Watch me grow!

Watch me grow from Eric Putz on Vimeo.

A baby announcement of sorts.

This is a very un-scientific Time-Lapse experiment. I took two photos of Germaine everyday (without a tripod) and cropped them all down individually to be approximately the same framing and size. It works for the most part. Basically we had a great time doing it and it seems to have paid off. Hope you enjoy the show.

Look What I found!!!

I found these photos while looking through some things. Heres a question for you.

Would you say lil Platty looks like Mommie?

Or Like Daddy?

Platty looks so peaceful

28 weeks. And Platty looks so peaceful. Of course this kid is usually kick boxing for most of the day according to Germaine.

Germaine and I had a doctors visit today and we had another chance to see lil Platty. It took a while to get this image as Platty seemed to be hiding deep down in that belly. Maybe it was fending off the ultrasound paparazzi.
It was as exciting as it usually is. Once that first image pops up you can't take your eyes off the screen.
And as comfortable as Platty seems to be. One would think it would get pretty boring in there. If only there was an in Utero Xbox to play. Now that would be the life.

Belly Getting BIGGER

Here it is! One 36 inch round belly. That's big enough for Germaine to wear my pants! No more maternity clothes for her. I've got plenty of 501's for her to use. Wink wink.
And to think there's still 3 more months. Wait, less than that. This photo was taken Jan. 22.
OK so I was a little slow to posting this image. But better late than never.

No room for Daddy

Germaine and baby can now get a good nights rest with their new maternity pillow. However it seems my sleep area has diminished to about the width of my body. I guess I'll live. So long as they are comfortable.
Let the sacrifices begin.

Disney and Platty....

Well it seems Disney has gotten wind of Platty's pending arrival. I kinda think they are going a little overboard. But hey it's their money.

a celebration of the life of Ms. Dos

I carry your heart with me, I carry it in my heart.
- E. E. Cummings

Ms. Dos
May 21, 2004 - Dec. 13, 2008

Platty's video shoot 12-4-08

Lil Putz sonogram #2 from Eric Putz on Vimeo.Here is our 2nd sonogram video. Germaine is 20 weeks now and all reports are good. In this sonogram we were finally able to see an actual image of what Platty looks like. It's absolutely amazing. We can already tell that Platty seems to have Germaine's nose, but I'm sorry to report we still don't know the sex of the baby. A choice Germaine and I have made so that we can be surprised. Just like our parents had done with us. However I believe this video may hold the key to that very discovery. See if you can guess. The password is the same as the previous video.

You'll also notice there is some color in this video. The red and blue is showing the opposing blood flow in and out of Platty's little heart. And as I stated in my last post, there are now actual images of Platty to be seen. Specifically at the end of the video. Images where you can actually tell there's a little person in there.

It's like being able to see into a different world. Germaine is constantly feeling the baby move. Whereas these sonogram views are really what gets our hearts pumping (just like Platty's). It may be just a little more exciting for me since my interaction with Platty thus far has been relegated to touching Germaine's belly and talking to the lil guy. It's hard for me to put it into words (Germaine is much more eloquent than I am). But with all that's been going on in our lives, with our house, our dog (Ms. Dos), veterinary and doctors visits, and of course our growing mother-to-be. Seeing this makes both Germaine and I start feeling like parents. Just being able to actually see what Platty looks like overwhelms us with happiness. I specifically enjoy watching Germaine's reaction to the images. It's sort of like setting a kid free in a toy store and telling them they can have whatever they want. That's a great feeling. And it's one I know I will look forward to every time we get that little glimpse into Platty's world.

Enjoy,
Eric and Germaine

Baby's 1st glamour shot

Germaine had her 2nd big ultrasound today. Which means we have some new photos and a new video to post. While the video is encoding, I thought I would post an image for you as a teaser to the actual video.

Can you guess whose features will be more prominent in our new baby?

Please Stand By....

Secret Photo....

Germaine has been sending me personal belly photos for a while now. This is one I was able to get her to allow me to share. Of course she did make me blur out part of the image.

Enjoy,
Eric

Platty

A few years back, Eric and I would joke around about having a baby and what we would name it. I suggested "Platty"; that way with our last name, our child would be called "Platty Putz". Then it would sound like the animal--platypus! Hardy, har, har! You can stop laughing now...

Well, the time is finally here, and we cannot continue to refer to our baby as "It". So we stuck to the name "Platty", because it's cute.

Last night at exactly 10:00pm, I felt Platty move for the first time. I couldn't believe it! It was an emotional event. I was truly caught off-guard. I've been waiting for this moment for quite sometime, worried that I would not recognize the feeling. But I suppose my motherly instinct kicked in. I knew it was Platty, telling me that he/she loved what it had for dinner earlier-- that's right... Spam and rice!

You know that gadget machine thing that the host uses in Bingo, the one where they stick all the numbered balls, then they hand-crank it until a ball shoots out? That's what it felt like. Like Platty was sitting there, cranking a handle inside my stomach, making me feel a flutter from the inside. I just stood up straight for that moment, put my hand over my belly, and smiled the widest smile. Then I called Eric to share the news. I wish he had been there and could have felt it himself.

So here I am, trying to imagine what Platty looks like, what he/she does in its little space. I came up with a poem that we'd like to share with our friends and family:

There goes Platty, swimming in my belly,

Doing little acrobatic moves without being seen,

Swimming gently, but quickly.

I am Platty's mother.

I am Platty's swimming pool.

And I feel beautiful.

Although Lil' Baby Putz is only 4 inches long at this 14-week period, somehow my waistline is over 6 inches bigger than it used to be.

Finally, all our parents and family know the news. I must say that being pregnant for the first time is very exciting! I never know what to expect.

Now, if only I could find some clothes that fit comfortably.

Stay tuned for more photos...

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1st enty

LiL Putz as of 10/15/08 from Eric Putz on Vimeo.

Well it's been about 13 weeks now. And I figured I should try and keep friends and family posted on our future family's progress.
So if you haven't guessed by reading this, Germaine and I are preparing for our first child. We are very excited and look forward to every doctor's visit, in hopes to get another view from the womb.

Wish us luck, and me luck in keeping this thing updated. Between doctors visits, both for us and our "Ms Dos", work, and trying to sell our house, things can get crazy. But then I guess that's one way to get prepared for the real work when baby Putz arrives.

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