Halfway There!

I finally hit the halfway point on Saturday. 20 weeks down, 20 to go. I'm feeling a lot better now. I'm still fairly tired and getting ready for the holidays has me worn out! My stomach still bothers me every so often, but no where near as bad as it was.

We had a sonagram this morning (picture below) and a quick meeting with my doctor. The tech said everything looked good with the sonogram. She said the spine looked good and she pointed out the two hands, arms, legs, & feet. The heartbeat was nice and strong again (154 bpm) and the blood flow looked good. She didn't tell us too much about how the baby is measuring other than when she took the thigh-bone measurement, she said that the baby's legs were really long. Maybe we have a future basketballer or volleyballer on our hands. Or maybe he/she will just end up with my long legs and short torso and be average height. The baby was really moving around... Chris thinks we may have a future soccer player with all the kicking he/she was doing. We could have found out the gender at this apt but we're sticking to waiting until the birth.

I think I'm starting to feel the baby move but I'm not sure. Everyone says it feels like something different so whenever I think I feel something, I'm always asking myself, wait.. was that the baby, or just my crazy stomach. The sonagram tech said that with the way my body is, it isn't suprising that I haven't really been feeling the baby move. She said in the next couple of weeks, the movement should be strong enough that I know for sure that it is the baby and a little bit after that, Chris should be able to feel him/her as well. With as much movement as we saw, I'm suprised I haven't been able to distinguish the kicks yet.

I gained another 5 pounds in the last 4 weeks. According to the books, I should be gaining about a pound a week so I'm right on track. My doctor was pleased with my weight gain so far. The scale keeps going up but I don't know where the pounds are going. I don't think I'm getting much bigger.. maybe I'm just in pregnancy denial. It is nice to be gaining weight though and have the doctor be happy with it :)

My next apt is scheduled for January 17th. I get to take the fun and exciting Glucose test... I can't wait! Hopefully the stuff they make me drink isn't too bad! I've heard some pretty bad stories about that stuff.


It looks like the baby has his/her hand up to its mouth but that is the leg/foot. The baby kept curling into a ball and then stretching out.

16 Week Update

Not too much news here. We had our 16 week appointment today. We heard the heartbeat again. The doppler picked it up right away this time... nice and loud & strong. Dr Reaves said it was 16o bpm. Between my 8 and 12 week apt, I had gained 6 pounds (I'm blaming water weight and Cozumel!). This time, between 12 and 16, I only gained a 1/2 pound! Thank goodness. I didn't want that disapproving.. start watching the weight gain look again!


The next apt is scheduled for December 17th and we'll have another sonogram. Typically, this is the apt where they'll tell you if it is a boy or a girl, but we're not going to find out.


I'm still feeling sick every now and then. Usually if I eat too fast, too much, or food that is too greasy. Thanksgiving should be fun... I know I'm going to eat too much!

While I haven't gained that much weight, my belly is expanding. I've moved into maternity pants and boy are they comfy! No more tight waistbands. :)


We know so many people that are having babies in the next 9 months... our little one should have lots of pals!

Two Posts... One Day???

Okay, I couldn't help it... just saw these funny Q&As and wanted to share.

(I really should be working!)

Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.

Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.

Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.

Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?

Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.

Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?
A: Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.

Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.!

Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.

Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.

Funny Shirts...

I'm not brave enough to wear most of these shirts, but some of them are pretty funny. If random strangers start trying to touch my belly, I may need to get the "Don't...touch...the...belly" shirt!

http://www.poshbabycakes.com/LeaveMeB.htm

We go back to the doctor on Monday for our 16 week apt! I'll try and post another belly picture afterwards.

First Baby Present!

Our first baby present arrived today! Thanks Mom & Dad.
Go Illini :)

Jinxed!

Well, with my last post, I jinxed myself (and the mac & cheese I had for dinner)! The days since I've been sick is now back to zero!

First Post... Still not much news!

Hello all!

I've decided to start a blog so everyone can see how our lives are changing these days! I've just made it into the 2nd Trimester and I'm starting to feel a little better. Still tired ALL the time and queasy some of the time, but the good news is I've been keeping everything down for a couple weeks now and I've migrated past grilled cheese, crackers, soup, and mac&cheese!

At our last apt, my doctor changed my due date to May 3rd so that puts me at 13 weeks and 5 days today. Other than that, everything is looking good. Next apt is scheduled for 11/19.

My pre-diet jeans are starting to get a little uncomforable so I've started shopping for maternity clothes. Unfortunately, my belly isn't quiet big enough for maternity pants (I'm going to keep looking at different styles until I find something!). The other day in the dressing room, I noticed that I am getting a belly though! Proof is in the picture below (sorry for the poor quality, I was by myself and only had my palm to capture the moment!).

Trish

Belly at 13 weeks, 3 days