The kidneys will start to excrete urine to the bladder, nerve cells are still developing rapidly, and his eyes have moved from the sides of the head to the front.
I’m to the point where I need to eat all the time… at least every 2 hours… if I wait too long and get too hungry, I get nauseated. But I can’t eat much at once.
My uterus is growing and can be felt above the pelvic bone. My baby bump is definitely visible, even with a flowy dress on, but to strangers I’m sure I don’t look pregnant yet… I look like I have a beer belly?! lol.
Overall, I’m feeling better – emotionally and physically. I still get pretty tired (or maybe I just feel that way right now because I’m recovering from my trip to BlogHer in San Diego!)
I was supposed to have an ultrasound yesterday, but I rescheduled to Friday. I’ve heard (and read) that reproductive organs are fairly distinct now and they may be able to take a good guess at the baby’s sex.… but I don’t want them to! I don’t want them to GUESS, I want them to KNOW. So I’ll tell them on Friday to not even try. I’d hate to get all excited about one sex and then find out a month later they were wrong!
Where old and new mix with a view; Neighborhood of the week; Finn Hill.(Real Estate)
The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA) July 19, 2009 Byline: Blythe Lawrence; Special to The Seattle Times Once known for its population’s singular heritage, the Finn Hill neighborhood is now a study in diversity that spans age, wealth and even geographic identification.
Depending on where you live on the hill, your address could be in Bothell, Kenmore or Kirkland, said George Rudiger, who has lived on Finn Hill for 20 years.
The city monikers may be different, but residents say the neighborhood’s familial atmosphere, lush greenery and peaceful aura is uniform.
“Everybody in my cul-de-sac knows everybody else’s name, and we have a couple of barbecues in the spring and summer and fall, and they do a Fourth of July celebration,” Rudiger said. “I love that.” Still, Finn Hill encompasses so much area that it’s impossible for everyone to know everyone else. The hill, which rises west of Simonds Road and north of Juanita Beach, includes public parks like Big Finn Hill Park and St. Edward State Park, known for its woodsy walking trails leading to the shores of Lake Washington.
Those expansive spaces drew Kevin Osborne to move into the neighborhood three years ago.
Like Rudiger, Osborne had once lived closer to the hustle and bustle of downtown Kirkland. While Rudiger’s move 20 years ago was precipitated by what he said were visions of his young daughter running into the street and getting flattened by a car, the defining moment for Osborne happened in O.O. Denny Park, named for the son of Seattle pioneer Arthur Denny.
“I remember being down at Denny Park and watching eagles fly overhead,” Osborne remembered fondly. “It was one of the first times I had seen bald eagles. It was really stunning.” The name Finn Hill is a reference to the area’s original Scandinavian settlers, many of whom were immigrants of Finnish descent. The area was settled during the 1860s, and the hill was first logged during the early 1900s. But most of the homes in the area were built from the 1960s to the 1980s, Rudiger said. here windermere real estate
In recent years, newer homes have risen in some places, particularly along scenic Holmes Point Drive Northeast, which yields panoramic views of Lake Washington.
Home prices vary widely in Finn Hill, from under $300,000 to $1 million or more — “it just depends on where you are, if you have a little view, if you have property,” said Rudiger, a Windermere Real Estate agent.
From Jan. 1 through May 31, 12 homes in Finn Hill sold, ranging from $327,000 to $884,215, with a median price of $470,747, according to statistics compiled by Windermere Real Estate.
At the same time, there’s not a lot available property on which to build, said Jed Murphey, another Windermere Real Estate agent.
“A lot of developments that have gone in [in recent years] have been infill, or short plats, so one or two single-family lots have been divided into four or five single-family lots,” Murphey said.
“Yes, there have been some larger developments, but the old lot costs have kept the new home prices high.” Most of the newer developments, including apartments and condos built during the past 20 years, are at south end of Finn Hill, nearer to Juanita Beach. Murphey is representing a builder in the process of putting up a 20-lot development to be called Hawthorne Glen, close to the north end of Finn Hill at 84th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 166th Place.
Although different parts of Finn Hill are technically in different cities, Kirkland, which currently ends at Northeast 132nd Street, is proposing to annex the area between Northeast 132nd and Northeast 145th streets, a move that would bring a large portion of the Finn Hill, Juanita and Kingsgate neighborhoods within city limits.
Some residents are opposed to the idea, but many see it as a positive thing, said Osborne, a John L. Scott Real Estate agent. web site windermere real estate
“I think people are looking forward to getting better services, and I don’t think there’s any doubt that would happen if the city took over,” Osborne remarked.
“It’s better if you can just drive down the hill and you’re at City Hall.” The recession has slowed sales on Finn Hill, like just about everywhere else, said Rudiger, who has worked in real estate for more than two decades. But he’s hopeful for the future.
“I think we’ve probably hit bottom and things are going to start perking up,” Rudiger added, noting he recently sold a home that had been on the market about a year. “I’ve seen a lot more places that have been selling.” “There’s more affordable housing up here,” said Osborne. “You can get a lot more just a little way out.” Finn Hill Population: 22,659 (2008 estimate) Distance to downtown Seattle: About 17 miles.
Schools: The Lake Washington and Northshore school districts.
Recreation: St. Edward State Park. This 316-acre day-use park on the shores of Lake Washington was once a Catholic seminary. Big Finn Hill Park, a 220-acre park offers soccer and baseball fields, a play area and hiking trails. O.O. Denny Park, named for Orion Denny (1853 – 1916), son of Seattle pioneer Arthur Denny. The property was Orion Denny’s country estate, and his widow willed it to the city of Seattle.
Seattle Times news researcher Miyoko Wolf CAPTION(S):
Greg Gilbert / The Seattle Times: Finn Hill can be a neighborhood of contrasts. Richard Sandaas buffs his 1931 Model A Ford which sits next to his wife’s newer Pontiac. (0409105073) Greg Gilbert / The Seattle Times: At the ”foot” of Finn Hill, docks and boats line the shoreline of scenic Holmes Point Drive Northeast. (0409104928) The Seattle Times: Finn Hill (G6O1KEU14) Greg Gilbert / The Seattle Times: Homes line the western edge of Inglewood Golf Club in Finn Hill. It is one of the oldest golf courses in the Northwest and has hosted a number of big tournaments over the years. (0409104918) Windermere Real Estate: This four-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2,520-square-foot home in Finn Hill recently sold for $557,750. (0409101565) Windermere Real Estate: This four-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 3,310-square-foot house in Finn Hill recently sold for $884,215. (0409101564) Greg Gilbert / The Seattle Times: The Finn Hill neighborhood is home to a number of large parks. Here at 220-acre Big Finn Hill Park, Quincy Brown, 2, walks across a bridge with encouragement from her grandmother, Cathy Rudenick. (0409104751)
Love the picture comparison to the first pregnancy. Also love that baby size is always a “fruit”.
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i am 12 weeks pregnant. i am sixteen almost 17 and i used to weigh an average 117 pounds before getting pregnant. im sure its all water weight and breast and butt weight right now, but i weigh 126 now. i cant eat much at all even thought i get hungry. if i do eat even a little i get sick. my breasts are sore. i feel nauseous all the time. maybe it could be cuz i am so small. Or that my body isnt ready for a pregnancy. but i havent yet had a complication to my pregnancy and i am hoping to keep it that way.
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