So much has happened since my last blog! First and foremost, David and I had our first ultrasound of our baby Bailey. It was amazing, to say the least. I could not believe that the image we were seeing on the screen was OUR baby growing inside of me. It is completely surreal. The ultrasound took longer than I expected, we were in there a full hour getting measurements of the baby's limbs, images of the 4 chamber of the heart, etc. The ultrasound tech was nice enough to turn the screen away when she was getting measurements on the lower extremities, so needless to say, we did not catch a glimse of him/her. The baby was measuring at 19 weeks 3 days, putting the projected due date at March 17, St. Patricks Day. According to my period, baby is due on March 15. I could care less, as long as he/she comes sometime in March. : ) She gave us a CD of some images of our baby Bailey & we took them to CVS drugstore to print out immediately. One picture is just perfect. Baby Bailey looks so fully formed in this profile pic, with the sweetest lips and nose a mama could ever imagine. : ) We have that picture hanging on the fridge so David and I can catch a peek everytime we go to get something out. When I look at the picture, I think "it" has the profile of a girl. I see a girl in the picture. But lately, the past two days, I feel more like I'm having a boy. I really have NO idea. I love that! I have had 3 specific dreams thus far about the gender of baby Bailey. In the first two, I had a living, breathing, healthy, baby girl. The dream skipped over the labor part, thank goodness, haha! In the third dream, I went back for another ultrasound and baby Bailey lifted "his" leg to show us his testicles. Hilarious right?! I love hearing all of the guesses from my girlfriends also, they all have different guesses. I would have to say most people are guessing 60% boy, 40% girl. I try and imagine my life with either one, I picture David holding our sweet baby girl and I can also picture him holding our handsome little son. We will get to find out in approximately 18 more weeks! OMG, I only have 18 weeks to go? I just thought about it and we have SO much stuff to still get done.
Also, breaking news, the baby is moving A LOT!! I felt the baby move for the first time on the outside at 20 weeks 5 days. David got to feel that little guy/gal the very next day! I was sitting on his lap in the rocking chair on the front porch, and the little one gave a nice "thump" right below my right breast. David was like, "you did that!" I said, "honey, I can not make my belly jump like that!" It was an exciting, memorable moment for the both of us. Now, since I'm 22 weeks today (based on period), that kiddo rocks and rolls pretty frequently. Yesterday, 3 of my girlfriends got to feel him/her within a 2 minute time period. It was awesome for all of us. So glad I have an active (which I'm assuming means very healthy) baby growing everyday inside of me. A stranger mentioned something to me for the first time this past week, saying something to the effect of, "aww, look at your little pregnant belly". I am without a doubt showing. I feel really big, but I have to only know I will be getting much bigger. I'm happy that atleast I'm looking more pregnant now and less "chubby". I am enjoying everyday of this part of my pregnancy. It is such a blessing to be growing an individual inside of me.
Our appointment with Olivia went great! I weighed in at 132 on her scale at 19 weeks 3 days. That was putting my weight gain at a total of 5 lbs. Baby's heartrate was in the 150's, beating strong and healthy. We talked about choosing a pediatrician and also a birthing class. She gave me information on two different classes, which I haven't had a chance to look into yet. We return back to see her in 1 week and 3 days and I can assure you that I have put on some extra weight! Since our camping trip, which was AWESOME by the way, I have not been nearly as focused on my diet as I need to be. With Halloween just passing, I can not seem to get enough chocolate! I wasn't really much of a "sweets" person before, but lately I've been killing it. It seems I have to have atleast a bite of something sweet everyday. An oreo, a kit kat mini, anything I can get my hands on pretty much. I figure what the hell, I am 22 weeks pregnant! I'm sure I will pull it together soon, espcially when I step on Olivia's scales in a little over a week, eeeek!
I think I've covered everything that has been happening lately. I hate that I haven't had a chance to blog until now, I've just been busy playing catch-up from the vacation. Also, on my weeks that I'm home at night, the bed has been calling my name between 8:30pm & 9:00pm. I'm absolutely spent after the day is over. I guess that is how it's supposed to be when you're growing a little one. : )
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