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We’ve made it to week number 33 out of a possible 40+ week pregnancy. To celebrate, we sprung for a 4D ultrasound of the baby since it wasn’t covered by our insurance. It was worth it, even though the baby wouldn’t fully cooperate. It (that’s its name for now since we aren’t finding out what we’re having) kept its hands and feet in front of its face nearly the entire time. When the baby was blocking our view, its face was smushed up against the uterus which gave us a picture similar to when you try and photocopy your own face. I uploaded the ultrasound photos to my Flickr account, so either click on the image above our click on the Flickr links in the right column.

Since we’re about to be new parents, we’re having to stock up on parental items. Diapers, outfits, formula, blankets, bedding, bottles, and booties. That’s Elizabeth’s department. I get the cool stuff: eye-gaugers, choking hazards, thrill rides, and gadgets. Naturally I started with the gadgets since I get to play test these items now.

Most every new parent goes straight for the digital camera, camcorder, or both. We’re no different. We got the digital camera (the Nikon D70) in February and I put it to good use. That’s my first [digital] SLR camera and I couldn’t have been happier with the purchase. We’re about to buy a digital camcorder and, again, this will be my first. Not knowing much about camcorders, I needed some solid info on the various models as well as some objective reviews.

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Just 8 more weeks to go!!