appointment with Dr. Li. She is a great doctor. We saw you and you are so small and we got to see your heartbeat. By calculation from Mom's last period, mom is 6 weeks and 5 days pregnant. You must be growing quickly because the doctor measured you three times: 7 weeks 0 days, 7 weeks 1 day, and 7 weeks 2 days. We asked some questions at the appointment and the doctor answered everything. Mom had a funny moment without me. When the nurse took her back, the nurse asked her how tall she is. Mom answered "6 foot 4 inches". The nurse understood what Mom was trying to say and Mom laughed. Mom is also really tired today.  She has a hard time with smells.  She could not smell my Mom's chicken stew. We made some signs for the dogs and took some pictures to announce you on Facebook and Weibo.